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| | Blithewold Gardens and Arboretum, 101 Ferry Rd. (Rte. 114), Bristol, RI, (401) 253-2707. 33 acres of landscaped gardens overlook Narragansett Bay and include flower gardens, a giant sequoia, a bamboo grove, and other exotic trees and shrubs. There is also a 45-room English manor built in 1907, to replace a summer retreat burnt to nothing, and belonging to Augustus Van Wickle. His wife and daughter were keen horticulturists and cultivated the gardens here. Events taking place this summer include an exhibition of more than 50 dolls collected from worldwide locations by Marjorie Van Wickle, a keen traveler. These are on display until the end of June. "Summer Evenings in the Gardens" programs will be on June 13 and 27, July 18, and Aug. 1, 15, and 29 at 5:30 p.m., costing $10. Reservations required. garden party and barbecue with Cajun music will be held June 15, and a summer tea for children 3 through 12 will be held on June 25 at 3 p.m. Adult prices $25, $15 children 3 to 12. Reservations required. Grounds open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mansion open Wed. through Sun. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m and gift shop Wed. through Sun. from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Admission including gardens and mansion: $10, $8 for seniors and students, $6 for children age 6 through 17. Admission to gardens only when mansion is closed: $5, $3 for youths under 17.
http://www.blithewold.org/ .
info@blithewold.org
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