Fall brings a marked change of pace to the Land & Garden Preserve and to Mount Desert Island...

Though Abby Aldrich Rockefeller and her family spent summers in Seal Harbor beginning in 1910...

In September at Thuya Garden as the garden symphony of colors slows down, and the crescendo has been heard...

With the hope of attracting more species of pollinators, the existing caterpillar garden within Thuya Garden is being relocated...

Shared experiences in the gardens and landscapes remind us that the Preserve is more than a collection of extraordinary gardens...

The Preserve is delighted to announce that Barb Stoddard joined our staff on September 14...

Summer at the Land & Garden Preserve is a season of abundance...

What makes the Land & Garden Preserve and Mount Desert Island so distinctive? Come find out through a season of engaging programs and special events...

At a time when conventional wisdom held that many of the world’s finest rhododendrons would never truly thrive in Maine’s climate,..

Through all seasons, one presence has remained constant: the apple tree at the heart of the border...

We’re introducing a new way to explore the natural lands at Little Long Pond...

Just when you thought a visit to the Preserve’s gardens and natural lands couldn’t be more fun...

As you walk along the carriage roads at Little Long Pond, you may notice some new additions...

The splendor of the garden is featured on a televised episode of MaineLife as part of their annual Mount Desert Island series...

One of the most remarkable things about the Land & Garden Preserve is the number of people who care deeply about it. Some of that care takes the form of the daily work accomplished by our team. Across the gardens and natural lands of the Preserve, our gardeners, land stewards, and greenhouse teams spend the whole year tending plants, maintaining trails, and preparing landscapes for the season ahead. Others contribute through volunteer service, offering their time and knowledg

As spring returns to Mount Desert Island, we’re delighted to share the opening dates for the Preserve’s beloved gardens, each one offering its own seasonal magic. Online reservations on the Preserve's website : Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden visits: reservations open on March 20 Guided Field Walks and Garden Tours: reservations open on May 6* Asticou Azalea Garden Lantern Stroll: reservations open on May 6* *May 20 for non-members Photo by Bob Thayer Asticou Azalea Gar

As we head into spring, a friendly reminder that the Preserve’s seasonal dog leash policies go back into effect on May 1, 2026. For the safety of wildlife, visitors, and your pups, all dogs must be kept on leash between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. through September. Policies are in effect year-round at Hunters Cliffs and on the trails around Thuya Garden where dogs must always be leased. Dogs are not permitted on Harbor Brook Trail. Before your next walk, please take a moment to revie

When Andy Brand talks about plants, his whole face lights up. It’s the unmistakable glow of someone who has spent a lifetime, quite literally, growing things. Andy grew up in the northeastern corner of Connecticut, in a family where agriculture wasn’t just an interest, but a way of life. His father, a professor in agricultural economics at the University of Connecticut, also ran the two-year agriculture school and served as interim dean more times than Andy can count. The fam