🌿 CONNECTICUT OPEN DAYS (May–June 2026)
SUNDAY, MAY 31
Garden of Kathryn Herman — Fairfield, CT
~10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A nationally recognized estate garden featuring formal garden rooms, a long perennial border, orchard, and water elements—widely published and considered one of the most sophisticated private gardens in the region.
Self-Organize via Garden Conservancy Open Days / https://www.gardenconservancy.org/open-days/ticket-release-dates
Ann & Haig’s Garden — New Canaan, CT
~10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A refined residential garden with structured design, terraces, and mature plantings, balancing formality with a relaxed suburban setting.
Self-Organize via Garden Conservancy Open Days / https://www.gardenconservancy.org/open-days/ticket-release-dates
Prospect Gardens — Westport, CT
~10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A plantsman’s garden with layered borders and a wide variety of plant material—ideal for gardeners interested in depth and diversity of planting.
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Flourish Farm of Silvermine — Wilton, CT
~10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A working flower farm and garden hybrid featuring cutting gardens, seasonal blooms, and a naturalistic, sustainability-focused approach.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 7
Sleepy Cat Farm — Greenwich, CT
Sessions: 10–12 | 12–2 | 2–4
A world-class, 20+ acre estate garden with fountains, sculpture, parterres, orchards, and expansive lawns—executed at an exceptional level of detail.
Self-Organize via Garden Conservancy Open Days / https://www.gardenconservancy.org/open-days/ticket-release-dates
Greens Farms Botanical Gardens — Westport, CT
~10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A community-rooted botanical garden featuring diverse plant collections, seasonal displays, and educational plantings in a coastal setting.
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Chelmsford — Greenwich, CT
~10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A classic Greenwich estate garden with formal structure, lawns, and traditional plantings, reflecting understated elegance and scale.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 13
Garden of Jane Garmey — Cornwall, CT
~10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A quintessential English-style garden created by Jane Garmey, featuring romantic borders, terraces, and garden rooms.
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Garden of Lee Link — Sharon, CT
~10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A plantsman’s garden known for rare and unusual specimens, with a strong emphasis on thoughtful composition and horticultural depth.
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Michael’s West Cornwall Garden — Cornwall, CT
~10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A hillside garden blending formal structure with woodland surroundings, creating a dynamic interplay between built and natural elements.
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Rosehaven — East Lyme, CT
~10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A romantic, traditional garden with lush perennial borders and layered seasonal planting, emphasizing color and texture.
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Riverview Gardens — Old Saybrook, CT
~10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A riverside garden that integrates water views with ornamental planting, offering a serene, coastal New England atmosphere.
Self-Organize via Garden Conservancy Open Days / https://www.gardenconservancy.org/open-days/ticket-release-dates
A Journey Through Form and Nature — East Haddam, CT
~10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A thoughtfully designed landscape exploring the balance between sculptural structure and naturalistic planting, often with artistic elements.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 20
Brush Hill — Washington, CT
~10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A classic Litchfield County estate with rolling lawns, mature trees, and understated elegance.
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The Sumacs — Washington, CT
~10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A 10-acre garden combining formal English-style structure with woodland and meadow plantings, including potager and orchard.
Self-Organize via Garden Conservancy Open Days / https://www.gardenconservancy.org/open-days/ticket-release-dates
Isabel & Winston Fowlkes Garden — Washington, CT
~10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A refined country garden with structured planting, terraces, and curated design details, reflecting a polished residential aesthetic.
Self-Organize via Garden Conservancy Open Days / https://www.gardenconservancy.org/open-days/ticket-release-dates
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
Garden of Bunny Williams — Falls Village, CT
Sessions: 12–2 | 2–4
Designed by Bunny Williams, this garden features formal parterres, a kitchen garden, greenhouse, and antique elements, all executed with exceptional refinement.
Self-Organize via Garden Conservancy Open Days / https://www.gardenconservancy.org/open-days/ticket-release-dates
Roxana Robinson – Treetop — Cornwall, CT
~10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A hillside garden with layered terraces and a strong connection to surrounding woodland, offering a more intimate, artistic landscape.
Self-Organize via Garden Conservancy Open Days / https://www.gardenconservancy.org/open-days/ticket-release-dates
Sculpturedale — Kent, CT
~10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A garden integrating sculpture with landscape design, where art and planting are equally important elements of the experience.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 28
Bankside — Mystic, CT
Sessions: 10–12 | 12–2 | 2–4
A compact, terraced garden overlooking the Mystic River, known for strong structure, defined outdoor rooms, and smart spatial design.
Self-Organize via Garden Conservancy Open Days / https://www.gardenconservancy.org/open-days/ticket-release-dates