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Greenwood Gardens, a historic public garden of Short Hills, New Jersey Allee of Sycamore Trees

The Campaign for Greenwood Gardens

The Campaign for Greenwood Gardens is a two-year, $5 million campaign to restore and enhance the buildings and grounds to make them safe for visitors to enjoy and study, and to preserve the site for future generations.

RESTORATION OF THE ELEMENTS $2,000,000

The solid foundation on which the future of Greenwood Gardens rests

  • Earth (earthwork, excavation, bracing, shoring, grading, filling)
  • Water (supply, plumbing, drainage, pressure)
  • Air and Fire (heating, cooling, venting, lighting, energy)
  • Wood (trees, shrubs, planting)
  • Stone (construction, reinforcing)

PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC $650,000

The facilities vital to serving visitors now and in the years to come

  • Educational Resource Center/Gift Shop
  • On-Site Security Housing
  • Intern/Artists Space
  • Restrooms
  • Parking

SIGNIFICANT ARCHITECTURAL PRESERVATION $2,350,000

Extraordinary in design, nearly 100 years old, unique among our nations gardens

  • The Sundial Terrace
  • The Main Terrace and Reflecting Pool
  • The Rookwood Fountain and Bench Grottos
  • The Tea House Walk
  • The Croquet Terrace

TOTAL $5,000,000