Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Discover spectacular ornamental gardens; the two-acre children’s garden; incomparable stonework, sculpture, waterfalls, and fountains; and miles of waterfront and woodland trails — all on 270 natural acres with nearly a mile of tranquil shorefront. The Visitor Center, grounds, the Gardens Gift Shop and Kitchen Garden Cafe are open from mid-April through October 31st.
See the Gardens in a whole new light!
Join us this winter for the biggest and brightest light display in Maine – Gardens Aglow! More than 360,000 energy efficient LED lights decorate our central gardens and buildings. That’s right – the largest light display in Maine just got larger! From the lights, to the s’mores pit, food trucks and special art exhibits, Gardens Aglow has something for the whole family. Join us from mid-November through December 31st to experience the magic — visit our specials and packages page to book your stay with us and receive FREE tickets to Gardens Aglow this season!
The Gardens offers events and programs for all ages in all seasons. Exhibits featuring New England’s finest artists change several times each season. Conveniently located minutes from the Cod Cove Inn, 10 miles from coastal Route 1, on Barters Island Road in Boothbay, just a mile from the Boothbay town common.
To learn more, call (207) 633-4333, or visit www.MaineGardens.org.
Explore the Gardens:
- Free Guided Tours
- Children’s Garden
- Entry Garden
- Visitor Center
- Lerner Garden of Five Senses
- Rhododendron Garden
- Thousands of Perennials
- Event Lawn & Garden
- Great Lawn & Garden
- Kitchen Garden Café
- Burpee Kitchen Garden
- Haney Hillside Garden
- Slater Forest Pond
- Vayo Meditation Garden
- Shoreland Trail
- Rose Garden
- Gardens Gift Shop