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Follow the brick path beneath the towering Clay gingko tree past the front porch of Somerset House and you will be amazed to find the lovely garden almost hidden from downtown Princess Anne.
A formal parterre with dwarf boxwoods is shaded by the gingko and a towering pecan. You will find a charming colonial garden house topped with a copper dove weather vane anchoring one side of this garden and a ring of rosemary in the center. The garden beds are filled with peonies, daffodils, tulips, lilies, hostas, tree peonies, and other flowers throughout the season.
Beyond the Chippendale fence and a stand of tulip magnolias is a raised herb garden that furnishes finishing touches to your breakfast, including tarragon, basil, chives, sage, thyme, and others.
Follow the path farther beyond the red Chippendale gate and you will be in the bowling green, which features espaliered pear trees, fan-shaped cherry trees and a prodigious fig. The lawn is surrounded with mature unusual trees that provide privacy as well as a home for nesting birds. Watch the gold fish and frogs lazily pass the time in the water lily studded pond. Play a game of bocce with authentic wooden balls or relax and enjoy the fragrances and breezes of this secret garden far from the madding crowd.
It is the perfect setting for a wedding, family gathering, cocktail reception, or other outdoor social event.
In pleasant weather you might find the garden a delightful place to enjoy breakfast in the morning or a glass of wine upon arrival.
Across the street and easily seen from the west bedrooms is the town’s boxwood garden created in the 1820’s by the Handy family and lovingly maintained by Bob and Lis Walker. Let us make arrangements with the gardeners to tour this lovely place as well.