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VAGARDENWEEK.ORG Seeds of Change Last year, the Garden Club of Virginia cancelled Historic Garden Week 2020 for the second time in its history; the first cancellation was during World War II. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned many of us into master gardeners of change, patience and innovation. The members of 48 garden clubs that comprise the Garden Club of Virginia didn’t miss a beat. Over the summer they began the planning to offer safe and enjoyable tours while complying with current health mandates. We are excited to open 102 private gardens and dozens of historic properties as part of “America’s Largest Open House” this April 17 – 24. Historic Garden Week includes eight days of tours in 25 different communities. For garden lovers, this event has few peers. Ballantrae To comply with COVID-19 mandates, this year we reduced the number of tour tickets available for sale, decreased ticket prices and implemented a timed-entry format — while still providing what we FarmMCLEAN, VIRGINIA hope will be an exceptional tour experience. As the Garden Club of Virginia’s largest fundraiser, Historic Garden Week proceeds support the ongoing restoration and preservation of Virginia’s historic public gardens and landscapes, as well as a research fellowship program for students in landscape architecture. On the Cover: This beautiful, gated Please consider making a donation estate sits on more than six acres when you purchase your online tickets of rolling farmland in the heart of McLean. The centerpiece is a stone for Historic Garden Week at Colonial Revival house built in 1923 VAGardenWeek.org. and constructed of fieldstone quarried on the property. Adjacent Your support will help continue to plant structures include a large terrace, patios, breezeways, a bath house seeds of change to preserve and restore and a pool pavilion with a fireplace. gardens and landscapes in Virginia. A magnificent white oak tree, estimated to be 275 years old, overhangs the home’s front entrance. The grounds are extensively landscaped with stone patios, perennial beds, a sunken vegetable garden and paved walks. There is a swimming pool, a koi pond, a tennis court, a soccer field and even a large tree house, hidden amongst a grove of spruce trees. The lovely old farmhouse called “Little Ballantrae,” was the original farmstead home built in 1847-8. The enormous wisteria that wraps around the current screened-in porch is thought to have been planted around this time. HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK 2021 Introduction 3

Throughout its 100 years, the Garden Club of Virginia has held fast to its core WELCOME TO HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK IN VIRGINIA goals: to preserve Virginia’s natural resources and historic landscapes and to WALK WITH US THROUGH THE GARDEN GATE inform, educate and challenge others to become engaged in those issues. The Garden Club of Virginia (GCV) has long recognized the restorative power of gardens to inspire and to nurture. In 2021, the need to re-charge our spirits through nature and beauty is greater than ever, and we are proud to meet that Historic Garden Week need through Historic Garden Week (HGW). The Kent-Valentine House This year’s HGW features more than100 private and public gardens and landscapes 12 East Franklin Street, Richmond, VA throughout the Commonwealth. While viewing gracious homes and spectacular 23219 | 804.643.4137 flower arrangements, visitors will be able to linger and learn about horticulture, VaGardenWeek.org native plants, flower, vegetable and organic gardening. @historicgardenweek Hashtags: #GCV, #GCVirginia, #HGW2021 Each tour is designed to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, with health and safety protocols in place. Plan to wear your mask, socially distance and enjoy all Historic Garden Week in Virginia that nature has to offer.

For 88 years Historic Garden Week has welcomed visitors from all over the world Photo courtesy of Missy Janes to celebrate springtime in Virginia. Proceeds from the nation’s only statewide house and garden tour--“America’s Largest Open House”— fund the ongoing preservation and restoration of more than 50 historic public gardens throughout the state. PRESIDENT OF THE GARDEN CLUB OF VIRGINIA Missy Buckingham Your ticket purchases and donations also provide scholarships to landscape architecture students, and have helped the GCV make a $500,000 Centennial CHAIR OF HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK gift to Virginia State Parks. As you travel the state, please take time to visit our Tricia Garner, [email protected] restoration sites and Park projects (see map, pages 6-7). EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GARDEN CLUB OF VIRGINIA Andrea Butler, [email protected] Historic Garden Week would not be possible without the homeowners who graciously open their homes and gardens, the 3,500 members of the GCV who DIRECTOR OF HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK & EDITOR OF THE GUIDEBOOK Karen Cauthen Ellsworth, [email protected] tirelessly give their time and talents, and the sponsors who help provide a rewarding experience for visitors. HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR & ADVERTISING MANAGER Terri Lowman, [email protected] For more than 100 years the Garden Club of

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of boxwood blight, please avoid contact TOUR with all boxwood while on tour properties. PLEASE FOLLOW Tickets SAFETY PROTOCOLS Most tours are offering timed tickets, or GUIDELINES morning or afternoon tickets, to ensure that social distancing can be properly Are face masks required? maintained. Due to these additional precautions, tours cannot admit visitors The Garden Club of Virginia (GCV) has before their assigned arrival time and, if established health and safety policies as visitors are late, tours cannot guarantee well as protocols to safeguard against the admittance due to capacity restrictions. FACE CLEANING PHYSICAL spread of COVID-19 during Historic Garden

Photo courtesy of Donna Moulton MASKS & SANITIZING DISTANCING Week 2021. All GCV members, volunteers, Is photography allowed? REQUIRED & REDUCED homeowners and tour visitors will be required Photography of any kind, including via cell CAPACIT Y to wear face masks while participating in phone, is prohibited inside tour properties, any aspect of Historic Garden Week. This VAGardenWeek.org for Google Maps of and some tours prohibit exterior photography applies to both interior and exterior spaces. each touring area. as well. Please abide by signage. Many of the Refund Policy Where do we park? host garden clubs post professional-quality pictures of the flower arrangements on Due to the unique circumstances involving Parking is available at Tour Headquarters social media. We encourage visitors to COVID-19, for Historic Garden Week 2021 locations. If the tour is a walking tour, this is NO CONTACTLESS TOUCHLESS “follow” these accounts, listed by tour in only, cancellation of tour tickets with a full the best place to park. Many neighborhoods REFRESHMENTS TOUR ENTRY TOUR this refund is available through 4 p.m. on Monday, cannot accommodate the additional traffic Guidebook. April 5. Cancellations after this date and time associated with Historic Garden Week tours Facilities cannot be accommodated. However, ticket that require driving to each location. In these There are no public restrooms at tour Disclaimer purchases can be converted to tax-deductible cases, use designated parking areas marked properties, but facilities are often available Information about tour properties is provided donations at the purchaser’s request for with tour signage. Do not block residential at the Tour Headquarters or other designated by homeowners and is accurate to the best those choosing not to attend. The GCV is a driveways. locations in the tour area. 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. of our knowledge. Being featured on a tour Accessibility Pets is not an endorsement by the Garden Club What if it rains? Showcased sites are mostly private Pets are not permitted, with the exception of Virginia of the homeowner’s political Tours are held rain or shine, except for properties, and are therefore not always of service animals. views, religious affiliations or other opinions tours that are inaccessible due to weather accessible to those using wheelchairs or or practices. Homes and gardens are conditions. Please check social media for walkers. Additional accommodations may No Smoking, Strollers or Large chosen solely for their visual appeal and last minute changes to any of the tours be available to visitors who are visually or Backpacks historic or design interest. offered this April. Facebook: Historic hearing impaired with advance notice, Be mindful of your surroundings. No items Garden Week in Virginia and Instagram: depending on timing and resources. that could bump fellow visitors or damage GCV Policies @historicgardenweek private property are allowed. The Garden Club of Virginia, its member Touring Notes clubs and owners of properties on Historic Where do the tours start? As a courtesy to homeowners, please avoid Children Garden Week tours are not responsible for Start at the Tour Headquarters location wearing shoes that could damage flooring. Children 17 and under must be accompanied accidents occurring on the tours. The listed in this Guidebook for each tour. The For your comfort and safety, please wear flat by an adult. Unfortunately, due to the limited Garden Club of Virginia and Historic address for the starting location for each walking shoes, and watch for steps and capacity of tours for 2021, we cannot offer Garden Week do not allow tour visitors to tour is printed on your tour ticket, too. uneven surfaces as you visit homes and discounted tickets for children. We apologize use golf carts, and do not allow the use of Please check individual tour webpages at gardens. As a safeguard against the spread for any inconvenience this might cause. “booties” in homes on tour.

LET US INTRODUCE YOU TO THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE For History-Lovers Floral Design Shows or Massive Outdoor Floral Displays HOMES AND GARDENS IN VIRGINIA THIS SPRING. • Old Town Alexandria • Richmond: Church Hill • Hampton – Newport News: Yorktown • Danville-Chatham Whether it’s the inspiring gardens, the architecture, the history or the Instagram- • Fredericksburg • James River Plantations • Eastern Shore worthy flower arrangements created by Garden Club of Virginia members, and • South Hill with 25 tours to choose from, Historic Garden Week in Virginia offers something Sustainable Gardening Water Views for everyone. The only statewide house and garden tour in the nation, this annual • Lynchburg • Suffolk springtime ritual includes access to private properties in communities large and • McLean • Virginia Beach • Clarke County small, many open for the very first time to the public. • Gloucester • Albemarle • Petersburg: Prince George County • Richmond: Hampton Gardens There are numerous ways to organize your Historic Garden Week trip. To plan • Lexington by region or day of the week, please reference the map on pages 14 and 15. Art and Architecture • Staunton Walking Tours To ensure a safe and enjoyable touring experience for our guests and volunteers, • Richmond: Monument Ave • Old Town Alexandria our tours emphasize outdoor spaces this year. We are excited to offer 102 private • Martinsville • Richmond: Church Hill • Middleburg • Richmond: Monument Ave gardens as the focus for this spring’s tours. We hope these categories are also • Roanoke • Fredericksburg helpful in your planning: • Warrenton • Staunton • Williamsburg Guidelines Restorations

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GARDEN CLUB OF VIRGINIA RESTORATION PROJECTS Adam Thoroughgood House, Virginia Beach* Point of Honor, Lynchburg Bacon’s Castle, Surry Poplar Forest, Lynchburg Belle Grove, Middletown Prestwould Plantation, Clarksville* Belmont, Fredericksburg Reveley Garden at William & Mary, Williamsburg Winchester Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg Scotchtown, Beaverdam* Burwell-Morgan Mill, Millwood Smith’s Fort Plantation, Surry Leesburg Centre Hill Mansion, Petersburg St. John’s Mews, Richmond Millwood Christ Church–Lancaster, Irvington State Arboretum of Virginia, Blandy 81 Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History, Danville Experimental Farm, Boyce AlexandriAprila 17-24, 2021 Executive Mansion Capitol Square, Richmond Stratford Hall, Stratford 66 Winchester Fincastle Presbyterian Church, Fincastle Sweet Briar College, Amherst Grace Arents Garden, Richmond University of Virginia, Charlottesville Leesburg Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria Washington and Lee University, Lexington Millwood 95 Gunston Hall, Mason Neck* Wilton, Richmond 81 TOUR PROCEEDS FUND Historic Henry County Courthouse, Martinsville Woodlawn, Alexandria* Alexandria 66 • 29 The ongoing17 restoration and preservation of nearly 50 of Virginia’s Portsmouth Arts & Cultural Center, Portsmouth Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton historic public gardens and landscapes Historic Smithfield,Blacksburg* Yeardley House, Jamestown* Historic St. Luke’s Church, Smithfield* • A landscape architecture research fellowship program Hollins University, Roanoke GCV Centennial Staunton Fredericksburg95 John Handley High School, Winchester • A Centennial project with Virginia State Parks that supported 54 grants Kenmore, Fredericksburg Project: State Parks 29 17 Kent-Valentine House, Richmond Bear Creek Lake, Cumberland CharlottesvilleDid you know that you are helping us research and restore iconic places in Ker Place, Onancock Belle Isle, Lancaster Lee Hall, Newport News Caledon, King George 81 Virginia by attending a tour during Historic Garden Week? LexingtonStaunton Stratford Hall Mary Washington House, Fredericksburg Chippokes, Surry MonticelloFredericksburg Mary Washington Monument, Fredericksburg Claytor Lake, Dublin 64 95 17 64 Proceeds support the efforts of the Garden Club of Virginia as it works with Maymont, Richmond Douthat, Millboro experts across our commonwealth. Thank you for your help. Monticello, Charlottesville Fairy Stone, Stuart 29 Charlottesville Richmond Montpelier, Montpelier Station Holliday Lake, Appomattox All projects on the map are referenced in their tour section inside this Moses Myers House, Norfolk Hungry Mother, Marion 81 Stratford Hall Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Lexington Poplar Monticello guidebook. Most are open for Historic Garden Week. James River, Gladston 64 17 Oatlands, Leesburg Forest 95 64 Kiptopeke, Cape Charles 64 A tradition since 1929, Historic Garden Week draws visitors each year Poe Museum, Richmond Lake Anna, Spotsylvania 460 Williamsburg Roanoke 29 Leesylvania, Woodbridge Lynchburg to private properties in cities and towns across Virginia each GCVspring. Lorton Richmond Petersburg 17 Mason Neck, 460 Restoration Middle Peninsula, Gloucester Projects Poplar Natural Bridge, Natural Bridge Forest Winchester Natural Tunnel, Duffield 220 64 Surry 81 13 GCV New River Trail, Max Meadows Williamsburg Research Leesburg Roanoke 460 Pocahontas, Chesterfield Lynchburg 460 GCV Fellowships Millwood Martinsville Petersburg 85 95 17 64 Sailors Creek Historic Battlefield,Rice 460 Restoration 81 29 NorfolkProjects Alexandria Seven Bends, Woodstock Ballerina Tulip GCV 66 Centennial Shenandoah River, Bentonville 22058 Surry 58 Project: Sky Meadows, Delaplane 81 58 13 GCV Danville Research State Parks Smith Mountain Lake, Huddleston 95 Staunton River, Scottsburg 460 64 Fellowships Martinsville 85 95 Staunton River Battlefield,Randolph Norfolk 29 GCV 29 17 Westmoreland, Montross Centennial Widewater, Stafford 58 58 Project: York River, Williamsburg Danville 58 State Parks Youth Conservation Corps, Richmond Staunton Fredericksburg * No Longer Under Contract Charlottesville 81 Stratford Hall Lexington Monticello 64 95 17 64

29 Richmond Poplar Forest 64 Williamsburg Roanoke 460 Lynchburg GCV Petersburg 17 460 Restoration Projects

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Calendar 13 HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK 2021 Winchester Suggested Itineraries by Region 15 Leesburg Millwood 81 Alexandria 66West Central Saturday, April 17 Saturday, April 17 Staunton 95 James River Plantations (Westover, Shirley and Berkeley) 29 Sunday,17 April 18 Albemarle County Winchester Sunday & Monday, April 18-19 Monday April 19 James River Plantations Staunton LeesburgFredericksburg April 17-24, 2021 Monticello, Montpelier and James River State Park Millwood Tuesday, April 20 81 Tuesday,Alexandri April a20 Petersburg, Fredericksburg or Charlottesville 66 Lynchburg Richmond: Hampton Gardens 81 Stratford Hall Lexington Monticello Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, Wednesday, April 21 64 95 17 North 64East April 21-2395 Richmond: Church Hill Saturday, April 17 Saturday, April 17 29 29 Goshen17 Pass and Natural Bridge Old Town Alexandria Suffolk, Gloucester or Richmond Thursday, April 22 James River Plantations Saturday, April 24 Richmond: Monument Avenue Poplar Sunday & Monday, April 18-19 Lexington ForestStaunton 64 Friday, April 23 Sky Meadows State Park, State Arboretum in Sunday & Monday, April 18-19 Fredericksburg Williamsburg Richmond: The Executive Mansion, Boyce, Green Spring Gardens in AlexandriaRoanoke James460 River Plantations Lynchburg Maymont, or LewisGCV Ginter Botanical Garden Petersburg 17 Tuesday, April 20 Tuesday, April 20 Charlottesville460 Restoration 15 Projects McLean Williamsburg 81 Winchester Lexington State Arboretum Boyce Stratford Hall 81 220 Monticello Surry 13 GCV 64 95 17 Thursday, April 22 64Wednesday, April 21 Research Warrenton Hampton – Newport News: Yorktown Sky Meadows Middleburg460 64 Fellowships Martinsville 29 85State Park 95 or Virginia Beach Richmond Oak Spring 50 McLean Norfolk 29 GCV Friday & Saturday, April 23-24 66 Green Spring Centennial 58 Poplar Middleburg and/or Oak Spring, or Saturday, April 24 81 58 Project: Forest 58 64 Alexandria State Parks Clarke County EasternDanville Shore Warrenton Williamsburg Roanoke 460 Lynchburg GCV Petersburg 95 17 460 Restoration Projects South 17 Wednesday, April 21 81 220 Surry 13 GCV Martinsville 33 Research 29 460 Fellowships Martinsville 85 95 64 Montpelier Fredericksburg Thursday, April 22 29 Staunton Norfolk 15 GCV Danville/Chatham Centennial 58 58 Project: Friday, April 23 Danville 58 Charlottesville State Parks Fairy Stone State Park or 81 64 95 17 Goshen Pass Smith Mountain Lake State Park Monticello If heading east: Staunton River State Park or 64 Lexington 33 29 360 Occoneechee State Park Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens Eastern Natural Bridge Saturday, April 24 Richmond Shore Roanoke or South Hill James River State Park Maymont Monument Avenue Church Hill Executive 64 81 Mansion 15 James River Lynchburg 360 Plantations Gloucester 460 Shirley Roanoke Westover Williamsburg Petersburg Berkeley 460 Smith Mountain Lake 17 State Park Newport News 13 85 460 Hampton 29 221 220 95 Fairy Stone State Park 15 Virginia 81 Chatham South Hill 58 Beach 77 58 Martinsville 58 Suffolk 58 Staunton River Danville State Park Occoneechee State Park North 17

Make Northern Virginia your home base during a North week of touring.

Saturday, April 17 Old Town Alexandria Sunday, April 18 & Monday April 19 Sky Meadows State Park, State Arboretum in CHARM & Boyce, Green Spring Garden in Alexandria Tuesday, April 20 HISTORIC McLean Thursday, April 22 Warrenton ROOTS Friday, April 23 & Saturday, April 24 Middleburg and/or Oak Spring, or Clarke County

verlooking the Potomac River with viewsO of our nation’s capital, Alexandria was a major seaport prior to the Revolu- tionary War, occupied by Union troops during the Civil War, and was a torpedo production site during World War II. This easy walking tour includes private gardens nestled along the tree-lined streets of the Historic District.

