Garland Farm facts for kids
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Garland Farm
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 Location in Maine
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| Location | 475 Bay View Drive (corner of ME 3), Bar Harbor, Maine |
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| Area | 4.9 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Built | c. 1800 |
| Architect | Robert W. Patterson (1955 addition) |
| Landscape designer | Beatrix Farrand |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 05001174 |
| Added to NRHP | October 19, 2005 |
Garland Farm is a special old house and garden in Bar Harbor, Maine. It's famous because it was the last home of Beatrix Farrand. She was a very important landscape designer. The farm is now owned by the Beatrix Farrand Society. You can visit it and see the beautiful gardens. It also has a library about Beatrix Farrand's work. This historic place was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
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Exploring Garland Farm's History
Garland Farm is a property that covers about 5 acres. It has a main house, a greenhouse, a barn, and a small shop. The main house was built around 1800. It was later updated in the mid-1800s.
The Garland Family's Home
In the 1870s, the Garland family bought the house. Lewis and Amy Garland lived there. They worked for Beatrix Farrand at her large estate called Reef Point. Lewis was the superintendent, and Amy was the main gardener.
Beatrix Farrand's Last Home
In 1955, Beatrix Farrand decided to leave Reef Point. The Garlands invited her to live with them. They built a new part onto their house just for her. This new section was designed by an architect named Robert W. Patterson. It was built using materials from Farrand's old cottage at Reef Point, which was taken down.
The Gardens of Garland Farm
When Beatrix Farrand moved to Garland Farm, she brought some of her favorite plants. She created new gardens on both sides of her new living area. These gardens show her amazing design skills.
The Front Garden
The garden in front of Farrand's wing faces east. It features her favorite plants from Asia and native plants. A low boxwood hedge lines the garden space. A bluestone path winds through it. You can also see a rustic bench here, which came from her old Reef Point estate.
The Rear Garden
The garden at the back is larger and more formal. It is surrounded by a fence that also came from Reef Point. This garden feels connected to the house. Each room in Farrand's wing has French doors that open right onto it. This makes it easy to step outside and enjoy the beauty.
The Beatrix Farrand Society
In 2004, the Beatrix Farrand Society bought Garland Farm. This group works to keep Beatrix Farrand's legacy alive. They want to preserve her final home and gardens. The part of the house built for Farrand is now a research library. It holds many materials about her work.
