Atlas Obscura - Latest • Jan. 22, 2026, 9:16 p.m.

Nestled on the Great Lawn of the historic Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens in Stamford, Connecticut, the Word Garden is a playful space that invites guests to connect with nature and one another through language and creativity. Visitors are encouraged to create poetry, share messages, or spark conversations that others can enjoy as they stroll the grounds.

The Word Garden blends horticulture and human expression, transforming a landscape into a living canvas where words intermingle with seasonal blooms and open sky, inviting reflection, interpretation, and communal storytelling.

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