“A tome to treasure.” — Architectural Digest

A breathtaking celebration of the gardens and landscapes of Rachel “Bunny” Mellon, this exquisite volume explores the lifelong passion of one of America’s most influential tastemakers.

Throughout her storied life, Bunny Mellon devoted herself to the art of garden design. Alongside her husband, philanthropist Paul Mellon, she created and cultivated remarkable properties in:

• New York
• Cape Cod
• Nantucket
• Antigua
• Upperville, Virginia

At each residence, Mellon personally designed the surrounding gardens, crafting landscapes of timeless elegance and quiet restraint.

Her talents extended beyond her own homes. At the request of President John F. Kennedy, Mellon famously redesigned the White House Rose Garden and the East Garden, and she created gardens for close friends including couturier Hubert de Givenchy, both at his Paris residence and country château.

The Gardens of Bunny Mellon brings together:

• Mellon’s original garden plans, sketches, and watercolors
• New photography capturing Oak Spring, her beloved Virginia estate, across all four seasons by landscape photographer Roger Foley
• Vintage photographs by Horst, Slim Aarons, and others documenting her gardens in Cape Cod, Antigua, and New York

Author Linda Jane Holden draws from extensive interviews conducted with Mellon prior to her passing in 2014 at age 103, offering rare insight into her philosophy, discipline, and artistic sensibility.

Much like one of Mellon’s landscapes, The Gardens of Bunny Mellon unfolds with grace and intention — a richly layered tribute to a visionary whose gardens continue to inspire.