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.

Linwood Gardens’
Annual free summer event

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 at 4 pm

SHAKE returns to Linwood Gardens for its sixth year!

The Comedy of Errors is a 90-minute fast, fun, and physical adaption of the classic Shakespeare play by Perry-based theater company, Shake on the Lake. A cast of five actors brings 15 characters to life with music and energy, telling the story of two sets of identical twins who were accidentally separated at birth.

Pre-show music will welcome you, so if you hear music you’re not late! Actor Q&A following the show.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Carry-in, carry-out picnics welcome. Please leave pets at home.

In case of inclement weather, the show will be moved to Valley View Farm Barn, 3145 York Rd E, Piffard, NY 14533.

If you can’t make this performance, there are others at other cool locations! See all show times at Shake on the Lake’s ticketing platform!

Free Tickets Here!
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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

Samantha Brown and Carl Cain walk under blooming crabapple tree

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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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

There are many different flowers at Linwood Gardens than just tree peonies. Here is a list of some of the early native spring ephemerals and flowering trees that appear before the Festival.

Website photo credits: Lee Gratwick, Lucy Gratwick, Holly Watson, Roger Bruce, Becky Lewis, Carol Whitlock, Walter Good, Susan Morse, Ron Richardson.
Website design: Susan Morse and Holly Watson
Webmasters: Clara Mulligan and Holly Watson