130 Norfolk 131 East Coast, a butterfly garden and house, a Places of Interest: Japanese garden and a Colonial garden. Chrysler Museum of Art, 1 Memorial Pl. Azaleas will be blooming in April and Walter Chrysler, Jr., donated his art collec- entry to the garden is included with Norfolk’s tion to Norfolk in 1971. Today it is home HGW ticket. to 62 galleries. MOMA’s Toulouse-Lautrec Wednesday, April 25, 2018 exhibit will be on display during HGW. Free Virginia Zoological Park Northern10 a.m. to 4 p.m. admission and parking. 3500 Granby Street Hunter House, 240 W. Freemason St. Rich- ardsonian Romanesque-style house built by Encompassing 53 acres of established histor- banker and merchant, James Wilson Hunter. ic southern magnolias, live oaks and other Neck Late Victorian era furnishings are original specimens, the park is located just four miles to the c.1894 house. Open until 3:30 p.m. on from this year’s tour area and is the site of tour day. No charge with tour ticket. many formal and abstract gardens. Dat- ing back to 1901, zoo horticulture has had Moses Myers House, 331 Bank St. a special place at this location, supporting Federal-style house c.1792 built for and showcasing animal habitats with na- prominent Jewish-American family. First Photo courtesy of The Garden Club the Northern Neck tive, ornamental and exotic plants. A few generation furnishings include Gilbert Stuart Hower Photo courtesy of Cheryl Naulty and Ted of the present theme gardens include fruit portraits of Moses and Eliza Myers. Garden orchards, shade gardens, rain gardens, an renovated by Garden Club of Virginia using African vegetable garden and handicap-ac- proceeds from Historic Garden Week tours. cessible gardens. The horticultural center Bounded by the Potomac River to its north and the Rappahannock River to its south, Willoughby-Baylor House, 601 E. Freemason includes a formal garden of roses, annuals St. Georgian and Federal brick townhouse this northernmost peninsula, or “neck” into the Chesapeake Bay, is home to three state and perennials. Admission, complimentary c.1794 built by Captain William Willoughby parks and three U.S Presidents, as well as Confederate General Robert E. Lee. One of garden tours and refreshments are included features revolving museum exhibits, the with Norfolk’s HGW ticket. four counties showcased in rotation, Richmond County is featured this spring. Location of Norfolk History Museum, and a colonial the Rappahannock River National Wildlife Refuge, the area includes many historic homes, garden with native plants and garden sculp- tures. No charge. four private properties of which are open for touring including Mount Airy Plantation. Menokin’s ruins, home of Francis Lightfoot Lee, is open for the first time especially for Historic Garden Week. Experience its progressive transformation as a restoration project.
Statewide Passes Hosted by Tour Headquarters: Menokin, 4037 Menokin Rd., Warsaw. www.menokin.org For the latest information on The Garden Club of the Northern Neck HGW Tours and Schedules go to www. vagardenweek Co-Chairmen $15 each by The Daily. Pre-order by .org Week-Long Statewide April 16 with Sandy Clements, sclem- Pass for One = $300 Sue Farmar (804) 366-5437 [email protected] or (804) 761-8774. [email protected] Boxed lunches served in a garden setting at Menokin. Good at 29 House Betsy Terhune (804) 761-2720 [email protected] Complimentary homemade cookies and and Garden Tours lemonade served at the newly renovated Over Eight Days Group Bus Information smokehouse at Mt. Airy, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kwanzan Cherry Sandy Garretson Facilities: Available at Menokin, Mount More than 250 Total Tour [email protected] Airy and Grove Mount. Stops Across the State! Tickets: $35 pp. Available on tour day Stratford Hall Plantation, Rt. 214 off at Tour Headquarters, Menokin, 4037 Rt. 3. Admission waived with a HGW Menokin Rd. Warsaw, VA 22572 ticket on the Northern Neck tour day. Visit many of Virginia’s grandest private and public homes and grounds www.stratfordhall.org. Advance Tickets: $25 pp. www.vagarden- showcasing the Old Dominion’s horticultural tradition. Tour proceeds week.org. By mail with a stamped, self ad- Parking available at all locations. Shuttles available at Menokin, War- from “America’s Largest Open House” fund the restoration and dressed legal envelope until April 16, checks payable to The Garden Club of the North- saw and Rappahannock Community College, preservation of Virginia’s historic gardens, landscapes, and state parks. ern Neck (GCNN): Cindy Lloyd, 5011 52 Campus Dr., Warsaw. Shuttles will run Richmond Rd, Warsaw, VA 22572. Avail- from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. able locally at Feather Your Nest, Colonial Directions to Tour Headquarters: Menokin, For more information visit www.vagardenweek.org Collectibles, The Dandelion in Irvington, 4037 Menokin Rd, Warsaw, VA 22572. and The Art of Coffee in Montross. From Richmond: Take Rt. 360 E to Tappa- 132 Northern Neck Northern Neck 133
