Berkshire Botanical Garden has announced the addition of self-guided audio tours as a new way of viewing its 23 gardens located in Stockbridge, MA.
New this season, the audio tour allows visitors to walk at their own pace while listening to narrated commentary located at 21 points of interest throughout the 15-acre Garden. The audio tour is included in the price of admission, and BBG members can always take the tour free of charge.
“We are constantly seeking to enhance our visitors’ experience when they tour our beautiful gardens, and this self-guided audio tour will give our visitors the flexibility to hear in-depth knowledge about the plants we feature and the Garden’s history, no matter when they choose to visit,” said Garden Executive Director Michael Beck. “The audio tour includes garden highlights chosen for their visual impact and educational appeal.” Some points of interest include the original 1937 herb garden, the pond garden and the rose collection.
The audio tour was created in conjunction with the Garden’s horticulture and education departments working with Guide ID, which provides interactive guides to museums worldwide, including the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, Hall Place Gardens, Bexley (United Kingdom), and throughout the US including the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas, and the California Science Center in Los Angeles. It was produced by Sandpail Productions with voice talent provided by Grace Angela Henry, owner/founder of New York City-based A Voice for All Reasons.
Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at the intersection of Routes 102/183 in Stockbridge, MA and is open daily, 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. In addition to free audio tours, docent-led tours are offered daily at 11 a.m. and are also free with Garden admission.
