5834. Go to Sisson's Peony Gardens in Rosendale

For the last 5+ years I wanted to check out the Peony Gardens in Rosendale but I didn't want to drive to Rosendale just to see some a garden. Last year on the way home from the State Tournament I could have stopped but I just wanted to get home. This year I told the hubby we were stopping on our way down since we had some time.

Sisson's Peony Gardens started back in 1920 by Wilbur Sisson. They eventually grew to 5 acres but over time it was sold off and overgrown. In 2005, the gardens began a restoration project and are now back open to the public during June when the Peonies are in bloom. 

Located on Main Street in Rosendale, Sisson's Peony Gardens are open when the flowers are in bloom usually in the month of June. Hours vary but if the gate is open, the gardens are open. Parking is on side streets. 

We parked on Lafayette Street in the back of the gardens. I walked up the path and into the garden.

Majority of the flowers date back to the original garden.  

There were so many different colors and varieties. Not all of them of them were in full bloom. We were about a week away from the entire garden being in bloom. 

My favorite was the peach colored ones. 

There was a bench to sit and enjoy the garden.

Sisson's Peony Gardens is a definite stop for any flower lover. Being halfway between Fond du Lac and Ripon, it makes it a nice stretch break between the two cities while you explore all the fun Fond du Lac county has to offer like the Galloway House in Fond du Lac or the Birthplace of the Republic Party in Ripon.  Just make sure not to speed through Rosendale.