hannock. Stay on 360, cross the Rappahan- nock River (Downing Bridge). At the first light in Warsaw turn left on Rt. 3, then a “If you take left on Menokin Rd. (Rt. 690. Go straight a flower in 4 miles and turn left at the historical mark- er at the entrance. All properties located in your hand and Warsaw. really look at it, it’s your world Ticket price includes admission to the 4 following private homes and gardens, for a moment.” as well as Menokin: - Georgia O’Keeffe
Menokin 4037 Menokin Road Built as the home of Declaration of Independence signer, Francis Light- foot Lee, and his wife Rebecca Tayloe, Me- nokin c.1769 is now the evocative remains Experience the unexpected. of an 18th century mansion surrounded by a vast, cultural landscape. The only house of the seven Virginia signers of the Declaration of Independence that is not fully protected and saved, this crumbling ruin aspires to a future like no other Revolutionary site. A foundation was established in 1995 to pro- menokin.org tect and breathe new life into the property. Sabine Hall It immediately began to work to not only reverse the deterioration of the house, but to in English bond. The original dairy still which provided for the independence of the chart a course for its future. Over two de- stands and is next to the site of the orig- Philippines. The house is located on four cades of research, planning and conservingGardenWeekAd_2018.indd 1 10/6/17 1:20 PM inal kitchen. Grove Mount remains basi- acres in town, with the yard bordered by have paved the way for an innovative re-im- Rivah Country’s Premier Event! cally unchanged since it was built which is original wrought-iron fencing. The gaze- aging of this historic structure. A unique supported by a probate inventory taken in bo in the side yard covers a 30-foot-deep treatment plan was developed by architec- May 19, 2018 1808. In the 1950s a kitchen was annexed icehouse. Family members have through tural design firm Machado Silvetti of Bos- Join us for the 14th annual Preakness and in 1988 the orangery was built. With time referred to the gazebo as the “summer ton, creating a new paradigm in conserva- Party to benefit the RCC Educational few exceptions, the interior woodwork is house,” a favorite gathering place during tion and heritage management. The house Foundation, hosted at “Ben Lomond” original. The staircase is very similar to the hot, humid summers. Portraits dating to will not be reconstructed as it once was; (c.1730) in Essex County, Virginia. that at Menokin, built 18 years earlier. the colonial days tell the story of the Jones rather, new display techniques will be used The formal parlor has twin alcoves and family and its prominence in our nation’s to reveal the historic fabric of the building. cupboards, while the dining room contains history. In 1970 the grandson of Congress- The exterior will be partially encased in twin closets flanking a fully-paneled chim- man Jones, Col. William A Jones III, was structural glass. Indoors, glass will be used ney breast. The home offers spectacular posthumously awarded the Congressional in some areas to provide a catwalk and a Preakness views southward to the Rappahannock Medal of Honor for heroic actions in a res- transparent floor, through which visitors can PARTY River Valley and River. Terraces, gardens, cue mission over North Vietnam. In the par- see from the third floor to the basement. 2018 a lily pond and mature plantings create a lor are many artifacts and furnishings ac- Designated a National Historic Landmark beautiful setting. Grove Mount is a Vir- quired by the Congressman and Mrs. Jones in 1971, the Foundation is currently work- ginia Historic Landmark and is on the Na- during their travels to the Far East. Orig- ing on Phase 1 of the Glasshouse Project. tional Register of Historic Places. Mr. and inal woodwork and family antiques con- Menokin Foundation, owner. Mrs. M. Kirwan King II, owners. tribute to the overall elegance of the home. The Jones Family Trust, owners. Grove Mount The Jones House Sabine Hall 755 Grove Mount Road 5705 Richmond Road 1694 Sabine Hall Road A fine example of a Georgian plantation This striking three-story Victorian home home, Grove