Hosted by: The Garden Club of Alexandria, On Sunday and Monday explore addi- Dolley Madison Garden Club, The Garden Club tional sites in the area that have been of Fairfax, Fauquier and Loudoun Garden Club, Garden Club of Virginia (GCV) proj- The Hunting Creek Garden Club, Leesburg ects funded by Historic Garden Week Garden Club, The Little Garden Club of tour proceeds over the last 88 years. Winchester, The Garden Club of Warren Virginia’s only Beatrix Farrand garden, County, The Warrenton Garden Club and Green Spring, is located nearby. Farrand Winchester-Clarke Garden Club designed a simple garden room behind

Photos courtesy of Louise Krafft, Missy Janes and the house: a spacious lawn enclosed by Donna Moulton a boxwood crescent with a stone retaining North 19 wall. The GCV restored the stone wall there, rejuvenated the boxwoods, and redesigned a more recently installed perennial bed to reflect Farrand’s signature plant choices. About 76 miles north in Boyce is the State Arboretum of Virginia at Blandy. Numer- ous trails meander through the property which contain 5,000 different varieties of

With scenic views, woodlands and the rolling pastures of a historic farm, Sky Meadows State Park is a highlight of the Crooked Run Valley. trees and shrubs. Highlights include a On Tuesday wander the grounds of a spec- ginkgo grove with 300 trees, a Cedar of tacular gated estate known as Ballantrae Lebanon allee, an herbaceous garden, a Farm, which sits on six plus acres of rolling native plant trail, and the American Boxwood farmland in the heart of McLean. Named Society’s Memorial Garden, home to 162 for John Roll McLean, owner and publish- varieties of boxwood. Dogwood Lane and er of The Washington Post during the early its original stone walls were rebuilt in 2004 1900s, the area is known for its luxury using proceeds from Historic Garden Week. homes, high-end shopping and is home to diplomats and government officials. Pe- Sky Meadows State Park was the recipi- rennial beds, a kitchen garden and hun- dens tucked away behind bustling streets ent of three grants made possible through dreds of bulbs surround a bath house, in the downtown area, including a native a recent project with Virginia State Parks pool pavilion with fireplace and gazebo plant garden designed for an urban setting. celebrating the 100th anniversary of the and a koi pond. A magnificent white oak Garden Club of Virginia. The grants tree, approximately 275 years old, over- Stay in Middleburg on Friday and Satur- helped complete over 22 miles of sustain- hangs the home’s front entrance. day, featuring private properties show- able trails with an overlying program of cased on Historic Garden Week for the intermodal access for all ages and abilities. On Thursday, enjoy wooded hills and ele- first time. A particularly outstanding out- With scenic views, woodlands and the roll- gant estates in Warrenton, a 37-mile drive door space includes formal gardens re- ing pastures of a historic farm, the park is away. Visit sites located in the rolling acres plete with English and American box- a highlight of the Crooked Run Valley. of the Warrenton Hunt, and explore gar- wood, towering holly trees, sculpture and perennial gardens, and a spectacular center allée of peonies. A redbud arch leads to a heated pool and stone patio adjoining the pool house. A recently installed reflecting pool and fountain designed by renowned landscape designer Barry Starke adds to the tranquil elegance. A special ticket allows access to Oak Spring, once the home of Paul and “Bunny” Mellon. Take a step back in time on the final day of Historic Garden Week in Clarke County, nestled in the Shenandoah Valley and just 70 miles from the nation’s capital. The picturesque area consists mostly of horse and Photos courtesy of Louise Krafft, Missy Janes and agricultural farms with roots back to the Donna Moulton Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Many of the farms are in conservation easement, preserving the county’s rural character beloved by residents and visitors. Highlights include a Japanese garden, an architecturally Northstunning orangery and a glass conservancy. HOSTED BY THE GARDEN CLUB OF ALEXANDRIA AND THE HUNTING CREEK GARDEN CLUB Old Town Alexandria 21

THIS URBAN WALKING OR DRIVING TOUR INCLUDES HISTORIC SITES AND HOMES NESTLED ALONG THE TREE-LINED STREETS OF THE HISTORIC DISTRICT OF OLD TOWN, AS WELL AS NOTABLE HISTORIC LANDMARKS, ALL WITHIN A SEVEN-BLOCK RADIUS. Visitors will enjoy this charming area located on the outskirts of the nation’s capital, with its numerous restaurants and locally owned stores. At least a dozen properties from the 18th and 19th centuries will be adorned with blue-ribbon worthy wreaths, planters and window boxes by members of The Garden Club of Alexandria and The Hunting Creek Garden Club. These local clubs are part of a statewide organization of 48 member clubs that comprise the Garden Club of Virginia, sponsor of Historic Garden Week.

Meander the cobbled streets our and inspired by the Gothic churches in nation’s forefathers traversed to the Europe, St. Paul’s is said to have been Photo courtesy of The Garden Club of Alexandria Photo courtesy of The Garden site of a three-story wood frame home. It modeled after St. James’s Church in Picca- served as a home to generations of the dilly, London. On February 9, 1862, the prominent Lee and Fendall families and is Reverend K.J. Stewart was arrested by a rare example, in Virginia, of what is Union officers after failing to offer a prayer called a “telescope house.” A telescope for the President during the height of the house consists of several sections, with Civil War. each one steadily decreasing in size. The A melee occurred in the sanctuary as the home was built by enslaved craftsmen in congregation attempted to defend its min- 1785. The garden lot was originally a ister. On that same day, a warning was is- working yard with several structures in- sued to “females and others,” threatening cluding a dwelling house for enslaved arrest for offensive remarks and demon- workers, a stable, an outhouse, pigeon and strations prompted by the actions of sev- Old Town rabbit houses, an office and a kitchen garden. eral St. Paul’s ladies, including one who In the mid-19th century, the garden was dropped her prayer book from the gallery transformed into a pleasure garden with onto the head of an offending officer. On the removal of many of the dependency June 28, 1862, the church was seized, and AlexandriaSELF-GUIDED TOUR BEGINS SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 buildings and the addition of a brick walk- the Sanctuary and lecture hall were used as LEE-FENDALL HOUSE GARDEN AT 212 S. FAIRFAX ST. WILL BE OPEN FROM 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. way around the perimeter. Today, this a hospital for Federal forces until the Overlooking the Potomac River with views of our nation’s capital, Old Town Alexandria radiates walkway is lined with stately boxwood and spring of 1865. charm while safeguarding its rich historic roots. Established in 1749, Alexandria was a major spring-blooming azaleas. A few of the St. Paul’s has been involved in community seaport prior to the Revolutionary War, occupied by Union troops during the Civil War, and trees, including the ginkgo, black walnut activities throughout its long history. In 1823, a torpedo production site during World War II. In 1946 Alexandria was the third city in the and magnolia are believed to date from the first class of what would become the country to establish a historic district to preserve its architectural heritage. before the Civil War. During this war, the Virginia Theological Seminary met in its property served as a hospital for Union This self-guided tour, A Springtime Stroll: Doorways of Our Past and Future, features a variety lecture hall. The Alexandria Hospital was soldiers before it was returned to the Lee founded in Wilmer Memorial in 1872, and in of floral arrangements and outdoor installations along the tour route. These inspiring cre- family. In the 20th century, the house was ations may be viewed at your leisure beginning Saturday, April 17 through Saturday, April 1914 the Alexandria Red Cross was founded lived in by the Downhams, who ran a li- by female members of the congregation. 24. In addition, tour-goers will enjoy Lewis Miller-inspired “flower flashes” in various loca- quor business before Prohibition, as well tions throughout the historic district. Tour includes free admission to the grounds of nearby as the influential labor leader John L. Lewis. Mount Vernon, a Garden Club of Virginia restoration site. Archaeological excavations of the garden uncovered many artifacts from this

TOUR CO-CHAIRS NEARBY PAID PARKING post-Civil War era. In 1974, the garden • Jennifer Hooff and Frances Talley • Cameron St. and North St. Asaph St. was restored by the Virginia Federation of [email protected] • Cameron St. and North Pitt St. Garden Clubs — a nonprofit volunteer • @historicgardenweekoldtown • South Pitt St. between Prince and King Sts. gardening organization with more than • Historic Garden Week in Old Town • North Fairfax St. at King St. 200 member clubs — and served as Alex- Alexandria, Virginia • South Union St. between Prince and andria’s official Bicentennial garden. In Duke Sts. recent years, the museum has established a TICKETS backyard wildlife habitat, added a pollinator • $25 pp METRO garden, and has reintroduced many native • Sold online and in advance only at • The nearest Metro Station is King St. trees and shrubs into its landscaping. VAGardenWeek.org (Blue and Yellow Lines). • No day of ticket sales Another featured site on this urban tour is a church designed in 1817 by Benjamin SPECIAL ACTIVITY SELF GUIDED WALKING TOUR Henry Latrobe for a congregation that • Plant Sale at the Lee-Fendall House, This tour is self-guided and is exterior views formed in 1809. Appointed by President 614 Oronoco Street only, with the exception of the garden of • Exclusive to ticket holders Jefferson in 1803 as surveyor of public 212 South Fairfax Street, Ramsay House buildings in Washington, D.C., Latrobe • Experts will be on hand to discuss native Garden and Lee-Fendall House Garden. All and medicinal plants in the garden visitors will be expected to adhere to state completed the U.S. Capitol and the White and city regulations, including wearing House. An outstanding example of Amer- masks and social distancing. ican architecture from this time period, Photo courtesy of Garden Club of Virginia Photo courtesy of Garden HOSTED BY THE GARDEN CLUB OF ALEXANDRIA AND THE HUNTING CREEK GARDEN CLUB Old Town Alexandria 23 Photos courtesy of Louise Krafft

One of the oldest houses in Alexandria, a newly accessible pathway and patio, na- the Ramsay House and garden now serves tive and sustainable plants to provide year- as its tourist center, acting as the “front round color, as well as the first outside cell door” to the city. Built in 1724 by William phone charging station in the city. Ramsay, it was probably barged up-river from Dumfries, Va., to its present location Stroll through the garden of a property after Alexandria was established in 1749. that belonged to Augustine Washington, The property opened as the Alexandria brother of George Washington. The first Visitor Center in 1956. Four years ago, section of the house was built c. 1757 on a The Garden Club of Alexandria formed a double lot. Its beautiful gardens include a public-private partnership to begin a reno- traditional brick patio. The setting pro- vation of the unrestored garden as a gift vides a serene view through the numerous to the city of Alexandria. Today, the gar- south-facing windows. The original owner den adds to the beauty of the area and of the residence, Dr. Brown, was appoint- provides educational opportunities for ed by George Washington to the post of neighbors and tourists alike. Repurposed Physician General and Director of Hospi- granite and a brick wall echo life in early tals for the Continental Army. He wrote Alexandria days. The completed garden and published the first American Pharma- includes new patios with memorial bricks, copeia in 1778. The walking tour includes more than a dozen homes with notable history, features the garden at 212 S. Fairfax St., and is anchored by three historical properties including: • The Lee-Fendall House Museum and Garden at 614 Oronoco Street • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 228 South Pitt Street • The Ramsay House at 221 King Street

George Washington’s Mount Vernon Free admission to the gardens of Mount Vernon during Historic Garden Week (April 17 - April 24) and 50% off general admission, which includes an interior tour of the estate home. Eight miles south of Alexandria on the George Washington Memorial Pkwy. and situated on the Poto- mac River lies the home of George and Martha Washington. From the end of the American Revolution in 1783 to his election HOSTED BY THE GARDEN CLUB OF ALEXANDRIA AND THE HUNTING CREEK GARDEN CLUB Old Town Alexandria 25 Photo courtesy of Roger Foley

Mount Vernon Your tour ticket helps support this site and other Garden Club of Virginia restoration gardens.

to the presidency in 1789, Washington re- Moss built a brick house on several hundred placed outbuildings, reshaped gardens, acres of farmland. In 1942, young power created new lawns, planted trees and even couple Michael and Belinda Straight bought realigned roads and lanes. With funding the house and 33 acres and engaged Farrand from Historic Garden Week, the Garden to design a simple garden room behind the Club of Virginia has helped to restore house: a spacious lawn enclosed by a Mount Vernon’s bowling green, one of the boxwood crescent with a stone retaining wall. major landscape features on this vast plan- The GCV restored the stone wall, rejuvenated tation. The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, the boxwoods, and redesigned a more owners. mountvernon.org recently installed perennial bed to refect Farrand’s signature plant choices. In 1970, the Straights deeded their house and 18 PLACES OF INTEREST acres to the Fairfax County Park Authority. fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring Carlyle House Historic Park 121 North Fairfax St. Gunston Hall When British merchant John Carlyle completed 15 mi. south of Alexandria off U.S. Rt. 1 his riverfront house in 1753, this was the on Rt. 242. grandest mansion in the new town of This 550-acre National Historic Landmark Alexandria. The stone architecture, furniture was the home of George Mason (1725-1792), and decorative ﬁnishes seen in the restored author of The Virginia Declaration of Rights. building reﬂected Carlyle’s status and While not a current restoration project of the wealth. The Garden Club of Virginia restored Garden Club of Virginia, the GCV assisted the front landscape to the mid-18th century Gunston Hall with landscaping work from period. A garden with a boxwood parterre 1949-53. gunstonhall.org graces the rear of the house. carlylehouse.org Torpedo Factory Art Center Farmer’s Market 105 N. Union St. Market Square, 301 King St. Founded in 1974 in an old munitions plant, it Open Saturdays, 7 a.m. to noon. is home to the nation’s largest collection of working-artists’ open studios under one roof. Green Spring Gardens Find art in a wide variety of media — including 4603 Green Spring Rd. painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry, This public garden and historic site include stained glass, fber, printmaking, and sculpture Virginia’s only Beatrix Farrand garden, which in 82 artists’ studios. Torpedofactory.org was recently restored by the Garden Club of Virginia. In 1784, gentleman freeholder John HOSTED BY BY WINCHESTER-CLARKE HUNTING CREEK GARDEN GARDEN CLUB ANDAND THE THE LITTLE GARDEN GARDEN CLUB CLUB OF OF ALEXANDRIA WINCHESTER Clarke County 9927

TICKET INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE FOLLOWING 4 PRIVATE PROPERTIES: Clay Hill A Greek Revival style wing was added in 859 Clay Hill Road, Millwood the 1820s. When it was enlarged again in 1928, the structure became C-shaped. The Built in 1816, this Federal style stone and Cook family added a new kitchen, family stucco home situated on 100 acres has been room and a garage in 1977. The bottom of featured in both Architectural Digest and Gar- the original 1765 hand-dug stone lined den & Gun magazines. Originally built for well, located near the residence, is still vis- the daughter of Nathaniel Burwell, only four ible. A large 1830s barn was severely dam- Photo courtesy of Edie Hessberg families have lived at Clay Hill since its con- aged by a Civil War cannonball, but is still struction. It served as a location for Clay standing, and is only one of four pre-Civil Hill Academy from the 1860s to 1906. War barns remaining in Clarke County. The home retains many of its original fea- The property is open to Historic Garden tures. The property underwent an exten- Week in tribute to Beth Cook, wife, moth- sive renovation in 2008, with an addition er and member of the Winchester-Clarke of a kitchen wing, formal Italianate box- Garden Club, who loved the home and its wood parterre gardens and a custom-made gardens. She was the inspiration for the 19th century style glass conservatory that property’s Japanese Garden, designed as a houses the owners' collection of orchids, metaphor of rain falling in the mountains, palms and cycads. Extensive perennial and cascading down to the sea, thus repeating vegetable gardens wind their way through the cycle of life. It features more than 50 stone walls built by Hessian soldiers 238 Japanese Black pines, Umbrella Pines, Ser- years ago. The attractive grounds include bian Pines, bamboos, liriope, hostas and an original ice house, a chicken cloister peonies. Pastures are home to Mr. Cook's rare and house, as well as an orangery. Cleveland Bay horses, a critically endan- Elizabeth Locke and John Staelin, owners gered British breed. Formerly used as carriage and work horses, they are now bred Thurman Mr. Peter Cook, owner 3836 Lord Fairfax Highway, Berryville to be sport horses. The residence is named after General Claytonville ClarkeCountySATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021, 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M. Thurman, a Civil War general. A memorial 574 Clay Hill Road, Millwood TICKETS AVAILABLE WITH TIMED ENTRANCE in his honor is situated along the driveway Inspired by magnificent views of the Blue Take a step back in time in Historic Clarke County, nestled in the Shenandoah Valley and leading to the house. The Byrd family has Ridge mountains and Ashby Gap, the lime- close to the nation’s capital. The bucolic area consists mostly of horse and agricultural owned Thurman for three generations. In stone Federal-inspired home was built in farms with roots back to the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Many of the farms are in 1975 the present owners decided to tear 1993 on a hundred acre tract which origi- conservation easement, preserving the county’s rural character beloved by residents and down the previous Victorian house and nally was part of historic Carter Hall. The visitors. Featured properties date from the 18th through the 20th century. Highlights build a stone ranch house incorporating home is surrounded by formal gardens, include formal gardens, a Japanese garden, a restored brick stable, one of the few many of the old doors and paneling from manicured pastures, stables and a racetrack left standing after the Civil War, and a private Revolutionary-era cemetery. Visitors will the original structure. A 1981 addition in- for thoroughbred and retired racehorses. especially enjoy access to an architecturally stunning orangery and a glass conservancy. cludes an artist's studio, a family room and The gardens were originally designed by the a guest bedroom. Stone from an old home English designer, Sheila MacQueen, who in Hedgesville, West Virginia and beams was hailed as the First Lady of flower ar- from an old tobacco barn were repurposed ranging. She worked for the British royal in its construction. Mrs. Byrd is a noted art- TOUR CHAIRS AND CONTACT PARKING family designing flower arrangements for • Available at each tour location ist who has contributed numerous covers both Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles’s • Terry Chandler (304) 261-0143 for The Chronicle of the Horse. An avid horse- • Carolyn Farouki (571) 294-4146 weddings. The gardens she designed at [email protected] BOX LUNCHES woman, she has bred Connemara ponies Claytonville focused on the inclusion of nu- • @historicgardenweekwinchester • Available at Locke Store in Millwood. for more than 30 years. They can be seen merous trees, shrubs and plants used in • Historic Garden Week in Winchester, VA For options, lockestore.com. grazing in the pastures and around the flower arranging. The current owners are • Prepay by April 23, 2021 at 2 p.m. home. Just five minutes away on the prop- avid gardeners, cooks and collectors of gar- TOUR CO-CHAIRS Ask for Shauna (540) 837-1275 & mention erty owned by the Byrd family is the oldest Historic Garden Week with your reservation. den ornament. They have expanded the gar- • Katie Harvard & Chris Scully privately owned enclosed cemetery in the dens by adding several garden rooms, an county. Take a right after leaving Thurman, GUIDEBOOKS AND BROCHURES ARE overlook and antique garden ornaments. The TOUR HEADQUARTERS and another right and follow the signs to • Barns of Rose Hill AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCALITIES herb garden beds are designed by country • In Berryville at The Modern Mercantile Blakemore Lane. It is the resting place of with French, Italian, Mexican and Asian sec- 95 Chalmers Court, Berryville Lt. George Blakemore who served under Directions and maps available • In Waterloo at Mount Airy Farm Market tions, plus an area designated just for teas. All • In Millwood at The Locke Store General LaFayette at Valley Forge. Later, he of it is interspersed with bee-loving and edi- TICKETS • In Winchester at the Winchester and served as a judge and sheriff for Frederick ble flowers. The potager is intermingled • $40 pp Frederick County Tourism and Visitor County. Barbara and Harry Byrd III, owners with fruits trees, heirloom vegetables, herbs • Sold online and in advance only, with Center, Kimberly’s and The Museum of the and flowers. All the gardens are organically timed entrances, at VAGardenWeek.org. Shenandoah Valley Gift Shop. The Dower House, 211 Warner tended with the use of companion garden- • No day of ticket sales Washington Lane, Berryville ing and are filled with a beautiful display of FACILITIES NEW TO HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK! The house was built in 1765 by George flower bulbs in spring, summer and fall. • Tour Headquarters First time a property has been featured Washington's cousin, Warner Washington. Carolyn and Mazen Farouki, owners HOSTED BY BY WINCHESTER-CLARKE HUNTING CREEK GARDEN GARDEN CLUB ANDAND THE THE LITTLE GARDEN GARDEN CLUB CLUB OF OF ALEXANDRIA WINCHESTER Clarke County 29

