Gently Tended: Blithewold Garden

Seen between the branches of a blossoming pink tree, one of the greenhouses on Blithewold’s property makes a statement of both beauty and utility.Thanks to her generosity, guests today can enjoy the many awe-inspiring garden rooms of the estate, from the Rose Garden and Bosquet to the Rock Garden and even the remaining greenhouses. Visitors can also tour the mansion, where the family’s original furnishings are carefully maintained, along with an archive of photos, writings, and clothing. The estate offers something for everyone—a complete package—and is dedicated to preserving its legacy and inspiring others.

 

Text Leslie Bennett Smith
Photography Christine Chitnis

To learn more about Blithewold Mansion, Gardens, and Arboretum, see “Gently Tended, Lovingly Sown” in the March/April 2022 issue, available at victoriamag.com.

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