Mount was built c. 1787 by was built by Congressman William Atkin- A fine example of a Colonial Georgian Robert Mitchell and his wife, Priscilla Car- son Jones and his wife, Claude Douglas House, Sabine Hall was built c. 1738 by ter, who was the oldest daughter of Rob- Motley, in 1887. The original house was Landon Carter, the fourth son of Robert ert “Councilor” Carter of Nomini Hall. burned during the Civil War. At the age of “King” Carter of Corotoman and build- It is constructed of frame and brick nog- rappahannock.edu/foundation fifteen Congressman Jones fought for the er of Historic Christ Church in Lancaster ging with a full cellar and foundations laid Confederacy as a VMI cadet. He is best County. Originally a classic Georgian brick known for authoring the Jones Act of 1916, structure, Sabine Hall reflects alterations 134 Northern Neck Northern Neck 135 by both the builder and later generations. In curved passageways, a formal forecourt fac- flower shop. Mount Airy is both a Virginia 1764, the south wing was built as a covered ing a deer park and terraced gardens. Lo- and a National Historic Landmark. Mr. and passage to the kitchen. The covered “piazza” cal brown sandstone was quarried on the Mrs. John Tayloe Emery, owners. on the river side of the house was added by property with the white accent stone com- Landon Carter and documented in a 1797 ing from nearby Aquia Creek. In 2011, the Places of Interest: insurance policy. Just inside the front door, tenth generation of the Tayloe family took the great hall is bright and filled with fam- up residence, their young children and a ily portraits, including one of King Carter. gaggle of dogs in tow. Since then they’ve The traverse corridor staircase, just off the worked diligently to maintain the histor- great hall, has walnut balusters and the orig- ic character of the house while balancing inal heart-pine floors are side-pegged. Sabine the needs of modern family life. Inside, Hall rises on a ridge of the Rappahannock a large collection of family portraits and River, with six terraces sloping toward the 18th century antiques details the history of We have a history of water. The garden retains its original 18th the Tayloes. Outside makes way for a bit Stratford Hall Plantation, 483 bringing people together. century design. The house has always been of whimsy in the park-like setting with a Great House Road, Stratford. His- Join us for tours of Historic Christ Church, owned and occupied by direct descendants vegetable garden, a large cutting garden, toric home of the Lees and one of the finest of Landon Carter and is both a Virginia and a hand crafted chicken coop and a newly a National Historic Landmark and one examples of Georgian architecture in this of America’s great buildings, located in a National Historic Landmark. Mr. and Mrs. added fire pit and pergola garden. In 2014, country. Also the home of Richard Henry Robert Carter Wellford IV and Mrs. Peter the family began an extensive renovation Weems, Virginia. Explore the 1735 church’s Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee, and the amazing architecture. Uncover the social and Drayton O’Hara, owners. Carter Wellford of the upstairs of the main house, the west birthplace of Robert E Lee. The formal political world of colonial Virginia. Discover and Mercer O’Hara are siblings. wing and several outbuildings. That work east garden was restored by The Garden intriguing museum artifacts. Find unique gift was documented in a 10-episode series on Club of Virginia with proceeds from His- shop keepsakes and enjoy special events. Mount Airy HGTV called “American Rehab:Virginia” toric Garden Week tours. 361 Millpond Road Many of the new spaces will be featured for the first time during Historic Garden Week. Historic Christ Church, 420 Christ Among them are the unique curved kitchen, This imposing stone edifice was built by Church Rd., Weems. The church is John Tayloe II in 1761 on the land the the first floor of the renovated west wing, a National Historic Landmark, and a des- Historic Christ Church Tayloe family acquired in 1682. The en- including the original 1754 kitchen and a tination for those interested in architec- tire architectural plan, completed in four modern lounge and mudroom; and two ture, Virginia history, and the Colonial pe- & years, includes a main house connected to outbuildings-the smokehouse, now a speak- riod. The grounds were landscaped by The ChristChurch1735.org symmetrical dependencies on either side by easy style bar and the dairy, now a working Garden Club of Virginia with proceeds from Historic Garden Week tours.
