Photo of the Manzano Garden, a site on the 2016 Open Days Garden Tour
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The garden features perennial borders and a barn displaying Carlton's paintings.

Manzano garden

A steep slope is planted with perennials and shrubs

Manzano garden

Carlton Manzano's landscape paintings will be on display in the art barn

Manzano garden
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Woodland paths lead to shady secret gardens

Manzano garden
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Whimsical sculptures made from logs and branches are tucked into the woodlands

Manzano Garden

Freeville, NY 

Spacious gardens surround the Ann and Carlton Manzano's 1800s farmhouse and are well-integrated with the sloping topography near the house and the surrounding woodlands beyond. Near the house, the pool area is surrounded with lush, tropical plantings, while the steep slopes behind the house are planted with a dense mix of perennials, shrubs and ground covers. Be sure to visit the barn that houses the art studio – Carlton is a plein aire artist and dozens of his paintings are on display in the barn, which he built himself using a style that matches the era of their historic farmhouse. Carlton's whimsical sculptures made of natural wood pieces can be found along the woodland edge and paths.

NOTE: This garden was featured on an Open Days Garden Tour and is not open to the public at other times.

 

Last updated October 15, 2022