catching introduction. Aubergine walls of the book-lined The lighthouse booms its study provide a felicitous backdrop for a contemporary warning on foggy days. sculpture of a Mesoamerican warrior. Pocket doors open paintingsfloor bedrooms. and those LeeAnne of her mother Wright, Patsy a Richmond bring colorful artist 8610 Ocean Front and the owners’ daughter, picked the color scheme. Her Return to 59th St. and turn right. Turn left on Atlantic Ave. from the study to a bright turquoise dining room sparkling energy to the interior. A gift of art lessons started Patsy owners tore down their Beach ~ Coastal Living and continue north 1.6 miles. Turn right at the stoplight with silver and crystal. The spacious area of family room painting and she now belongs to a weekly painting group nd th genericTwenty years family ago, beach the and kitchen is large enough for a few dozen guests and just past 82 St. to stay on Atlantic Ave. Proceed to 87 th cottage to build a home multiple cooks at friendly gatherings and fund raisers. St. The house is at end of 87 on the right. Park in the at the North End median off Atlantic. at LeeAnne’s Yellow Door Studio. Presented by Elements of Nantucket and the South Carolina Low incomparable site. Open for the first time. Sunrises and sunsets are designed specifically for the Wednesday, April 24 The Princess Anne Garden Club and Country architecture inspired the house plan drawn The multi-level contempo- spectacular from the third 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The Virginia Beach Garden Club by designer Joelle Redfearn and built by Curtis Forbes. Mr. and Mrs. J. Waverly Pulley, III rary follows the topography Interior designer Carol Eubank helped with the interior. of the rising dune on which beachfront home. The open The North End is Virginia Beach’s signature neighborhood. Atlantic REFRESHMENTS: Complementary refreshments served in the it rests. Architect Ed Roehm Ave. divides it into ‘oceanside’ and ‘landside’ blocks from 42nd to 441 Goodspeed Road floor of this expansive th and interior designer Uschi Butler created a seamless 89th th 2 to 4 p.m. Many of the light fixtures are antiques with a narrative, Continue north .5 mile to 59 St. and turn left. Proceed entertaining with nothing bank that hang above the kitchen island. plan in which the view always has the starring role. . Parallel to Atlantic is the feeder road garden of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Carter, 440 Goodspeed Rd. from such as the pair of pendant lamps from a Louisville, KY .2 miles and veer left on Goodspeed Rd. from its floor plan is designed for Design elements such as the curving staircase are reit- that Street.once held East railroad is the beachtracks and but west,is now starting a beloved at 64 roadway Street, for is GARDEN MARKET: intersection with Discovery Rd. House is .3 mile on left. impede the view. Windows erated in tambour walls in the dining area and master Look for parking signs. frameto obstruct the the spectacular flow or Avenue from 10 a.m. Useful, to 5 p.m. unique and beautiful gifts for the home The floor plan accommodates house guests with a third- bath. Custom built-ins add to the sleek look. yearswalking, its running population and wasriding mainly bikes. summer The North residents. End has Todaya lively year- mix and garden for sale at the Princess Anne Country Club, 3800 Pacific floor bunkroom designed specifically for grandchildren living area with light. A of housing types: mansions, duplexes and small beach cottages. For HELPFUL WEBSITES and bedrooms on the second floor and above the garage. Exuberant landscaping and the large butterfly sculpture vaultedbeach vistas ceiling and heightens fill the climate and the matchless outdoor recreation. Virginia Beach Tour porch.The master suite is a light-filled retreat with windows on The view from the second-floor living room is round residents predominate, drawn by the ocean-moderated www.pagardenclub.com three sides and French doors opening to the second-floor mark the entrance