Welcome to Distant Hill Gardens

"Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life." Rachel Carson 

'The Distant Hill’ - The view from the front yard of the house.

'Good Bye Winter’ - Welcoming Spring blooms.

'Eye on the Prize’ - A heron sculpture fishing at the water feature.

'Half of the Whole’ - Half of the eight bed vegetable garden.

‘Moonset’ - The full moon setting behind the stone circle.

'Fern Garden’ - A black locust garden bench in a native fern garden.

'Standing Guard’ - Two metal sculptures standing guard over the swimming pond.

'A Perfect Pair’ - Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) and ‘Autumn Red’ daylily go perfectly together.

'Room of Stone’ - The fire pit area is an outdoor living room.

Distant Hill Gardens comprises fifty-eight acres of fertile high country land in the hills five miles east of downtown Walpole, New Hampshire. The gardens, along with all of the stonework, the many buildings and the substantial trail system were designed, built and maintained by Michael and Kathy (Kate) Nerrie.

Although Distant Hill is noted for its extensive ornamental and vegetable gardens, and an impressive stone circle aligned to the setting sun on the winter solstice, these are only a small part of the many fascinating natural and man-made resources you will find when you visit.

SOME OF THE OTHER HIGHLIGHTS OF DISTANT HILL

Native plant communities indicative of rich and semi-rich soils
Numerous vernal pools, swamps and wetlands
A floating cranberry bog
Outcroppings of distinctive geologically unique bedrock
Managed forests supporting over 25 species of trees
A three-acre ‘Milkweed Meadow’ for monarch butterflies
An eight-acre sugarbush and maple syrup operation
Dozens of creative metal sculptures throughout the gardens
A Christmas tree plantation
Alternative energy systems powering a passive solar home
Miles of walking trails

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to Contact Us.

Welcome to Distant Hill Gardens

SOME OF THE OTHER HIGHLIGHTS OF DISTANT HILL

Open Garden Days in 2013

We are now a member of 'Gardens of New England'