well as the American Boxwood Society’s Memorial Garden, home to 162 varieties of boxwood. A Garden Club of Virginia State Arboretum Restoration site, Dogwood Lane and its original stone walls were rebuilt in 2004 along Your tour ticket helps a road that once led from the manor house support these sites and other to the farm using proceeds from Historic Garden Club of Virginia Garden Week tours. blandy.virginia.edu restoration gardens. Photo courtesy of Renee Martin Burwell-Morgan Mill 15 Tannery Ln., Millwood A National Register Historic Landmark and one of the oldest, most original operational than 400 acres in conservation easement and mills in the county. In the early 1780s PLACES OF INTEREST a formal garden dedicated to British foral General Daniel Morgan, a Revolutionary War Belle Grove Plantation designer Sheila MacQueen. visitlongbranch.org hero, joined efforts with Colonel Nathaniel 336 Belle Grove Rd., Middletown Burwell of Carter Hall to build this water Built by Major Isaac Hite and his wife Nelly Blandy Experimental Farm powered mill in an area that would become Madison Hite, sister of President James and the State Arboretum Millwood. Was in continuous operation from Madison, in 1797. The Jefferson infuenced 400 Blandy Farm Ln., Boyce 1785 to 1943; now restored as a working mill manor house is constructed of dressed stone Left in a bequest to the University of Virginia grinding local grains. Landscape restored by and overlooks the site of the Civil War Battle of in 1926, Blandy’s 700 acres were originally the Garden Club of Virginia in 2016 with Cedar Creek, which took place in 1864. Owned part of a larger historic antebellum estate funds raised through Historic Garden Week. by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, named the Tuleyeres. The State Arboretum burwellmorganmill.org it was a Garden Club of Virginia Restoration of Virginia is nestled on 172 acres within this project from 1983-1986. bellegrove.org larger property and is anchored by a large John Handley High School brick structure built in 1825. Numerous trails 425 Handley Blvd. Long Branch meander through the property which contain A restoration project by the GCV using Long Branch Ln., Boyce 5,000 different varieties of trees and shrubs. HGW funds, the Garden Club of Virginia The 1812 Federal manor house was updated Highlights include a ginkgo grove that enhanced the park-like setting of the in 1840 to a Georgian Revival style, boasting includes 300 trees, a Cedar of Lebanon allee, nation’s only endowed public high school. a near 360-degree mountain view, with more an herbaceous garden, a native plant trail as On the National Register of Historic Places.

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Ballantrae Farm Estate farmhouse was moved, a wisteria vine was 1288 Ballantrae Farm Drive planted and now frames the screened-in porch with its views of the surrounding The historic estate of Ballantrae Farm, perennial borders and the tennis court be- featured on the front cover of this Historic yond. The tennis court, with a viewing ter- Garden Week Guidebook, welcomes guests race, is enclosed by ivy-covered stone walls. up a long driveway lined by alternating Yoshino and Kwanzan cherry trees. A Above the tennis court are more perenni- stately white oak tree, estimated to be al gardens, designed for multi-season en- 250-300 years old, graces the home’s front joyment. Amphitheater grass steps under entrance. The six-acre estate grounds are a sprawling willow oak lead to a soccer extensively landscaped with stone pati- field and a multilevel treehouse hidden in os, perennial beds, woodland plantings, a a grove of Norway spruce. At the bottom

Photos on this page courtesy of Donna Moulton kitchen garden, a small fruit orchard and of the gravel driveway, the gardener’s cot- water features. The Ballerina tulip, planted tage is set among an informal garden and in the parterre garden, is one among thou- dogwoods. sands of color-coordinated bulbs planted to bloom in succession all spring through- Wickersham Garden out the garden, and is the Historic Garden 8320 Woodlea Mill Road Week 2021 flower. The gardens of this Tuscan villa style The pool area incorporates a pavilion home and English carriage house allow with fireplace and bar, a copper hot tub, visitors to feel they have escaped to Eu- gas lanterns and changing rooms. A pair rope. There are numerous sculpted trees, of weeping hemlocks lead to an expansive terraces and fountains. Upon entering the terrace with an outdoor kitchen, dining dramatic garden encased by 56 evergreens, and sitting areas. Stepping stones lead to guests will notice a silver maple tree, which a woodland walk and the koi pond. Below towers over the house built in 1998. The the gazebo, past native and reblooming dining pergola is surrounded by six round- azaleas, is the sunken kitchen garden reed crabapple trees and boxwoods. Look plete with a fairytale-style potting shed. for the gnome and sundial hidden among magnolias. The sunken middle garden TUESDAY,McLean APRIL 20, 2021, 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. The 9,000 square foot Colonial Revival contains a folly featuring Bacchus, Greek manor house, with two-foot thick walls, TIMED ENTRANCE TO BALLANTRAE ON THE HOUR UNTIL 2 P.M. urns and a triple tiered fountain surround- was built in 1923 using stones from nearby Named for John Roll McLean, owner and publisher of The Washington Post during the ed by pink crepe myrtles. Past the middle Pimmit Run. It includes a formal dining garden are stone slabs topped by Cryptomeria early 1900s, McLean is known for its luxury homes, high-end shopping destinations and room, great room, gallery/billiard room is home to diplomats, business owners and government officials. This driving and walking Japonica ‘Yoshino’ trees. A statue of Atlas that converts into a dining room seating guards the approach to the “Secret Gar- tour features a six-acre estate with extensively landscaped grounds surrounding a large 24, living room, sunroom, library and Colonial Revival manor house built in 1923 and a restored farmhouse. There are outdoor den,” canopied by four star magnolias farm-style kitchen. The house was reno- where a sea-inspired fountain is surround- entertaining areas, a swimming pool, a sunken tennis court and a tree house with its own vated in 2014 with the goal to bring the playground. At another elegant estate, visitors will enjoy an acre of gardens framed by ed with white roses and holly. outdoors inside and all rooms have views Faye Wickersham, owner evergreens. The step-down terrace overlooking an English carriage house and vine covered and access to the landscape and gardens. pergola is surrounded by flowering trees and fountains to complete this oasis. In nearby Vienna, explore 95 acres of ornamental display gardens, the Korean Bell Garden and Arched doorways are seen throughout the Meadowlark Botanical Gardens native plant collections at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. home, with newly renovated ones care- 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court fully matching the originals. The gourmet in Vienna kitchen has two large teak islands to ac- In 1980 economist Gardiner Means and commodate food prep and casual enter- historian Caroline Ware entrusted their 74- TOUR CO-CHAIRS AND CONTACT PARKING taining. The acacia wood barn door hiding • Donna Moulton and Linda Schlesinger • On one side of the street only in acre farm purchased in 1935 to the North- the entry to the wine cellar was made by ern Virginia Regional Park Authority [email protected] neighborhoods. the homeowner’s father. The sunroom ad- • @historicgardenweekfairfax (NVRPA) to “create a permanence in the SPECIAL ACTIVITIES jacent to the kitchen is used as the family land…a way by which the farm could re- • Historic Garden Week Fairfax room. It features heated limestone floors • gardencluboffairfax.blogspot.com • Flower arranging demonstrations and main a haven for trees, shrubs and flowers garden talks at Ballantrae throughout the and includes a casual eating area. to preserve the bounty of the Virginia TOUR HEADQUARTERS tour day The original farmhouse of the estate, now countryside.” NVRPA bought a contigu- • Information center at Ballantrae Estate • Bartlett Tree Experts will give away tree called Little Ballantrae, dates to the mid- ous 21-acre parcel and started planning a saplings at Ballantrae Estate TICKETS 1800s. The structure was moved from public garden. This 95-acre park includes • $35 pp its original site where the main house large ornamental display gardens, three na- • Sold online and in advance only, with now stands and serves as the four-bed- tive plant collections, paved walking trails, timed entrances, at VAGardenWeek.org. room estate guesthouse. Nails, spikes three lakes, four gazebos, a restored 18th- • No day of ticket sales and hand-hewn timbers, typical of the century farmhouse, a Korean Bell Garden, period, are visible in the rafters and floor a variety of cherry trees, azalea, lilac and FACILITIES joists. Cast iron radiators are still used to peony collections, irises, a hosta and fern • Meadowlark Botanical Gardens heat the home with hot water. When the garden and children’s garden. Open from HOSTED BY THE GARDEN CLUB OF FAIRFAX McLean 35

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Great Falls Park 9200 Old Dominion Dr. Not far from the U.S. capitol, is an 800-acre pristine slice of nature with waterfalls, river views, forests and hiking trails. Inside the park are the remains of the Patowmack Canal, the frst canal in the U.S. that used locks to raise and lower boats. The canal, funded by George Washington, is a Virginia Historic Landmark. It was one mile in length and gave boats the opportunity to skirt around the falls. $20 entrance fee per vehicle. Turkey Run Park 700 George Washington Memorial Pkwy. Over thousands of years, the powerful Potomac River carved out the Potomac Gorge, one of the most ecologically diverse places on Earth. The secluded 700-acre Turkey Run Park has preserved a section of this ecosystem of diverse habitats including riverbanks, upland forests and underground seeps. Sighting of wildfowers, red tail hawks, deer, warblers and bald eagles are common in this place of serenity, only seven miles from downtown Washington, D.C. HOSTED BY FAUQUIER AND LOUDOUN GARDEN CLUB AND LEESBURG GARDEN CLUB Middleburg 37

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White Hall Mountains to the east, the Oak Spring es- 6551 Main Street, The Plains tate is part of the once much larger Roke- by Farms and was the home of Paul Mel- Nestled in the charming village of The lon (1907-1999) and Rachel “Bunny” Plains, this stately Greek Revival House, Lambert Mellon (1910-2014), two of the until it was purchased and renovated by the greatest American art collectors and current owners in 2018, had been in the philanthropists of the late-20th century. same family since it was built in 1903. Orig- Included in the tour are part of the main inally a wood frame house, the structure Mellon residence and all of its extensive was covered in stucco in the early 20th-cen- garden, the formal greenhouse, Oak tury then overlaid with brick by mid-centu- Spring Gallery and the Broodmare Barn, ry. Portions from each stage are still ex- where Paul Mellon raised many of his posed. White Hall embraces neoclassical most successful thoroughbreds, including Photo courtesy of Missy Janes elements of design, including a graceful front portico, towering columns and a Sea Hero, winner of the 1993 Kentucky grand foyer stretching the length of the Derby. The main residence is a complex of house. It also boasts 12-foot ceilings, orig- whitewashed stone buildings designed by inal floors, original plaster and wood mold- the New York architect H. Page Cross. ing, original plaster walls and original pock- The walled garden was designed by Bunny et doors in the central hall, living room and Mellon and incorporates a series of indi- dining room. Recent exterior plantings, vidually designed formal and informal including 28 new trees, were installed in spaces, separated by low stone walls and 2019 to update and complement the exist- brick and gravel paths, and set on three ing mature landscape. The front walk is terraces. Distinctive features include espal- bordered with ‘Limelight’ hydrangeas, iered fruit trees, two reflecting pools and a ‘Wintergreen’ boxwood and crepe myrtles; bridge to a garden pavilion. Beyond the plumbago and plum yew provide ground north wall, an allée of crabapples leads to cover. The front wall is graced with magno- the formal greenhouse with two further lia, while ‘Yoshino’ cherry trees line the ser- reflecting pools. The Oak Spring Gallery vice driveway. houses an exhibit on Mrs. Mellon and MiddleburgFRIDAY, APRIL 23 & SATURDAY, APRIL 24 her family. MORNING TICKETS: 10 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. AFTERNOON TICKETS: 1:30 TO 5 P.M. Ashleigh 3252 Winchester Road, Delaplane The Virginia Hunt Country, nestled in the rolling hills of the Piedmont just east of the Blue PLACES OF INTEREST Ridge Mountains, is the location of these tours of private properties in Upperville, The This Greek Revival country house was built Plains and Delaplane, all of which are being featured for the first time on Historic Garden in 1840 on land which was originally part of Oatlands Week. From Oak Spring, once the home of Paul and “Bunny” Mellon, to Ashleigh and Chief Justice John Marshall’s estate, Oak 5.5 miles south of Leesburg on Rt.15. White Hall, both Greek Revival houses, visitors will be delighted by the diversity of these Hill. Marshall’s granddaughter, Margaret A Greek Revival mansion, c.1805, once the grand estates and landscapes that celebrate the open spaces of this part of Virginia. Marshall Smith, designed the house for her center of a thriving 3,400-acre plantation. It residence, where she and her husband re- includes the restoration of a garden forcing sided until 1860. With dramatic views of wall and a pathway, a portion of which was restored by the Garden Club of Virginia with the Delaplane countryside, the stone and TOUR CO-CHAIRS AND CONTACT FACILITIES stucco structure was built into a hillside; its funding from Historic Garden Week tours. • Catherine Adams (540) 270-7526 • Available at our Tour Headquarters lower level is an English basement designed • Georgiana Watt (540) 272-3409 • In addition, portable toilets are located to keep the home cool in the summer Sky Meadows State Park [email protected] in the parking fields of all tour properties months. The formal gardens of Ashleigh 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane • @historicgardenweekmiddleburg The park was formed when Paul Mellon • Historic Garden Week Middleburg IMPORTANT INFORMATION & PARKING are replete with English and American box- • Parking may be at some distance from wood, towering holly trees, sculpture and donated 1,132 acres of land in 1975 (another • Leesburg Garden Club Representative: the houses. This tour takes visitors deep perennial gardens, including a spectacular 248 acres, containing the Appalachian Trail Gladys Lewis (703) 777-6281 into very scenic areas, but our country center allée of peonies. A redbud arch leads was added in 1987), and Mr. Mellon donated [email protected] roads are quite narrow in places. to the heated pool and stone patio adjoin- another 462 acres in 1991. The park has • For the safety of all, please use caution ing the pool house. New to the garden is a scenic views, woodlands and the rolling TOUR HEADQUARTERS when entering and exiting a property. reflecting pool and fountain designed by pastures of a historic farm that capture the • Marshall Community Center Speed limit on all properties is 15 mph. Colonial through modern life of the Crooked 4133-A Rectortown Road, Marshall landscape architect, Barry Starke. Ashleigh • No motor coaches or buses is on the Virginia Landmarks Register and Run Valley. • Gates close at all tour properties at 4:45 p.m. TICKETS the National Register of Historic Places. Grace Episcopal Church • $40 pp for Ashleigh and White Hall, SPECIAL ACTIVITIES available as a morning or an afternoon • Travis Shaw, Public Programs Coordinator THE OAK SPRING TICKET INCLUDES 6507 Main St., The Plains Founded in 1855, Grace Episcopal Church ticket for the Mosby Heritage Area Association, ADMISSION TO OAK SPRING ONLY. • $100 pp for Oak Spring, available with was originally one of three churches in the will speak about Chief Justice John Marshall Oak Spring timed entrances at Ashleigh at 2 p.m. on both tour days. Piedmont Parish, sharing a rector for many • Sold online and in advance only, with Rokeby Road, Upperville years with Trinity Church in Marshall and timed entrances, at VAGardenWeek.org. With magnificent views of the Blue Ridge Emmanuel Church in Delaplane. Ravaged • No day of ticket sales NEW TO HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK! during the Civil War, the church and parish First time a property has been featured Mountains to the west and the Bull Run HOSTED BY FAUQUIER AND LOUDOUN GARDEN CLUB AND LEESBURG GARDEN CLUB Middleburg 39

hall were rebuilt in the early 20th century out of local stone and are an excellent example of 13th-century rural English Gothic architecture. Emmanuel Episcopal Church 9670 Maidstone Rd., Delaplane On land donated by a granddaughter of Chief Justice John Marshall, Emmanuel Episcopal Church was built in 1859 for Episcopalians in the vicinity of Oak Hill, the Marshall family home. Once used as a hospital by both Union and Confederate troops during the Civil War. Anglican Church of St. John the Baptist 4107 Winchester Rd., Marshall. Built as one of the three original churches in Piedmont Parish, the building that now houses the Anglican Church of St. John the Baptist was erected in 1849 as Trinity Episcopal Church. It was used as a hospital during the Civil War and also by the American Red Cross during World War II. Photo courtesy of Ben Greenberg In 1997 the building was renovated and became the current Anglican church. Oatlands, Leesburg Your ticket purchase helps support this site and other GCV restoration sites. HOSTED BY THE WARRENTON GARDEN CLUB Warrenton 41

TICKET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING 5 GARDENS:

