Welcome to the Gardens!

We can’t wait to share the beauty of the season with you. Whether you're here for a quiet stroll or to explore our history, here is everything you need to plan your visit:

Seasonal Hours (April 1 – October 31)

Grounds are Open Wednesday–Sunday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Welcome Center, Gift Shop & Museum Room

Please note that indoor operations may be modified. We recommend calling ahead before your visit to confirm availability.

Member Access

Goodell Gardens members enjoy exclusive access to the Gardens and Trails from dawn to dusk, year-round. (Indoor facilities follow standard operating hours.)

Explore & Discover

While you're here, be sure to explore our beautiful gardens and trails. If the Welcome Center is open, stop by the Museum Room to learn about the history of the Goodell family and the homestead, and browse the Gift Shop for unique gifts, plants, and seasonal treasures.

If indoor facilities are unavailable during your visit, you're still welcome to enjoy the grounds. Self-guided tour brochures are located at the front of the Welcome Center so you can explore at your own pace.

Photography

Planning a photography session? Please contact us before your visit. Photography access to the grounds is reserved for Goodell Gardens members and requires advance approval.

Donations are always welcome and greatly appreciated! We have donation bins located throughout the Gardens, or you can make a contribution inside the Welcome Center/Gift Shop if the indoor facilities are open. Thank you for your support!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

If you’re able to donate in lieu of admission, please do so. We have donation bins located throughout the Gardens for your donation, or you can enter the Welcome Center/Gift Shop to make your donation there. Thank you.

Goodell Gardens is located at 221 Waterford Street (Route 6N), just east of downtown Edinboro.

• If you’re coming from the west:
• We are located approximately 3 miles east of I-79 exit 166, approximately 0.5 miles east of the Route 99 & US 6N interchange, and approximately 0.3 miles east of the traffic light at US 6N and Ontario Streets.
• If you’re coming from the east:
• We are located approximately 6.8 miles west of the interchange of US 6N and Route 19.

We offer guided tours to groups at a rate of $5 per person (with reservation). Contact us at (814) 734-6699 for more information.

Goodell Gardens & Homestead is a living collection of valuable plants and historic buildings. Help us maintain them in perpetuity by following these guidelines:

• Explore our website prior to your visit to see our Program of Events.
• Check our hours of operation.
• Allow at least an hour for your visit.
• Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Our tours include exploring the grounds on foot.
• Bring whatever you need to be comfortable.
• Consider bringing water, snacks, or a picnic lunch. Goodell Gardens does not currently have a café or food/drink vending, except during special events. Or, plan to visit one of Edinboro’s many lovely eateries and small businesses.
• Plan to be outdoors:
• Bring a hat/sunglasses and sunscreen, or an umbrella.
• Bring bug spray. Goodell Gardens is an ecosystem that includes insects like bees, mosquitoes, and ticks. Stay on paths and trails, and check for ticks after your visit.
• Bring any mobility devices you may need. Our paths are mostly pea gravel or grass, so most mobility devices will work. Trails are grass, fields, and woodlands so accessibility may vary.
• Children must be under the supervision of an adult at all times when on Goodell Gardens & Homestead property.
• Parking is free except during some events. Our main visitors lot is gravel, but you may be asked to park on grass, in a field, or at a neighboring business during peak visitation/large events.
• Follow us on social media: @goodellgardensandhomestead on Facebook, @goodellgardens on Instagram
• Become a Member.

You may do the following during your visit:

• Take a self-guided tour of the Gardens & Trails,
• Take photos and videos for non-commercial purposes only,
• Picnic on the grounds (please dispose of waste properly),
• Bring small, handheld digital devices with earphones,
• Bring service animals,
• Bring tripods, monopods, and easels,
• Bring umbrellas,
• Take well-behaved, leashed, vaccinated, and licensed pets on the Trails. Pet owners/handlers are responsible for cleaning up after their pet and for any damage that may be caused by their pet.

Please refrain from the following during your visit:

• Feeding wildlife,
• Running, jogging, or biking in the Gardens,
• Straying from the paths or trails,
• Sunbathing,
• Disobeying posted signage or safety barricades,
• Bringing pets into the formal Gardens or buildings

The following are prohibited at Goodell Gardens:

• Illegal items or substances,
• Climbing trees, picking flowers or plants, foraging,
• Hunting,
• Leaving pets in a vehicle or tethered on our site,
• Professional photography without an appointment,
• Weddings, receptions, ceremonies, parties, or other gatherings without a rental agreement,
• Items that are disruptive or could pose a safety concern,
• Items that cause damage to the plant collections, wildlife, or the ecosystem including but not limited to: helium balloons, sky lanterns, plastic confetti, loose glitter, loose artificial flower petals, Pyrotechnics.