Walk out of the Italian Garden toward the Great House. Near the top of the path, turn right onto a small side path and look for a stone chimney.
Wild Garden
Walk down the road back down to the Rose Garden. Facing the Rose Garden, the circular garden surrounded by columns. Facing the Rose Garden, the Wild Garden begins to the right. This is a tranquil path parallel to the road.
Brown Cottage and Tavern
To reach the Brown Cottage and Tavern, today the Inn at Castle Hill on The Crane Estate, walk to the end of the Wild Garden towards the Casino Complex. Take the road or use one of the mowed paths. As you approach the cottage from the road, notice the large trees that form a path to the right. These trees flanked the original entry road to John Brown’s private park that landscape architect Ernest Bowditch designed before the Cranes bought the property. The Olmsted Brothers moved the entry road away from the cottage to provide some privacy. As you walk around, please be respectful of our Inn guests. The Inn at Castle Hill is a private sanctuary for those who visit. To learn more visit, thetrustees.org
Farm Complex
From the Brown Cottage and Tavern, now the Inn at Castle Hill, continue down a small hill and turn right at the bottom to reach the Farm Complex distinguishable by its green roof tile.
Greenhouses and Vegetable Gardens
Walk around the Farm Complex and up the path to the Vegetable Garden. Once in the Garden turn right to view the Greenhouse through the gate. Or, head up the slope toward the right tower to continue back up to the Great House and parking lot. Please note that the Greenhouse area is across from a private residence.
Trail Map
You may continue your explorations by taking one of our trails to Cedar Point beach or through the Pine to Steep Hill beach.Click here for a high res PDF of this map