to Papillon, namedare for the consummate butterflies Princess Anne Hills is a North End neighborhood that connects are an invitation to savor the salt air. The spacious theextraordinary, rooftop sundeck exceeded where only by the that owners from the frequently master th nd www.thevirginiabeachgardenclub.org attracted to its garden. Owners Bobcollectors and Kathy Carter with to Atlantic Avenue at 58 and 62 streets. The hilly terrain is a the space’s expansive feel and two third-floor decks entertain.bedroom on the floor above. Topping everything is continuation of First Landing’s forested sand dunes but laced with wide-ranging tastes. Statewide Historic Garden Week Open for the first time. canals. www.VAGardenweek.org The soaring ceilings Mr. Jerry Davis, owner. of their 25-year- five-bedroom home has ample wall space to display Virginia Beach Tourism old contemporary homethe owner’s was designed collection by of David watercolors, Chase and oil built paintings by Marty and Open for the first time. www.VBFun.com Schara.stained glass. The soaring, clean-lined contemporary manyThe tour subsets offers that a glimpsekeep the of Beach beach an life interesting from formal place to to flip live. flops. residence provide a Mr. and Mrs. Paul V. Battaglia, owners. Art collectors, animal lovers, gardeners and surfers are among the showcase for their Buying the property in 2000 was a bit of a homecoming • Please don’t use cameras or cell phones inside the 112 50th Street Chairman: Martha Simkins Co-chairman: Dana Parker treasures. European for the owner because the Virginia Beach native met 1120 East Bay Shore Drive 2833 River Road homes. Continue north on Atlantic Ave. .3 mile. Turn right at 50th St. to the oceanside. House is on right; signage will and American high school friends there on beach days. The public • Wear comfortable walking shoes. paintings are hung salon-style on walls painted to (757) 425-0816 (757) 496-0671 indicate parking. beach access is among the North End’s loveliest. • Follow signs and green arrows to homes on tour. emphasize the tonal compatibility of each grouping. [email protected] Beach, VA 23451 [email protected] Beach, VA 23454 Bordering the walkway is a neighborhood garden • All houses on the tour are within the 23451 zip Custom-built cases and handsome vitrines hold European where tall shrubs and small trees form a canopy and code. and American art glass. Bronze sculptures punctuate provide protection from the salt spray. Small wonder so TICKETS: The basket of flip-flops in the a kick-your-shoes-off vacation horizontal surfaces. Sumptuous fabrics and antique many brides are attracted to 87th Street for beachfront entry hall confirms that this is $30 on day of tour, $25 in advance. $15 for single-site cottage. Ten years ago when furnishings add an Old World feel. Family pieces include weddings. Homes.admission. Tickets Children may be 6 topurchased 12, half price;on Tour 5 Day and at under, any of free. the Alisted full the present owners purchased an 18th century sugar cellar from Bob’s grandmother. privatetour ticket homes. covers admission to five private homes and six Historic 205 44th Street Architect Scott Folck designed the residence so that ADVANCE TICKETS: Continue north and turn left at athe rental 1970’s-era that the duplex, Richmond the every room would have its own view of Crystal Lake. Open for the first time. 44th St. to the landside. Parking coupleground converted floor apartment into a two- was The house is sited to take full advantage of its southern Mrs. Nancy B. Walker, owner. available online at www.VAGardenweek.org For group of 10 or more, or at contact the following Ginny bedroom guest suite. With VirginiaCostenbader Beach at locations: [email protected] or (757) 321-0028. Tickets are available in the median between four other bedrooms on the kitchen capture the warmth of the winter sun while the exposure. Mexican tile floors in the entry, sunroom and ATLANTIC GARDEN CENTER, BAKER’S FINE JEWELRY & GIFTS, indicated by signs. overhanging roof