"Connecticut Gardens: A Celebration of the State’s Historic, Public and Private Gardens" with Caryn B. Davis

Celebrate the gardens of the Nutmeg State!

Darien Library welcomes author, Caryn B. Davis, in a visual discussion of her new book, Connecticut Gardens: A Celebration of the State’s Historic, Public and Private Gardens. She will introduce some of our state's most pristine and glorious public and private gardens. She will then discuss their histories and the personal stories surrounding these special spots.

From formal landscapes to simple cottage styles, to horticultural achievements, these gardens have been designed by both professionals and garden enthusiasts, and include such notables as Frederick Law Olmsted, Gertrude Jekyll, and Beatrix Farrand.

Delight in this garden tour of Connecticut's finest!

About the Author

Caryn B. Davis is an award-winning photographer specializing in architecture, interiors, hospitality, landscape design, and travel photography. Her work has appeared in notable publications such as The New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, Forbes, Town & Country, Variety, The Wall Street Journal, Travel + Leisure and Connecticut Magazine, to name but a few.  She is the author of the book, A Connecticut Christmas: Celebrating the Holiday in Classic New England Style​​​​​​, and ​Connecticut Waters: Celebrating Our Coastline and Waterways. Connecticut Gardens is her third book and was published in May.