Sayen House and Gardens is a nice, though smaller in size, public park area with a free admittance, in Hamilton Township. Sayen House and Gardens are accessed from Hughes Drive and are located between Edinburgh Rd (Old Trenton Rd) and Nottingham Way, closer to Nottingham Way. The parking is convenient, and there are slots always available (with the rare exceptions on the days of busy receptions). The area is taken up by the park itself, and the Sayen House built exactly 110 years ago, in 1912 by one Frederick Sayen (1885–1981), a local businessman and rubber manufacturer. Being a devoted gardener and amateur horticulturist, he "purchased a 30-acre parcel of land where he built a bungalow-style home and surrounded it with plants and flowers acquired while he traveled the world. His collection includes species from China, Japan, and England, many of which are still flourishing today." The Sayen House can be rented for various venues and is popular for wedding receptions. We attended one quite a few years ago. The inside offers an intimate and cozy environment, with a number of smaller rooms for socializing among guests. Even though the park is best enjoyed during warmer months with its flourishing surroundings, its picturesque paths and trails, its romantic gazebos, quaint little ponds, complete with golden fish, wooden curved bridges and various fountains - all can be equally appreciated in both fall and spring, offering lots of beautiful photo ops. The Azalea Festival, held annually on Mother's Day, is not to be missed. Restrooms and benches are located throughout the Sayen House and Garden grounds. Ideal place for a family leisurely stroll, particularly for the nature lovers. The admittance to the Sayen House and Gardens stops briefly before dusk, when the park officially closes.

Beautiful Park. Im fortunate enough to live close by to take regular walks through it, often with my dogs. Its a great place to walk and enjoy the beautiful landscaping. The house is a venue also for events like weddings and showers etc. I often see photographers for family photos, baby pictures and special occasion photos. You cant beat the beautiful background. I totally recommend checking it out!

Beautiful location. I have done 2 photoshoots here. The last time I was there everything was in full bloom (pictured below). Stunning. Worth the visit!

I visited the park two days ago, on 5/4/23. It couldn't have been any more stunning. What a splendid jewel it is in an already lovely community.

Gorgeous venue for a wedding or just simple stroll through their luscious gardens.  Several gazebos are available for your event needs.  The parking is adequate unless there are several events taking place simultaneously then parking becomes a premium.

Very beautiful! We really loved the scenery. Parking was almost full when we got there. So come before 1pm or after 4pm. The grounds are small but it took us about an hour and a half to get through. The only negative part was the sheer number of people having professional photo sessions. We had to keep stopping every 5-10 minutes because people were having photos taken in the middle of the path and at every "scenic" spot. It started to become annoying, as we just wanted to be able to walk through the grounds without continuous interruptions. Every time we finally got a chance to experience a scenic spot (bridge, gazebo, etc), there was another group of photographers/clients coming to take photos. So we had to move on. So nature lovers, just be aware! On the positive side, you can tell they really care about the grounds and animals. There were signs stating that animals and plants shouldn't be touched. They had a large pond with HUGE koi fish. Absolutely stunning. We'll definitely come back, but probably earlier or later in the day to beat the crowd.

A well kept garden. It has some nice walking trails,koi pond and overall zen. Free parking and admission. There was a restroom but wasn't sure if it was open.

Such a beautiful place. Free admission and parking. I will definitely be back at least once every season. Highly recommend

Nice small park with a house for organizing functions/ wedding events. The park area is open for the public but entry to the house is restricted. Lots of good spots for taking pictures.

This park is normally beautiful but unfortunately the people who frequent here are disrespectful to the park and left trash and debris everywhere. Other than that, it is a pretty park to walk through if you’re in the area.

Beautiful location for photography and also for a relaxed walk. This place has beautiful flower plants and is a treat in spring. There is also a flower festival organized during spring time. There are a few small ponds in the gardens and some nice gazebos around them which creates a picturesque view. It also has open areas for organizing marriages and the Sayen house itself which can be rented for arranging food for guests. The tall trees and gardens make you relaxed taking you away from your busy life.

This hidden gem is beautiful. With nice landscape, great trails,amazing koi pond with a bridge to walk over this is photographer heaven. This hidden park is amazing.

Nice place for a wedding. Gardens full of flowers and flowering trees with hiking trails and a pond. Wedding was very comfortable. Food was very good. Beef was great. Didn't have the chicken but it got good reviews. Recommended for small weddings. Less than 50 people.

One of the best small I have visited in southern NJ for peace and photography. Lots of people come here for pre-event photo shoot since it's surrounded by natural and man-made eye pleasing structures. It's well maintained and clean. Bathroom were also very clean. There is enough parking space available. Benches are also in sufficient amount. However, I didn't saw any picnic spots with tables and grill, but again it's a small park. I would definitely recommend it for photoshoot.

Nice easy walk through some woods. The "gardens" weren't much to see but I guess you have to time it right. If you're nearby it's worth a stop. I wouldn't travel too far out of the way to see it.

It is a beautiful place to walk, meditate and just sit and enjoy the birds. Parking, very convenient, and clean restrooms. 😊

Had an amazing time with my climate corps crew touring the Sayen gardens. Definitely have some inspiration and insight that can be implanted for our future and current projects. Will be back here to have a relaxing walk.

We adore Sayen House and Gardens! Our experiences with Sayen House and Gardens has always been exceptional! The venue's quaint setting always provide such an idyllic vibe for any couple's special day. From a vendor's perspective, their commitment to providing an outstanding experience never goes unnoticed and is very evident. Their beautifully manicured gardens and delectable. menu set it apart from the rest! Our team looks forward to continue working with Sayen House and Gardens, knowing that our couples will be in the best hands for their once-in-a-lifetime celebrations.

This venue is a true hidden gem! I hosted a surprise birthday party here, and could not have been happier with my choice. I got so many compliments on the venue from the guests. The rooms are beautiful and needed very little additional decoration, and the exterior was gorgeously landscaped with fall flowers. You can choose how to set up the house based on your event - we had plenty of space for 45 guests plus a dessert table, gift table, games table, and a whole room for kids' activities. Communication for booking was great, and everything we needed was there for us - a sound system you just plug your phone right into, an easel to put up a photo board, they even had spare batteries on hand when I needed them! We used D&D for catering and were very happy with them - they provide a full service, including all the setup and cleanup, a beverage station, cutting and serving the cake we brought, and lots of advice on how to best arrange the venue. Honestly, you can't go wrong with this venue if you want a beautiful event for very little work and expense!

I couldn't believe this place was free to walk through. It is so beautiful and well kept. Highly recommend walking through in the spring.

Lovely place for small events. Personal service. My friend got married there today

Lovely garden surrounding Sayen House, built 1912. Maze of trails accompanying flowering trees, especially azaleas and old tall trees. Very popular place for outdoor photography on ceremonial occasions. Three distinct gazebos, Ponds, one man-made waterfall.

Beautiful gardens to walk around, very well maintained for the most part, people who come need to be better about getting their trash in the garbage cans though. Lots of different types of plants, bridges, fountains & path terrains. Many dedicated benches throughout the grounds.

This is probably the most beautiful park Hamilton, NJ has. Landscaping is amazing I usually always see a township crew working around the park when I visit. It has a few small hiking trails, 2 ponds and a small creek. One of the ponds is a koi pond and the other had turtles that live in it. Definitely a spot everyone in the area should see at least once if I’m going to be honest.