Untermyer Gardens History Tour: Vegetable Garden to Temple of Love 2025

Welcome to the Untermyer Gardens history tour, a 60-minute guided tour led by one of our expert volunteer docents.

This tour covers the Color Garden remnants, the Vegetable Garden and Orchard, the Rhododendron Walk and Ruin Garden, the Carriage Trail to the Circular Fountain and the Temple of Love and Rock and Stream Garden. This route is moderately strenuous and cover a little less than 1 mile and a 182-foot vertical descent and ascent.

Throughout the tour, you will learn about the rich history of Untermyer Gardens and walk through the most recently restored areas. The tour will emphasize the estate's world-famous heyday during the Untermyer years, its decline after 1940, and the remarkable restoration efforts that have been ongoing since 2011 to the present day.

The tour will also highlight the remarkable architecture of the gardens, with an emphasis on Samuel Untermyer and his wife Minnie, and their place in early 20th century history. You will learn about their contributions to the gardens, which are regarded as some of the most beautiful and intricate in the world.

Our knowledgeable docents will take you on a journey through time, where you will gain insight into the cultural and historical significance of the Untermyer Park and Gardens. Join us for an educational and engaging tour that is sure to leave you with a newfound appreciation for this magnificent estate.

During the tour, you will walk up and down stairs and along uneven paths, so we recommend wearing sturdy shoes and bringing water, sunscreen, and a hat. Please note that strollers are not advised for this walking tour.

Host or Publisher Untermyer Gardens Conservancy