The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden was created between 1926 and 1930 by Abby Aldrich Rockefeller and noted garden designer Beatrix Farrand. East meets West through the insertion of an English flower garden within an Asian inspired landscape. It is located in Seal Harbor, Maine, on the grounds of John D., Jr. and Abby's former home.
In 1961 David Rockefeller, Sr.’s wife Peggy took on responsibility for each year’s design of the flower beds. After Peggy’s death in 1996 her daughter, Neva Goodwin, continued the tradition. With the 2017 bequest from Mr. Rockefeller the Land & Garden Preserve took ownership and responsibility for the garden. It is open by appointment.
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