Unique gems hidden away.  These are special places that art and garden lovers should see.  Click on the link for more detailed information and pictrues for each stop.

Total Driving Time: 44 minutes from Stop 1-4.

Stop 1. Cider Hill Gardens

Windsor, VT. Cider Hill Gardens is a visual treat for gardeners and floral enthusiastics.  People come by bus loads to see their impressive plant varieties.  A truly must-see for the gardener.

Highlights: Whimsy sculptures, an art gallery, and relaxing gardens.

Hours: 10 am – 5 pm seasonal (2020 weekends by appt. only)

Cost: Free

Stop 2. Path of Life Gardens

Windsor, VT.  Path of Life Gardens is a fun place to visit with large sculptures in an open space of green.

Highlights: More whimsical sculptures, hemlock maze, and stone labrynith.

Hours: 10 am – 6 pm seasonal hours – open yearround

Cost: $6 adults, $3 for ages 4+

Stop 3. St. Gauden’s

Cornish, NH. St. Gauden’s is a National Historic Park and has impressive sculptures honoring historical events and people by Augustus St. Gaudens.  There are also elaborate and extensive gardens to admire.

Highlights: Lots of history to learn, mansion to tour, trails, ornate gardens, and sculptor in residence

Hours: 9 am – 4:30 pm

Cost: $10

Stop 4. Song Garden

Cornish, NH. Beautiful gardens and a place to sit and have tea.  Bring some home too.  The Song Garden is a pick your own garden with a tea house.

Highlights: lovely varieties of flowers, vintage and homemade goods, places to sit and admire

Hours: By appt. only.

Cost: free to admire, cost for pyo bouquets by size