Introduction | The Team | The Process | Key Findings | The Opportunites

The Vision Summary

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum is widely recognized as a thoughtfully conserved and authentic historic site of consequence; a cultural landscape of historical importance and contemporary relevance; and a place of tranquility, beauty, and repose.

Blithewold respects founding family member Bessie Van Wickle’s vision of creating “an estate in which new beauties are constantly revealed and the perfect accord between Architecture and Grounds is ever apparent.”

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Possible Projects

The Master Plan includes many possible plans for the projects for the property. Over the course of the next year we will post the architects renderings of the possibilities. The first will be posted in February.

 

 

 

    From Our Blog

  • Marjorie’s dove tree turns 40 (May 16, '13)
    It’s a lucky visitor whose gaze turns east along the path between the mansion and the Enclosed Garden, instead of west across the blooming North Garden and Great Lawn to Narragansett Bay. The western view is a compelling one to be sure and even I am caught up short by it every time I walk ...
  • The Costume Collection (Jan 07, '13)
    Many of you already know about the fabulous collection of gowns and accessories belonging to Bessie Van Wickle McKee that came home to Blithewold last year.  Forty-one dresses with accessories, coats, and hats, had been given to the Colonial Dames … Continue reading →
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