Asticou Azalea Garden
Asticou Azalea Garden
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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The Asticou Azalea Garden shows some resemblance to a Japanese stroll garden but one that was designed for a coastal Maine setting. The garden is meant to inspire serenity and reflection and creates an illusion of space – of lakes and mountains and distant horizons. The garden is open seven days per week during daylight hours from May through October.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Lauren G.
Boston, MA81 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Gardens were beautiful and serene. We visited in early May, just as the flowers were starting to bloom, and found this spot so peaceful. The layout of this garden was ideal for strolling closely together, the paths are narrow. We had our little one in the carrier, as it's not stroller accessible for most of the path.
We stopped by mid-week in the late afternoon, and only encountered two other couples during our visit.
We stopped by mid-week in the late afternoon, and only encountered two other couples during our visit.
Written May 27, 2022
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Jerry T
Columbia, MD16 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
This place is a hidden gem. Absolutely beautiful gardens and walking trails around a large pond. The azaleas were fading but still in bloom and the Japanese garden was exceptional. It is a short drive from Bar Harbor and a great way to spend an hour or 2 while avoiding many of the crowds at Acadia. If you enjoy botanical gardens you shouldn’t miss this spot. It can be confusing because Thuya Gardens/Asticou Terraces is often listed with this and makes it seem like they are the same property but they are actually sister properties located about 1.5 miles apart. Both are worth a visit but if you only have time to visit one, go here first.
Written June 5, 2023
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Robin D
96 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We found this place quite by accident over 30 years ago & it is more lovely every year. They have dozens of varieties of azaleas & rhododendrons around a sweet little pond. There is an Asian flare to the landscaping. $5/person donation, well worth it.
Written June 14, 2022
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Bucketlist47
Stratham, NH249 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
Enjoyed a leisurely stroll through the myriad of paths in this amazing garden. Nice variety of flowers, trees and plants (identified with nametags!), including a Zen garden, ferns, wooded area, a stream and a pond. Lots of rustic benches along the way to allow yourself to sit and take it all in. Grateful that some of the azaleas were still in bloom, as the timing of my visit (third week in June) was about a week past full bloom for azaleas. Plenty of other flowers here have staggered bloom times so you’ll always find something in bloom. Highly recommend!
Written June 16, 2022
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Barry N
Coventry, RI3,218 contributions
May 2021
this is no ordinary garden spot. It is super special. Outstanding to say the least. Trees,flowers,rock gardens are just fantastic. Bring your camera. This is just so special. at lest an hour or more needed to see it. Go in from the parking lot in the back or in the front across from the fantastic Asticou Inn. Have lunch at the Inn if you can. This garden is a true Gem and not to be missed.
Written May 27, 2021
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flossem
148 contributions
Jun 2021
Peaceful, beautiful and relaxing place with walking trails and quiet corners for meditation and renewal.
These gardens are perfectly maintained and a joy to visit. The azaleas were in full bloom this week. Breathtaking.
These gardens are perfectly maintained and a joy to visit. The azaleas were in full bloom this week. Breathtaking.
Written June 10, 2021
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Cac1234
Germantown, NY2,067 contributions
Jun 2022
Asticou Azalea Garden is a small but lovely garden. The gardens were nicely landscaped and peaceful. The water features were especially lovely. There is no charge for visiting the gardens; however, donations are gratefully accepted.
Written June 20, 2022
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Rooindie
Sioux Falls, SD910 contributions
Sep 2021
What a lovely surprise. With "azalea" in the title, I was not expecting much at the end of September. However, this is a Japanese influenced garden, so rather than showy flowers, it had thoughtful landscaping of trees, shrubs, bushes, water, stone formations - and my favorite, a sand garden! The leaves were starting to change, and on a sunny day you can't beat the reflection in the water. Only $5 pp. We spent about 45 minutes there, it's not that big.
Written October 3, 2021
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Doug L
Fairfax County, VA18 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
My family & I walked across the street to enjoy the immaculately manicured paths, topiary, plants & ponds of the fragrant Asticou Azalea Garden. It was a treat after a long day of hiking Cadillac Mountain in the wind & fog. The place really got us into a relaxed state, and there was not even so much as a cigarette butt to be seen. Worth the walk.
Written July 16, 2023
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dmcnslt
Asheville, NC98 contributions
Jul 2021
Was aware of these gardens from prior visits but never toured. That was a mistake. Gorgeous Japanese garden with very helpful staff. Wonderful place or a peaceful 30 minute stroll, even on a gray day as we had.
Written July 21, 2021
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There is a small upper parking area near the restrooms designated for people with accessibility issues. Paths are not paved but are hard packed. Would say most areas are accessible by off pavement wheelchair.Best to contact them to check.
Written June 10, 2019
Is there buses thst go there from cruise ships?
Written May 2, 2018
We will be there mid May 2015 when do the Azalea's mostly bloom?...Thanks
Written January 3, 2015
I suspect there will be significant bloom at this time but this is such a delightful garden tat a visit would be worthwhile at any time. When I visited there was little in flower but that didn't reduce the experience though I would love to enjoy it at peak flowering.
Written January 3, 2015
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