We went on a Monday and because the Mansion is closed on Mondays the gardens were free. It was... read more
We were touring New England as our Golden Wedding trip from the UK. As a keen gardener, my wife... read more
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We went on a Monday and because the Mansion is closed on Mondays the gardens were free. It was absolutely beautiful. Many things were blooming even though it was still a bit chilly. There was an amazing variety of trees and flowers and a bamboo...More
We were touring New England as our Golden Wedding trip from the UK. As a keen gardener, my wife really wanted to visit Blithewold so I e-mailed ahead to confirm admission details. We were travelling to Bristol, RI. on the Friday and to avoid having...More
Wonderful!! So glad everything worked out for you both.
On St Rt 114 this lovely historic home and vast gardens is well worth a visit. We thoroughly enjoyed an afternoon tour and were very impressed by the floral variety and beauty as well as the great trees. Veery peaceful.
So glad you had a relaxing time with us! Peace, Tree et al
Historic estate home on scenic route 114 on the approach to the My Hope Bridge. Membership supported museum. Open year round. Tours are offered. There is often music...live holiday music in the parlor, outdoor concerts in the warmer months. Christmas is with decorations from the...More
Beautiful gardens with gorgeous flowers, a giant sequoia tree,a bamboo grove, rock garden and water garden. It is a very serene place with plenty of benches to sit and enjoy the view. The estate sits on Narragansett Bay which provides a wonderful backdrop. The mansion...More
We expected this to be great and it blew us away! What a tremendous location. The gardens are surprising and vast.
I visited Blithewold Mansion for the first time in December 2017. I bought a ticket for the "Christmas Stroll" which was a guided tour around the mansion. It was absolutely beautiful! I can't wait to go back in the Spring or Summer to explore the...More
We stopped in after visiting the mansion. They were having a tea party there, so it kind of messed up our tour. It was self guiding but without headphones. It was fixed all up for Christmas and looking very nice.
We traveled to Blithewold Mansion for their wonderful Christmas experience. Every room is a gentle delight, decorated with beauty and sensitivity and great whimsy. The theme of welcoming in the 1920's was perfectly carried out by each designer. The warm sense of the family that...More
It was absolutely lovely. My daughter had a wonderful time. I thought it could have been a little more organized. The scavenger hunt was cute. Santa and the elves came. Santa was having a conversation with a worker when my daughter walked by. Def needs...More
