About Greenwood Gardens

History

Greenwood Gardens was designed by William Whetten Renwick in the early twentieth century as a private estate for Joseph and Pauline Day and their family. In 1949, the house and gardens were purchased by Peter P. Blanchard, Jr., and his wife, Dr. Adelaide Childs Frick Blanchard, as a country retreat.

Greenwood Gardens became a nonprofit in 2003 and has been recognized by the National Register of Historic Places as nationally significant for its beauty, history, and design. Its 28 acres include formal gardens, open meadows, woodlands, and pasture. Today Greenwood Gardens is charting a new future with an ambitious plan to revitalize the gardens, preserve them for future generations, and become a vibrant cultural center for the New York Metropolitan region.
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Vision

The unique and nationally significant American landscape that is Greenwood Gardens endows visitors with renewed spirit, heart, and vision through tours, classes, workshops, and other educational programs.

Public access to Greenwood Gardens is severely limited by structural instabilities in its historic landscape and architecture. We must immediately address major safety concerns so that visitors may fully engage in all that Greenwood offers. We are working hard to preserve the wonder and serenity of this public sanctuary for generations to come. Please join us to preserve and revitalize this glorious garden.
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Staff and Board of Trustees Biographies

Jobs and Internships at Greenwood Gardens

Greenwood Gardens is now accepting resumes for the position of a horticulture intern for the 2008 season. Learn more.

Greenwood Gardens is now accepting resumes for a Seasonal Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Person, March – December.

The Building and Grounds Maintenance Person will assist the Facilities Manager and the garden staff. Responsibilities include garden and lawn maintenance, light-carpentry, painting, and heavy lifting. Must be able to operate power equipment. No experience necessary, training provided. Must be over 18 years of age with valid driver's license, and able to follow written and verbal directions. Seasonal job, but potential for year-round employment.

Call or email for application: 973-258-4026 or cdeutsch@greenwoodgardens.org