Enjoy Rare Access to Glastonbury’s Murray Gardens on Sunday, June 15

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A Day of Garden Delights: Enjoy Rare Access to Glastonbury’s Murray Gardens on Sunday, June 15

Glastonbury, MA — Garden lovers in Connecticut are in for a treat on Sunday, June 15, as the Murray Gardens, one of the area’s distinct, private outdoor spaces, is open to the public for just one day.

This enchanting two-acre oasis, nestled in lush woodland, is a vibrant tapestry of color and whimsical surprises. As you arrive, the front yard unfolds with three long-blooming perennial borders, a serene hydrangea bed, and a charming pond where a weeping maple sculpture gently rains all day, creating a soothing ambiance. Nearby, a bank of cheerful Carpet Flower roses adds a splash of color, while a naturalized woodland garden invites exploration with its myriad of shade plants and unexpected sculpture surprises, all set to soft background music.

The journey continues into the backyard, revealing gardens seamlessly integrated into the pool deck. A formal triangle garden commands attention, highlighting 'Knock Out' roses, fragrant Oriental lilies, and vibrant coleus within a manicured boxwood border. Daylily beds unfurl along an old stone wall, leading to a sprawling perennial garden and patio, from which curved steps ascend to an impressive 50-foot rose bed. Finally, the enchanting sunken garden boasts a cascading waterfall, a spectacular Heptacodium tree, several grand Japanese maples, and a collection of miniature conifers, all watched over by a whimsical six-foot frog.

The Murray Gardens will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for registered guests. Tickets for garden visits are $10 per person, or $5 for members of the Garden Conservancy. Children 12 and under are admitted for free when accompanied by a parent or guardian. All registrations must be processed online through the Garden Conservancy's website. Visit gardenconservancy.org/opendays.

Fueling America’s passion for gardens, the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days™ program is the only nationwide garden visiting program. In 2025, Open Days marks its 30th year. Over three decades, Open Days has welcomed more than 1.4 million visitors into thousands of inspired private landscapes—from urban rooftops to organic farms, historic estates to suburban sanctuaries—in 41 states.