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The College of the Atlantic Gardens consist of several historic gardens, community gathering and recreation areas, an arboretum and walking pathways for the community to enjoy.

  • Question: What is the purpose of the College of the Atlantic Gardens?
    Answer: The seaside campus of the College of the Atlantic Gardens aims to inspire and educate the public about horticulture through the beauty of landscaped gardens.
  • Question: What are the signature gardens at the College of the Atlantic Gardens?
    Answer: Signature gardens include:
    • The Turrets Sea Side Garden, which features a blue-grey color scheme.
    • The Sunken Garden, created for the original owners of the Turrets, John and Lela Emory.
    • The Straus Gardens in the ‘Kathryn W. Davis Student Village’.
  • Question: Who designed the Straus Gardens, and what do they represent?
    Answer: The Straus Gardens were designed by landscape architect Sam Coplon and feature courtyards that represent regions around the world along the 45th parallel.
  • Question: What types of gardens can visitors find in the Straus Gardens?
    Answer: Visitors can find:
    • A contemporary Northern European garden with beautiful maple trees, Japanese stewartia in winter, and kousa dogwood blossoms in the spring.
    • A Maine cottage-style garden featuring native species such as Cunningham’s white rhododendron and mountain laurel.
    • A Japanese-inspired garden.

Location: College of the Atlantic Gardens, 105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, 207-288-5015

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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