This is a fairly new garden, opened in 2007, the dream of seven local residents who used their own homes as collateral to get the garden started. The planned gardens, featuring native Maine plants and other plants suited to the climate, make up a small portion of the garden. The rest has been left in a natural state. Five giant trolls, created by artist Thomas Dambo of salvaged wood, are hidden in the gardens and forest for visitors to discover.
The planned gardens are accessible except for the rhododendron garden which is hilly. The paths are crushed stone and fairly easy to push along. The craft and reading shed in the Children's Garden does not have a ramp. All of the trails marked in brown on the garden map are narrow and hilly with roots and rocks and are not accessible. The Haney Hillside trail which leads to the Shoreland trail is long and steep with many switchbacks. It may be doable with a strong helper. Birch Alley and Landing Trail also lead to the Shoreland Trail. This route descends to the river over a longer distance so it's not as steep but still impossible without assistance. The landing is not accessible. The carts used for guided tours (additional fee) are not wheelchair accessible. The shuttles (free) are not wheelchair accessible either.
There isn't designated RV parking. During busy season it may be necessary to park in the far lots which are quite a distance from the entrance and at the top of a hill.
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