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
Hollister House Garden Explorers: From Buds to Flowers to Seeds
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, Washington, CT, United StatesJoin us for a kid-friendly, guided garden tour to discover plants that are in full bloom, look for plants that have finished blooming, and find buds on plants still getting ... Read more
Hollister House Garden Explorers: Discovering the Colors and Shapes of Flowers
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, Washington, CT, United StatesHollister House Garden Explorers is a series of Saturday morning activities designed to introduce children in grades K - 5 to the garden. Join HHG and Kent Curiosity Lab for ... Read more