Hollister House Garden Tree Walk
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, Washington, CT, United StatesTrees have been around for a few hundred million years and are some of the oldest, tallest, and largest living things on the Earth. But the reasons behind their success ... Read more
The Gardener’s Herbarium: Pressing Flowers
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, Washington, CT, United StatesHerbariums have been used for centuries to document and preserve plant species for scientific study. Today pressing plants serves both botanical and artistic purposes. Explore the history of herbariums and ... Read more
ARTISTS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, Washington, CT, United StatesBeginning Wednesday, June 4 and continuing every Wednesday through August 27 ,Hollister House Garden welcomes artists and photographers to come and be inspired by the beauty and peace of the ... Read more
Botanical Cyanotypes Workshop
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, Washington, CT, United StatesStep into the enchanting world of cyanotypes—a simple, camera-free photographic technique that transforms sunlight and specially treated paper into striking blue-and-white prints. Invented in 1842, this historic process produces dreamy, ... Read more
Watercolor Workshop: Peonies
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, Washington, CT, United StatesIn June, Hollister House Garden’s peonies become star attractions. Venture out to the garden with watercolor instructor Betsy Rogers-Knox to take a detailed look at the exquisite 'Mrs Franklin D. ... Read more
EVENING IN THE GARDEN
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, Washington, CT, United StatesAs the light fades and day turns to evening, enjoy the company of friends and neighbors and see the beauty of the garden in a different light. Come have a ... Read more
Garden Legacies:Uncovering and Preserving Their Histories – with Thomas Woltz
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, Washington, CT, United StatesHistoric New England will host a program at Hollister House Garden addressing Garden Legacies and Historic Preservation. The event will consist of a conversation between renowned landscape architect Thomas Woltz ... Read more
Visit to a Private Garden – exclusively for Hollister House Garden members
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, Washington, CT, United StatesIn 1982, Lynden Miller rescued and restored The Conservatory Garden in Central Park. Based on her belief that good public open spaces can change city life, she has designed many ... Read more