Tryon Palace – Stanly House Garden

The Stanly House Garden at Tryon Palace, located in New Bern, North Carolina, is a carefully designed formal “Town Garden” that reflects 18th-century aesthetics and complements the historic Georgian architecture of the Stanly House. Established in 1967, after the house was relocated to its current site in 1966, the garden features brick walkways bordered by boxwood hedges, a signature element of Georgian design. This design choice enhances the house’s appearance by avoiding plantings directly against its foundation.

The garden includes two reproduction summer houses, inspired by an 1862 drawing, providing shaded retreats. It is adorned with heirloom camellias, a fountain surrounded by water lilies, and various wetland plants. While the boxwood hedges flourish despite the region’s hot and humid summers, the garden’s elegant layout and seasonal blooms create a beautiful and historically evocative space. It is open to the public for self-guided tours with a Tryon Palace pass.

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Resources

Tryon Palace – Stanly House Garden Webpage

Tryon Palace Facebook

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