Luisa Hunnewell

Wednesday, October 1, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – A Walking Tour of the Hunnewell Estate

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On Wednesday, October 1 (rain date Wednesday, October 8), beginning at 10 am, David Dusenbury, Superintendent of the Walter Hunnewell Estate property will lead a walking tour of the horticultural and botanical features of this historical property, including the Pinetum, started in 1866 by Horatio Hollis Hunnewell, founder and creator of the estate.  There are more than 350 specimen conifers in the Pinetum, including spectacular mature specimens of Sargent’s weeping hemlock, cedar of Lebanon, and dawn redwood.  Other highlights include the lakeside topiary of the Italian Garden, the massive weeping beech in front of the residence, and the Hunnewell rhododendrons, said to be the oldest cultivated specimens in the United States.  Meet at the Wellesley College Botanic Garden Visitor Center to walk over to the Hunnewell Estate.  The rain date will be used in case of thunderstorms or torrential downpours only.  Please dress appropriately for the weather, including suitable footwear.  Note that there will be a moderate amount of walking over uneven paths.  Courtesy of the generosity of Wellesley alumna Luisa Hunnewell, DS ’94, Wellesley is able to share her wonderful landscape with the Friends.  $20 for WCGB Friends, $30 for nonmembers.  Call 781-283-3094 to register.

 

Saturday, May 19, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Walk Through the Hunnewell Pinetum

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Enjoy the glories of spring on Saturday, May 19 as the Wellesley College Friends of Horticulture lead a walk to the shores of Lake Waban where the College property borders the Walter Hunnewell Estate. There David Dusenbury, Superintendent of the property, will lead us on an approximately 90 minute walking tour of the historic Pinetum. The Pinetum, or collection of pine trees, was started in 1866 by Horatio Hollis Hunnewell, founder and creator of the estate, originally called Wellesley after his wife, Isabella Welles Hunnewell. The cultivation and care of this world-class tree collection has continued through four generations of the Hunnewell family to the present day. Wellesley’s pines have a history and pedigree worthy of any family tree. The 10-acre area includes more than 350 specimen conifers representing approximately 150 varieties ranging in age from a few years to 140-plus. Features include spectacular mature specimens of Sargent’s weeping hemlock, cedar of Lebanon and dawn redwood, among others.  Meet at the WCBG Visitor Center at 1:30 pm to walk over to the Pinetum. Tour takes place rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather, including suitable footwear. Thanks to Wellesley alumna Luisa Hunnewell for so generously sharing her wonderful landscape with the Friends of Horticulture. WCFH members $20, non-members $25. Visit www.wellesley.edu/WCFH to register.