Italian (West) Garden

Designed in 1922 by Beatrix Farrand, this garden replaced plantings originally designed by Wayne Stiles of the firm of Brett and Hall. Using the existing bed layout, Farrand fashioned drifts of perennials and annuals accented by evergreen shrubs and vines. Its color scheme was said to reflect an Italian sunset, with yellows, golds, burnt orange, maroons, purples, dark blues, and white. During the Harkness residency, the views extended south and west to Long Island Sound. James Gamble Rogers designed the pergola at the north end of the garden, also known as Mrs. Harkness' Tea House, which was an anniversary gift from Edward.

Waterford, Connecticut · United States