provides summer shade. Clerestory 8810 Ocean Front th FLOWERS – WAYNE JONES, VIRGINIA BEACH VISITORS CENTER, feeder road and Atlantic, as Continue on Atlantic Ave. to 89 St. and turn right. Park Strong colors and bold art set WILLIS FURNITURE, YVES DELORME, McDONALDS GARDEN two floors above, the weekend getaway has ample room Hurricane Isabel revamped the garden in 2003 by taking in the median off Atlantic Ave. CENTER, FLOWERS AT HILLTOP, COUNTRY FLOWERS & GIFTS. for the owners, their three children and their families. windows flood the interior with natural light. When Jerry Davis’ home. Just inside The last house on the beach is located just outside Fort LUNCH: A buffet luncheon available for $15 at the Princess Anne the tone in advertising executive favoredA wrap-around family gathering deck on place. the second Crisp floorwhite outlinestrim stands the down trees, the Carters responded by planting more Eastern Shore artist Danny outmain against living nautical area. It, blue like thewalls casual in the space living inside, room isand a Open in 2000. to the north are matchless. Ships of the world round sun-loving perennials and the butterflies took note. Story’s fence. The views of sea, sky and limitless dunes requested. (757) 428-4141. Doughtythe front door, makes a landscape an eye- by vibrant orange walls on the balcony leading to the third- Cape Henry and military units practice on the beach. Country Club, 3800 Pacific Ave. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Carter, owners. HISTORIC HOMES Virginia Beach. The garden was designed and planted by The , c. 1725, 4405 Wishart Rd. From Princess Anne Garden Club. Listed on the National and Virginia *Historic Homes will be open at no additional charge with a Registers. (757) 437-8432 or visit www.AWHM.org Independence and turn right on Wishart. House is ½ mile on Fort full ticket for the Virginia Beach Garden Tour on Wednesday, I-264right. Parktake inIndependence the gravel lot Blvd., and follow North/Pembroke the path through exit. woods.Follow Story th 5 April 24, from 1 - 4:30 p.m. and also on Thursday, April 25, at , 4136 Cheswick Lane. From 89 regularly scheduled hours. SHO RE The Shops at Hilltop North North for 1.4 mi. Turn Right on Pembroke Blvd. Make a right th DR th Built in 1725, this small but stately story-and-a-half century Tidewater brick Virginia home, IV 4 1628 Laskin Road E Virginia Beach 87 THE HOUSE, 1636 Parish Rd. I-264 take Independence Blvd. Exit. Follow Independence with kitchen and hall down and two bed chambers above, is (757) 422-3313 into Old Donation Farm parking area at 4136 Cheswick Lane. an excellent example of early 18 Follow to Pleasure House Rd. Turn right. Turn right again turnA ferry on across Bishop, the left Lynnhaven on Liverpool River and operated left on here Cheswick from 1642 Lane vernacularinsight into architecture.the many and Thevaried kitchen uses of herb herbs garden, in the originallyearly 18th Fromonto ThoroughgoodI-264 take Independence Dr. and follow Blvd., Thoroughgood North/Pembroke Dr. exit. and th until the 19 century. The present three-story house was century.designed The and South planted Hampton by the PrincessRoads Chapter Anne Garden of the Native Club, offers Plant First Landing built around 1830 with brick salvaged from an earlier home th House & that burned. The central-passageway Federal farmhouse with Education Center was added in 2005. Listed on the National State Park 77 signs to Parish Rd. Turn right on Parish. In 1636, Capt. Adam Societyand Virginia installed Registers. several (757) beds 460-7109 of flowering or www.museumsvb.org plants. The Colonial Thoroughgood received a grant of 5,350 acres, the largest ATLANTIC AVE Atlantic land grant in the colony to that date, for his contributions tenin 2006. rooms Visitors tells thewill storylearn ofabout Grace herbs Sherwood, and cash-crop Virginia’s gardens. only UPPER WOLFSNARE, 2040 Potter’s Road Ocean tograndson the Virginia around colony. 1719. The The house, National once Historic thought Landmark constructed is convictedDocents in witch antebellum tried by attire water. dry Gov. and Tim roast Kaine tea leaves exonerated and herbs her Garden Tour byone Adam of the Thoroughgood, earliest permanent was brick actually structures built by in his Virginia great from the home’s gardens. Listed on the National and Virginia . From I-264, take th and 18th Registers. Refreshments will be served on tour day. (757) 473- First Colonial Rd. South Exit. At the first light after Virginia Wednesday

