Daily Archives: June 2, 2022

The Garden Conservancy hosts an Open Day in Sheffield, Massachusetts on June 11 from 10 – 4 at 1391 Barnum Street in Sheffield. The first garden you see while walking up the driveway is the “Rabbit Garden,” so named for the wooden rabbit in its midst. The chainsaw-carved animal is one of many on the property. Under the crabapple tree is a primrose garden. Walking up the stairs toward the house gives you your first view of the pond and waterfall area. From the deck, a series of stone steps and landings leads down past a rock garden to the patio and pond, home to goldfish, frogs, and a shy turtle. The patio fronts a mixed border of perennials, shrubs, and trees. From the screened-in porch the pond and waterfall can be seen and heard. The woodland garden behind the house, with its winding paths and many shade plantings, is a cool retreat. The paths in the woodland wind around an array of hostas, hydrangeas, and other shade plants. Partial Handicap Access: there are steps down to the pond and patio but this area can also be viewed from the road. Woodland garden can be viewed from pond & patio. Garden Conservancy Members $5 per person; General admission $10. Children 12 and under free. Register HERE.

• Pre-registration is REQUIRED for each garden. Pre-register for each on this website, except where specifically indicated otherwise. Children under 12 are free and do not need to be pre-registered if accompanied by pre-registered adult.
• Capacity is limited. Sorry, no walk-ins allowed; no paper tickets or cash payments will be accepted on-site.
• Masks are required, at the discretion of the garden owners, and social distancing is encouraged at all in-person events.