September 17, 2025

Celebrate Fall at Hollister House Garden

Nestled in the Litchfield Hills, Hollister House Garden in Washington is an American interpretation of a classic English garden, surrounding a historic 1770 homestead. With its series of intimate “garden rooms,” stone walls, and meandering paths, it is a place where structure meets seasonal abundance. As autumn arrives, the garden glows with dahlias, grasses, and late-blooming perennials, setting the stage for a season of celebration and learning.

Autumn kicks off with Hollister House Garden’s Garden Party on Saturday, September 6, from 4 to 7 pm. Gather with friends and neighbors to support the garden while enjoying cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and music by John Mastroianni and Friends. Bid on an extraordinary silent auction and take home spectacular plants from Broken Arrow Nursery and Cricket Hill Garden. All proceeds from this evening provide critical funding for Hollister House Garden’s educational programming and community engagement initiatives.

The season continues with the Barn Talks series. On September 13, Yuki Kaneko, senior horticulture manager at New York City’s iconic High Line, presents Editing the Garden: Advice from the High Line, offering expert strategies for creating a thriving four-season garden. Then, on October 11, celebrated potter and floral designer Frances Palmer shares Life with Flowers: Inspiration and Lessons from the Garden, blending art, horticulture, and design.

This fall, Hollister House Garden promises inspiration, beauty, and community for every garden lover. —hollisterhousegarden.org