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From The Sundial Gardens / Higganum, Connecticut 06441 / Telephone: 860 345-4290 / Issue 15

Welcome to our occasional newsletter. From time to time we will try to keep you posted
on what is going here at the Sundial, and include bits of information which we feel may
be of interest to you. We welcome your comments and suggestions, and would appreciate
hearing from you. Contact us at our newsletter e-mail address

Orchard Valley Garden Club Visit (in the rain)

On Thursday, September 15, the Orchard Garden Club from Southington, Connecticut
planned to tour the gardens, unaware that on that particular day Mother Nature decided to
end the long dry weather we had been having with much welcome rain! In spite of this,
however, about half of the group did show up (with umbrellas) and Ragna proceeded to take
them on a tour of the gardens here at the Sundial.

Here are a few photos taken during their visit:

Ragna (with red umbrella) explains overall garden concept.	Entering the main garden, past the Knot Garden.
In the Topiary Garden.	For information on arranging a private garden tour for your group or organization, contact Ragna Tischler-Goddard at the Sundial. (860) 345-4290

About The Gardens at The Sundial

THE SUNDIAL is a unique setting of Formal Gardens, Tea and Gift Shop located in the Higganum section of Haddam. Founded in 1976, The Sundial has been featured in numerous national publications, including Horticulture Magazine, TEA- A Magazine, Garden Design, Victoria Magazine,the National Geographic's Guide to America's Public Gardens - 300 of the Best Gardens and Parks to Visit in the US and Canada, and shown on major TV Stations such as CNN, WTNH-Channel 8, and HGTV (Home and Garden cable TV- Great American Gardens series, on January 18, 2003). Over the years, The Sundial has become well-known as an oasis for fine tea and tea knowledge. To view the gardens, click here.

FORMAL GARDENS include a Persian-style knot garden, an 18th century style garden with geometric walkways, and a topiary garden with boxwood, roses and ivy garlands surrounding a fountain. These architectural gardens, or "outdoor rooms" are carefully incorporated into the landscape around a restored 18th century farm house. Fee to the gardens: $2 donation per per person. Note: the Gardens will be open the last weekend in May (through mid-October) from 10 am to 5 pm. Closed major holidays.

HOURS: THE TEA SHOP: Open weekends only from 10 am to 5 pm.

HOURS: THE GARDENS: Open beginning the last weekend in May (through Mid-October) from 10 am to 5 pm.

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