Boothbay, ME

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Architect: Stephen Blatt Architects

Photographer: David Emery | Ryan Donovan | Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

About

To accommodate the growing excitement around Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Wright-Ryan constructed a new Visitor Center and site expansion. Built in a former parking lot, the two-and-three story structure gives the Gardens a visitor center that is three times larger than the existing center. The first and second floor have shared office space and communal office space for staff and volunteers along with storage and facilities. The third floor of the building has a 75-seat meeting room. Wright-Ryan was then tasked with renovating and expanding the Café, enhancing the Culinary Department’s ability to serve guests with exceptional dining experiences. The updated café features ample seating and sweeping views of the Great Lawn and Kitchen Garden.

Elegant building with landscaping, featuring a cobblestone driveway and green trim.
Bright, airy visitor center with tall windows, wood-paneled ceiling, and circular information desk.
Large stone-and-wood building with landscaped garden and cobblestone path.
Elegant community room with modern furniture and detailed woodwork by Wright-Ryan.
Aerial view of a large, elegant building with lush surrounding gardens.
Bright, modern cafe interior with yellow chairs and stylish lighting.
Aerial view of a beautifully landscaped multi-section building in a wooded area.
Bright, elegant interior with large windows overlooking a lush garden.
Bright, airy dining area with modern tables, wood ceiling and large windows.
Aerial view of a large building with a stone facade, surrounded by lush gardens.
Elegant building with large green windows and landscaped garden in front.
Brightly lit room with stone fireplace, floral artwork, and yellow chairs.
Lush garden in front of a modern home with gray siding and large windows.
Elegant visitor center with symmetrical design and detailed green doors.
Elegant residential building with landscaped garden and paved driveway.
Aerial view of a coastal Maine construction by Wright-Ryan surrounded by lush greenery.