Cross Estate Gardens — Attraction in Bernardsville

A perfect spot for professional photography. This hidden gem of a park contains some historic architecture from the early 1900s, including a mansion, tall stone water tower that used to have a wind turbine at the top for pumping water from the well below, and acres of floral gardens. The gardens include a formal perennial garden, a wisteria-covered pergola, a mountain laurel allee, and a garden of native plants. The park is maintained by the New Jersey Historical Garden Foundation in cooperation with the National Park Service, and is a popular spot for professional photography (requires permit). Park access and parking are free, with most cars parking on open grass just off the road next to...

A beautiful garden found in the middle of Revolutionary War campgrounds. Planted and tended by volunteer gardeners, the garden is rife with unusual varieties of plants. Gorgeous flowers abound, as do bumble bees and butterflies, creating great photo opportunities and a closer exposure to nature. A nearby promenade offers bench seating and an opportunity to sit, enjoy and contemplate. The estate grounds (purchased from the second owner by the Park Service) feature a decommissioned water tower, which is spectacular.

The Cross Estate and the Jersey Battalion encampment are across the street and further west on Tempe Wick Road from the main entrance to Jockey Hollow (Morristown National...

Very nice garden 🏡 beautiful 😍 flower 🌻🌹 of all kind. Lot of varieties of wild flowers. Butterfly 🦋, birds chirping. It's a place of natural beauty. Near by water tower 🗼 has historic importance 🙂. When you walk around you get lot of positive vibes. Lot of people came here for professional photo shoots (pre wedding, family, kids ). They also sell plants (payments by mail cheques only). See pics and videos for more details. Parking is available for free. No charges to see the garden. It is made very...