It’s one of those places, that if asked what you remember most about your visit here to Rhode Island, it’s this or i would hope… it would be in your top 5, especially for those nature enthusiasts. . The cherry on top and a very hidden gem, as I stumbled upon it on my daytrip with my dogs. Driving to sakonnet point, I watched some woman carefully pull into a hidden in plain sight sign, carved out, “ Sakonnet Gardens” (if you carefully took your time with your ride and enjoyed the...

I took my mom for Mother’s Day weekend, and we had a wonderful time. The self-guided tour was lovely, though I did struggle a bit with the lack of signage, and the map was a little confusing. Still, it was well worth the visit.

My one critique would be the absence of signs identifying the types of plants. There were several we had never seen before, and without cell service, we couldn’t look them up in the moment.

That said, the owner was very kind and welcoming! We had some difficulty...

Very nice garden and meadow partially spoiled by a large crowd of often oblivious Gardners and tourists. The provided map was an unsolvable puzzle for a number of experienced travelers I spoke to and it took us quite a while to figure it out. The winding trails however often lead to whimsical corners or wonderful sections of the well kept gardens. Even though we got there early it seemed crowded but by the time we left two hours later it was mobbed and cars were parked for a half a mile in...