“Some people think of the landscape as something out there,
unrelated to what happens inside them… this is blindness.”
– James Rose

The James Rose Center is a non-profit landscape research and study foundation headquartered in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Formerly the home of landscape architect James Rose, it was built in 1953 for himself and family members.

Thank you for a wondeful 2024!
We are closed for the season, but look forward to seeing you again next year!

Be a part of the James Rose Center: Internships and Docents

The James Rose Center is currently accepting applications for internships this spring and summer season. We also welcome non-students who wish to volunteer their time as docents to contact us.

Closed for 2024!

Thank you to everyone who visited and volunteered at the Center in 2024. We look forward to seeing you again (or for the first time!) next year!

The Future of the James Rose Center

As the James Rose Center looks to the future, continued preservation and renovation are essential. See our plans to bring new life to the Center, allowing for new programs, events and community involvement - and learn how you can help!

Learn more about James Rose, his work, and the amazing residence he built for himself in Ridgewood, New Jersey.

Photo by Michael Biondo

James Rose and his home…

“Change is the essence. To reveal what is always there is the trick.”

— James Rose, The Heavenly Environment

See where the path leads... to our opening day - tours start tomorrow! Sign up for tours and events at www.jamesrosecenter.org #ridgewoodnj #architecture #landscapearchitecture #historicpreservation #midcenturymodern
The Center is waking up! We are officially opening for the season this Saturday, May 20th!! Book your visit in the website today, and keep checking back for all the exciting events we will be adding to our calendar this summer! #architecture #lands
As we get ready for our last volunteer day to help prepare the Center for the season, we're sharing an amazing photo of the rooftop garden at it's best! While many of the plantings proved unpractical for the long-term (due to the weight and drainag
One last chance to experience a hands-on day at the Center before we open to the public! Join us this Saturday, Saturday, May 13th for a spring volunteer day at the Center and help us brush away the last remnants of winter. Sign up on the website
We are thrilled to have @evestjohn lead a new weekly "Yoga in the Treetops" series at the Center! Wednesday's at 9:30am starting May 24th! Learn more and sign up on our website in the bio. #jamesrosecenter #yoga #wellness #meditation #r
Another striking image of the Averett garden and pool designed by Rose in 1959, in Columbus, Georgia. Building architecture by Rozier Dedwylder #architecture #landscapearchitecture
Paley Garden, Saddle River, NJ (1973). Architecture by Eleanore Petterson, with whom Rose worked on many projects in the area. The Paley's had a great respect for the natural cover of the site - an attitude with which Rose was strongly aligned. #arc
Mark your calendars! We are excited to again offer a weekly mindfulness series this summer. Easy guided sessions for all levels. Fridays at 9:15am starting June 9th. Sign up under Events on the website. #ridgewoodnj #mindfulness #jamesrosecenter
Help us preserve a National Register-listed modern home and garden and see the Center before we're officially open for the season! Volunteer workdays begin next Sunday, April 23rd. Sign up on the website. #architecture #landscapearchitecture #rid
A single stone, set above the fireplace mantle. Nothing outwardly remarkable, but as it was selected by Rose for such a distinguished position, gives meaning to the 'commonplace.' Again Rose asks us to look again and see with new eyes what is alre
A look from inside to the outside space designed by Rose in 1941 at the Dickinson home in Pasadena, California. #architecture #landscapearchitecture
Image of the Averett garden and pool designed by Rose in 1959, in Columbus, Georgia. Building architecture by Rozier Dedwylder #architecture #landscapearchitecture

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