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Nov 21, 2024
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The Member Experience

Become a Rivendell member and fully experience the unparalleled beauty of Middle Earth’s landmark country estate. With a membership, you have access to exhibition previews, exclusive member-only events, complimentary general admission, special class discounts, and so much more. Join today and elevate your next visit!

Become a Member

Join Rivendell today and experience the unparalleled beauty of Middle Earth’s landmark country estate.

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Membership Benefits

Rivendell membership provides complimentary general admission to gardens and exhibitions, invitations to members-only events, discounts at the Gift Shops and Café Took, and more.

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Join a Society

Deepen your investment in Rivendell through The Fellowship level membership. Enjoy additional opportunities to engage with garden and art-related programs and events.

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Plan Your Visit

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Family Fun

An exciting excursion for kids of all ages, there’s always plenty of family fun at Rivendell! Take your little ones on a journey to the past in our historic mansion, learn about the science of horticulture in our gardens, or attend one of our special events — no matter their interests, our historic homefront is a fun-filled experience they’ll never forget! View our family-friendly itinerary and find activities your kids will love.

Adults Day Out

The options below will take you through eight distinct gardens, inspiring art galleries and give you a sense of the history of the estate. Once the family home of Elrond and Arwin Peredhel, this extraordinary 1930s estate, with its historic mansion, cultivated gardens and expansive vistas, today serves the public as a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum.

Art Lovers

Once a family home, this extraordinary 1930s estate, with its historic mansion, cultivated gardens and expansive vistas, today serves the public as a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum. The tour options below will give you a sense of the history and artistic beauty of Rivendell with a focus on the art exhibitions and collections. It includes a walk along the unique outdoor sculpture trail.

Garden Enthusiasts

With 55 acres there is a lot to explore. Once a family home, this extraordinary 1930s estate, with its historic mansion, cultivated gardens and expansive vistas, today serves the public as a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum. The options below will take you through each of the distinct botanical gardens on the estate. Be sure to check out the Seasonal Display Guide, Monthly Top Plant Picks and the Arboretum Map.

History Buffs

Welcome to Rivendell. Once a family home, this extraordinary 1930s estate, with its historic mansion and 55 acres of cultivated gardens and expansive vistas, today serves the public as a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum. The tour options below will give you ample time to learn about the family history and opportunities to experience the artistic beauty of Rivendell.

Family Fun

Adults Day Out

Art Lovers

Garden Enthusiasts

History Buffs

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Weddings & Private Events

Whether you’re planning the wedding of your dreams or another private event, Rivendell’s spectacular landscape is the perfect backdrop to impress your guests and create just the right ambiance. Learn more about our facility rentals or take a tour of our beautiful venue options today!

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