12/16/2023 0 Comments Terraced water flume feature![]() From the entry terrace, the water feature appears as an infinite mirror floating from the arrival terrace, out into the mature canopy of the dell. The water feature was conceived as an abstracted reference to the historic wooden water flumes used as power sources for early grist mills on Cape Cod during colonial times. ![]() The location of the existing visitor's center, with an adjacent terrace overlooking the expansive steep forested dell, presented a unique opportunity to create a feature that could be experienced from both the upper and lower areas of the site. ![]() The Heritage Museums and Gardens has a nationally significant collection of rhododendrons which the client wanted to preserve and showcase. Heritage Museums and Gardens engaged the landscape architect to design a water fountain, an element that would welcome visitors while being consistent with their mission of celebrating the history of America and American culture. New gardens were created to showcase the significant collections of Dexter's rhododendrons. The Lily Family purchased the land from Dexter in 1943 to develop a museum displaying the family's collection of Americana, including folk art, books, and automobiles. ![]() The 100-acre site was first settled in 1677 by the Wing Family and served as a farm for generations until it was purchased in 1922 by Charles Dexter, a plant breeder specializing in rhododendron hybrids. Heritage Museums and Gardens is located in Sandwich, Massachusetts, Cape Cod's oldest town. ![]()
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