Blithewold is a spectacular 33 acre public garden-arboretum on Narragansett Bay in Bristol, RI. Our mission is “to preserve New England’s finest garden estate through excellence in horticulture and historic preservation, and by our example to teach and inspire others.”

That’s really it in a nutshell (a sort of dry nut though isn’t it?). Here’s a garden version straight from the greenhouse: the garden staff’s mission is to put Blithewold on-the-map through enthusiastic plant choices and sheer love of colorful abundance – and to teach and inspire others! Every day, week, month, year at Blithewold brings change and we want you to witness it all – virtually and in the flesh!

The grounds and gardens are open year-round; the mansion is open mid April through October and for the Christmas season. For admission information click here.

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