Piedmont Environmental Council Stoneledge, 9055 Harts Mill Road 45 Horner Street Inspired by Drayton Hall in Charleston, Initially constructed in 1784 and once South Carolina, and Gunston Hall just owned by Civil War cavalry commander south of Mount Vernon, this Georgian John Mosby, the building that is now the manor house was built in 2005 after exten- Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) sive historical research. The east side of the headquarters was carefully renovated and house features a formal English garden. expanded in 2014. Only the original 18th- Brick steps lead to an allée of ‘Winter King’ century structure is visible from the side- hawthorn trees with a seating area. Additional, walk. This thoughtful design complements less-formal gardens surround the home. the historic appearance of Old Town War- Recently, noted landscape architect Richard renton. The project also included the addi- Arentz supplemented his original design tion of native flowers, shrubs and trees to by adding a gracious walkway from the the site. The environmentally conscientious allée to a new pool, pool house and an out- property features dogwood and oak trees, door kitchen. Surrounding gardens were Photo courtesy of Mike Stevens boxwood and a pollinator garden. To re- enhanced with additional plantings including duce stormwater runoff, gutters and drains American hornbeam, flowering dogwoods, feed to swales and rain gardens. Visitors tulip trees, magnolias, Virginia sweetspire, will be inspired. The garden was designed St. John’s wort, Virginia bluebells, Solomon’s to demonstrate how native plants can fit seal and more. A charming guesthouse sits within an urban setting. on a hill some distance from the home, taking advantage of the pastoral view. Canterbury, 8605 Canterbury Drive Built between 1931 and 1933 by Col. and Argyle House, 330 Alexandria Pike Mrs. Albert E. Pierce as a three-story Colo- Built in 1759 by Col. William Edmonds, nial Revival mansion, Canterbury is built of who fought in the French and Indian War handmade bricks in a Flemish bond pattern and the American Revolution, Argyle overlooking the Rappahannock River. The House was expanded in the 1800s, becom- two-story west portico with five bays in- ing the splendid Italianate residence it is cludes Tuscan columns supporting a flat now. The residence was lovingly restored roof. Symmetrical and elegant Colonial Re- from disrepair by the current owner, who WarrentonTHURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021 vival style columns support the three-bay resurrected the spirit of the home once MORNING TICKET: 10 A.M. TO 1 P.M. AND AFTERNOON TICKET: 2 TO 5 P.M. pedimented portico on the east. The origi- known as the “party house of Warrenton.” nal landscape, designed by noted landscape Warrenton, the gateway to Virginia’s Piedmont, offers bucolic horse country and a vibrant The property has been the scene of many architect Ferrucio Vitale of New York, cre- social events over the centuries. In addi- Old Town with shopping, dining, and galleries. Visit properties in the rolling acres of the ated a mile-long winding drive that crosses Warrenton Hunt, including Canterbury, named in 1939 as one of the two most beautiful tion to bringing the home back to life, the two stone bridges, ponds and passes fields owner has created an artist’s garden with homes in America by the American and French Society of Architects. See properties tucked once home to thoroughbred race horses away in Old Town, with gardens surprisingly unfolding behind bustling streets. The tour whimsical “rooms” and sculptures by well- and cattle. Col. Pierce’s classical one-story known national and local artists. Spring bulbs, headquarters, located conveniently in Old Town, showcases a native plant garden specifically hip-roofed tennis bathhouse in Flemish designed for an urban setting. Exbury azaleas, Japanese painted ferns, au- bond brick lies in the central-axis view of tumn ferns and much more will enchant the main house. The historic Settle Cottage visitors meandering through the garden. c. 1730, seen from the driveway, is reputed to be one of the oldest homes in Fauquier Glendonnell, 410 Alexandria Pike TOUR CO-CHAIRS AND CONTACT FACILITIES County. This stunning property has recent- • Lauren Lawson (703) 209-6907 • At Tour Headquarters and the ly been restored to its original grandeur and Built in 1915 when Alexandria Pike was just [email protected] • Warrenton-Fauquier Visitor Center, beauty over a five-year restoration program. a dirt road used by horse-drawn carriages, • @warrentongardenclub 33 North Calhoun Street • The Warrenton Garden Club PARKING • Leesburg Garden Club Representative: • Across from Tour Headquarters and Gladys Lewis (703) 777-6281 at each tour property. [email protected] • Canterbury and Stoneledge require field parking and walking some distance (with TOUR HEADQUARTERS the exception of handicapped parking) • Offices of the Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC), 45 Horner Street IMPORTANT • For Stoneledge, enter Harts Mill Road TICKETS only via Springs Road and exit via State • $20 pp Route 211. • Sold online and in advance only, for a • For purposes of this tour, Harts Mill Road morning ticket or an afternoon ticket, will be one-way. at VAGardenWeek.org. • Visitors may begin their tour at any of the • No day of ticket sales featured properties. HOSTED BY THE WARRENTON GARDEN CLUB Warrenton 43

this neo-Tudor manor house sits on nine acres surprisingly tucked away in Old Town Warrenton. The pitched gabled roof, large stone blocks and original terra cotta tile roof is a beautiful example of 20th-century craftsmanship. The center hall runs front to back with French doors opening to the boxwood hedge and a stately tulip poplar tree. A stucco and stone wall was added by the current owners. The gardens feature several water features, including a small pond in the meditation garden, intimate patios and a large water trough rescued from a farm once across the street, now used for growing herbs. Stone steps lead to the charming back field, replete with a small apple orchard, peony beds, a vegetable garden and remnants of the original stable.

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The Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail, 10 Ashby St. Originally built in 1808 and enlarged in 1823, the jail was still in use until 1966. It is one of the most completely preserved jails in Virginia. Today, it houses the Fauquier Historical Society. South 45

Your free day on Friday includes overnight stops at any of four state parks within easy driving distance.

egin the South Region itinerary in BMartinsville mid-week. With history rooted in textiles and furniture, its Art and Culture District is an integral part in the South revitalization of this former mill town. Located in a true “foothills” community, this tour takes visitors on country roads where expanses of pastureland reveal breathtaking mountain views. Visitors will enjoy the scenery near the Smith and Mayo Rivers that beckoned the original Native American settlers, Colonial farmers and industrial giants to the area.

Wednesday, April 21 Martinsville Thursday, April 22 Danville/Chatham Friday, April 23 Fairy Stone State Park or Smith Mountain Lake State Park If heading east: Staunton River State Park or RUSTIC BARNS, Occoneechee State Park Saturday, April 24 MOUNTAIN VIEWS & Roanoke or South Hill Southside has long been known as a pre- PRISTINE GARDENS mier tobacco growing area in Virginia. Highlights of this driving tour include rustic tobacco barns and spectacular outdoor floral installations by members of the Chatham Garden Club, Gabriella Garden Club and the Garden Club of Danville. Two private sites in Chatham Hosted by: The Brunswick Garden Club, Chatham Garden Club, The Garden Club of and a property surrounded by relaxing Danville, Gabriella Garden Club, The Garden Study Club, The Martinsville Garden Club, gardens and fountains in Danville make Mill Mountain Garden Club and Roanoke Valley Garden Club this a full day of touring. Photo above courtesy of Elizabeth Perkins and photo right courtesy of Roger Foley Your free day on Friday includes overnight stops at any of four state parks within easy driving distance. The Garden Club of Virginia (GCV) was instrumen- tal in founding the State Park system, and South 47 recently celebrated its Centennial with the conclusion of a project that awarded 54 grants and $500,000 over the past five years to Virginia’s parks. Fairy Stone State Park is home to mysterious “fairy stones” that are supposed to protect the wearer from sickness and misfortune. Partnering with

Fairy Stone State Park is home to mysterious “fairy stones” that are supposed to protect the wearer from sickness and misfortune. the Martinsville Garden Club, the Gar- Originally called “South of the Hill,” this den Study Club and the Garden Club of town of less than 10 square miles is situated Danville, partnered to add a pollinator and at the junction of Boydton and Petersburg Monarch butterfly habitat in the shape of Plank Roads, near Virginia’s border with a fairy stone cross funded by Historic North Carolina. This tour showcases Garden Week. properties in the Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register of If your plan is to head to South Hill on Historic Places in South Hill, as well as Saturday, the final day of Historic Garden access to the MacCallum More Museum and Week 2021, travel east to Staunton River Gardens in Chase City. Located less than State Park. Stay in cabins built in the 40 minutes away, it is the former home of 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps Lucy Morton Hudgins, wife of Edward with landscaped grounds made possible Wren Hudgins, former Chief Justice of the by a Centennial grant from the GCV. Named Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Five for Native Americans who lived in the acres of botanical gardens and arboretum area for hundreds of years, Occoneechee were established in 1929, the year of the State Park introduces guests to Native first Historic Garden Week, and became American history and the indigenous her life’s work. In addition to the gardens, Occoneechee people. the museum includes an arrowhead collection and Native American artifacts.

If you head west, Roanoke, sheltered in the southernmost end of Virginia’s pristine Shenandoah Valley, boasts Southern charm, a temperate, four-season climate, and, remarkably, a mountain centered within its city limits. This driving tour features an early- spring collection of private gardens in the neighborhoods that dot the foot of this natural elevation. Each garden is unique in size and style, yet they are all nurtured by ardent gardeners who use plants, water features and ornamentation to bring their artistic visions to life. A bonus: the newly Photos courtesy of Amy Walker and MacCallum More Museum renovated Mill Mountain Wildflower Garden Southat the very top of Mill Mountain. HOSTED BY BY GABRIELLA HUNTING AND CREEK CHATHAM GARDEN GARDEN CLUB CLUBS AND THEAND GARDENTHE GARDEN CLUB CLUB OF OF ALEXANDRIA DANVILLE Danville-Chatham 9949

TICKET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING 9 SITES: 2175 Hunting Hill Road in Danville This Craftsman style house is located in a neighborhood built 13 years ago by a member of the owners’ family. Mrs. Wood added many of her own touches including two porches, one of which is screened in. The grounds include waterfalls flowing Photo courtesy of Amy Walker into a saltwater pond that doubles as a small swimming pool. A brook with a bridge leads to an area that contains an ar- Photo courtesy of Cynthia Wright bor with a swing, and another space with a fire pit. The garden was professionally de- worked well for raising a family, but now signed and installed. Evergreens provide that the children are grown, the home and structure, with perennials and annuals its landscaping have been recently renovat- adding seasonal interest. Because the owned to better accommodate entertaining, as ers enjoy sharing their home and garden well as visiting children and their families. with friends and family, it is designed with The addition of outdoor living spaces in- many indoor and outdoor locations to en- clude a fire pit area, as well as shade and tertain guests. Dianne and Bill Wood, owners decorative trees to replace those lost through the years. New plantings provide Atkinson Barn and Lodge at 777 color throughout the growing season. The Atkinson Road, and the Cabin second home on the property is known as at 777 Hunting Hills Road Little Cherrystone. Built around 1800, this Nestled in the countryside with expansive Federal style brick structure is a “long love views, this property consists of hundreds affair” for the owner, who has worked of acres of well-manicured fields, trails, closely over time with an architect and woodlands, streams, and six ponds, as well craftsmen to preserve the exterior of this as three structures. The barn was con- structure. It is listed on the Virginia Land- structed in 2016 using reclaimed wood marks Register and the National Register beams from both the American Tobacco of Historic Places. Lisa Shorter, owner Danville- Company and Dan River Cotton Mills. The original cabin on the Atkinson Farm includes a charming jasmine covered arbor and a fire pit. J.R. Atkinson Sr., owner THURSDAY, Chatham APRIL 22, 2021 680 Halifax Road in Chatham MORNING TOUR: 10 A.M. TO 1 P.M. AFTERNOON TOUR: 1 TO 4 P.M. This classic Georgian home was designed Southside has long been known as a premier tobacco growing area in Virginia. Highlights of by renowned architect J. Bryant Heard, this tour include rustic tobacco barns and a modern barn entertainment venue festooned and built in 1935 by Dorothy and Blair with spectacular outdoor floral installations by members of the Chatham Garden Club, Motley, parents of current owner Mrs. Gabriella Garden Club and the Garden Club of Danville. Two properties in Chatham Nancie Motley’s husband, John. Three showcase classic architecture and pastoral scenery. The historic barns of Pittsylvania County generations of the family have lived in the are filled with references to the area’s past while another property features a restored cabin, house. The home sits on 100 acres, and as well as a newly built lodge and barn. Visitors has many beautiful highlights. The will enjoy a property surrounded by relaxing grounds were the pride of Dorothy Mot- gardens and fountains in Danville. ley, who designed the gardens and planted all the English boxwoods. There is an unusual tree azalea that dates back to 1935. In the rear, a unique lodging for the butler TOUR CHAIRS and maid, and a charming screened porch • Alisa Davis will remind visitors of yesteryear. Nancie • Lisa Wintrode Motley, owner • Karan Johnson [email protected] 220 Fairview Road North in Chatham • @historicgardenweekdanville • Historic Garden Week in Danville A view of White Oak Mountain provides a beautiful backdrop for this home, but TICKETS SELF-DRIVING TOUR the owner will tell you it was the historical • $20 pp The properties may be visited in any order significance of the property that was the • Sold online and in advance only for on this self-driving tour. greatest draw when she purchased it. The the morning or the afternoon, at estate includes not one, but two homes, VAGardenWeek.org. NEW TO HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK! First time a property has been featured built 175 years apart. The more modern • No day of ticket sales residence was constructed in the 1970s. It HOSTED BY BY GABRIELLA HUNTING AND CREEK CHATHAM GARDEN GARDEN CLUB CLUBS AND THEAND GARDENTHE GARDEN CLUB CLUB OF OF ALEXANDRIA DANVILLE Danville-Chatham 9951

RESCUED TOBACCO BARNS AND PACK HOUSES IN PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY These vintage structures reflect the tobacco heritage of Southern Virginia. In 2009 they were placed on the list of Most En- dangered Historic Places by Preservation Virginia, the statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to making Virginia’s communities and historic places of memory stronger, more vital and economically sustainable through preservation, education and advocacy. Their restoration was fi- nanced by the JTI Tobacco Barns Mini Grant Repair Project. Several of the barns are painted with “Barn Quilts,” mostly square murals which replicate traditional to keep moisture in the leaves. Then it was fabric quilts. Visitors will enjoy the unusu- hand tied in bundles, graded for quality al combination of architecture and art that and prepared so it could be sold. This barn brightens the landscape on this driving displays the Maple Leaf quilt block. tour through scenic tobacco country. Sandra and Jeffery Seamster Adams, owners

The Bowman Barn PLACE OF INTEREST 300 Bowman Drive in Dry Fork Originally a four-room wood-fired curing Danville Museum of Fine barn built around 1871, it was part of the Arts & History Harper farm until 2016 when it was sold 975 Main St. to the current owners. The barn has been Located within the restored 1859 Sutherlin completely restored and is an excellent ex- Mansion, the museum is a restoration project ample of the type of structure that was of the Garden Club of Virginia with funding used to cure tobacco at the time. from Historic Garden Week. Brenda and Ken Bowman, owners Blair Pack Barn and Museum 1020 Moorefield Bridge Road in Danville Repairs to the barn built in the mid-1800s included replacing deteriorated board and batten siding, repairing the roof, the stone foundation and the doors and windows. The chinking and daubing were also included in the restoration. Pack barns were used in the next step to prepare tobacco for market after it was cured. Katherine Blair, owner Bray Barn 3685 R & L Smith Drive in Danville Repairs included rebuilding the front lean- to shed and eyebrow shelter, replacing board and batten siding, the roof, boards in the gables and the front foundation stones. An Ohio Star barn quilt block adorns the structure. Tammy and Joey Bray, owners Mimi’s Barn 728 Violet Lenora Way This pack house is more than 100 years old and was used to prepare tobacco for market. Tobacco was moved from the curing barn to the cellar of a “packing house” HOSTED BY THE GARDEN STUDY CLUB AND THE MARTINSVILLE GARDEN CLUB Martinsville 53

TICKET PRICE INCLUDES ADMISSION TO 4 PRIVATE PROPERTIES, THE PIEDMONT ARTS AND ITS ART GARDEN: Piedmont Arts’ Gravely-Lester Art with the heating and plumbing units since Garden, 207 Starling Avenue the pipes froze in the winter. This house was built with the heating unit running up This art-filled public garden is open from the central square core, protecting the pipes dawn to dusk and welcomes both visitors from the cold. It was built to be warm, and and their pets. It features six sculptures on includes heated bathrooms. When it was a convenient walking path, a 100-year-old constructed over 100 years ago, it cost “Remarkable Tree of Virginia,” and is $1,631. Bricks were one cent each and the Photos courtesy of Sandy Martin home to the museum's Historic Little Post concrete was $7 a yard. Cap’n Til was a Office, a former working post office genius for mechanical innovation who held (c.1893) on the USPS's Star Route. two patents, including one for making plug Cliffhanger by Jeff Fetty tobacco. He also operated a sawmill for This forged steel sculpture created in 2019 several years, organized Lester Lumber is a horticulturally accurate rendering of a Company and donated approximately 15 cliffhanger daffodil, commissioned by lo- acres of land to the city of Martinsville for cal businessman Will Pannill in memory use in the recreational development of the of his father, Bill “DaffyBill” Pannill. A water reservoir on Beaver Creek three miles Martinsville native, Bill was a business- north of the city. He was a person who man, textile industry executive, amateur could go to the top of a hill and see far into botanist and noted daffodil hybridizer. the future with the use of a bulldozer, dirt During his life, he hybridized, named and loader and a grader. David Huddleston, owner registered 210 new varieties of daffodils. He was a former president of both the 203 Westover Lane American Daffodil Society and the Amer- ican Horticultural Society. He also found- Nestled among mature trees and lush landed the Horticulture Society of South Flor- scaping, this ranch style home affords peace- MartinsvilleWEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021 ida. Bill’s love and knowledge of daffodils ful privacy within the city. Built in the 1960s MORNING TOUR: 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. AFTERNOON TOUR: 2 TO 6 P.M. and purchased by the current owners in led him to be known as the “World’s 2016, the accessible home exudes gracious This self-driving tour showcases the growth of Martinsville’s mulberry tree-lined streets Greatest Authority on Daffodils.” Al- hospitality and sophistication. Large living from one of its oldest properties to newer spaces, reflecting the growth and evolution of though he was an amateur botanist, his room windows look out to a winding path- the community. The area’s earliest history was once rooted in tobacco and lumber. Now, bulbs are grown by the acre in Holland way through dogwood trees and white aza- art and culture play an integral part in the revitalization of this former mill town. All of and sold all over the world. Cliffhanger leas. A patio featuring a fire pit is perfect for the showcased destinations branch off of Mulberry Road. stands 10 ft. high and weighs 500 lbs. The base is surrounded by 100 daffodils, plant- enjoying cool spring and autumn evenings. ed by Bill’s niece Lucy Wilson, using daf- Crystal and Jim Austin, owners fodils that were given to her by her uncle. TOUR CHAIR AND CO-CHAIR BOX LUNCHES 1212 Sam Lions Trail • Leslie Hervey (434) 989-0669 • $15+ pp. boxed lunch available by The Cake House Designed by noted Winston-Salem architect • Jackie Van Dyke (434) 242-9016 reservation at Hamlet Kitchen located a 308 Starling Avenue William Roy Wallace, the Chaney home [email protected] few blocks away at 1083 Spruce St. blends traditional Georgian style with mod- • @mhcgardenday (276) 336-4473 for reservations prior to This house of intrigue looks like a castle or • Historic Garden Week in Martinsville ern one-floor living convenience and was last April 16. hamletkitchen.com. a frosted wedding cake made of white featured on Historic Garden Week in 1967. and Henry County • After lunch enjoy shopping at Janice Cain pressed brick. Its parapets give it a castle Stationery next door, where 10% of all feel, while three square stories above a full It was built by Mr. Chaney’s parents in 1965. TOUR HEADQUARTERS purchases will be donated to the Garden The front yard recently had landscape work • Martinsville-Henry County Visitor basement with the third story offset by a Club of Virginia’s (GCV) Historic Garden half turn give the appearance of a layer done due to the loss of most of the box- Center, 191 Fayette St. Parking and Week. janicecainstationery.com entrance at the intersection of Church cake. The small top layer is a and Moss Sts. visitmartinsville.com or SPECIAL ACTIVITIES sleeping porch and the upper (888) 722-3498 • Piedmont Arts is hosting the 153rd part of the core of the house Annual Exhibition of the American runs down through the center TICKETS Watercolor Society at 215 Starling to the basement. Each of the • $25 pp Avenue. This juried exhibition includes 40 three floors below the pent- • Sold online and in advance only works, with styles ranging from hyper house sleeping porch has four at VAGardenWeek.org. realistic to abstract from artists from all rooms with five sides each, ra- • No day of ticket sales over the world. Visitors are invited to the diating from the central core FACILITIES exhibition at no charge. Floral arrangements like spokes on a wheel. The • At Tour Headquarters created to complement the watercolors house was built by George Til- will be created by local GCV members. den (Cap’n Til) Lester in 1918, PARKING • Bartlett Tree Experts will be giving tour who described it as “old • The tour is self-driving with on-street visitors complimentary tree saplings in the mountain architecture.” Mr. parking in designated areas Gravely-Lester Art Garden Lester said that houses he had lived in before had trouble NEW TO HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK! First time a property has been featured HOSTED BY THE GARDEN STUDY CLUB AND THE MARTINSVILLE GARDEN CLUB Martinsville 55

