Bridge Gardens
Hostas in the Spring.
Harry Neyens and Jim Kilpatric.
Rope Hedge. Photo by Daniel Gonzalez.
Texture at Bridge Gardens. Photo by Daniel Gonzalez.
Bridge Gardens Maze.
Bridge Gardens Lavender Beds.
Welcome to Bridge Gardens
Located at 36 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton, NY.
A unique botanical garden in the heart of Bridgehampton, NY, Bridge Gardens was donated to the Peconic Land Trust in the fall of 2008 by founders and gardeners Jim Kilpatric and Harry Neyens. Kilpatric and Neyens began designing and installing the gardens in 1988, and over the ensuing 20 years created a wonderful oasis that covers five acres and includes many specimens of trees, hedgerow, flowers and herbs. Bridge Gardens is now a stewardship project of the Peconic Land Trust.
The Trust opened the Gardens to the public for the 2009 Season on May 2 and will close for the year on November 1. For visitation days and times, click here. To download a PDF of the Gardens brochure, click here.
Annual membership are also available for purchase by calling 631.283.3195 or visit our online store. Memberships to Bridge Gardens make a great gift!!!
About the Gardens
Bridge Gardens consists of two distinct garden districts: The Inner Garden and the Outer Garden.
The Inner Garden
Developed first, the Inner Garden features a large, meticulously-trimmed Spanish-styled knot garden surrounded by beds of culinary, medicinal, ornamental, and textile and dyeing herbs. Overlooking these plantings is the Garden House, which is the Gardener's Residence and Educational Center.
Other features of the Inner Garden are:
- Double Hedgerows with View Ports
- A miniature Japanese Maple
- Perennial Borders
- Hardy Oranges and Topiary Hollies around Water Garden with Black Carp
- A Hosta and Fern Room
- An Ivy Maze and Ivy Walk
- Golden Grimes Espaliers
- A bed of 30-plus Chili Varieties
- A hidden Bamboo Room
The Outer Garden
Beyond a hedge of European Beech is a favorite attraction of the Gardens, and the major attraction of the Outer Garden, a collection of 800 antique and modern roses. These include a rose rondel of hybrid teas, grandifloras, and floribundas, as well as a rose walk through beds of species, antique and climbing roses.
Other features of the Outer Garden are:
- A Walk of Conifers and Lilacs
- A collection of Topiary Yews
- Eight Lavender Beds surrounded by Germander and Conical Boxwoods
- A Thyme Bed of 22 Varieties
Sponsor and Benefactor membership are availabale for individuals and corporations. Please call for details: 631.283.3195.
Special tours may be arranged for groups of 10 or more. Please call 631.537.7447 or email BridgeGardens@peconiclandtrust.org to make a request.
Special Events & Productions at Bridge Gardens
Bridge Gardens is available for special events, including weddings and other celebratory occasions as well as film, television and print productions. Learn more . . .
Read the press release about the donation of Bridge Gardens to the Trust to learn more.