Sonnenberg Gardens, Historic mansion and botanical garden in Canandaigua, United States
The 50-acre estate features nine distinct gardens, including Japanese, Italian, and rose gardens surrounding a grand Queen Anne mansion with 40 rooms.
Frederick Thompson and Mary Clark Thompson established the estate in 1887, transforming a farmhouse into an elaborate residence with extensive landscaped grounds.
The Lord & Burnham conservatory complex stands as one of the most significant residential greenhouses in the United States, housing rare tropical plants.
The gardens and mansion welcome visitors from May through October, offering guided tours through the historic residence and themed garden sections.
The Japanese garden includes a tea house modeled after an ancient Kyoto structure and contains traditional elements such as a torii gate.
Location: Canandaigua
Inception: 1887
Official opening: 1973
Address: 151 Charlotte Street
GPS coordinates: 42.90000,-77.27250
Latest update: August 4, 2025 10:12
New York State features historic mansions, nature parks, museums and gardens. Visitors can explore waterfalls like Kaaterskill Falls, estates like the Vanderbilt Mansion and art museums like Dia:Beacon. The region includes nature parks like Letchworth with its gorges, historic sites like Fort Ticonderoga and architectural elements like the Whispering Gallery at Grand Central Terminal.
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