St. John’s Church, 5987 Richmond Rd., Voted Best Gift Shop Warsaw. Completed in 1835, the Greek revival entrance has a triple-arched loggia in the with unplastered columns leading to two Northern Neck Gothic Revival doors. in 1924, a memorial given by the Philippine Republic was erect- and Middle Peninsula ed over the grave of Congressman William A. Jones.
The Old Courthouse and Clerk’s Office, 101 Court Circle, Warsaw. The Richmond County Courthouse, which Landon Carter of Sabine Hall was authorized to build in 1748, is the oldest standing courthouse in the Northern Neck. The adjacent Clerk’s Office is believed to date to the same period.
Richmond County Museum, 5874 Rich- mond Rd., Warsaw. Located in the Old Jail(1872) on the Courthouse Green, the Offering the Latest Trends museum collects and tells the story of Rich- at Affordable Prices mond County from prehistoric to present. Permanent and special exhibits. for Your Home & Wardrobe Unique Antique Furniture North Farnham Church, 231 N. Farnham Church Rd., Farnham. A Virginia Historic Open 7 Days a Week Landmark built in 1737, this brick church is located on the green in the center of the village of Farnham. Built of brick laid of 5757 Richmond Rd., Warsaw Flemish bond, it is constructed in the shape 804-333-0581 of a Latin cross.
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Richmond County, Virginia Saturday, April 21, 2018 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. a place to Visit Orange a place to Stay Photo courtesy of Bridget Bryant
It’s a place where the morning coffee comes with a view of eagles Three-hundred years of architecture will come to life on this tour through the stunning and osprey and where tonight’s seafood special is whatever takes your countryside of Orange County. Visitors will appreciate the evolving tastes and styles of the tour’s highlights - a 1720s farmhouse, elegant in its simplicity, a fancy Victorian bait. It’s a place where rush hour is a hay baler crossing the highway, painted lady, and a 20th century stately brick home. History blends with hospitality on where passing motorists smile and wave, a place where you’re always this driving tour of private homes and gardens in Virginia’s Piedmont. welcome. It’s Richmond County. For the weekend or forever. www.co.richmond.va.us 804-333-3415
Hosted by This is a driving tour. Parking is avail- Dolley Madison Garden Club able at each location: Eastern View, Bloomsbury, and Belle Terre. Co-Chairmen 5,730 tulips Directions to Headquarters: Bloomsbury Normie Sanford (540) 809-8401 Maps will be available as part of the local will be used in nearly [email protected] brochure posted online at www.dmgcvirgin- ia.org or on Facebook under @HGWOofVA Annie Vanderwarker (434) 825-1218 2,300floral [email protected] arrangements From Richmond: take I-64 west, exit at Zions Crossroads exit 136 Gordonsville/ created by club members – and Tickets: $35 pp. available at each location on the day of the tour and at the Laurie Orange, head north on Rt. 15 for about that’s only one of the hundreds Holladay Interiors in Gordonsville. No sin- 12 mi. through the roundabout at Gor- of flower varieties guests gle site admissions. Children 6-12 half price; donsville. Continue on the first exit onto children 5 and under free of charge. US-15N for 8.6 miles. Turn right onto will enjoy as they tour the Berry Hill Rd./VA-20. Follow Berry Hill Rd. Corner Exxon is on the right. Berry 131 plus Advance Tickets: $30 pp. at www.vagard- Hill Rd. becomes VA-20. In 2.6 miles turn enweek.org. Available locally until noon left onto Bloomsbury Rd. private homes on April 19 at The Arts Center of Orange in Orange, the Market at Grelen in Som- and gardens erset and at the Laurie Holladay Shop in From Charlottesville: take Rt. 29 north to Gordonsville. Ruckersville. Turn right on Spotswood open for touring this year. Trl./Rt. 33 east for 6.4 mi. then turn left Gourmet Food Trucks available at onto Constitution Hwy./VA-20. Continue Bloomsbury. to follow VA-20. In almost 12 mi. turn right onto Caroline St./US-15 S/VA-20. For more information visit www.vagardenweek.org Facilities: Available at each location. Turn left onto Berry Hill Rd./VA-20. Fol-