BRISTOL, R.I. – Blithewold Estate, with its 10 gardens and almost 100-year old collection of trees from around the world, is a marvelous place for an afternoon stroll. The gardens include roses, annuals, perennials, wildflowers and a rock garden, all open to the public. In addition to gardens, the 1908 mansion is open for tours, providing a glimpse of the life of the wealthy in the early 1900s. Many of the furnishings are original to the house.
Blithewold means “happy woodland,” and it fits perfectly. The open wooded areas shelter… (View original article)