Things to do / Travel Guide
Address:151 Charlotte St.
Canandaigua, New York
Tel:
(585) 394-4922
Our Botanical Gardens Expert Says:
Welcome to the Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion, located in Canandaigua, New York, right by the picturesque Finger Lakes. This ideal setting provides guests an opportunity to relax and unwind in one of the region's best garden collections! Among the many gardens showcased at the Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion is the stunning Japanese Garden—you'll feel like you've been transported to the East when you stand amid the mountainous Japanese landscape and visit the Tea House. You'll also love the color themed gardens: there's the Sub Rosa Garden (a "secret garden" filled with green and white flowers and plants, creating a chapel-like appearance), the Moonlight Garden (mostly white flowers that seem to glow), and the Blue & White Garden (including a Zelkova japonica tree). Horticultural enthusiasts will also take delight in the Lord & Burnham greenhouse complex—filled with plants and flowers to pique every nature lover's interest! Got the kids with you? They'll love the Kids' Trail Adventure, where they hike along a trail of clues, collecting stamps and partaking in a garden adventure!
The Sonnenberg Gardens' mansion houses private parties, music festivals, and other events, and is simply another gorgeous spot on the grounds to marvel at Queen Anne-style architecture and learn about Sonnenberg Gardens' history. There's also a gift shop and the Finger Lakes Wine Center. Stop by for some exquisite wine and gourmet food—the folks back home will thank you!
From Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion - Canandaigua, New York:
Escape to Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park where you'll find time to unwind, surrounded by the lush landscape, colorful vistas, and architectural treasures in our nine formal gardens, our 1887 Queen Anne-style mansion and in our Lord & Burnham greenhouse complex. Delight in the international flavor of horticultural design envisioned by garden founder Mary Clark Thompson nearly 100 years ago, as you take in thousands of perennials, annuals and other plants on display across the grounds.