An Oasis with a View – Linwood Gardens

By Jolene Zanghi - January 28, 2015

Built as the summer home of businessman William H. Gratwick in 1903, Linwood Gardens has stood the test of time. Today, Western New Yorkers venture to the gardens in Pavilion for the annual Tree Peony Festival of Flowers each May.

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An Oasis with a View – Linwood Gardens