It’s Rhododendron Tour time!

Join us Saturday, June 6 or Sunday, June 7, at Naulakha, the Dummerston, VT house and gardens of author Rudyard Kipling, normally open only to overnight guests. Take a self-guided tour when its spectacular rhododendrons are likely to be in bloom.

Start your visit with a tour of Naulakha, where Rudyard Kipling wrote The Jungle Books and Captains Courageous, then stay to enjoy the estate’s grounds at your leisure. Visit the newly rehabilitated Naulakha Stable, now home to our newest overnight rental, along with the preserved historic stable and display on Kipling’s life in Vermont. Explore Kipling's Carriage House, former home of Kipling’s coachman and his family as well. Wander the grounds to see the flowers in bloom and the clay tennis court. Bring a picnic and enjoy the incredible views from the sloping front lawn.

The Cocktail Party option returns this year as well, offering an even more exclusive and intimate experience of this special property on Friday evening, June 5, at 6:00 p.m. These special tickets include all the same access as daytime tickets with the addition of delicious hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, wine, and beer.

This year is especially significant, as we are also in the midst of raising funds for the Naulakha Campaign in support of a climate resilient future for Naulakha. This important project will replace the main house’s aging cedar roof in kind and develop a comprehensive drainage solution for the property. You’ll have an opportunity to support this important cause at the event by “sponsoring” a cedar shingle and have your name written on an actual shingle to be placed on Naulakha’s roof.

Timeslots often sell out early, so get your tickets today!  All proceeds support the historic preservation work of The Landmark Trust USA.