wood to blight, but the holly, camellias, dogwoods, hellebore and iris plantings remain. The rear sunroom overlooks a lovely brick terrace surrounded by extensive old-growth hardwood forest, a rarity in the Piedmont. A 1974 Chevrolet Caprice convertible will also be on display in the driveway. The home is accessible to all with a ramp built by the current owner for his mother. Gael and Smith Chaney, owners 1234 Mulberry Road After a career which involved extensive world travel, the current owners of this brick Colonial relocated to Martinsville 12 years ago when a search highlighted southwest Virginia as an excellent location for retirement. Built in the 1950s, the addition of an orangery, a stunning glass room which was constructed in England and disassembled for shipment to Virginia, makes this home unique to our area. This room features a lan- tern roof with retractable glass panels, an adobe fireplace with Mexican tiles, and a heated floor. The owners have made substantial landscape improvements and hard- scape additions to this property. The orangery opens onto an engineered stone Tuscan-inspired terrace overlooking what once was a wooded property, but now features a Gunite swimming pool and a waterfall with koi and goldfish pond. The owners are avid gardeners. The property has a well-tended vegetable garden which is planted throughout the year with seasonal vegetables, and perennial and herb gardens.. Diana and Carl Pacifico, owners

PLACES OF INTEREST

Historic Henry County Courthouse Heritage Center and Museum, 1 East Main St. Home to the Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society. The oldest part of the building dates to 1824 and was restored to its 1929 appearance. The Garden Club of Virginia provided funds for the restoration of the courthouse grounds using proceeds from Historic Garden Week tours. mhchistoricalsociety.com Fairy Stone State Park Pollinator and Monarch Butterfly Habitat 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart. A project of the Martinsville, Garden Study and Danville Garden Clubs, the habitat includes a variety of native plants that attracts native bees and butterfies and features visual, interactive educational displays. This project was funded through a 2017 award from the Garden Club of Virginia’s Centennial Project celebrating Virginia’s State Park system. HOSTED BY MILL MOUNTAIN GARDEN CLUB AND ROANOKE VALLEY GARDEN CLUB Roanoke 57

TICKET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING 8 GARDENS: The Gardener’s Garden Garden With A View 2702 Crystal Spring Avenue 1325 Ivy Street Walk through the black, ornate iron gate Stone steps flanked with large oakleaf hy- of this c. 1905 farmhouse, and discover a drangeas and skimmia japonica shrubs feast for the eyes, and the tastebuds, with lead down into this garden that offers dozens of native cultivars and plants to sweeping views of the city and mountains attract pollinators. While it appears to be to the north. While the front of the prop- well-established and years in the making, erty faces up towards the Mill Mountain the master gardener who lives here just Star, behind the house the lawn opens to a recently transplanted the extensive collection spacious backyard surrounded by mature from her previous garden. Raspberries, oaks, dogwoods, maples and majestic ever- strawberries and blackberries mingle with greens. Cherry laurels, hostas, hellebores,

Photos on this page courtesy of Kathryn Feldmann old-fashioned daphne, lilacs and primroses. ferns and nine varieties of hydrangeas bloom This is a sensory garden where the owners in this full-sun garden. A fire pit, surround- enjoy picking and eating right out of the ed by Adirondack chairs, offers a spot to backyard, often planning meals around the unwind any time of the day or evening. fresh produce. They generously share their The gardener’s potting bench is tucked be- bounty, offering clippings, propagated hind the lower stone patio where a lush cuttings, blooms and produce to lucky trumpet vine is trellised on the stair rail to neighbors and passersby. an upper deck where she can view the city Teresa and Bob Blecksmith, owners as she plants and plans the next phase of her garden. Cindy and Tom Mohr, owners A Classic Cottage Garden 3716 Heatherton Drive Stone steps lead into a tranquil, private cottage garden and onto the back deck. There, this gardener enjoys arranging flowers for special and everyday occasions and visiting with friends. Wrought iron furniture and stone benches provide inviting spots to relax RoanokeSATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021 among the hydrangeas and boxwoods. Ce- MORNING TOUR: 10 A.M. TO 1 P.M. AFTERNOON TOUR: 2 TO 5 P.M. ramic pots full of annuals and statuary are Roanoke, sheltered in the southernmost end of Virginia's pristine Shenandoah Valley, boasts placed artfully throughout the garden. An Southern charm, a temperate, four-season climate, and remarkably, a mountain centered within Asian pagoda, given to the gardener by her its city limits. High along the banks of the Roanoke River, Mill Mountain stands as a beacon, mother, sits beside one of several fountains welcoming visitors with an 88 feet high, man-made, illuminated star. The Blue Ridge Parkway and is a testament to her love of chinoiserie. weaves along the mountain, hiking trails criss-cross it and neighborhoods—old and new— Arborvitae line a tall stone wall that encircles nestle against the base of its tree-filled slopes. This driving tour on the last day of Historic Garden the back lawn and adjoins an uphill garden Week features an early-spring collection of private gardens in the neighborhoods that dot where an antique arbor, built by the gardener’s the foot of this natural elevation. A bonus: the newly renovated Mill Mountain Wildflower husband, stands atop the terracing. Black- A Zen Garden Garden at the very top of Mill Mountain. eyed Susans, ferns and hostas give the space 3517 Wellington Drive Each garden is unique in size and style, yet a casual, but traditional grace. they are all nurtured by ardent gardeners who Lacey and Keene Varner, owners A sense of serenity pervades this garden use plants, water features and ornamentation where the owners have, in a single year, to bring their artistic visions to life. The Terraced Traditional Garden transformed a basketball court and children’s 301 Willow Oak Drive play area into a gracious space for entertaining, relaxing and meditation. Extensive out- Enter through an arched trellis where a lush door hardscaping includes a large, dry- TOUR CHAIR AND CO-CHAIRS green lawn and manicured levels of a ter- stacked stone fireplace and a large slate • Bre Vassar (540) 598-2429 raced garden reveal a traditional garden that patio complete with an outdoor kitchen. • Beth Sayers and Susan Bailey cleverly takes advantage of an extensive side Plantings in the wooded, hillside home feature [email protected] yard. Hundreds of spring bulbs flower in START weeping cherry, creeping phlox, butterfly • @historicgardenweekroanoke HERE wide beds alongside ferns, hostas and box- mint and red trumpet vine to attract pollinators • Historic Garden Week in Roanoke wood. Visitors will appreciate the numerous WHERE TO START spring-blooming flowers, mingling with fea- like butterflies and hummingbirds. Uphill, TICKETS All gardens will have a check-in table. tures like espaliered Little Gem Magnolia the yard boasts a unique, custom-designed • $25 pp Start your tour at any featured location. trees and various azaleas, hydrangeas and Zen garden conceived after a trip to Kyoto, • Sold online and in advance only for the Japan where sublime Buddhist gardens are SELF-DRIVING TOUR peonies. Native grasses and cherry laurel morning or the afternoon, at grow near a trompe l’oeil arbor on a tall common. The design incorporates traditional VAGardenWeek.org. The properties may be visited in any order Zen garden elements of sand, stone and • No day of ticket sales on this self-driving tour. stone wall. Take your pick of outdoor rooms water. For the owners, it is the perfect yoga with wooden swings, chairs, and a covered and meditation retreat. PARKING NEW TO HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK! patio with a stone fireplace for socializing • Available at each site First time a property has been featured or relaxing. Julie and Ab Boxley, owners Amanda and Nicholas Marko, owners HOSTED BY MILL MOUNTAIN GARDEN CLUB AND ROANOKE VALLEY GARDEN CLUB Roanoke 59

Shade Garden Chic club members hope this woodland garden 2812 Rosalind Avenue will inspire horticultural education, conservation and an appreciation of the plants The picturesque cottage at the corner of native to this beautiful part of Virginia. Rosalind and 29th Street is a shade gardener’s haven. Follow the winding stone pathway through specimen plants indigenous PLACES OF INTEREST to Southwestern Virginia. Laid out with an artist’s eye under a grand beech, visitors Beale Memorial Garden will appreciate the overlapping textures of at Hollins University fern, coral bells, heucherella, astilbe and Hollins University campus Lenten rose in this almost exclusively Originally created in the 1930s to honor white-blooming woodland-style garden. A alumna Lucy Preston Beale, class of 1864. shaded patio with a lion’s head fountain The 2006 Garden Club of Virginia restoration overlooks a sixty-year-old magnolia tree. A culminated in a landscape that adhered to sunny perennial garden and potting corner the plan used by A.A. Farnham in 1930, with were specifically planted to attract a multi- reconnected paths and an emphasis on creek tude of pollinators. The home boasts one and native plants. of Virginia’s famous “serpentine walls” against which are planted climbing hydran- Community Arboretum at Virginia gea, camellias and numerous spring bulbs. Western Community College Planters interspersed along the garden path 3 West Main St. provide structure and whimsical touches. Two acres with 11 separate gardens and Joyce Cline Jaeger, owner plant collections and home to approximately 700 labeled plant species. The Natural Habitat 3417 Wellington Drive Fincastle Presbyterian Church, Fincastle. Designed by a Master Gardener, this extensive In 1943 the GCV repaired sunken and broken garden combines gracious outdoor living tombstones, built a stone wall and brick and dining areas for relaxing or entertaining terrace, and planted holly, crepe myrtle, with wildlife, bird and pollinator-friendly boxwood and spring bulbs. plantings. Spring-flowering trees, shrubs and bulbs abound with a focus on native plants and sustainable gardening practices. Highlights include a custom “pondless waterfall,” a serenely private stone courtyard, home to the owner’s extensive collection of exotic orchids ranging from dollhouse-sized to giant, and a rain garden constructed to control erosion and run-off. This garden has received the National Wildlife Federation’s Certified Wildlife Habitat distinction. Cyndy and Brian Unwin, owners Mill Mountain Wildflower Garden Mill Mountain Park, 2000 J.P. Fishburn Parkway Fifty years ago, the members of the Mill Mountain Garden Club conceived of a plan to adorn the two acres of paths leading to Mill Mountain Zoo with a native wildflower garden. Today, the latest generation of MMGC members has undertaken the restoration of this community gift by re- imagining the trail system, restoring the large pond and waterfall, removing the invasive, non-native species of plants that threaten to take over, and planting an in- fusion of native trees and plants. Visitors will appreciate the many plantings of daffodils, snowdrops and fragrant lily of the valley as they stroll through the newly designed ADA compliant pathways. Lush with rhododendron and dogwood, garden HOSTED BY MILL MOUNTAIN GARDEN CLUB AND ROANOKE VALLEY GARDEN CLUB Roanoke 61 HOSTED BY THE BRUNSWICK GARDEN CLUB South Hill 63

TICKET INCLUDES ADMISSION TO 7 PROPERTIES AND 3 PLACES OF INTEREST: The old Plank Road from Boydton grace the left side of the residence. Beyond the to Petersburg, now known as house, the Maisonette serves as a place to Mecklenburg Avenue, forms the entertain and provides a fair-weather envi- historical anchor for the featured ronment for a tropical collection of plants, tour properties. including citrus trees. Containers overflowing with seasonal plantings and a peaceful Each owner’s home or garden showcases water garden surround the brick terrace. objects that define their love of history. Garden designs, featured plants and gar- Another tour site includes a four-season den art, period furnishings from their garden surrounding a retired couple’s home. families and cherished collections give This “four season” landscape epitomizes each property a unique character. Of add- their love of gardening. In 15 years, the gar- ed interest, is the MacCallum More Gar- den has grown to cover most of a half acre dens and Museum, just 30 minutes lot with shrubs, ornamental grasses, flower- away in nearby Chase City, with five ing plants and a small vegetable plot. acres of botanical gardens and an arbore- Situated on a hill in the heart of Windsor tum established in 1929. Visitors will en- Park is a brick colonial built in 1999, the joy wildflowers and native plants, as well home of a couple of busy educators with as statuary and fountains from around the deep roots in Southside Virginia. A patio world. In addition, the museum features Photo courtesy of Rick Magann off the living room opens to an area where Native American artifacts, an arrowhead the owners showcase their gardening skills. collection and the Estes Express exhibit. Perennial beds, pots overflowing with sea- In 1967 a c. 1903 Piedmont style farm- sonal annuals, as well as ornamental and house was painstakingly moved, trans- fruit trees planted over the years combine forming several acres into a bucolic set- to create the feel of an urban farm. ting for the owners’ home. Fruit trees, flower beds, a swimming pool and a greenhouse were added. When the present owners, who inherited the family business, took over the property, they continued to maintain the orchards and gardens. Another showcased property evolved from a traditional timber frame structure into the private home it is today over more than 150 SouthSATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021 Hill years. According to local history, it is South 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M. Hill’s oldest house. William Loveland pur- Originally called “South of the Hill,” South Hill is situated at the junction of the Boydton and chased the property known as Wilson’s Petersburg Plank Roads, near Virginia’s border with North Carolina. A railroad town since Ordinary on the new Plank Road from 1889 and a tobacco town since the 1900s, South Hill is now a thriving regional medical center Boydton to Petersburg before 1867, Make sure to leave time to visit nearby for Southside Virginia and a busy commercial center. This driving tour includes 10 sites and changed the name to Loveland’s Tavern, Fort Christanna in Lawrenceville, 20 showcases gardens and places of interest in the Commercial Historic District listed on the and operated it as a stagecoach rest stop. minutes east of South Hill. Created in 1714 National Register of Historic Places in South Hill. Ticket includes access to the MacCallum In the 1970s, Mr. Taylor’s grandmother by Governor Spotswood as a school for More Museum and Gardens in nearby Chase City. saved it from destruction. With help from Native Americans, the Garden Club of Vir- her daughter and son-in-law, she rein- ginia provided funds for a Learning Circle forced the structure, bricked the exterior, based on records of Native American gath- added the columns (rescued from Appo- erings. Also within easy driving distance TOUR CHAIRS FACILITIES mattox) to the front entry, and incorporat- • Susan Sawyer (434) 532-2598 • Makers Market, 100-105 W. Danville St. from the main tour area is MacCallum More ed modern amenities. Grounds are land- Gardens & Museum in Chase City. A spe- • Mary Smith (434) 637-6243 scaped with large old oaks, English boxwoods [email protected] PARKING cial place, it all began with Lucy Morton • For Pennington Street, use designated and an ivy covered cedar tree. BUS AND GROUP TOUR INFORMATION Hudgins’ love of gardening. parking at the River of Life Ministries, Visitors are sure to enjoy multiple gardens, • Jane Stringer (434) 636-2445 229 Windsor St. Mrs. Hudgins was wife to Edward Wren [email protected] • Handicap parking available in the home’s both formal and informal, that encompass Hudgins, former Chief Justice of the Virgin- • Historic Garden Week with Brunswick driveway. three acres surrounding an impressive ia Supreme Court of Appeals. Five acres of Garden Club • For Pace Drive, park on Pettus Drive. home on this tour’s third offering. A hid- botanical gardens and arboretum were estab- den garden to the right of the portico was TOUR HEADQUARTERS lished in 1929 and became her life’s work. LUNCH transformed from overgrown woods. The The name of the house derives from Mrs. • South Hill Chamber of Commerce • Makers Market Garden Fair, back of the property now contains an 201 S. Mecklenburg Ave. Hudgins' Scottish heritage. She is related to 100-105 W. Danville St. elaborate woodland garden. Dogwoods, the first Duke of Argyle; the seat of the head TICKETS • Build-A-Box lunch for $8-10 pp at Makers azaleas, boxwoods, redbuds, magnolias, Market or visit the food truck of the Campbell clan was called MacCallum • $25 pp hydrangeas, rhododendrons, hostas, ca- More. Her son, Commander William Henry • Sold online and in advance only • Eat outside or picnic at Centennial Park, mellias, ferns, irises and spring bulbs sur- 302 E. Danville St. Hudgins, expanded the gardens and is to at VAGardenWeek.org. round a serpentine path. A peony and but- thank for what visitors see today. • No day of ticket sales terfly garden, and a gazebo from England, HOSTED BY THE BRUNSWICK GARDEN CLUB South Hill 65

He served as personal aide to President • MacCallum More Gardens and Museum, Truman as well as Admiral Carney, the 603 Hudgins Street, Chase City Commander in Chief of NATO. Hudgins traveled extensively, and sent back statuary • Fort Christianna, and fountains from around the world, 1000 Fort Hill Road, Lawrenceville which were incorporated into the garden design that also includes wildflowers and PLACES OF INTEREST native plants. In addition to the gardens, the museum showcases the Arthur Rob- South Hill Commercial Historic District: ertson Arrowhead Collection, Native American artifacts, the Estes Express ex- South Hill Train Depot and Freight hibit and other rotating exhibits. Located Station, 201 S. Mecklenburg Ave. only 30 minutes west of South Hill, ad- This c. 1924 building used by the South Hill mission is waived with a ticket to Historic Chamber of Commerce is part of the Garden Week on tour day. Tobacco Historic Trail. southhillchamber.com We thank the homeowners and Colonial Center for the Performing historical sites participating in the Arts, 220 S. Mecklenburg Ave. South Hill tour: This c. 1924-25 Arts & Crafts style building, previously a vaudeville theatre, reopened in • Sandra and William Kinker, 2011, is used for community performances 212 Pennington Street and art exhibits. colonialcenterva.org • Carmen and Stuart Taylor, 624 North Mecklenburg Avenue The Chapel at South Hill United Methodist Church, • Judy and Roger Jacquelin, 103-105 Franklin St. the garden at 406 Chaptico Road This c. 1919 Romanesque Revival style • Bonnie and Charles Anderson, structure features arched, rectangular and the garden at 1009 Pace Drive circular Tiffany-style stained glass windows. DHR.virginia.gov/historic register • Dr. Michelle and Scott Edmonds, 937 Chambers Street Photo courtesy of Fort Christanna Site Development Committee

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Birthplace of presidents and Pocahontas, with spectacular waterfront views, the East Region is East where history and hospitality converge.

