The Orchard
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A restoration of the historic orchard on the grounds of Oldfields, made possible by generous funding by Gene and Rosemary Tanner and completed in spring 2009, brings to life a long-lost aspect of estate life. While aesthetically pleasing with its arbor and long borders of perennials, this garden also functions as a working orchard, containing apple and other fruit trees, as well as bush fruits and extensive vegetable beds that feature many heirloom varieties.
In the News
"As I took my first picture, I wondered about the kind of institution that devotes this level of design and care to the place where visitors leave their cars. The obvious answer is that, to the Museum, beauty, in all its forms, is a priority."
"Our favourite garden of the whole tour was the garden that is home to the Indianapolis Museum of Art...if you have the chance to visit - be sure to include this gem during your stay."
"The gardens surrounding the Indianapolis Museum of Art are a shimmering emerald. This is the oasis that every city needs when escaping concrete and steel."
