CCHA Orleans Garden Tours
Mark your calendar for July 10 & 11, 2024 and tour three gardens in Orleans as part of the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival. Gardens tours run from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. each day.
Tickets are $5.00 per garden, payable in cash at each garden.
All proceeds go toward the CCHA $1M pledge for Cancer Services at Cape Cod Hospital.
Orleans Gardens supporting CCHA
#1 Terra Firma Ecological Solutions | 155 Monument Road, Orleans
Climate-wise ecological design in action leads to robust native meadowscapes, terraces, and rain gardens. All roof, road and hillside runoff is captured and purified in deep organic “hugel terraces” and rock gardens brimming with native, pollinator-friendly, multistory perennials, trees, shrubs, lawns and groundcovers that thrive 24/7/365 without irrigation or fertilizer. Come enjoy the breathtaking views of Pilgrim Lake from this 1790 farmhouse nestled on a hill overlooking a vibrant wildlife habitat. Information about Pollinator Pathway Cape Cod will be available at this location. Directions: Begin at the intersection of Rte. 6A and Eldredge Park Way (Skaket Corners). Take Eldredge Park Way thru the light at the Police Station to the light at Main Street. Take a right on Main Street to Monument Road. Turn right on Monument and proceed to #155. Parking: One side of the road parking as marked. Accessibility: Discretionary. Somewhat undulating terrain in front, steep hillside in back, easily viewed from the road but not wheelchair friendly. Many chairs placed around to enjoy the views.
#2 Around Every Corner | 24 Beach Road, Orleans
Inspired by Swedish and English cottage gardens where plants and shrubs are planted close to each other. giving it a relaxed, overgrown, romantic cottage look. The owners of this garden have spent 30 years designing, building, and maintaining the garden. Each area of the garden has its distinct purpose. An outdoor shower is hidden by climbing hydrangeas. A sauna with beds of Hostas and a hot tub is tucked amid flowers. Two raised stone kitchen gardens were built by the front door for easy access to greens, flowers, and a few herbs. There is a chicken coop with a run for the chickens to free range. There is also a free-form wildflower meadow. Enclosed vegetable beds with a sitting area and raised beds for growing flowers are outlined with blooming shrubs. Another section hosts currants, gooseberry, blueberries, elderberries and a young Quince tree. The compost area is used to grow pumpkins and serves as a nursery where seedlings and young plants are started before they are moved into the perennial beds. An asparagus bed was recently added. Next to the potting shed is a pergola with gourds and climbing wisteria covering the root cellar. At the front of the property, terraced stonework beds were designed and planted with evergreens, blooming shrubs, annuals and perennials. We will be selling crafts at this location. Directions: Begin at the intersection of Rte. 6A and Eldredge Park Way (Skaket Corners). Take Eldredge Park Way thru the light at the Police Station to the light at Main Street. Take a right on Main Street to the Barley Neck Inn and fork left on to Beach Road. The garden is on the left at # 24. Parking: NO PARKING on BEACH Rd. or MILL Ln. per the Orleans town regulations. Parking is on Nauset Farms Way, a road off of Beach rd on the left. Accessibility: Discretionary. Uneven land, soft ground. Proper judgment is advised.
#3 Heaven is a little closer in a cottage by the sea | 13 Linda’s Lane, Orleans
A short walk takes you to the end of the road where plantings along the property’s fence invite you to stop and take a look. Mature Holly bushes, Rose of Sharon, Rhododendron, plus an unusual oak tree are what the owners started with when they bought a small cottage. Around the property you see areas of Hydrangeas, Lilies, Hostas, Roses and Peonies — a wonderful array of Cape Cod plants. Custom stonework by the owner enhances these areas. A stand-alone shower is a focal point in the backyard and is another showcase for plants. As you leave, you can see “Grammy’s Rock”, a favorite photo spot for the grandchildren. Directions: Begin at the intersection of Rte. 6A and Eldredge Park Way (Skaket Corners). Take Eldredge Park Way thru the light at the Police Station to the light at Main Street go straight across on Tonset Road. Continue past Brick Hill Road (on right), Linda’s Lane is on the right. Garden is 500 feet down Linda’s Lane with the house on the right. Parking is limited to Tonset Road only as marked. Please do not turn down Linda’s Lane. Accessibility: Walk from parking to property includes an unpaved narrow roadway with a slight downward slope. Property itself is relatively flat with minor grade changes.
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