Thuya Gardens Review

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Thuya Gardens

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Hidden atop a hill on Peabody Drive, Thuya Gardens was once the summer home of Boston architect Joseph Henry Curtis. Today the site is a peaceful and elegant spot to take in formal perennial gardens. Designed by Charles Savage and named for the property's majestic white cedars, Thuja occidentalis, the garden is filled with colorful blooms throughout summer. Walk the immaculately groomed grass paths or enjoy the view from a well-placed bench. You'll find delphiniums, daylilies, dahlias, heliotrope, snapdragons, and other types of vegetation. If you have time, take a look inside the Curtis home, which has a large collection of books compiled by Savage. To get to the gardens, park in the small lot near the Asticou Inn and climb the footpath across the road. Alternately, continue down Peabody Drive and make a left on Thuya Drive.

  • Cost: $1
  • Open: Daily
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