Long Hill Garden Tours

Tour the Gardens at the Trustees of Reservations Long Hill Gardens in Beverly, Massachusetts!

The Trustees of Reservations invite you to join our expert guides for a tour around Long Hill’s stunning Sedgwick Gardens and learn more about the special plants. Visit Long Hill’s breathtaking gardens and stately historic house for a guided tour. Enjoy the rich history of this grand country estate, home of the Sedgwick family, as you learn about the elegant lifestyle of wealthy Bostonians on the North Shore, and the artisans who created it. The tour takes you through the Federal-style house and the spectacular gardens, with terraces, statues, fountains, and pagodas, each section filled with unique perennial flowers from around the world. Highlights of the tour include a room filled with stunning 19th century Chinese wallpaper, the evolution of the stunning Sedgwick gardens, and the hidden connection between the house and an old Southern antebellum mansion.

Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Sturdy, comfortable shoes are recomended.
The meeting point is in front of the Main House.
Space is limited; pre-registration is required.

When:

Saturdays & Sundays, April 12 - September 21, 2025 11am-Noon

No Tours: April 20, May 10 & July 26

Location:

Long Hill and Sedgwick Gardens

Prices:

TTOR Members: Adult: $12; Child: $6

Nonmember Adult: $20; Nonmember Child: $10

Phone:

978.607.1135

Email:

jolivere@thetrustees.org

Link(s):

Long Hill Sedgewick Garden Tours

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