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The 2023 calendar of events at Hollister House Garden will be published in early February.
We hope you will plan to visit and take advantage of the many learning experiences we offer.
Our calendar of lectures, workshops and special events will be found on this page. Advance reservations are required for lectures and workshops. Hollister House Garden is committed to providing a safe environment for participants in all activities. Please read event descriptions carefully.
We look forward to seeing you in the garden!
Watercolor Workshop: TULIPS
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, Washington, CT, United StatesCelebrate spring as we learn to capture the vibrant colors of tulips! Hollister House Garden is delighted to start off the new season with watercolor artist Betsy Rogers-Knox and one ... Read more
Opening Day
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, Washington, CT, United StatesHollister House Garden opens for the season today. We hope you will plan a visit soon! Opening hours Wednesday 1-4 Friday 1-4 Saturday 10-4
SPRING BULBS IN THE BORDER
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, Washington, CT, United StatesDaffodils and tulips are the traditional spring stunners, but beyond them lies a dazzling array of untapped spring bulbs. Grecian windflowers, wild hyacinth, starflowers and Roman squills are just some ... Read more
UNDERSTANDING TREES: A Walking Tour of Trees at Hollister House Garden
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, Washington, CT, United StatesJoin us on a special guided walking tour of Hollister House Garden’s landscape and forest trees. A tree’s physical characteristics are a living record of its responses and adaptations to ... Read more
READING THE LANDSCAPE: Design Solutions Inspired by Nature
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, Washington, CT, United StatesMother Nature is the greatest architect. Reading the natural landscape offers a planting palette that is both resilient and already adapted to your specific eco-region. Learn how to use native ... Read more
Sissinghurst: Navigating the Intersection of Artistry and Nature
Wave Hill 4900 Independance Ave, Bronx, NY, United StatesDuring his time as Head Gardener at Sissinghurst Troy Scott Smith has been on a mission to rejuvenate the design intent of Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson, resulting in a ... Read more
Sumi-e Painting: Magnolia Buds and Blossoms
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, Washington, CT, United StatesLearn the basic techniques of sumi-e, Japanese black ink painting. Because the process of sumi-e painting is immediate, we will have time to learn to load our brushes, practice different ... Read more
DIG INTO THE FUNDAMENTALS OF GARDENING: A Weekend Workshop
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, Washington, CT, United StatesDig deep into the fundamentals of gardening in this weekend-long, intensive workshop. Whether you are new to gardening or have a few seasons under your belt, this comprehensive course will ... Read more