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    PLAN YOUR VISIT

    Gateway to the Gardens
    Thank you for your interest.
    Bedrock Gardens is now
    closed for winter. 
    We cannot wait to see
    you again in springtime!


    Make us your oasis for art, horticulture,
    and
    inspiration...and, don't forget, check out our
    new education programs here!


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    In 2022, Bedrock Gardens re-opened showcasing a beautiful new
    Welcome Court.  This handsome "Gateway" to to the Gardens was created with help from many talented, hard working, and generous folks at:
    Doyle Coffin Architecture, Doane's Landscaping, Eldredge Lumber, Marone Building Company, Orr & Reno,  Stratham Hill Stone, Studley’s Greenhouses, Two International Group, , Woodburn & Co. Landscape Architecture with additional financial support from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust, and over 200 individuals, like you.  Thank-you to everyone for your part in preserving our shared oasis of art, horticulture, and inspiration. 


    Visiting in 2023

    DAYS:
    Open Tuesday through Friday, and the 1st and 3rd weekends of the month, from May 17th through October 9, 2023.*
    ​HOURS: Hours are from 10am to 4pm both weekdays and open weekends.

    Suggested Donation:
    Adults $15. Children 12 and under free,  except for October's
    Fairy Hobbit House Festival Fundraiser:
    by advanced registration only!  

    A Variety of Garden Tours Are Offered

    Self Guided Visit:
    • You will be given a map with a suggested route
    • You can spend as much time as you wish
    • Free with admission

     Daily Overview Garden Tours: 
    • Offered Tuesday through Friday at 10:15 and
                  (1st and 3rd) Saturday & Sunday at 10:15 weather permitting)
    • Tours are available to the first 12 participants 
    • Free with admission
    • Intended for individuals, rather than groups. Garden Clubs, and other groups can reserve here:
    Private In-Depth Group Tours ​(for garden clubs and civic groups):
    Pre-arranged private  group tour with boxed lunch options.  See details here

    Accessibility Tours (via Golf Cart): 
    • Docent led accessibility tours can be pre-arranged via email: ​​​programs@bedrockgardens.org
    • Available some Tuesdays and every Thursday at 1:00 or 2:30 pm
    • For family or friends with mobility limitations
    • Fee: Admission plus donation.  
    • One hour tour with an experienced Docent Guide
    • Our Accessibility Cart can hold 4-5 passengers
    • Masks suggested. 
    Accessibility tours are provided through the ongoing kindness of Katie and Doug Wheeler.
    The Sacrificial Table NH Federation of Garden Clubs presidents visited at their annual meeting
     
    Health and Safety
    Guidelines:
    In accordance with current recommendation, no masks are required in the garden. However masks are suggested in close encounters, such as in the bathrooms, or for your comfort.​

    Note re COVID-19. In these trying times, we can agree that the power of gardens is all the more important and relevant. From the psychological benefits of connecting with the natural world, to the health benefits that stem from direct contact with a rich soil microbiome, we all understand that gardens are places of healing and wellness. It is our hope that gardens will continue to provide moments of joy and opportunities for reflection. We do hope that, in the absence of opportunities for traditional gatherings, our garden will provide opportunities for healthy enjoyment in the outdoors.

    Please help us thank our wonderful business partners & supporting organizations:
    American Horticultural Society
    The Beach Plum Restaurant, Epping, NH
    Cabot Family Charitable Trust
    CP Management
    Exeter Hospital
    Hampton Ford Hyundai
    Haven Homes and Lifestyle
    The Herb Society of America
    Kennebunk Savings
    Landcare and Stratham Hill Stone
    Lorax and The Secret Gardener
    Northeast Credit Union
    NH Charitable Foundation
    NH Federation of Garden Clubs
    Marone Building Company
    Market Basket, Epping, NH
    Mezitt Horticultural Foundation
    Michelle Fischer Fine Gardening
    Patterns of Nature

    Piscataqua Garden Club
    Piscataqua Savings Bank
    Popovers at Brickyard Square
    Portsmouth Brewery
    Rocky Dale Gardens
    Rolling Green Nursery
    Rye Driftwood Garden Club
    Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust
    Studley’s Greenhouses
    Wendy Tauber, Realtor
    Two International Group
    The Gardening Service
    UNH -Coop. Ext. Master Gardeners
    Van Berkum Nursery
    Veterinary Emergency & Surgery Hosp.
    Wentworth Greenhouses
    Woodburn & Co. Landscape Architecture


    Schedule and Special Programs: To see our 2022 Season schedule, click here​.

    Links
    • To get directions, click here​
    • To see a map, click here. (Note: free maps are available at the entrance kiosk.)
    • To schedule a tour, click here
    • To schedule a talk, click here
    • To become a member, click here
    • To see our policies (service dogs, photography, etc.), click here
    • To stay up to date on our activities, sign up to get our newsletter, sign up here. 
    • To see a list of our  local eateries, click here
    • To see a list of things to do locally, click here
    • To learn more about the Fairy Hobbit House Festival, click here
    • Interested in Volunteering?  There are lots of opportunities. Click here to learn more.

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    Add Bedrock Gardens to your local, regional or 
    New England Tour
    :
       You can schedule a tour for your garden group, bus tour, etc. For example, you can also coordinate us with a tour of Coastal Maine Botanical Garden, or the local Flag Hill Distillery and Winery or Coppal House Farm. Find out more here.

    ​*Note: This means in 2023:
    •  We are open May 20&21, June 3&4, June 17&18, July 1&2, July 15&16, August 5&6, August 19&20, September 2&3, September 16&17, and (specially) October 7, 8, & Monday the 9th for the 7th Annual Fairy and Hobbit House Festival!
    •  We are closed  May 13&14, May 27&28, June 10&11, June 24&25, July 8&9, July 22&23, and July 29&30, August 12&13, August 26&27, September 9&10, and September 23 & 24, and September 30 & October 1st.  Our last day is  October 9.

    Convenient Links:

    Book a Tour
    Book a Talk
    Become a Member
    See our Policies
    See a list of Local Eateries.

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