An Afternoon at Blithewold

Panoramas taken July 25 2014 at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum in Bristol, Rhode Island. This unpretentious but luxurious estate on Narragansett Bay has one of the nicest gardens in New England.

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This fine weeping Katsura is one of the many rare specimen trees at Blithewold Garden in Bristol, RI.
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Blithewold Gardens, of Bristol Rhode Island, has many rare specimen trees, including the giant sequoia behind the children.  It is still a baby, but in 600 years (God willing) it may be the tallest tree in New England.
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Round Bed at Blithewold
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Hydrangeas at Blithewold
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Blithewold Gate
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Bamboo Grove at Blithewold
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Great Lawn at Blithewold
The great lawn at Blithewold Mansion slopes down to Naragansett Bay.
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Flower Bed at Blithewold
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Front Lawn at Blithewold
The lawn near the front entrance of Blithewold Mansion, Bristol, RI.
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This pretty little classical fountain welcomes you into the gardens at Blithewold Mansion, Bristol RI.