Goldilock's choice! No small task finding the fine line where beautiful landscape design respects its surrounding embrace by the New Hampshire woods but they did find it. The elegance of well tended gardens, without the subjugating stuffiness of heavy handed formality. Whimsical sculpture and granite outcrops. Variety, without the dot-dot-dot of a botanical specimen feel. Gracious and hospitable, the vistas throughout have seating for you to linger and enjoy. There were 10 cars in the parking lot, yet we only run into one other group for a few minutes in our wanderings. It takes decades to evolve something this beautiful and I'm grateful they share it with the public. It is a place where your soul can take a deep refreshing breath, watching the sun and wind play musically on the tips of a large swatch of ferns. And after spending half a day there, I do in fact feel refreshed at a deeper level.
ps - I did bring a bear with me, and he says he enjoyed it also. His favorite, the log crossing in the rustic cranberry bog. No surprise there eh? ;)
pps - use the March Hill address in your GPS, suggested donation for entrance, $5.

My husband and I went to see where Distant Hill Gardens is. The owner gave us an introductory walk and information even though he was closed. I can't wait to go back. From what I saw, Distant Hill Gardens is amazing. The diversity of the property is awesome. The friendliness of Michael Nerrie is inspiring and his enthusiasm is catchy.