Saturday, April 17 Suffolk, Gloucester or EXPANSIVE GARDENS James River Plantations Sunday & Monday, April 18-19 James River Plantations Tuesday, April 20 Williamsburg Wednesday, April 21 Hampton – Newport News: Yorktown or Virginia Beach Hosted by: The Garden Club of the Eastern Shore, The Elizabeth River Garden Club, The Garden Saturday, April 24 Club of Gloucester, The Franklin Garden Club, The Hampton Roads Garden Club, Harborfront Garden Eastern Shore Club, The Huntington Garden Club, The Garden Club of the Middle Peninsula, The Nansemond River Garden Club, The Garden Club of Norfolk, The Princess Anne Garden Club, The Virginia Beach Garden Club and The Williamsburg Garden Club

Photos courtesy of Devin Reed and Diane Ginsberg irthplace of presidents and Pocahontas, with spectacular waterfront views, the East BRegion is where history and hospitality converge. The first day of Historic Garden Week provides three touring choices. The easily-accessible walking tour at Governor’s Pointe in Suffolk spotlights private homes with expansive gardens in a lovely neighborhood located on the banks of the Nansemond River, named by the Colonist for the local Native American tribe. Once lush farmland on high cliffs, the area captures the active river life beyond and was developed to maintain the natural beauty and integrity of the site. Also on Saturday is a tour in Gloucester and Mathews County. Rich in farmland and important to the Virginia fishing industry, this bucolic area is often called the “Daffodil Capital of the World.” Showcased properties include an early Tidewater planter’s home on over 100 acres boasting the longest southern exposure of any home on the North River. Spend Saturday, Sunday or Monday touring three iconic Virginia landmarks. Berkeley was the site of the first official Thanksgiving in 1619. The Georgian mansion has five terraced gardens that were dug by hand before the Revolutionary War. Shirley is home to 12 generations of the same family. The mansion was begun in 1723 and is still lived in by direct descendants, the Hill Carter family. Westover is one of the finest examples East 69 of Georgian architecture in America. The lawn includes century-old tulip poplars and offers a commanding view of the James River. On Tuesday, continue south down scenic Rt. 5 to Williamsburg for a flower-filled look at six gardens. Visitors will delight in the variety of landscapes open for view: garden rooms, historic gardens, secret gardens and even a farm garden will be open. Continue the inspiration with access to additional properties rarely open to the public decorated with flower arrangements for in- Photo courtesy of Sandy Geiger door and outdoor entertaining. Visitors can see the newly installed Reveley Garden at and waterfowl that live there, the area show- William & Mary. Its terraces, pathways and cases newly constructed or renovated prop- plantings embody the GCV’s continuing erties, each with equally splendid gardens. A commitment to the restoration and pres- bonus stop is a stunning, waterfront garden ervation of historic landscapes in Virginia. lovingly planted and maintained by the master-gardener owners. On Wednesday, it is only a half hour drive to the Hampton - Newport News tour Come by bridge or boat to explore the that showcases the charming village of gardens and history on Virginia’s Eastern Yorktown, where history, horticulture Shore on the final day of Historic Garden and high style converge. Ticket holders Week 2021. Settled just a few years after will be especially dazzled by a floral show Capt. John Smith landed at Jamestown, this made possible by talented designers and narrow peninsula is situated between the arrangers in local GCV clubs. History Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. buffs won’t be able to resist the site where Perennial tour centerpiece, National His- the terms of surrender by General Corn- toric Landmark and recipient of a Gar- wallis to General Washington were nego- den Club of Virginia fellowship research tiated, or the c. 1720 Old Customs House project, Eyre Hall c. 1800 is an acclaimed and Colonial herb garden. ancestral property displaying some of the country’s oldest continuously maintained If the ocean beckons, head southeast to gardens. Celebrating 80 years of participa- Virginia Beach’s Birdneck Point neighbor- tion in Historic Garden Week, its spectacular hood instead, a peninsula in Linkhorn Bay grounds boast over 5,000 tulips planted to providing picturesque waterfront views. A be at their peak this April. mecca for the impressive variety of birds Photo courtesy of Melinda Morgan Photo courtesy of Gordon Campbell Photo courtesy of Gordon East HOSTED BY BY THE HUNTING GARDEN CREEK CLUB OF GARDEN THE EASTERN CLUB SHOREAND THE GARDEN CLUB OF ALEXANDRIA Eastern Shore 9971

TICKET PRICE INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE FOLLOWING 5 SITES: The Garden at 100 Creekside Lane miles in length, and former home to the Cape Charles last Barrier Islands Coast Guard facility. The Cobb Island Lifeboat Station was Tucked away on a quiet street in the Bay commissioned and established under the Creek community, this private garden is a Coast Guard’s Chincoteague-based Sixth quintessentially Eastern Shore escape located District Group in 1936-37, replacing an on the grounds of Gov. Tazewell’s planta- earlier 1880-era structure. This station was tion. The property is adjacent to Old Plan- decommissioned in 1964. Over 30 years tation Creek, where Bacon’s Rebellion ended later it was transported via barge by The in 1676. An oyster shell path leads through Nature Conservancy to its present setting a stunning mass of hostas and ground-cov- on Brockenberry Bay at the Village of ering plants including pachysandra, peri- Oyster, where it was initially restored. Re- winkle and liriope. Flower accents of daf- cent restorations were executed in order to fodil, calla lily, Siberian iris and hydrangea preserve the structure, and to maintain au- provide pops of color and contrast the thenticity. This historic building is sur- backdrop of hollies and various conifers. rounded by conservation easements and The owners enjoy spectacular bayside sun- an expansive waterfront, opening to channels sets viewed through the bordering ever- that weave throughout the Barrier Islands. greens from the fire pit. It is surrounded by reclaimed ballast stones, adding historic Eyre Hall Gardens character to this serene outdoor setting. 3215 Eyre Hall Drive, Cheriton Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Bennett, owners Photos courtesy of Megan Ames and Diane Ginsberg The gardens at Eyre Hall were created at Flower Design Show at Bay Creek the turn of the 18th century by John Eyre Life Center, 1 Beach Club Way, and his wife Ann. Though the home was Cape Charles built almost 50 years earlier by his grandfa- ther, John was inspired to substantially ex- For 88 years Historic Garden Week, the pand the garden. He enclosed his two-acre only statewide event of its kind in the na- garden with a brick and picket wall and tion, has featured private homes, gardens developed extensive paths and parterres and world-class flower arrangements, cre- where all manner of entertainment and ated by Garden Club of Virginia volun- plantation activities took place. In 1818 he teers. Have you ever wondered what dif- completed the construction of an orange- ferentiates a traditional mass arrangement ry for the purpose of overwintering citrus from a Federal arrangement? An Ikebana trees. This green-house was likely one of EasternShoreSATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021 from a line design? Perhaps you are like so the most sophisticated and unique struc- 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. many visitors and less interested in the ac- tures of its kind in Virginia, and is one of Explore gardens steeped in history on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, the 70-mile long peninsula ademic aspects of floral design and simply only three still standing in the state. The where you can view the sunrise on the Atlantic Ocean and the sunset over the Chesapeake enjoy the “wow” factor that these arrange- current owner and eighth generation of Bay. Renowned for its scenic farms, preserved coastlines, seafood and hospitality, quaint ments add to this beloved springtime the Eyre family to reside at Eyre Hall con- towns dot the way north from Cape Charles to the Maryland state line. This driving tour event. Novice to experienced flower -ar tinues the extraordinary tradition of stew- features gardens and properties located in the Southern-to-mid section of the peninsula. rangers and everyone in between are invit- ardship that began with his forefathers Perennial tour centerpiece and National Historic Landmark, Eyre Hall, is an acclaimed ed to join The Garden Club of the East- over 250 years ago. The gardens retain ancestral property displaying some of the country’s oldest continuously maintained gardens. ern Shore for education and inspiration. their historical significance while delight- View examples of the various design types ing present-day visitors with the addition that garden club members model while of colorful and contemporary mixed bor- planning and executing their arrangements. TOUR CO-CHAIRS ders. Beyond the house and gardens, broad • Jody Bundy and Lee Walker Cobb Island Coast Guard Station stretches of open fields and long views [email protected] 21025 Seaside Road, Cape Charles over Cherrystone Creek complete the • @historicgardenweekeasternshore placid panorama awaiting visitors to this • Historic Garden Week on the History and conservation converge at this National Historic Landmark and perennial Eastern Shore historic Coast Guard station. Extending centerpiece of the Eastern Shore tour. some 70 miles from the Eastern Shore of This year marks the 80th anniversary of TOUR HEADQUARTERS Maryland to the mouth of the Chesapeake Eyre Hall’s participation in Historic Gar- • Barrier Islands Center Bay, the Barrier Islands serve as treasured den Week. H. Furlong Baldwin, owner 7295 Young St, Machipongo, VA 23405 sanctuary to plants and animal species, TICKETS and as a buffer between the Atlantic Barrier Islands Center • $30 pp Ocean and the mainland of Virginia’s 7295 Young Street, Machipongo Eastern Shore. In between the Barrier Is- • Sold online and in advance only, at SELF-DRIVING TOUR Designated a Virginia Historic Landmark VAGardenWeek.org. lands and the mainland peninsula lies an and listed on the National Register of His- The properties may be visited in any order expanse of tidal wetlands and salt marsh- • No day of ticket sales on this self-driving tour. toric Places for preserving three historic es. Together, they form one of the world’s PARKING buildings, the Center sits on an 18-acre NEW TO HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK! most diverse and significant ecosystems. farm. Serving as a museum, its mission is to • Available at each property. First time a property has been featured Included in this chain is Cobb Island, four HOSTED BY THE GARDEN CLUB OF THE EASTERN SHORE Eastern Shore 73

Virginia refecting the continuity of government in Eastville for over 300 years. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. co.northampton.va.us Cape Charles Historical Society Museum and Welcome Center 814 Randolph Ave., Cape Charles Dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of Cape Charles and surrounding areas. capecharlesmuseum.org

Photo courtesy of Diane Ginsberg Kiptopeke State Park 3540 Kiptopeke Dr., Cape Charles Explore unique migratory bird habitat along the Atlantic fyway. Seasonal interpretive and educational programs focus on natural REVIVING history, birding and bay ecology. Photo courtesy of Megan Ames dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/kiptopeke preserve and perpetuate the unique culture Eastern Shore of Virginia National and history of Virginia’s Barrier Islands. Wildlife Refuge, Founded in 1996 and opened to visitors in A SEASIDE 32205 Seaside Rd., Cape Charles 2002, the Barrier Islands Center (BIC) is Active wildlife refuge with a military history. the sole organization showcasing this re- Strategic location at the mouth of the gional history, preserving the photos, arti- Chesapeake Bay led to local military uses facts and written accounts of those who before the refuge was established after once called Virginia’s Barrier Islands home. WWII. View the gun barrel that was on board GEM A crepe myrtle-lined drive leads to historic the U.S.S. Missouri (“Mighty Mo”) at the time buildings, which together comprise the of Japanese surrender. fws.gov/refuge/ most complete Almshouse complex extant eastern_shore_of_virginia/ in the United States. The 1890 Almshouse was the first to be restored and serves as the museum building, displaying exhibits with more than 7,500 artifacts. A rare piece of Eastern Shore history, the Quarter Kitchen has two distinct halves: the brick structure, c. 1725 and a wood-frame addition, c. 1840. Exterior highlights include brick pathways, functional and decorative plantings, a Hog Island fig orchard and a millstone exhibit.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Ker Place 69 Market St., Onancock A Restoration project of the Garden Club of Virginia, this c. 1799 structure is home to the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society. (757) 787-8012 or shorehistory.org Hungars Episcopal Church 10107 Bayside Rd., Machipongo A Virginia Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places. The current brick, Colonial structure of this historic church was built c. 1742. (757) 678-7837 Historic Northampton County Courthouse and Court Green 16404 Courthouse Rd., Eastville One of the earliest and most complete in HOSTED BY BY THE HUNTING GARDEN CREEK CLUB OF GARDEN GLOUCESTER CLUB AND THE GARDEN CLUB OF ALEXANDRIA Gloucester-Mathews 9975

TICKET INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE FOLLOWING 4 PROPERTIES:

Cherokee lawn dappled by the shade of mature 7887 Berkshire Lane in Gloucester trees. The current owner’s mother spent the 1960s turning roughly five acres of This unusual dwelling started life as a typ- formerly cultivated farm fields into green- ical 18th-century icehouse: a circular brick sward. The exact age of this stately home two-story tower with dirt piled around it is unclear but the lunette window high un- to insulate the ice kept inside. In 1922, der the roof peak matches several others William Fleet Taliaferro and his wife Eliz- just like it elsewhere in Mathews such as

Photos courtesy of Sandy Geiger abeth downsized from their home Ex- the Court House, Springdale and Poplar change and converted its icehouse into a Grove. These can be reliably dated c. 1835. simple retirement dwelling. They added a front door on the river side, a few win- The house was built on land patented by dows and a back addition with kitchen the Foster family in 1658. The property and dining room. It was named Cherokee was purchased by Francis Armistead in for the roses that grew there. The round 1842. The current owners are part of the room was the original living room. Every Cooke family who entered the long histo- owner since has added something. Now ry of the house around 1918 when Giles Cherokee is a large, gracious home with a Buckner Cooke purchased the home from perfectly round dining room. Bartlett Tree the Armistead family. Rev. Major Giles Buckner Experts will be giving visitors to Cherokee Cooke was the last surviving member of complimentary seedlings from noon to 3 the staff of General Robert E. Lee had p.m. Gayle and Hunter Merrill, owners the distinction of being the oldest man in Mathews County, the oldest Episcopal Toddsbury minister in Virginia, and the oldest living 8777 Toddsbury Lane in Gloucester alumnus of VMI when he died in 1937. Gloucester- This 17th-century family home is considered His son, John Warren Cooke, was born to be the “Mother House” of the North in 1915 and grew up to be a politician River. Of the land grant, made to English and newspaper publisher. John Warren sea captain Thomas Todd in 1652, one Cooke’s daughter Elsa and her husband hundred acres remain. The original brick Paul are the current owners and third SATURDAY,Mathews APRIL 17, 2021 house dates from 1658 and faces the river. generation of the Cooke family to live at Additions in 1690, 1720, 1782 and 1948 Palace Green. Elsa Cooke Verbyla is the MORNING TICKET: 9:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. AFTERNOON TICKET: 1:30 TO 5:30 P.M. publisher of the Gloucester-Mathews This self-driving tour in the coastal area features four stunning properties including one of the complete the L-shaped gambrel-roofed structure seen today. An outstanding and Gazette-Journal. Between the house and earliest domestic structures in the United States, continually inhabited since 1652. As a recipient Put-in Creek lies the old Armistead family of one of the earliest historic preservation easements in Virginia, the property is an outstanding substantial example of an early Tidewater domestic structure, Toddsbury is listed on graveyard and a recently renovated guest example of an early Tidewater planter’s home. The estate sprawls over 100 acres and the nearly cottage. Palace Green was last open in sup- mile-long river front with its enormous willow oaks commands the longest southern exposure the National Register of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark. The port of Historic Garden Week in 1992. Dr. of any home on the North River. Another sits well back from Main Street in Mathews behind a David A. Brown and Thane H. Harpole of sweeping lawn dappled by the shade of mature trees. A third includes a newly constructed area interiors boast early 18th-century paneling, carved keystones over the windows the Fairfield Foundation will educate tour that provides a lovely terrace area for entertaining with plenty of room for seating where guests goers at an archeological excavation and can enjoy both garden and water views. Another property began life as a typical 18th-century and brick linenfold jack arches above the earliest entrances. The garden wall dates demonstration on the grounds. Elsa and icehouse: a circular brick two-story tower with dirt piled around it to insulate the ice kept inside. Paul Verbyla, owners In 1922, it was converted into a simple retirement dwelling. from the 1690s and encloses a square acre. The nearly mile-long riverfront with its Weston Hall, 465 Weston Hall Road enormous willow oaks overlooks the in Port Haywood longest southern exposure on the North TOUR CHAIR AND CO-CHAIR FACILITIES River. The half-mile tree-lined approach From the minute visitors drive through • Lynne Manning (919) 880-2329 • Available at Tour Headquarters and all to the house leads to the orchard, walled the gates, it becomes obvious that Weston [email protected] tour properties garden, carriage house, guest house, horse Hall is a special place. The property enjoys • Pam Driggs (804) 815-4418 PARKING paddocks, barn and wharf. Archaeology magnificent views of the East River and • @historicgardenweekgloucester • Available at tour sites on the east lawn, and specimens from a beyond to the Mobjack Bay. Designed in a • Historic Garden Week in Gloucester VA • At Tour Headquarters rare Gloucester Hickory tree exchanged with Thomas Jefferson for planting at TOUR HEADQUARTERS SPECIAL ACTIVITIES • Ware Episcopal Church, • Gloucester Extension Master Gardeners Monticello, further enhance the grounds. 7825 John Clayton Memorial Highway, available for guided tours of Brent & Toddsbury was last open in support of Gloucester Becky’s Bulbs Chesapeake Bay-friendly Historic Garden Week in 1988. Mr. and gardens, 7900 Daffodil Lane in Gloucester, Mrs. F. Breckinridge Montague, owners TICKETS from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • $40 pp Palace Green • Sold online and in advance only, for 596 Main Street in Mathews the morning or the afternoon, at SELF-DRIVING TOUR VAGardenWeek.org. The properties may be visited in any order Positioned well back from Main Street in • No day of ticket sales on this self-driving tour. Mathews, Palace Green boasts a sweeping HOSTED BY BY THE HUNTING GARDEN CREEK CLUB OF GARDEN GLOUCESTER CLUB AND THE GARDEN CLUB OF ALEXANDRIA Gloucester-Mathews 9977

brick Arts and Crafts style with an English basement, the layout elevates the house to take advantage of expansive water views. Massive trees grace the sweeping eight-acre lawn. There is a view from the property across Mill Creek to nearby Pop- lar Grove and its original tide mill, the last tide mill remaining in the Mobjack area. Visitors are encouraged to take time to enjoy the dock. Weston Hall was built by Capt. Clarence Kirwan in the early 1900s. The contrac- tor was his uncle, Christopher Columbus Borum. Legend has it that no construction was allowed to take place while the captain was at sea. Pine timber from the property was used for floors and doors. The sturdy-looking Arts and Crafts-style exterior belies the light and airy feeling of the rooms within. Built to resemble the layout of a ship, the wide entry hall is fifty feet long and sweeps from the land-side entrance to the water side. Current owners have undertaken an extensive renovation of both the home and the grounds. The recently renovated guest house is also included as part of the tour. The owners have added new expansive hardscaping which connects the main house to the guest cottage. This newly constructed area allows the home to flow to the cottage and provides a lovely terrace area for entertaining, with plenty of room for seating where guests can enjoy both garden and water views. Weston Hall was last open in support of Historic Garden Week in 2002. Nationally recognized plein air artist, Dorothy Fagan, will be painting on the grounds. Cindy and Bill Barnett, owners

