Blithewold is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its arboretum.
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Blithewold Manor • Gardens • Arboretum - An American Garden Treasure

Blithewold is a 33-acre summer estate with grand views of Narragansett Bay and is nationally significant in American history as one of the most fully developed and authentic examples of the Country Place Era. The property features a 45-room mansion filled with family heirlooms, and is framed by a series of lovely gardens that range in character from mysterious to exotic and from poetic to practical. An exceptional collection of rare and unusual plants, specimen trees, an accessible greenhouse, and whimsical stonework project a character that is romantic, fresh, and inspiring – and unique to Blithewold.

Our mission: To curate, interpret, and preserve the cultural heritage of one of New England’s finest garden estates for the enjoyment and education of the public.

Come and experience Blithewold today.

Programs & Events

Music at Sunset: Concert Series

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 to Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 6 - 8 PM

Gardens of the Gilded Age Tea & Talk

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 10 AM - 12:30 PM

Women of ’76: A Theatrical Tribute to Lesser-Known Women of the American Revolution

Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 9 - 11 AM

A place for family and friends to gather and celebrate.

The Van Wickle family hosted many parties and celebrations at Blithewold. One of the most notable celebrations was Marjorie Van Wickle and George Lyon’s wedding, which took place on June 1, 1914, in an elegant outdoor ceremony in Blithewold’s Enclosed Garden.

Come and visit Blithewold today!

101 Ferry Road (Rt. 114)
Bristol, Rhode Island, 02809