5182. www.museumsv.org Beach Blvd. (US 58), take the “y” to the right (First Colonial Rd.). th andin Tidewater. is furnished The with grounds an extensive were collection a restoration of 17 project of Thisstory runs brick into Georgian Potter’s house Rd. wasUpper constructed Wolfsnare near is approximately the Wolfsnare 59 April 24, 2013 GOODSPEED RD century pieces that reflect the lives of early English settlers , 3131 Virginia Beach Blvd. From 1 mi. on the right. Built in 1759 by Thomas Walke III, the three- 3 gardens are currently being maintained by Virginia Beach th th 2 TheMaster Garden Gardeners Club ofthrough Virginia the in support 1958-59 of andthe Virginia1990, and Beach the on Virginia Beach Blvd. The early 19 century brick Georgian Creek, which was navigable at the time. Noteworthy are the 50 Department of Agriculture and the Virginia Beach Parks I-264,house wastake builtLynnhaven by Francis North Moseley to Virginia Land Beachon property Blvd. Turn that hadleft centralSociety. passage Listed on and the distinct National stairway and Virginia that serves Registers. four floors. (757) th ee all the Sizzle. KDW Home. Owned491-3490 by orthe www.virginiabeachhistory.org Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical 44 1 Guided tours of the property will include discussions of the WhereS Virginia’s finest kitchens begin. andhistorical Recreation uses and Department, lore of herbs. Landscape Listed on Services the National Division. and beenthis a inmemorable his family stop. for six The generations. Little Neck OriginalGarden Club paneling has won and N Virginia Registers. (757) 460-7588 or www.museumsvb.org floors,numerous period awards furnishings for recent and landscapespectacular projects gardens at will the make Land

PACIFIC AVE Come in for a consultation and to arrange Princess Anne ATLANTIC WILDFOWL HERITAGE MUSEUM, DEWITT Garden Clubs of Virginia Beach will be featured throughout the Country Club a complimentary in-home visit. th 38th St. COTTAGE, Atlantic Ave. and 12 St. The oldest remaining House. Period floral arrangements created by the Council of 31st structure on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront was built in 1895 when the city was a small seaside resort town. The cottage house.National On and tour Virginia day, a Registers.special program (757) 385-5100with refreshments or visit www. and musicmuseumsv.org will be offered to guests, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Listed on the LASKIN RD kdwhome.com 22nd Nowhere else KDWHOME features historic decoys and an exhibit on the early history of st KITCHEN DESIGNWORKS I-264 21 Marvin Daniel Brian Pilgrim th V IRGINIA BE 17 ACH D BLV 1828 Laskin Road · Virginia Beach · 757.428.1828 7157 Staples Mill Road · Richmond · 804.262.0006 DIRECTIONS TO THE TOUR AREA: Take I-264 East to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Turn left Imagine stepping into your own backyard oasis… th Street (1.5 miles). Note that the Princess Anne Country Club is(north) on your on left Pacific at 38 Avenueth to go to 44 merges with Atlantic Avenue at 40th Street. 1 - DAVIS - 205 44th Street Street and that Pacific Avenue 2 3 - CARTER - 441 Goodspeed Road - PULLEY - 112 50th Street gentlerain.com 528 Central Drive 4 757.340.3757 Virginia Beach Irrigation | Hardscapes | Water Features | Landscape Lighting 5 - BATTAGLIA - 8810 Ocean Front - WALKER - 8610 Ocean Front and Proceeds from Historic Garden Week benefit the restoration of historic gardens and landscapes throughout Virginia. Meg French Landscape Design