The Four Seasons provides a garden-like setting for enjoying the Adirondacks.

Earth laughs in flowers.   R. W. Emerson  

The Garden was designed and planted by Mary Hyla and has since matured into a thing of beauty.  The story is that the backyard of the lodge was a volley ball court, and noise came through the back door.  May decided to put an end to this by planting an English style garden there.  The result was truly transforming, adding even more beauty to the Adirondacks" natural glory and making the Four Seasons unique among cottage communities.  This theme is duplicated throughout the campus.  For example, every cottage has a small herb garden with sage, garlic chives and oregano. 

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           Gates to fragrance and color.   

  Lake views from garden.