King's Garden
King's Garden
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At the King’s Garden, we celebrate Ticonderoga’s long legacy, including an epic 18th-century narrative, landmark preservation in the 19th-century, and monumental restoration in the 20th-century. Come to the King’s Garden to explore one of the oldest cultivated landscapes in America. Explore the brick pathways in the colorful colonial revival garden designed by Marian Coffin for the Pell family in 1921. Take in all the aroma and color of this 20th-century garden and be sure to get rooted in the history of this land by seeing our other five gardens that demonstrate the layers of horticulture at Ticonderoga. Join a tour of this epic land, or get your hands dirty in one of our hands-on horticulture programs. Interact with today’s gardeners to discover tips to bring home in your own gardens, or talk with our historical gardeners to realize just how vast the history of horticulture is at Ticonderoga. All this, while enjoying the breath-taking beauty of the King’s Garden.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Batmancop
Batmancop201 contributions
Aug 2020
We visited the King's Garden first thing in the morning, upon arriving at Fort Ticonderoga and were the only people there. That made for a very peaceful experience. The garden and a few old cottage style buldings make you feel like you are in a fariy tale.
Written 14 August 2020
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Thank you for your visit and review, we are so pleased to hear that you had a peaceful morning in the gardens!
Written 31 August 2020
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Mark G
Catonsville, MD3,421 contributions
Aug 2021
The King's Garden is the perfect backdrop to Lake Champlain and the looming Fort Ticonderoga from up above. Just off Lake Champlain and behind William Pell's summer home "Pavilion" sits this beautiful 6 acre garden full of fruits, vegetables and flowers. In 1921 there was a gorgeous Colonial Revival Garden built for Mrs. Pell with classic brick structures and designs that stand the test of time. You can almost envision what it might have been like 100+ years ago at this beautiful summer home on the lake. William Pell was an enthusiastic horticulturalist evidenced by the property still today.
Written 28 August 2021
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Mark, thank you for your review of the King's Garden! We are thrilled that you enjoyed the history and beauty during your visit to Fort Ticonderoga!
Written 31 August 2021
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GWMX5
Ithaca NY46 contributions
Sept 2022
If you love gardens and flowers, this is the place to visit after visiting Ft. Ticonderoga. The gardens are part of the estate of the Pell family who restored the Fort and built a summer home here and walled gardens in the early 1900's. The palce fell to almost ruins but has been restored with millions of dollarsd including recreating to a flower Mrs. Pell's beautiful English walled garden with center reflecting pool.
The house is not yet open for vistors (soon) but the gardenas are gorgeous and well-tended. It is quite a walk from the parking lot to the house/gardens but with care could be wheel chair accessible.
The teahouse is beautiful within the gardens as is the brick walkway. Take care as it is not smooth and stumbling is possible if you are not steady.
The Carillon boat tour leaves from the dock in front of the historic restored home called "The Pavillion".
All-in-all, it's a love retreat for a beautiful garden walk. I may add that I am rather prejudiced as I was privy to be inside the house when it was occupied by the later Pell family during the summer in the late 1960's. I'm so glad it has been restored and appreciated.
The house is not yet open for vistors (soon) but the gardenas are gorgeous and well-tended. It is quite a walk from the parking lot to the house/gardens but with care could be wheel chair accessible.
The teahouse is beautiful within the gardens as is the brick walkway. Take care as it is not smooth and stumbling is possible if you are not steady.
The Carillon boat tour leaves from the dock in front of the historic restored home called "The Pavillion".
All-in-all, it's a love retreat for a beautiful garden walk. I may add that I am rather prejudiced as I was privy to be inside the house when it was occupied by the later Pell family during the summer in the late 1960's. I'm so glad it has been restored and appreciated.
Written 11 September 2022
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Thank you for your visit and lovely review! We hope that you return soon and opt to take the premium Pavilion tour so you can see the beautifully restored interior!
Written 23 August 2023
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Laurie P
Cortland, NY8,547 contributions
Oct 2020
As we left Ft. Ticonderoga it started to rain. But we did not want to miss a quick stop at these gardens. There is a home here that is being refurbished as part of the fort area, and looks like it will be stunning.
We were surprised to see that there were strawberries and vegetables that were still being harvested this late in the season (October). Some of the flowers were also still blooming.
Nice view of Lake Champlain from the front yard.
Worth a stop!
We were surprised to see that there were strawberries and vegetables that were still being harvested this late in the season (October). Some of the flowers were also still blooming.
Nice view of Lake Champlain from the front yard.
Worth a stop!
Written 10 October 2020
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Thank you for your visit and review! We are so happy that you were able to enjoy the King's Garden during your visit to Fort Ticonderoga!
Written 14 October 2020
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DClover
Upstate New York14 contributions
Sept 2021
The Fort has done a remarkable job of this garden. I saw it years ago and it is MUCH nicer now. Truly beautiful and well-cared for. It is a classic walled garden with lawn, symmetry, sculpture, and gorgeous flowers. I recommend it highly.
Written 23 September 2021
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We are so pleased that you enjoyed your visit to the King's Garden as part of your Fort Ticonderoga visit! Thank you for your review and we hope to see you again soon!
Written 27 September 2021
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NewYorkTraveler2010
Schenectady, NY136 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
Maybe not everyone likes to walk around a garden, but I do. It's lovely - attractive design and well kept. Nice to stroll through if you're waiting for others to finish a tour, waiting to board the boat tour, or you just like gardens!
Written 20 July 2021
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Thank you for your visit and review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed strolling the beautiful and vibrant gardens!
Written 29 July 2021
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Paulguay
Douglas, MA101 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Severely over looked portion of the park. I understand that budget is tight with other projects but, some TLC is definitely needed in the garden.
Written 31 July 2019
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Thank you for your visit, Paul. We value all of our customer feedback and will take your comments into consideration as we continue to preserve and restore Fort Ticonderoga's historic grounds.
Written 7 August 2019
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GerriS63_10
Wilmington, DE244 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
A beautifully laid out garden. It was easy to visualize how keeping a vegetable garden helped supply the fort with provisions. The formal flower garden was just lovely to walk through.
Written 15 July 2019
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Thank you for your visit and review, we are glad you enjoyed the gardens!
Written 7 August 2019
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Mark T
Saratoga Springs, NY122 contributions
Sept 2018 • Family
We went to the fort which gets you access to the gardens. To be clear we did not go to see the gardens, so we are not the best judge of gardens. They were nice. They looked great and were had benches and an overlook of the water.
Worth checking out if you are at the fort. If you are not into gardens, I would not plan to spend more than a few minutes here.
Worth checking out if you are at the fort. If you are not into gardens, I would not plan to spend more than a few minutes here.
Written 6 September 2018
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Clickchicky
180 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
Worth a visit if you enjoy a garden, has a home being refurbished. Included in the price of your fort tickets. Nice picnic areas near buy to enjoy lunch and look out over the lake.
Written 27 July 2017
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