Asticou Azalea Garden
A Japanese-inspired stroll garden in Northeast Harbor, where azaleas and rhododendrons bloom in late spring, with tranquil dry-sand gardens, ponds and stone bridges.
The Asticou Azalea Garden was designed in 1956 by local resident Charles Savage, inspired by Japanese gardens. It features a dry rock-and-sand garden, ponds, stone bridges and winding paths, planted with abundant azaleas, rhododendrons and mountain laurel. It is most beautiful from late May to June when the flowers are in bloom, and the autumn foliage is also lovely. The garden is generally open from May to October. A donation is suggested for entry, and parking is limited. It can be visited together with nearby Thuya Garden.
Opening hours
Approx. May–October, sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Thuya Garden
- Somes Sound
- Jordan Pond
- Bubble Rock
- Echo Lake
- Seawall
- Beech Mountain Fire Tower
- Cranberry Isles