Greenwood Gardens in Short Hills, NJ Is Exquisite

Sometimes you can stay local and feel as though you have travelled far and wide! We recently visited the pristine and beautiful Greenwood Gardens located in Short Hills, New Jersey.

This 28-acre destination is only a 45-minute drive from NYC and close to a number of NJ Transit lines. It is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday  from May 1 to November 8  and there are admission fees.

Rose Species

A little history. Geologic events in the Triassic age gave rise to subterranean parallel lava flows that erosion would later create the Watchung Mountains. Spanning the Second Mountain of these towering hills, Greenwood is situated 450 feet above sea level offering sweeping views of the area.

Tennis Pavillion

While a number of individuals of European ancestry once owned the property, it was sold in 1906 to Joseph P. Day, a successful NYC real estate auctioneer. In the 20 years that the Day family owned the property, more than a million dollars was invested in their mansion and the 100 acres of property surrounding it. 

Aboreal Beauty

In 1949, a good portion of the property was purchased by Peter P. Blanchard and his wife, Dr. Adelaide Childs Frick Blanchard. They did much to improve the property, replacing the Day’s mansion with a smaller structure in the Georgian Revival style, the house that survives today. The Blanchards also named the estate “The Greenwoods.”  Peter and Adelaide’s son, Peter III and his wife Sophia later launched the non-profit organization, Greenwood Gardens as a beautiful resource for the public.  

The Cascade

Today, guests can wander the gardens, observe beautiful blooms, relax by the ponds, take shade under the towering trees, and admire the sturdy original architecture of buildings such as the Teahouse, Summerhouse and Tennis Pavillion. The recently restored Cascade that was inspired by a fountain at the Villa Conti in Frascati, Italy, offers extensive views. 

Greenwood Gardens is a truly magical, majestic destination in the heart of New Jersey. It is a memorable day trip for those who appreciate botanical splendor and architectural design. 

Greenwood Gardens is located at 274 Old Short Hills Road. Short Hills, NJ 07078. For more information, please visit Greenwood Gardens – Connecting people with nature in a historic oasis and call 973.258.4026. 

Photo Credit: Marina P. Kennedy

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