Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum, Historic botanical garden in Bristol, United States
The 33-acre estate includes a 45-room Colonial Revival mansion surrounded by gardens that overlook Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island.
Augustus and Bessie Van Wickle constructed this summer residence in 1895, incorporating architectural elements that reflected their wealth from coal mining operations.
The gardens demonstrate landscape architect John DeWolf's vision through structured spaces that combine native plants with international botanical specimens.
Visitors can access the estate at 101 Ferry Road in Bristol, between Newport and Providence, with regular guided tours of both mansion and gardens.
The property contains the largest giant sequoia on the East Coast, planted in 1911 and reaching approximately 100 feet in height.
Location: Rhode Island
Inception: 1895
Website: http://blithewold.org
GPS coordinates: 41.65417,-71.26611
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
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