1934 trip to Colonial Williamsburg, the couple added 

 low boxwood edging to the garden. Photographs and 

 an undated watercolor depict this garden as a happy 

 combination of the architectural and ornamental 



The Old Garden was the focus of horticultural activ- 

 ity at the Fells into the 1920s and has retained much 

 of its structure from those days. In subsequent years, 

 the Hays turned their attention to such projects as the 

 Rock Garden The Old Garden became less of a focus 

 and began to acquire the grace and inattention of age. 

 A combination of formal structure and neglect gives it 

 the flavor of archeology and romance. Narrow paths 

 lead visitors through rhododendrons into the unex- 

 pected ruins of the walled garden The combination of 

 Italian-style masonry and the Colonial Revival wood- 

 work, the vandalized statue of Pan, and the 

 overscaled yews and rhododendrons remind one of 

 the ultimate decadence of most gardens, but the keen 

 plantsperson is able to see into its history. Beneath 

 tall trees and among the rhododendrons are found 

 mature Chinese dogwood, Andromeda, Leucothoe, 

 Enkianthus, Fringetree, and — on the floor — bunch- 

 berry, heather and ferns. 



As preservation plans begin to develop at The 

 Fells, these gardens become more and more of a chal- 

 lenge and opportunity. Under the active direction of 

 the Garden Conservancy, a dedicated corps of local 

 volunteers have devoted the years 1993 and 1994 to 

 stabilizing plants and structures, pruning trees, and 

 painting woodwork. A plant inventory, survey of exist 

 ing conditions, and historical research are the nex' 

 stages of the preservation process to be undertaken 

 In 1995, we hope to be able to develop a preserve 

 tion treatment plan for this garden with the coopera 

 tion of the preservation, horticultural, and design com 

 munities The Old Garden has been a most challeng- 

 ing place to begin our efforts. 



The Hay Estate is operated as Ihe ?e\\s Slate Wstork Site at 

 the ]ohn Hay National Wildlife Refuge in Newbury. NH and is 

 a proiect of The Garden Conservancy The gardens and 

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 more information or to volunteer or contribute please contact 

 Bill Noble, Director of Landscapes, The Garden Conservancy at 

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