Landis Arboretum

Landis Arboretum The Arboretum is at 174 Lape Road, Esperance, NY 12066. Forty acres of the Arboretum are developed with plantings of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials.

The Landis Arboretum is a nonprofit organization supporting a public garden overlooking historic Schoharie Valley near Esperance, New York stretching into Schoharie and Montgomery Counties. Arboretum founder Fred Lape began developing the Arboretum in the 1950s on Oak Nose Farm, his family homestead. With the support of a bequest from friend and colleague George Landis, Fred strove to grow every s

pecies of woody plant from temperate regions around the world that would survive in the hills of Schoharie County. A seasonal favorite of our visitors is the Van Loveland Perennial Garden at the old Farmhouse. The remainder of the property consists of natural areas, woodlands, open fields, wetlands, and more than 14 miles of trails. Horticultural features include a labeled collection of nearly all the trees, shrubs, and vines native to New York State, as well as collections of notable trees, flowering ornamental trees and shrubs, conifers and oaks, and "tough trees for tough sites." Two old growth forests and additional natural areas representing various stages of succession can be found at the Arboretum. Landis has recently been inducted in the Old Growth Forest Network. Interpretive signage, including QR codes and plaques, aids visitors in their enjoyment and understanding of the collections and ecosystems of the Arboretum. Come for the day or a few hours. Landis is home to some interesting sculpture, like our resident dinosaur lurking near the pond behind the barn. Be sure to check out the two "photo op" stations at the back of the barn, where you can don the antlers of a mighty stag or the wings of a Monarch butterfly. And now we are pleased to invite you to visit a new feature of the Arboretum that can only bring more tranquility into your life: the Shanti Vun Meditation Garden, anchored by a welcoming pavilion, a lovely pond, and the soothing sounds of our waterfall. This beautiful garden is framed by a forest of young birch trees and a nearby labyrinth. With picnic tables to enjoy your lunch or just a quiet moment of reflection, the Meditation Garden is the perfect place to begin or end your visit to Landis. Since its inception in 1951 by the visionary Fred Lape, the Landis Arboretum has been a premier "Garden of Trees and Shrubs" in New York's Capital Region. A valuable cultural and educational resource, Landis grows each year in scope and community impact.

Elderberry in the wild!
05/29/2026

Elderberry in the wild!

Want to take a picnic? There’s no better place for a picnic that Landis Arboretum! If you’ve not visited here before, vi...
05/28/2026

Want to take a picnic? There’s no better place for a picnic that Landis Arboretum! If you’ve not visited here before, visit virtually with this video.

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Celebrating 75 years of Plant Sales, and what a great weekend our 75th sale was!! All photos were kindly taken by Jim Po...
05/20/2026

Celebrating 75 years of Plant Sales, and what a great weekend our 75th sale was!! All photos were kindly taken by Jim Poole.

05/16/2026

Here’s an interruption to your doom scrolling and reminder to come out to the Landis Arboretum Plant Sale today until 4PM! 🌷🌱

The plant sale is open for today!10-4 today with books, baked goods, and lots of beautiful plants.
05/16/2026

The plant sale is open for today!
10-4 today with books, baked goods, and lots of beautiful plants.

Volunteers helping unload plants from one of our consigners to get ready for the Plant Sale. Many hands make light work ...
05/15/2026

Volunteers helping unload plants from one of our consigners to get ready for the Plant Sale. Many hands make light work ❤️

Address

174 Lape Road
Esperance, NY
12066

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

Telephone

+15188756935

Website

https://landisarboretum.org/bookings

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