The award winning landscape design of Rolling Ridge was done by renowned landscape architect Fletcher Steele. He began his work in 1915, creating a winding drive through native hemlocks and over rolling hills. Open Vistas gave guests several views of Lake Cochichewick. The dominating piece was a long bowling green, flanked vibrant by rhododendrums, leading to a 25 foot circular pool that overflowed into 3 cascading fountains. A series of smaller shell fountains led the way to a veranda & boathouse (which burned down in 1980). One half mile of shore trails gave guests tranquil spots to see heron, sunsets, and the gentle waves of the lake.
Rolling Ridge is in the process of restoring the grandeur of Steele’s vision, working with the Landscape Institute. Call the office for availability of seeing the historic grounds. 978-682-8815
