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Don’t miss these tours, talks, and perspectives on MDI’s landscapes
What makes the Land & Garden Preserve and Mount Desert Island so distinctive? Come find out through a season of engaging programs and special events...


The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden makes its television debut
The splendor of the garden is being featured on a televised episode of MaineLife as part of their annual Mount Desert Island series...


See you next spring – but not so fast!
As autumn settles in, our gardens are preparing for their winter rest...


Conserving the treasures that tell our story
Amid the beauty of the gardens and landscapes, the Preserve is home to a collection of treasured objects...


A look back at a fabulous summer
What a summer it’s been at the Preserve! From sunrise strolls around Little Long Pond...


From our CEO
Winter is a breathtakingly beautiful time to be on Mount Desert Island…


2025 Garden opening schedules
The 2025 season is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome you back...


The bold beauty of Delphiniums at the Abby Garden
With each year, I continue to be amazed at the evolution of the design of the flower borders...


A beautiful “new” addition to the Abby Garden
The diverse collection of sculptures at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden is integral...


Rediscover the joy of our gardens
Summer is the perfect season to immerse yourself in the captivating charm of the Preserve’s gardens.


A quieter Preserve with battery-powered equipment
The Preserve has been using a wide range of battery-operated equipment…


The magic of McAlpin Farm
Every summer, thousands of visitors admire the beautifully kept gardens of the Preserve…


New faces and new spaces for Preserve staff
We are excited to introduce several talented staff members who joined the Preserve team or took on new roles this season…


2024 Garden opening schedules
We hope you are as excited as we are for the 2024 season…


A great place to work
The Preserve is hiring gardeners for all our gardens…


2022-2023 Biennial Report
This year’s report not only has great stories and beautiful photos…


Summer is when the Preserve shines
It is summer at the Preserve, and I could not be happier to welcome you…


Make your reservations today to visit the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden
Even if you have visited…


2022 Garden opening schedules
Asticou Azalea Garden, Thuya Garden and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden will open in 2022…


Abby Garden reservations opening in May
The Preserve is pleased to announce...
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