PLACES OF INTEREST Chesapeake Bay-Friendly Teaching Gardens at Brent & Becky’s Bulbs 7900 Daffodil Ln., Gloucester This 8+ acre garden contains more than 20 themed “rooms” to demonstrate gardening that honors the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. brentandbeckysbulbs.com Rosewell Plantation Ruins 5113 Old Rosewell Rd., Gloucester Built in 1725 by Mann Page, Rosewell was the birthplace of Virginia Governor John Page and an architectural inspiration to Thomas Jefferson, a frequent visitor. Ravaged by fre in 1916, the ruins stand today as an example of 18th-century craftsmanship. The Garden Club of Virginia granted a research fellowship in 2003 to consolidate landscape records of the grounds. rosewell.org HOSTED BY THE ELIZABETH RIVER, THE FRANKLIN AND THE NANSEMOND RIVER GARDEN CLUBS Suffolk 79

TOUR DESCRIPTION: This delightful walking tour features private properties that are all participating in Historic Garden Week for the first time. Visitors who particularly enjoy gardens, as well as history buff, will enjoy access to seven locations in the Governor’s Pointe neighborhood. It was developed from the Sinclair Farm, which comprised 165 acres, of their lives. After numerous corporate and was the earliest recorded farm on moves over the previous dozen years, Geor- Governor’s Pointe. In 1920, the farm gia-based architect, Frank Betz, was hired to passed to John Brown Bush, later to Gil- design a plan now called “The Clarendon.” bert and Della Fulgham, and in 1942 to Built on slightly less than an acre of land, Photos courtesy of Nansemond River Garden Club Photos courtesy of Nansemond River Garden Gordon Jones who named it Nansemond the Jones’ residence was only the fourth Farm. It was a productive farm that grew house in the new, but soon to flourish, Gov- corn, peanuts, soybeans and small grains. In ernor's Pointe neighborhood. Numerous addition, the Jones family raised livestock. established garden beds around the perime- While the cows and the crops are now ter of the property were created by the lady gone, this pastoral site has become the of the house. Kim’s efforts show off her perfect setting for a collection of cus- love for working outside and add notewor- tom-built homes. After retiring from a 28 thy embellishment to the landscaping. year Navy career and 15 years of private Built in 2014 and nestled on the banks of consulting work, the Callaways moved to the Nansemond River, a timeless Geor- Governor’s Pointe, purchasing a home gian-style home offers guests a warm wel- built in 2005. A light-filled open concept come. The curved central staircase and home with tall ceilings, it provides views cathedral ceilings echo the spacious walk- of the many trees, shrubs and perennials out porches that offer stunning river views. that the owners have planted on what had Visitors can relax on the patio underneath been bare farmland. the pergola and take in the gorgeous land- Another property includes a Colonial Re- scape set against a backdrop of evergreens vival residence completed in 2009. De- brimming with many-hued perennials. Suffolk signed for a large family, the home in- A final property built in 2017 was designed cludes eight bedrooms and seven full by the owners and incorporates transition- SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 bathrooms, assuring there will be ample al elements and a state-of-the-art electron- MORNING TOUR: 10 A.M. TO 1 P.M. AFTERNOON TOUR: 1:30 TO 4:30 P.M. space as the family continues to grow ic system throughout, facilitating enter- Governor’s Pointe, a land grant made in 1700 by King William, offered rich land, deep rivers through the generations. The attractive taining in this elegant home. The elevated and an environment where families could flourish in early Virginia. By the end of 1865, the outdoor living spaces include a large up- ceilings create a dramatic two-story foyer plantation system was replaced by family farms. In 2003 one of these farms was developed per deck and a lower porch looking out to and showcase a stunning curved staircase. as a community of 141 custom-built fine homes where the property’s mature hardwoods, the water. Tranquil lake views reveal a vi- There is an impressive two-story covered lakes, marsh areas and river views have been conscientiously maintained. This walking tour brant habitat where many species of birds patio overlooking the Nansemond River. of properties near each other showcases a variety of charming outdoor living spaces. including great blue herons, snowy egrets, A special highlight is the pool with a cab- Canada geese and ducks, as well as bea- in-like cabana. A built-in stone fire pit and vers, live. A fire pit and meandering paths a putting green are outdoor focal points of make it a welcoming landscape. A memo- this spectacular property. TOUR CHAIRS FACILITIES rial camellia garden, azaleas, forsythia, col- • Kim Butler, Jean Brennaman and • Available at Tour Headquarters orful annuals and assorted blooming trees Featured Properties: Mary Hunting (Lower Level) add to the appeal of this wooded oasis. portsmouthsuffolkfranklin@ PARKING • 1917 Governors Pointe vagardenweek.org Completed in 2007, an elegant waterfront Woodard Courtesy of Karen • At Tour Headquarters Marsha and Michael Callaway TOUR CO-CHAIRS Georgian-style home boasts expansive • Available on roadsides in the tour area views of the Nansemond River, Corinthi- • 122 Torrington Circle Kacky Gallota, Sanda Wilson, Jackie and Jeff Overton Amy Brown and John Drewry SPECIAL ACTIVITY an columns, extensive custom moldings, • @historicgardenweekpsf • Artists from the Suffolk Center of the high ceilings and walls of windows. The • 236 Wentworth Court • Historic Garden Week Southeastern VA Cultural Arts Plein Air Society as well as a garden is professionally landscaped and Jennifer and Marc Rosenberg showcases a trellis smothered with purple TOUR HEADQUARTERS variety of floral activities in featured gardens • 237 Wentworth Court (weather permitting) wisteria and jasmine, as well as roses, daylil- • Vintage Tavern Restaurant ies, crepe myrtles, holly and magnolias. This Kim and Tim Jones 1900 Governors Pointe elegant respite includes a pool. A boat- • 242 Wentworth Court TICKETS house and dock were completed in 2017. WALKING TOUR Lorena Luciano and Dr. Ernesto Luciano • $35 pp Please wear appropriate flat-heeled shoes When the Jones family migrated from At- • 244 Wentworth Court • Sold online and in advance only at to allow for uneven surfaces. lanta, Georgia to Virginia in 2004 they built VAGardenWeek.org. Lorena and Johnny Garcia • No day of ticket sales a home they intend to reside in for the rest HOSTED BY THE ELIZABETH RIVER, THE FRANKLIN AND THE NANSEMOND RIVER GARDEN CLUBS Suffolk 81

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Bacon’s Castle 465 Bacon’s Castle Tr., Surry Built in 1665, this restoration property of the Garden Club of Virginia affords visitors a rare opportunity to step back in time. It is the largest documented 17th century garden in America. An architectural gem, it features distinctive triple-stacked chimneys and curved Flemish gables. It is listed on the Virginia and National Landmark Registers. preservationva.org Smith’s Fort Plantation 217 Smith’s Fort Ln., Surry This was the site of an original fort begun by Capt. John Smith in 1609. The brick dwelling was built in the mid-18th century on land given by Powhatan to John Rolfe on his marriage to Pocahontas. The garden was created in 1936 by the Garden Club of Virginia using proceeds from Historic Garden Week. preservationva.org. Historic Portsmouth Courthouse, Corner of High & Court Streets in Olde Towne Portsmouth Constructed in 1846, it reopened as a civic arts center in the 1980s. The Garden Club of Virginia restored the grounds in 1983 with funds raised from Historic Garden Week. HOSTED BY THE ELIZABETH RIVER, THE FRANKLIN AND THE NANSEMOND RIVER GARDEN CLUBS Suffolk 83 HOSTED BY THE VIRGINIA BEACH GARDEN CLUB AND THE PRINCESS ANNE GARDEN CLUB Virginia Beach 85

TICKET INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE FOLLOWING 6 PROPERTIES:

1017 Curlew Drive dise. Guests are frequently invited to dine at the custom-designed dining table that An elongated drive of arborvitae and Ital- seats 16. The owners’ suite includes a fire- ian cypress welcomes visitors to this con- place and separate walk-in closets. Newly temporary transitional home. Every view installed landscaping complements this from this 6,800 square foot dwelling is outstanding property. breathtaking. Windows on the front of Caren and Ed Augustine, owners the home face the first hole fairway of the

Photo courtesy of Devin Reed country club’s golf course. The back of The Gardens at 1224 Kamichi Court the home faces the club’s private marina and Linkhorn Bay. These views are en- Be prepared to be charmed and surprised hanced by lovely gardens and outdoor en- by this waterside garden paradise lush with tertaining areas around the pool and dock. plant life. Stroll the winding, pebble and Built in 1991, the home has undergone moss-covered garden paths and observe several renovations. Marble floors in the the owner-built stacked stone walls that entry and hallways highlight the central define multiple themed “garden rooms.” sunken living room. Interesting utilitarian Don’t miss the “Peggy Martin” rose that artwork adorns the home, including a adorns a small wrought iron arbor. This crafted sterling silver sink and a commis- was the only rose to survive hurricane Ka- sioned hammered copper dining room ta- trina in Louisiana’s 8th Ward and was pur- ble. Various other art objects were collect- chased at a charity event in the aftermath ed from or influenced by the owners’ of that natural disaster. The sculpture, Mil- international travel throughout Europe, lie, the “Party Animal,” who once wel- Asia, Africa and a childhood spent in Iran. comed children to the National Zoo in Aileen and Mark Whitaker, owners Washington, D.C. now keeps watch over salt-tolerant plants along the water’s edge. 1025 Curlew Drive A Chinese bridge, granite steps constructed from sections of former Norfolk city Virginia Beach This transitional style, tumbled brick dwell- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021 streets and a gardener’s “coat of arms” MORNING TOUR: 10 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. AFTERNOON TOUR: 1:30 TO 5 P.M. ing was built in 2015. Every detail of this made from recycled gardening tools are The Birdneck Point neighborhood in Virginia Beach, a peninsula in Linkhorn Bay offering meticulously appointed home was designed only a few of the eclectic highlights of the picturesque waterfront views, is also a mecca for a variety of birds and waterfowl. Showcased by the owners. The oversized planks of the outdoor space. The master gardener own- properties are newly constructed or renovated and all feature splendid gardens. Another is a walnut floors, exquisite moldings and tall ers will be on site and available to provide stunning, mature waterfront garden lovingly planted and maintained by the master gardener ceilings provide the perfect backdrop for information and answer questions to en- homeowners. All tour sites are located on the waterfront, with four new to Historic Garden the off-white furnishings of the spacious hance your visit. Week. Join us outside for lunch at Tour Headquarters, the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club, living area. The open floor plan and floor- Helen Junkin and Bernie Nichols, owners originally built in 1927 to serve the recreational needs of guests of the recently restored to-ceiling windows offer priceless water Cavalier Hotel. views enhanced by an outdoor oasis that 1325 Starling Court runs the full length of the back of the home. Eight columns support an open-air Two large glass-paneled doors welcome visitors to this transitional home com- kitchen and large seating area with a gas TOUR CHAIRS PARKING fireplace. This space is made for year-round pletely renovated in 2017. The home’s soft • Frances Padden (757) 641-2833 • At Tour Headquarters enjoyment and entertaining. A massive spi- tones of gray and white throughout con- • Elizabeth Reed (757) 681-5331 ral staircase in the center of the home is vey an atmosphere of serenity and spa- [email protected] LUNCH AND SPECIAL ACTIVITY ciousness. Walking through the imposing • On the waterside at Tour Headquarters, accentuated by hand-carved, claw-footed TOUR CO-CHAIRS Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club posts built in Wisconsin and assembled on entrance, an eye-catching chandelier of • Alice Koziol (757) 404-4552 • $25 pp for box lunches site. Venisse Georgalas and Rich Morton, owners crystal and stainless steel draws visitors • Lee Trant (414) 688-0619 • Timed Reservations between 11 a.m. and into the sophisticated interiors. Gray- • @vbgardentour 2:30 p.m. allow for social distancing 1044 Curlew Drive toned bamboo floors, a stacked stone wall • Historic Garden Week in Virginia Beach • Reserve by April 16 at (757) 428-3131 with a “ribbon” fireplace that produces

This modern farmhouse-style home, com- wide, but shallow gas flames, and a stain- Woodard Courtesy of Karen TOUR HEADQUARTERS SPECIAL ACTIVITIES pleted in the summer of 2020, is ideally less steel mantel and hearth allow one to • The Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club • Enjoy the live performances of a harpist in situated in the cul-de-sac to provide 1052 Cardinal Road reimagine evenings by the fire. The combi- the 1224 Kamichi Court garden and a sweeping views of Linkhorn Bay. An im- nation of shiplap and coffered ceilings pianist at Tour Headquarters during TICKETS pressive entrance opens into the home’s outdoor lunch. give the home both artistic nuance and ar- • $40 pp great room. Expansive moveable glass chitectural interest. A hallway off the fam- • Sold online and in advance only, for doors invite guests to enjoy the outdoors ily room leads to a “man-cave” with the the morning or the afternoon, at IMPORTANT and the panoramic view. The infinity pool, requisite TV, fireplace and comfy couches VAGardenWeek.org. This is a two-part tour. Walk to five hot tub, outside kitchen and stone fire- atop a chevron-patterned cowhide carpet. • No day of ticket sales properties, starting at any point. place with pizza oven create the perfect The newly landscaped waterfront outdoor venue for entertaining guests and grand- FACILITIES Self-driving to one property. living space is complete with kitchen, stacked • Available at Tour Headquarters children. With its built-in bunks for 12 stone bar, multiple seating areas, firepit (Lower Level) NEW TO HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK! and abundant storage space for games and and pool. Amy and Jason Przymuzala, owners • Osprey Point Building by the tennis First time a property has been featured toys, the playroom is a grandchild’s para- courts and pool HOSTED BY THE VIRGINIA BEACH GARDEN CLUB AND THE PRINCESS ANNE GARDEN CLUB Virginia Beach 87

1337 Starling Court PLACES OF INTEREST

Completed in 2019, this California coastal The Brock Environmental Center style home’s spacious entry is the epitome of an open floor plan. Wide white oak 3663 Marlin Bay Dr. plank floors in both herringbone and lin- This community environmental education ear patterns provide continuity through- center is one of the “greenest” buildings in out the home. The kitchen is complete the world. cbf.org/brock with five ovens, a seven burner Lacanche First Landing State Park range, a five-foot galley sink, a five pizza hearth oven and two waterfall islands (the 2500 Shore Dr. counter material continues down the side Site of the frst landing of the Jamestown of the cabinets creating a cascading ef- colonists in 1607 and a recent recipient of fect), allowing guests to observe the action grants made possible from proceeds from in comfort. Large windows showcase dis- Historic Garden Week tours in celebration of tant ocean vistas as well as views of a na- the Garden Club of Virginia’s Centennial in tive plant garden along the water’s edge. 2020. [email protected] Taking advantage of the waterfront set- Historic deWitt Cottage ting, the owner used accordion glass panels to create multipurpose spaces. The liv- 1113 Atlantic Ave. ing area includes a fireplace with an The oldest remaining structure on the attached live edge wooden bench made Virginia Beach oceanfront. Listed on the from the same Virginia tree as the cus- Commonwealth of Virginia and National tom-made dining room table. Multi-level Registers of Historic Places. awhm.org decking leads to the pool and outdoor tiki The Virginia Aquarium bar area. Both are perfect additions for 717 General Booth Blvd. outdoor waterfront entertaining. More than 200 species of plants native to Chelsea Jenkins and Mike Olivieri, owners coastal Virginia can be found along the nature trails. virginiaaquarium.org

First Landing State Park The Garden Club of Virginia’s Centennial State Parks project is award-winning and nationally recognized. HOSTED BY THE VIRGINIA BEACH GARDEN CLUB AND THE PRINCESS ANNE GARDEN CLUB Virginia Beach 89 HOSTED BY THE VIRGINIA BEACH GARDEN CLUB AND THE PRINCESS ANNE GARDEN CLUB Virginia Beach 91 HOSTED BY THE WILLIAMSBURG GARDEN CLUB Williamsburg 93

