Washington Gardens, place of public entertainment and refreshment in early 19th-century Boston, Massachusetts
Washington Gardens is an event venue and geographical feature in Massachusetts that forms part of a 36-acre property of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. The grounds include twelve display gardens, the Hunnewell Building that seats up to 150 indoors or 220 with an attached tent, and pathways leading through colorful plantings and classical Italianate garden designs.
The property was developed by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society to preserve gardens and share knowledge about plants and garden design. Over decades, the land was shaped with various garden types and now stands as a place where historical traditions meet modern event spaces.
Washington Gardens is named after the first president of the United States and sits within the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's property in Wellesley. The space today serves as a place where visitors walk through garden sections or gather for celebrations and special occasions.
The property sits less than 20 miles from Boston and is easily accessible with parking and valet service for visitors. The site provides WiFi, audiovisual equipment, handicap access, and a kosher kitchen while event planners work with recommended vendors for catering and other services.
Couples who marry or celebrate here do not pay extra fees for photography on the grounds, making it easy to capture images with flowers and nature as backdrops. The property also welcomes dogs, turning it into a pet-friendly place where visitors can stroll with their animals.
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