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Welcome to the 2021 season at Hollister House Garden. We hope you will visit often this year and take advantage of the many learning experiences we offer.
Our calendar of lectures, workshops and special events can 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 and follow the required guidelines.
We look forward to seeing you in the garden!
Making Composition Work for You
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, WashingtonUnderstanding and applying just a few key principles of composition will bring strength, balance and the “wow” factor to your artwork in any medium. We will explore a range of ... Read more
Opening Day
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, WashingtonThe garden opens for the season on Friday, April 23, Visiting hours for the 2021 season are: Wednesdays and Fridays 1-4 Saturdays 10-4 All visitors are required to observe the ... Read more
Designing Your Garden From Scratch
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, WashingtonAre you planning to make a garden? Before you do anything let Page Dickey illustrate and discuss some key elements to consider: connecting the garden to the house deciding on ... Read more
Thinking Outside the Box: Using Excellent Plants in Creative Ways
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, WashingtonAdam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery in Hamden, Connecticut will share knowledge of trees, shrubs and conifers that are often overlooked by gardeners and landscape designers when planning gardens. This ... Read more
Mind Your Matrix: Successful Plant Combinations to Create a Living Landscape
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, WashingtonRobert Clyde Anderson returns to Hollister House Garden to share his methods for the technique of Matrix planting. If you haven't heard about matrix planting, you will soon. Essentially the ... Read more
Color in Nature
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, WashingtonCareful observation of all the subtle hues and values in nature helps in creating accurate, colorful and unique paintings. Using watercolor in a series of exercises, learn to mix and ... Read more