WELCOME to the Mount Desert Land and Garden Preserve. This is the official web site of Asticou Azalea Garden, Thuya Garden and Lodge, and the Asticou Terraces and Landing located on Mount Desert Island, Maine. Our land and historic gardens are open to the public throughout the seasons. We invite you to enjoy the quiet and contemplative settings of these carefully maintained natural landscapes that have been treasured by residents and visitors to the island over the past century.