Contact and Staff Information
Mailing address
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809
Questions
The general information line is (401) 253-2707.
Fax (401) 253-0412.
Email general questions to info@blithewold.org
Email wedding questions to kbellavance@blithewold.org
The office is open Mon. through Fri., 9:00 - 5:00, EST.
Staff and Extension Numbers
Karen Binder, extension 12
Executive Director
Karen Bellavance, extension 11
Director of Special Events
Eileen Miller, extension 14
Director of Visitor Services
Julie Morris, extension 23
Director of HorticultureJulie Murphy, extension 16
Director of Education
* Sue Axelrod, extension 21
Bookkeeper
* Donna Bozeman, extension 21
Membership Coordinator
Dan Christina, 254-6962 (Garage)
Assistant Grounds Manager
*Janet Christopher, extension 18
Shop Coordinator
* Donna Grabert, extension 18
Volunteer Coordinator
* Kristin Green, 253-7777 (Greenhouse)
Assistant Horticulturist
* Kathy Humm, extension 24
Tour Coordinator
* Ted Sykulski
Building Maintenance Manager
Gail Reed, 253-7777 (Greenhouse)
Interpretive Horticulturist
Fred Perry, extension 22, or 254-6962 (Garage)
Grounds Manager
*Lisa Walling, extension 21
Program Registrar/Events Assistant
* Margaret Whitehead, extension 15
Volunteer Curator
Our staff is enhanced by interns and volunteers that work in the
gardens, the mansion, the visitor's center, and on special projects and
committees.
* Denotes part-time or volunteer position | 
