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 events@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 EventsDan Christina, 254-6962 (Garage)
Assistant Grounds Manager
Kristin Green, 253-7777 (Greenhouse)
Interpretive Horticulturist
Eileen Miller, extension 14
Director of Visitor Services
Julie Morris, extension 23
Director of Horticulture
Fred Perry, 254-6962 (Garage)
Grounds Manager
* Sue Axelrod, extension 21
Bookkeeper
* Janet Christopher, extension 18
Shop Manager
* Donna Grabert, extension 18
Volunteer Coordinator
* Kathy Humm, extension 24
Tour Coordinator
* Ted Sykulski
Building Maintenance Manager
* Gail Read, 253-7777 (Greenhouse)
Gardens Manager *
Lisa Walling, extension 21
Membership & Program Registrar
* Margaret Whitehead, extension 22
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 | 
