Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden
9 Main Street N
Bethlehem, CT 06751 (view map)
Access to the garden and grounds is included with every tour of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden. If you would prefer to visit the garden and grounds without a house tour, please purchase a Grounds Pass for access to the property's exterior during hours of operation on a specific date.
In 1915, Eliza Ferriday began transforming this property’s aesthetic by establishing a formal parterre garden on the house’s west side. Over a 70-year period, Eliza and her daughter, Caroline Ferriday, created a garden showcasing their love of roses, lilacs and peonies. Through the break in the hemlock hedge, visitors enter the garden they designed. Blossoming from the end of May – June, the rose collection includes Gallicas, Albas, Centifolias, Moss and Damask Roses, as well as several Rugosas. Eliza & Caroline Ferriday also collected 15 different varieties of lilacs, including French varieties inspired by Caroline’s love of French culture & design. The lilacs bloom mid-May – Memorial Day.
Today the garden is lovingly maintained by staff with the aid of the Watertown Garden Club. Bellamy-Ferriday joined CT Historic Gardens in 2004 as a founding member.
If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Peg Shimer at bellamy.ferriday@ctlandmarks.org or call (203) 266-7596.
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