Barn Talk: Gardens as Stories: The Met Cloisters Gardens

The gardens of The Met Cloisters serve as a place of profound refreshment, curiosity, and wonder. In this lecture, Carly Still explores the distinct inspiration behind each of the three interior cloister gardens and the unique stories they tell. The presentation will dive into the essential role of herbs in the Middle Ages, sharing the tantalizing lore and medieval uses of plants that remain treasures in our own herb gardens today. Carly will also highlight the intersection of the museum’s permanent collection and its living collection, showing how masterworks of art are brought to life through the flora surrounding them. Come be transported into the evocative world of The Cloisters.
Carly Still has managed the living collection at The Met Cloisters in New York City since 2021, overseeing the design and maintenance of the museum’s renowned gardens and seasonal displays. Her work is deeply informed by her interest in fragrance, medieval plant lore, and the medicinal history of the Bonnefont Herb Garden. Carly holds a BFA in Printmaking from SUNY New Paltz and a Certificate in Horticulture from the New York Botanical Garden. She is a recipient of the Chanticleer Scholarship in Professional Development.
HHG Members $30
Non-members $40 (includes admission to the garden)