Explore hidden gems with Maryland garden tours welcoming the public.
Every Tuesday morning at 11 a.m., you’ll find Gramercy Mansion’s owner Anne Pomykala greeting her guests with a warm and genuine smile in anticipation of her weekly guided garden tours. Local residents and B&B guests alike are invited to come along on a stroll through the extensive wooded paths and trails, landscaped gardens and organic farm. Anne has designed and nurtured the gardens at Gramercy for the past twenty years and she is constantly adding new features as they expand throughout the 45-acre property. Her wealth of knowledge, practical gardening tips, and passion for sharing her gardens enchants and delights guests, who inevitably become friends and return time and time again.
Guided garden tours are followed by lunch in the atrium – guests pre-order from a menu of hearty deli sandwiches and wraps. Chips, fruit, drinks and dessert are also included. The cost for the garden tour and lunch is $20 per person. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call 410-486-2405.
“All of our card club ladies loved the Mansion, picnic lunch, and Garden Tour. Such a lovely place, so glad Anne is willing to share her knowledge of the gardens and history of the beautiful mansion. We had a most delightful day and look forward to returning.” ~June Schmidt, May 2016
While you’re in a garden gazing state of mind, Anne recommends the following gorgeous Maryland gardens for a summer visit:
Ladew Topiary Gardens: Monkton, Maryland – The nationally-acclaimed topiary gardens at Ladew are a must-see if you love pretty blooms and manicured landscapes. Visit the manor house, nature walk and butterfly house while you’re there or attend a summer concert or lecture series.
Cylburn Arboretum: Baltimore, Maryland – This arboretum, park and nature center boasts activities for all ages with a focus on nature education for children and special events throughout the year. Take a self-guided nature walk, pop in for a Saturday morning yoga session, summer workshop or camp.
The Sculpture Gardens at the Baltimore Museum of Art: Nearly three acres with two terraced gardens featuring modern and contemporary sculpture, winding paths. Have lunch at Gertrude’s perched atop the slope overlooking the gardens or purchase tickets for the Jazz in the Sculpture Gardens summer series.
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