Mytoi

Mytoi is a garden on Chappaquiddick Island that blends traditional Japanese landscape design with native coastal plants and natural features of the area. The space features stone paths, ponds, and wooden bridges crossing salt marshes, creating interconnected areas to explore.

Hugh Jones, an Edgartown architect, designed and maintained this garden starting in the 1950s until his death in 1965. The site underwent major restoration work following storm damage in 1991.

The garden demonstrates traditional Japanese design principles blended with native coastal plants, creating a calm space that honors both Eastern tradition and New England's natural environment.

The site is about three kilometers from the Chappaquiddick ferry and open year-round with free entry for all visitors. Walking paths are well-maintained and accessible, making it easy to navigate different parts of the garden.

The garden incorporates salt marsh plants that naturally grow in harsh coastal conditions and integrates them into a Japanese design scheme. This unusual combination demonstrates how Eastern aesthetics can work with extreme environmental conditions.