Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum

Address:	101 Ferry Rd, Bristol, RI 02809, USA
Phone:	+1 401-253-2707
Site:	blithewold.org
Rating:	4.6
Working:	Closed 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–3PM

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Reviews 24

Jordan Paxhia

My husband and I were just married at Blithewold and we had an AMAZING experience. Karen Bellavance and her crew run a tight ship and made sure every detail of the ceremony was carried out perfectly. They worked well with the caterer and vendors, as well as with us throughout the planning process. We live across the country, which can make coordinating efforts a bit of a challenge, but we felt we were in good hands with Karen. She even took phone calls with us well after east coast business hours as needed to ensure we were all on the same page. We hired a band that has never worked with Blithewold before. There are some constraints around decibel levels as the mansion is in a residential area, but everyone communicated well and our evening was perfect (read- super fun dance party). The grounds and reception- Blithewold is gorgeous. We were married in the garden area facing the water. Even though it was mid-October, the flowers in the garden were colorful and beautiful. The tent is already decorated with lights strung across the top which add a pleasant ambiance. There is a lovely bridal suite where my bridesmaids and I were able to finish getting ready. The bathrooms were clean and well kept. Our photographer was like a kid in a candy store taking our pictures in various parts of the mansion grounds. The sunset was breathtaking and added to the beauty of the evening. All in all, we had a wonderful experience. We both agree that the wedding and reception far exceeded our expectations.

denise marchetti

I just had my daughters wedding at Blithewald and Karen Belivance who is the wedding coordinator and her asistant Ann Marie were HORRIBLE to work with. Our wedding cost over $85,000 and they treated our family and our vendors TERRIBLY!!! I will be glad to give you my list of grievances but lets start with the fact that the wedding must end at 10:30 and every venror, every guest, every table, chair, piece of linen, every scrap has to be off the property by 11! at 11:10 my daughter, the bride was told to get her and her vendors off her property NOW! Sweet isnt she? She says yes to things in the beginning then renegs 6 days before the wedding. That would be our liquor vendor.... Good thing my daughters father is a lawyer! Karen Belivance was actually enjoying being mean! If you fight back with her she eventually backs down, but she makes you so nervous and upset that its horrible....my advise is If you WIN a FREE WEDDING AT BLITHEWALD MANSION IN BRISTOL, RI...RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!!!!!!! Place is a JOKE Denise Marchetti

Don Frye

Nice gardens a little too pricey, it was very nice to see one. I doubt we return for a second visit. It is not that big, so you can see it all fairly fast. Good green houses nice to see sequoias on the east coast. Overall we enjoyed it, but felt it to be a little small. The cliff walk had a lot of daffodils, so we enjoyed that a bit more.

Melissa Gilliam

Wonderful. Helpful and friendly staff. Also the handheld audio tour was perfect for my husband because he is hearing impaired. He could take out his hearing aids and use the ear buds. That way he could adjust the volume and not be distracted with echoes or other sounds.

Pamela Cleveland

Our entire family visited both during the summer for a concert, and during Sparkle. What a beautiful place with lovely, helpful people. The Christmas trees in every room, the welcoming atmosphere. A really magical night during the holiday season. Dont miss it!

Fall River Modern Printing Co.

Went to the first music event last night , excellent music ,{ Little Compton Band} beautiful grounds . What a lovely way to send a Wednesday evening. Looking forward to the summer Wednesday evenings from 6-8 PM

A Private User

The house is nice, but the gardens are amazing. Unfortunately I was there late in the season, so I didnt get to see the gardens in all of their glory. I will definately have to go back.

Sneha H S

Nice mansion and beautiful gardens to spend a couple of hours. Guide said that the decorations are very good during Christmas

Mike Foster

The house is great you can really get a sense of what living was like there. I enjoy the gardens a lot

Miguel Nunez

Great Family Friday Event and spectacular walk through the mansion and the magnificent grounds

Jay Petrie

A family favorite: Ocean views, beautiful gardens. Daffodil Days in the spring is a must see!

Peter Etu

Enjoyed our visit immensely. Id rather spend a summer there than the Breakers,

Pearl Holloway

Cute shows for kids on Fridays. Lovely grounds with beautiful gardens.