Linwood Gardens, located in Linwood, New York, includes a distinguished collection of Japanese and American tree peonies celebrated each spring at the Tree Peony Festival of Flowers.

30th ANNUAL
TREE PEONY FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS 2026

May 16-17
May 23-24
May 30-31
Pop-up weekday TBD on week in advance

Join us in celebrating our 30th Tree Peony Festival! Reservations will be available starting in April. Stay tuned for more details as spring approaches.

Pink tree peony 'Leda'

Linwood Gardens is a private garden located in Linwood, New York, 35 miles southwest of Rochester in the farmlands of the Genesee Valley. The original garden landscape was designed in the early 1900s, with a summerhouse influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, walled gardens with pools and fountains, ornamental trees, and a view of the valley beyond.

The gardens include a distinguished collection of Japanese and American tree peonies presented to the public each spring at the Tree Peony Festival of Flowers. During the summer months, Linwood Gardens opens to the public as a peaceful garden sanctuary for workshops and Open Garden Days.

Our mission is to preserve the gardens and the tree peony collection for future generations to enjoy.

Linwood Gardens welcomes everyone.

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Friends of Linwood

Our mission is to preserve the historic gardens and tree peony collection for future generations to enjoy.  When you make a tax-deductible donation, you become a Friend of Linwood Gardens. Click the button to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Friend.

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Virtual Visits

Photo tour compiled by Dick Heye.

Emmy Award-winning travel host Samantha Brown visited Linwood Gardens in 2021. Watch “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love: The Genesee River Valley” online (Linwood Gardens starts at 20:40).

Left: Samantha Brown and Carol Cain in the Italian Garden.

Video wizardry by Photo Pryntz (www.photopryntz.com)


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One more Open Garden Day in July this Wed. on 7/21! Enjoy lots of colors and textures in the landscape. Register at linwoodgardens.org/open-garden-days After our family month of August, we may schedule a fall Open Garden Day or two to capture the be
Happy 4th of July! Have a colorful and relaxing weekend.
Thank you, volunteers!! Our lovely crew donated over 475 hours of raking, mulching, weeding, pruning, and staffing the festival this spring! In the process, we also consumed an untold number of knock-off Cheez-Its… 😂😋
Open Garden Days Saturday June 19 and Wednesday June 23! Reserve online at www.linwoodgardens.org/open-garden-days and come explore. Donations of $20 per person accepted upon arrival (kids are free!). If the weather turns out to be unpleasant, you c
Open Garden Days today June 5 and Wednesday June 9! Reserve online at linwoodgardens.org/open-garden-days and come explore.
🐞 Open Garden Days now available in June and July! Take senior photos, make art, or just enjoy a mini garden getaway. 🕰 Reservations required at LinwoodGardens.org/open-garden-days. Select the number of visitors and please arrive on time. 🎟 Sugg
Good morning from the fridge! There are a few spots open for our last Tree peony Festival day if you and your winter coat are feeling adventurous..! Reservations at Linwoodgardens.org. @sweetartsbakery will have coffee and treats!
Just a handful of spots are available for the final Tree Peony Festival day this Sat, May 29! If you can’t visit that day, check out our scheduled Open Garden Days sprinkled through June and July! Reservations are required - see our website li

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