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Location
Best time
Plan your visit for Open House Sundays (1-4 PM, April-November) or guided tour Sundays (2nd & 4th of month, 1-4 PM) when knowledgeable volunteers are present to share detailed historical information about the Garretson family and property.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the butterfly garden and Colonial garden exhibits—these are highlighted as visitor favorites. The Monarch Butterfly program and native plant gardens offer peaceful, engaging spaces suitable for all ages.
Visitor tip
Book a guided tour or garden volunteer day (Thursdays 10 AM-2 PM, March-November) for hands-on learning experiences like sowing, transplanting, and harvesting vegetables—ideal for families wanting interactive educational activities.
About Garretson Forge & Farm
Pre-Revolutionary home & farm museum. A historic Dutch home with working farm & gardens, open to visitors on Sundays only.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic Farm & Garden Site
- History
- Dutch Colonial homestead settled 1719, on National and NJ State Historic Registry
- Highlights
- Organic gardens, native plants, pollinator gardens, Monarch Butterfly program
- Visiting
- Open House Sundays April–November; guided tours available; volunteer days Thursdays
What visitors say
This place is so peaceful, I pass by there every other time, the butterfly garden is one my fave spots, my suggestion is that I think a fountain should be added, it will be a very nice feature IMO...
A well kept & restored home with lots of knowledgeable, friendly volunteers who provided a wealth of information about the Garretson family & property. All in all I feel it’s a worth while visit
I went with my wife to take a weekend tour (1-4pm, every 2nd & 4th Sunday) of the grounds. Laura & April were wonderful hosts. They were so sweet and welcoming. I had a fantastic time and will definitely go back. I really enjoyed the…
From 43 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The Garretson homestead was settled in 1719, making it a pre-Revolutionary Dutch Colonial home that has been preserved and restored as a working museum
- The farm operates a dedicated Monarch Butterfly program and maintains specialized pollinator gardens, combining historical preservation with modern conservation education
- Visitors can participate in hands-on Garden Volunteer Days with Master Gardeners to learn traditional agricultural skills including sowing, transplanting, harvesting, and preserving open-pollinated vegetables and herbs
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