Dear EscapeMakers -- Rock, formal, native, rose, peony, ornamental -- whatever garden passion, the beauty and aroma of diverse gardens can be found in Somerset County, NJ! The County is home to five renowned garden experiences for you to explore. Plan a visit to Duke Farms, Leonard J. Buck Garden, Peony's Envy, the Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden or Hidden Spring Lavender. Gardens Getaways are ideal during Spring and Summer when many plants are in peak bloom! Upcoming Events: Duke Farms May 5 - Seed Bombs for Monarchs May 11 - Forest Gardening in the Home Landscape May 18 - Nature Immersion May 18 & June 6 - Getting to Know Orchids May 31 - Ecology Walk June 1 - Community Garden Snoop Tour Duke Farms features a farm-to-table indoor market. There are three gardens on the breathtaking Duke Estate: the Orchid Range, with one of the largest tropical displays in the country, an arboretum with a Japanese-style meditation garden, and the largest allotment-style community garden in the U.S.! Leonard J. Buck Garden May 5, 12 & 19 - Woodland Walks Visit one of the premier rock gardens in the eastern United States, consisting of a series of alpine and woodland gardens situated in a 33-acre wooded stream valley. Peony's Envy May 10, 17, 24 & 31 Friday Night Picnics and Garden Tours May 25 - June 9 - Pick Your Own Peonies June 1 - Peony Supper- Peak Bloom Party Nursery and display garden in Bernardsville, with one of the most extensive collections of tree, herbaceous and intersectional peonies in the Northeastern United States. Events and workshops are held throughout the year. Colonial Park Gardens May 30 & June 2 - Guided Tours - Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden June 8th - Rose Day Festival
Dear EscapeMakers — Rock, formal, native, rose, peony, ornamental — whatever garden passion, the beauty and aroma of diverse gardens can be found in Somerset County, NJ! The County is home to five renowned garden experiences for you to explore. Plan a visit to Duke Farms, Leonard J. Buck Garden, Peony’s Envy, the Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden or Hidden Spring Lavender. Gardens Getaways are ideal during Spring and Summer when many plants
Dear EscapeMakers -- Make a vibrant connection to history! Visit 30 significant historic sites, all open to the public, free of charge, for special events and activities celebrating the history of Somerset County on their annual Weekend Journey Through the Past! Explore the county's quaint villages, rolling farmsteads, lively towns and unspoiled natural areas. Witness what life was like 50, 100 or even 200 years ago, from daily work responsibilities and pleasant pastimes to the difficult hardships endured during the American Revolution. Participating sites are open on Saturday, October 13th (10am-5pm) and Sunday, October 14th(12pm-4pm). MORE INFO! Welcome to Bluebird Farm Alpacas, family fun in a beautiful farm setting, situated among the rolling Somerset Hills in Peapack, New Jersey. Turn a normal day into an extraordinary one! Visit Bluebird Farm Alpacas on October 27-28 to meet and interact with, photograph, or even adopt one of the cuddly creatures. You'll experience alpacas up-close, feel the alpaca fleece, tour the bucolic 11-acre farm, view live demonstrations, learn about raising and breeding alpacas, shop for alpaca products, and enjoy a fun-filled day for the entire family! MORE INFO! Upcoming Events in Somerset County... Duke Farms Creature Fest (Hillsborough) - October 21 16th Annual Colonial Christmas (Bedminster) - November 24 & 25; December 1 & 2 Lord Stirling Winter Holiday Festival - December 1 Experience Things to Do in Somerset County, NJ VisitSomersetNJ.org
Dear EscapeMakers — Make a vibrant connection to history! Visit 30 significant historic sites, all open to the public, free of charge, for special events and activities celebrating the history of Somerset County on their annual Weekend Journey Through the Past! Explore the county’s quaint villages, rolling farmsteads, lively towns and unspoiled natural areas. Witness what life was like 50, 100 or even 200 years ago, from daily work responsibilities and pleasant pastimes to the
Dear EscapeMakers -- Less than an hour from NYC, let Somerset County, New Jersey add a touch of color to your spring! These May and June garden events are sure to brighten up the weekend and warm up the lingering chill. Spend a day smelling the roses, frolickingin lavender fields, exploring native orchids or touring the largest community garden in the country. All that and more awaits garden lovers of all ages in the heart of New Jersey… so plan your custom gardens getaway today at visitsomersetnj.org/garden! Colonial Park Gardens - An accredited All-America Rose Selections (AARS) display garden containing more than 3,000 roses and 325 varieties.The Rose Garden is part of a more extensive Arboretum called Colonial Park Gardens, which includes the Fragrance & Sensory Garden, Ornamental Grass Collection, Perennial Garden, and Shrub Collection. Little Wigglers – May 19 Guided Tour of the Rose Garden – June 3 Rose Day Festival – June 9 Leonard J. Buck Garden - One of the premier rock gardens in the eastern United States, consisting of a series of alpine and woodland gardens situated in a 33-acre wooded stream valley. Woodland Walks – May 6, 13, 20 Flower & Landscape Garden Photography Workshop – May 8 Focus on Ferns – June 8 Hidden Spring Lavender Farm - Lavender fields and store featuring bouquets, buds, oil or culinary products made with 100% pure lavender and essential oils. Lavender Plant Sale – Weekends May 5-27 Lavender Workshop - June 22 Duke Farms - Features three gardens with one of the largest tropical displays in the country, Arboretum with Japanese-style meditation garden, and largest allotment-style community garden in the U.S.! NJ Native Orchids (Recurring) Square Foot Organic Gardening – May 5 Discovering Orchids for Kids – May 5 Community Garden Snoop Tour (Recurring) Growing Great Jersey
Dear EscapeMakers — Less than an hour from NYC, let Somerset County, New Jersey add a touch of color to your spring! These May and June garden events are sure to brighten up the weekend and warm up the lingering chill. Spend a day smelling the roses, frolickingin lavender fields, exploring native orchids or touring the largest community garden in the country. All that and more awaits garden lovers of all ages in the heart
