Bloom update: The poets (division 9 daffodils) persist! There are still tens of thousands of daffodils blooming and continue to be joined by other spring bulbs like the Alliums, Camassias and Tulips. While the bosquet has ended the daffodil bloom, the May Apples are shining and pockets of trillium reward those who look. Dogwoods, our magnificent Dove Tree, Quinces, Lilacs and Viburnums are continuing to open and will perfume the air with their sweet fragrance framing the continually blooming and changing gardens they surround.

Blithewold, 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 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. Come and experience Blithewold today.

…Come and be inspired.

Programs & Events

Early Bird Sensory Walks

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 to Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | 6:30 AM - 8 AM

Summer Red Wine Tasting on the Porch

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 6 - 8 PM

Create a Vegetable Garden Trellis

Friday, May 17, 2024 | 9 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