Bedrock Gardens
Bedrock Gardens
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Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Bedrock Gardens is a private 20-acre garden notable for its horticulture, specimen plants, garden design, hardscape, and art. We open Mid-May, and close after Labor Day. Please note that we are open Tuesday thru Friday of the week, and only the first and third weekends of the month. Times are from 10-4. Check our website (bedrockgardens.org) for details.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Kate M
Portsmouth, NH15 contributions
Aug 2023
There is no better place to spend a day or many days. The place is magical, beautiful, whimsical, peaceful, playful. Every time you go, you discover something new and as a garden is a living entity, it is always different. It is a must see when visiting New Hampshire. It is worth making it your keystone stop in New Hampshire.
The garden was built by two incredibly creative people and has just entered its new phase of being open to the public. These two people have made a very special and enduring gift to New Hampshire.
The garden was built by two incredibly creative people and has just entered its new phase of being open to the public. These two people have made a very special and enduring gift to New Hampshire.
Written August 10, 2023
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rockyisle
The Villages, FL703 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Spent a few hours enjoying the unique blend of art, flora and fauna. Almost impossible to describe. A must see. Plan to spend a couple of hours soaking in the joy of being alive. This was a great tonic during this pandemic.
Lots of gentle hills. Paths are clearly marked.
My only wish is that the trees and specimen plants be marked for us to learn more.
We will return again later this summer into fall.
Lots of gentle hills. Paths are clearly marked.
My only wish is that the trees and specimen plants be marked for us to learn more.
We will return again later this summer into fall.
Written August 14, 2020
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jack M
New York City, NY1,191 contributions
May 2021
We have a second home 6 miles from here and we had never known of this place's existence. What a find. We spent a great few hours walking around this garden and we loved it so much we bought a season pass ticket. We plan on coming back many times.
Written May 13, 2021
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dvaughan247
Fremont, NH63 contributions
Sep 2016
This is a private property that is only open to the public on certain occasions (5 times a year or so). It's worth it to go at least once. If you like unique plants, unusual steel sculptures and a bit of a reprieve from the hustle, it is a very nice place to be. The owners do this to show their sculptures and hope you have enough to afford them. They don't really appear to want you there though. They are not "Bed and Breakfast Friendly". As long as you are aware of this, it doesn't matter because soon you will be walking across acres of beautiful gardens and woodland areas. You will not be near them. Enjoy! Give your self a couple hours to see it all.
Written November 18, 2016
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Shawn C
Salem, NH10 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
If you enjoy gardening, or interesting sculptures, Bedrock Gardens is a wonderful place to visit. The owner's metal garden sculptures are funny and unusual, and we learned so much about the property and plantings, especially trees, on the tour. To make the experience even better, there was a jazz band playing! It was a wonderful way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
Written July 20, 2015
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Vermont29 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
Took an afternoon and explored Bedrock Gardens in Lee NH earlier this month. Nice place to take a break and appreciate the hard work others do. Grounds and gardens in full bloom and nicely "manicured". Many places to sit and just look around, take in some of natures beauty, catch your breath, and slow your life's pace down for a while.
Box lunch available if ordered in advance from a local caterer. Only "issue" I'll comment on is there isn't a garbage can to put your empty box lunch trash into once you've completed it.....so had to carry my box lunch with me for the few hours I was there exploring the grounds......if Bedrock Gardens is coupling with the local caterer (their web site does "talk" about the box lunch service) then between the two, do the complete job and offer a garbage can for the post-lunch trash.
Everyone seemed to enjoy their day and time. Nice to slow the pace of life down for a few hours......so if that is something you need to do.....this is a nice place to do it. Volunteer staff friendly, shuttle to a remote parking lot not a big deal, yet if we had an on-site parking spot it would have been great, but again......shuttle van to the local school isn't a huge issue or caused a negative comment or experience with me.
Worth a trip yes.....would I call it a don't miss destination, no......but if you are in this area with some time, it's a good place to visit.
Box lunch available if ordered in advance from a local caterer. Only "issue" I'll comment on is there isn't a garbage can to put your empty box lunch trash into once you've completed it.....so had to carry my box lunch with me for the few hours I was there exploring the grounds......if Bedrock Gardens is coupling with the local caterer (their web site does "talk" about the box lunch service) then between the two, do the complete job and offer a garbage can for the post-lunch trash.
Everyone seemed to enjoy their day and time. Nice to slow the pace of life down for a few hours......so if that is something you need to do.....this is a nice place to do it. Volunteer staff friendly, shuttle to a remote parking lot not a big deal, yet if we had an on-site parking spot it would have been great, but again......shuttle van to the local school isn't a huge issue or caused a negative comment or experience with me.
Worth a trip yes.....would I call it a don't miss destination, no......but if you are in this area with some time, it's a good place to visit.
Written July 24, 2017
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I am glad that you enjoyed your visit!
Re Trash: Bedrock Gardens does have a "Pack it in, pack it out" policy, and we do encourage picnicking. On the occasions that we do have a caterer, they do supply a trash container. Sorry you had problems.
Written August 6, 2017
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Lawrence L
Portsmouth, NH44 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
Open house on the first and third weekends of the summer months is not enough time to take in the scope of this 38 acre wonderland of art and culture of various forms of garden art and unique plantings.For a ten dollar donation you could spend the day and not actually SEE all there is to admire. The landscaper and sculptor have spent close to 30 years putting together this oasis of variety
I'm definitely going back and you will want also.
I'm definitely going back and you will want also.
Written June 19, 2017
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dlramus
Lee, NH41 contributions
Jun 2016 • Solo
Bedrock Gardens is a unique spot of extensive landscaped gardens intertwined with the owner's metal sculptures. In the past it has only been open to the public one Saturday per month in the warm weather months. The appearance changes each month as you might expect with a garden. I would highly recommend this spot for a leisurely walk or for a picnic. Don't forget your camera!
Written January 17, 2017
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Dave T
Dover, NH13 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
Very pleasant self led walking tour through a few acres of nicely landscaped lawns and gardens. Of course the main attractions are the sculptures that are made out of every day materials from farm products to just about any other kinds of metals that welded together for your enjoyment. It was very peaceful and interesting.
Written August 22, 2016
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Timandfrank
Hollywood, FL116 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
We visited Bedrock Gardens for the first time last weekend, and it was the highlight of the trip to New Hampshire! This property is an absolute gem, and a "must see" for gardeners visiting the area. The naturally beautiful property has been enhanced with a wonderful collection of plantings and sculpture, and the combination is extraordinary. Clearly the owners possess that rare combination of technical skill and artists' eyes. We can't wait to visit again in another season!
Written June 25, 2016
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Not great. Parking is along the road or in a gravel parking area near the house. If you park on the road, it would be easy to take the wheelchair from there to the house, but it's a slightly uphill push from the road to the house. Some of the trails are reasonably level, so you could use those to view the gardens, but many others are narrow, with small steps and inclines. If you come into the gardens and bear to the right, it's level going over grass with a winding wider path through trees and bushes, looking over the water and sculptures and lower gardens. None of these are paved. I have never tried taking someone in a wheelchair there, but I have a feeling it would be hard.
Written June 4, 2017
Is this a dog-friendly place?
Written February 8, 2017
no dogs allowed at Bedrock Gardens
Written February 9, 2017
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