During the holiday season, Butterworth Center is decorated with natural greens and dried flowers, reminiscent of Victorian Christmases. Pink poinsettias and fresh greenery complement the marble fireplace and walnut paneling of the bi-level living room while the majestic pipe organ in the music room treats guests to the sounds of the season. In 1917, the Butterworths added an Italian Renaissance-style library to accommodate an 18th Century ceiling painting on canvas of the Dandolo family of Italy. Today, the library's massive fireplace provides a handsome backdrop for piano recitals and meetings. A century ago, ladies in muslin gowns and gentlemen in bowlers strolled the same gardens that visitors enjoy today.
Labels help gardening enthusiasts identify unusual varieties of trees, shrubs, and plants.