Asticou Azalea Garden
Parking available
East meets West in this Japanese-style garden featuring plants native to Maineโ€™s Mount Desert Island.

๐Ÿ“œ Japanese-style garden in Northeast Harbor, Maine, created in 1956 by Charles Kenneth Savage.
๐Ÿ” Features native plants and Zen garden elements for tranquil reflection.

Why Go

๐ŸŒธ Beautiful azaleas, rhododendrons, and cherry blossoms in bloom
๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Tranquil Japanese-inspired design with raked sand gardens
๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Smooth, circular walkways for slow strolling and contemplation
๐Ÿฆ† Pond with water lilies and local mallards

Why Avoid

๐Ÿšซ Pets not allowed (except service animals)
๐ŸšŒ Large vehicles (RVs, buses > 20ft) not permitted in parking lot

Tips

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking is limited, busiest at mid-day
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Something is always in bloom from May to October
๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ 15-minute walk from Thuya Garden

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Free admission, $5 per person donation suggested.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Open daily, dawn to dusk, May 1 through November 1.

๐Ÿ“ Location

3 Sound Drive, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662.

๐Ÿšฝ Toilets

Public restroom available.

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