TICKET PRICE INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE FOLLOWING 6 SITES: Benjamin Powell Garden tavern, lodging house, store and gunsmith’s 109 North Waller Street shop. The simple but quaint garden plan consists of curved geometric beds over- The small pleasure garden between the flowing with a variety of plants that change house and the office has a brick path that color with the seasons. An ornamental crisscrosses four parterres planted with summerhouse features a basket-weave ferns and small bulbs. The vertical scale brick pattern. The property is surrounded of the garden is attained with flowering by a yaupon hedge. dogwoods and ancient crepe myrtles. Large, shoulder-high oakleaf hydrangeas encircle Palmer House and Garden the gardens. A kitchen garden is posi- 420 East Duke of Gloucester Street tioned behind the pleasure garden and features period vegetables and herbs in an One of Colonial Williamsburg’s 88 origi- early version of “companion planting.” nal 18th century buildings, this two-story brick home was built by John Palmer, a Christiana Campbell’s Tavern lawyer and bursar at William & Mary, after a smaller home on the property burned Photos courtesy of Laura Viancour and Colonial Williamsburg Garden, 101 South Waller Street down in 1754. The house was substantially Mrs. Campbell acquired the property in enlarged during the Civil War and was oc- 1774, and it has provided welcoming ac- cupied as headquarters by both General commodations for dining as well as lodg- Joseph Johnston of the Confederate Army ing for two and a half centuries. A garden and later by General McClellan of the of geometric design features parterres Union Army. The Colonial Williamsburg WilliamsburgTUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021 planted with groundcover, dogwoods and Foundation purchased the property in MORNING TOUR: 10 A.M. TO 1 P.M. AFTERNOON TOUR: 1 TO 4 P.M. Eastern red cedars which enclose the 1927 and restored it to its late Colonial ap- Visitors will be inspired by this self-guided tour of geometric gardens, trimmed topiaries, space with green walls. An outdoor dining pearance in 1951-1952. During the con- pristine flower beds and mature shade trees. Learn how to incorporate 18th-century area with planters and trellises recreates struction, the “putlog” holes in the mason- landscape details and heirloom plants into your own outdoor spaces. Walking tour includes the 18th century ambiance. ry walls were discovered to have been left six Colonial Williamsburg gardens rarely open to the public and two historic properties empty. The holes supported scaffolding with pleasure gardens, plus access to the Custis Square Archaeology Project. Get ideas David Morton Garden used in erecting the walls of the house. for decorating your own outside venues from Williamsburg Garden Club members who Corner of Waller and York Streets will enliven these historic exteriors with fabulous floral arrangements. Throughout the This small jewel of a garden was owned Custis Square Archaeology Project tour, social distancing and one-way paths will be observed. by David Morton, a tailor, who purchased 301 South Nassau Street the property on this corner lot in 1777. See first-hand and learn about the multi-year The design was adapted from a 19th-cen- archaeological exploration of the four-acre tury garden in Charleston, South Carolina TOUR CHAIR & CO-CHAIR home and early 18th-century gardens of • Melinda Morgan and Michele DeWitt 136 Francis Street East, at the and features a well and a pump house as John Custis IV (1678-1746). There were [email protected] Market House Bus Stop the central focal point. A grape arbor few early Williamsburg residents as color- • @historicgardenweekwilliamsburg • $22 each by prepaid reservations serves as the terminal focal point. The ful as John Custis IV, Martha Washington’s • Historic Garden Week in Williamsburg • Pick up 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. muscadine vine arbor is part of Colonial first father-in-law. Visitors will have the • Dietary restrictions accommodated upon Williamsburg’s Arboretum collection. opportunity to learn what has been re- TOUR HEADQUARTERS advance request. vealed about this wealthy planter and states- • Outside, in front of Christiana Campbell’s • Cash bar available featuring a special George Jackson House and man, as well as see the techniques archae- Tavern 101 South Waller Street “Historic Garden Week” cocktail. Garden, 135 York Street ologists use to understand historic gardens. • Pre-order by April 15: Cathy Adams, By uncovering the remains of a long-hid- TICKETS [email protected] or (757) 220-2486 The original owner was a patriotic mer- • $50 pp chant who risked his life as well as his for- den landscape and ornamental grounds, • Sold online and in advance only at SPECIAL ACTIVITIES tune during the Revolutionary War. He this site has added significantly to our un- VAGardenWeek.org. • “Signs and Symbols Restoration” on chartered a ship, sailed it to Bermuda and derstanding of early American gardening. • No on-site ticket sales the Palmer House Porch returned with a supply of much needed • Learn how 18th-century signs are FACILITIES gunpowder for the American forces. The replicated using a blend of traditional window and door arrangements for the • Located near The Blue Bell Tavern and modern methods • Merchant’s Square and Market House east wing are typical of shops in the 18th- Colonial Williamsburg bus stops century. This property now serves as hotel accommodations for Williamsburg guests. PARKING BUS TRANSPORTATION The evergreen garden on the west side is • Complimentary at the Colonial Colonial Williamsburg Bus Transportation complimentary to HGW visitors. Board from planted with both native and imported Williamsburg Regional Visitors Center, plants that can tolerate the shade of the 101 Visitors Center Drive. the lower level of the Regional Visitors Center. To begin tour exit at Capitol Stop. towering trees, while seasonal bulbs and • Limited parking behind Christina annuals add color near the patio. Campbell’s Tavern, 101 South Waller Street. If visitors prefer to walk the tour, the total Access off Lafayette Street only. distance is 2 miles. The Blue Bell Tavern Garden LUNCH NEW TO HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK! 102 North Waller Street • Williamsburg Inn’s Social Terrace in First time a property has been featured At various times this dwelling served as a Colonial Williamsburg, HOSTED BY THE WILLIAMSBURG GARDEN CLUB Williamsburg 95

PLACES OF INTEREST Mattey’s Garden, 301 Scotland St. Located at Matthew Whaley Elementary Adams Garden School adjacent to the brick walls surrounding North Boundary St. & Richmond Rd. Corner the Governor’s Palace in Colonial Williamsburg, Dedicated in 1986 in memory of Gregory S. this children’s garden was a gift from the Adams, a member of the William & Mary Williamsburg Garden Club to the City of Class of 1981. In celebration of the 75th Williamsburg in honor of its 300th anniversary. anniversary of Historic Garden Week, the Williamsburg Garden Club donated restoration Reveley Garden at funds and continues its support of the William & Mary, Ewell Hall Circle garden, which is maintained by William & Mary. Named in honor of the university’s 27th president, Taylor Reveley, and his wife, Helen, Bruton Parish Church this new project of the Garden Club of Virginia and Grounds is a partial restoration of a 1926 Charles Gillette 201 West Duke of Gloucester St. garden. It was designed as part of the Formed in 1674, Bruton Parish is an active Beaux-Arts campus plan, but never built. The congregation in the Episcopal Diocese of new garden refects Gillette’s original intentions Southern Virginia. The third and present while addressing its current conditions and building was completed in 1715. Historic allowing room for students to move freely Garden Week proceeds assisted with through the space. The site is an elegant place churchyard restorations in 1936, 1955 for rest, study or socializing. New trees expand and 2003. Closes at 4 p.m. The Baldwin Memorial Collection of Woody Species and were selected in consultation with Jamestown-Yorktown the Conservator of Botanical Collections and Foundation’s two museums: the Associate Director of Gardens and Grounds. Jamestown Settlement, a living history Visitors to W & M campus are required to wear museum where 17th century Virginia comes masks at all times in the garden. to life. See re-creations of the three ships that sailed from England to Virginia in 1607, and Williamsburg Botanical Garden visit the new American Revolution Museum 5537 Centerville Rd. at Yorktown. View the “Siege of Yorktown” with Established in 2005 as a demonstration a 180-degree surround screen. historyisfun.org garden sustainable in our Virginia Coastal Plain region, it is a haven for both fora and fauna in a protected, yet natural setting.

Bruton Parish Church Your tour ticket helps support this site and other Garden Club of Virginia restoration gardens. Photos courtesy of Roger Foley HOSTED BY THE WILLIAMSBURG GARDEN CLUB Williamsburg 97 HOSTED BY BY THE HUNTING HAMPTON CREEK ROADS GARDEN GARDEN CLUB CLUB AND AND THE HUNTINGTONGARDEN CLUB GARDEN OF ALEXANDRIA CLUB Hampton-Newport News: Yorktown 9999

TICKET INCLUDES A SPECIAL FLORAL EVENT, ACCESS TO A GARDEN AND 2 MUSEUMS, WHERE REGULAR ADMISSION FEES ARE WAIVED TO TICKET HOLDERS: Tabletop Creations at the Watermen’s Museum Yorktown Freight Shed, 309 Water Street 331 Water Street This charming museum demonstrates Originally used as a terminal for steam- the role Chesapeake Bay watermen, from ships arriving from the port of Baltimore, pre-colonial to modern times, have played the Freight Shed was relocated and ex- in the shaping of our nation. Located Photo courtesy of Pam Henefin tensively renovated, and is now a premier along the waterfront on a privately owned event venue along the waterfront. Serving section of the beach, the site offers scenic as tour headquarters, this indoor/outdoor views of the York River and pleasure boats, space is the site for an extraordinary ta- as well as occasional sightings of dolphins. bletop creations event. Tour goers will en- Historical exhibits depict watercraft and joy numerous tablescapes created by gar- activities, tradecraft and a look into the den club members, each with a different lives of the people that have worked and theme, set up inside the building, as well as fought on the water. on the covered pavilion outside. The pavilion site leads to a riverwalk that extends American Revolution Museum at along the water to the beachfront, a small Yorktown, 100 Water Street yacht harbor, the National Park Service This indoor-outdoor experiential learning Visitor Center in one direction, and the center tells the story of the nation’s found- Watermen’s Museum and American Rev- ing, from the twilight of the Colonial pe- HAMPTON- olution Museum in the other. riod to the dawn of the Constitution and The Yorktown Custom House beyond. Indoor galleries include period Garden, 410 Main Street artifacts, immersive environments and NEWPORT NEWS films with a 180-degree screen and special The Custom House was built c. 1720 by effects. Outdoor areas include a re-creat- Richard Ambler to house his operations as ed Continental Army encampment and a the customs collector for the York River Revolution-era farm, based on a real-life district. In 1924, the Comte de Grasse 18th-century family. Chapter of the Daughters of the American WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021 Revolution purchased the property and Yorktown raised the money to renovate it under the FIRST TOUR: 10 A.M. TO NOON. SECOND TOUR: NOON TO 2 P.M. THIRD TOUR: 2 TO 4 P.M. direction of noted architect W. Duncan History, horticulture and high style converge in the charming village of Yorktown. Nestled Lee. It is distinguished as part of the Vir- along the bank of the York River and surrounded by historic battlefields, this quaint village ginia and National Register of Historic is the location of this year’s tour hosted by local Garden Club of Virginia clubs, The Places. The Colonial herb garden, adjacent Hampton Roads Garden Club and The Huntington Garden Club. Steeped in history, to the kitchen dependency, was established Yorktown was the site of the last major battle of the Revolutionary War, and serves as the in 1976 by the Moore House Society, Chil- backdrop for a tour that features significant landmarks, museums, a colonial herb garden dren of the American Revolution to com- and a stylish display of floral talent. Quaint shops and numerous restaurants add to the touring memorate the 200th anniversary of Ameri- experience. Located alongside the Colonial National Historic Park, opportunities abound ca’s independence. The patte d’oie, or for history lovers to explore the significant sites of America’s battle for independence. goosefoot, design of the garden was one favored by Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. In it, three or more straight TOUR CHAIR AND CO-CHAIR PARKING paths radiate out from a central point. The • Carla Rice (757) 291-5873 • Available at the parking garage at the garden includes boxwoods grown from Val Bowen (757) 218-4472 corner of Buckner and Water Streets cuttings from Monticello, Mount Vernon [email protected] • Behind the Custom House and other historic Virginia properties. • @historicgardenweek.hampton.nn • American Revolution Museum Plantings include many native, naturalized • Historic Garden Week Hampton • Watermen’s Museum and heirloom varieties of herbs, including Newport News • Additionally, a free trolley is available to all anise, bee balm, mint, thyme and yarrow. featured tour sites. The Yorktown Onion is a special highlight TOUR HEADQUARTERS of the herb garden. Yorktown is said to be • Yorktown Freight Shed SPECIAL ACTIVITIES the only place in the United States where 331 Water Street • York County Master Gardeners will this variety of allium grows wild. It was in- provide a gardening talk at the American TICKETS Revolution Museum at 1:30 p.m. troduced to America during the Revolution • $20 pp with three starting times through the food supply that came from • Sold online and in advance only at France. It is a protected spring-blooming spe- VAGardenWeek.org. WALKING TOUR cies in York County and can be seen in this • No day of ticket sales Comfortable footwear is encouraged. This garden, throughout the village and in the walking tour of private homes with small, surrounding battlefields. Comte de Grasse courtyard gardens spans seven city blocks. Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, owner Photo courtesy of Ann Douglas Vaughan HOSTED BY BY THE HUNTING HAMPTON CREEK ROADS GARDEN GARDEN CLUB CLUB AND AND THE HUNTINGTONGARDEN CLUB GARDEN OF ALEXANDRIA CLUB Hampton-Newport News: Yorktown 99101

PLACES OF INTEREST Yorktown Battlefield Park 1000 Colonial Pkwy. Part of the National Park Service’s Colonial National Historical Park, visitors can choose from self-guided or Ranger-led tours through the town of York and the Yorktown Battlefeld as they explore the site of the last major battle of the Revolutionary War and the subsequent surrender of the British Army. Lee Hall Mansion 163 Yorktown Rd. Built by affuent planter Richard D. Lee and now a historic house museum, this 1859 Italianate brick home features period furnishings and a Civil War exhibit. Funding from Historic Garden Week tours provided restoration for the grounds. Tour visitors receive $1 off regular admission to the mansion from April 17-24. Access to grounds and gardens at no charge. They are open to the public daily except Wednesdays. leehall.org or (757) 888-3371 West 103

STUNNING West SPECIMEN Battlefields, vineyards and bed & breakfasts TREES characterize the bucolic towns of the Shenandoah Valley. With significant academic institutions located in or nearby, visitors can enjoy unique Saturday, April 17 shopping and sites straight from history class. Staunton Sunday, April 18 Albemarle County Monday April 19 Monticello, Montpelier and James River State Park Tuesday, April 20 Lynchburg Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, April 21-23 Goshen Pass and Natural Bridge Begin your week in Staunton, one of Saturday, April 24 Virginia’s premier historic preservation Lexington and beautification success stories. En- joy plein air artists from Beverley Street Studio School working in tour gardens. Browse scenic parks, including Gyp- sy Hill’s 214 acres, on this walking tour showcasing the downtown area. On Sunday, drive 40 miles northwest to Albemarle County’s tour of private gardens in Charlottesville where homeowner-gardeners have indulged their passion for unusual plants and stunning specimen trees, making creative use of garden spaces. Tour goers will find inspiration in these city sanctuaries which have become valued space for socializing or soothing souls. Monday offers multiple choices. A me- Hosted by: Albemarle Garden Club, The Augusta Garden Club, The Blue Ridge Garden morial to President James Madison, his Club, Charlottesville Garden Club, Hillside Garden Club, The Lynchburg Garden Club, wife, Dolley, and the enslaved commu- Rivanna Garden Club and The Spotswood Garden Club nity who lived there, the main house of Montpelier has undergone a nationally Photos courtesy of Amanda Smithson West 105

Past Historic Garden Week proceeds enabled the Garden Club of Virginia (GCV) to assist in restoring the two-acre formal terraced Annie DuPont Garden in the early 1990s.

acclaimed restoration to its original 1820 ing walk flower border was restored by were guests of the Spencers. Beginning in Nearby is a 3.7-mile gorge along the Maury design. Past Historic Garden Week pro- the GCV in 1939-41. Nearly 75 years lat- 1983, the garden was restored to its 1937 River with connections to the Garden Club ceeds enabled the Garden Club of Virginia er, proceeds from Historic Garden Week appearance by Hillside Garden Club, a of Virginia back to its earliest days. The GCV (GCV) to assist in restoring the two-acre helped restore “Kitchen Road,” the func- GCV member club, which continues its has championed the cause to maintain the formal terraced Annie DuPont Garden in tional and visual link between Mulberry routine maintenance. The garden has twice pristine beauty of Goshen Pass, Virginia’s the early 1990s. Breathtaking in any season, Row, the industrial hub of the plantation, won the GCV’s Common Wealth Award, oldest natural area preserve, starting in the a succession of perennials including iris and and the main house. a grant program supporting projects in the 1920s, fighting against development almost Oriental poppies, makes it especially spec- areas of conservation, beautification, horti- every decade since. Today, there are no electric tacular in April. James River State Park features rolling culture, preservation and education. power dams or roads running through it. grasslands, quiet forests and beautiful views. Monticello is another nearby history-fo- It offers a relaxing break between tours. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday offer an- Spend the last day of Historic Garden cused option. Designed by and home to Grants from the GCV made possible na- other short respite from organized touring Week 2021 leisurely exploring Lexing- President Thomas Jefferson, founder of tive landscaping and a pollinator garden at with time to explore the Natural Bridge ton. Meander through garden gates old the University of Virginia, and author of the park. and its surroundings. Featured on the very and new allowing access to tended gardens the Declaration of Independence, its wind- first Historic Garden Week Tour in 1929, and farmed spaces that are as beautiful and From the park, take scenic Rt. 29 southwest the site became the 37th state park in productive as ever. Mountain vistas, secret about an hour to Lynchburg on Tuesday. Virginia’s system in 2016. gardens, boutiques and galleries await. This tour features properties that showcase personal commitments to preservation, sustainability and environmentalism, and Photos courtesy of includes secluded gardens brimming with Amanda Smithson spring hues. Visitors will appreciate the owners’ dedication to native plants. Don’t miss the Anne Spencer garden, a Vir- ginia Historic Landmark, and home to this well-known poet. Many nationally known Harlem Renaissance visitors, civil rights leaders and prominent African Americans West West 107

We estimate over 1,000 floral designs will be created especially for tours this April.

SHOWCASING Three easy, spring time tasks to SPRINGTIME keep your garden looking its best:

Pre-prune perennials to GARDENS ensure a compact clump instead of a leggy, and less attractive, form. For late-summer bloomers, like Shasta Daisies and Russian Sage, you can Even formal gardens in Virginia seem to One of the signatures of this statewide drastically cut back baby foliage. have a charming informality. A peony bor- event is the floral arrangements that decorate der just can’t help itself; it flops and nods featured properties. We estimate over 1,000 Keep a journal so you know like a petulant teenager. Maybe our gardens floral designs will be created especially for what works in your garden. While Mother Nature’s rhythm reflect a regional penchant for exuberance. tours this April. The Garden Club of Virginia means most tasks are ideally performed By the time Historic Garden Week kicks encourages our members to cut from their during certain seasons, every garden, and off, Virginia is swathed in bloom. Budding own gardens to create these blue-ribbon hence, gardener, is different. Jot comments branches, flowering shrubs and jewel-toned worthy floral creations. This is a way to about weather, soil and the condition of tulips provide splashes of color, reminding highlight seasonal, garden-grown and na- your plants, noting things you want to us of the marvel of renewed life that is spring. tive plants. Photos courtesy of Donna Moulton, Roger Foley, Tori change next year, then refer back at the Brock, Barry Wolfe and The Garden Club of Alexandria beginning of each season.

Stake your peonies. Now is the time to install peony rings. While unattractive at first, a simple peony ring helps their heavy heads last longer and keeps the plants tidier and the blooms upright. The best time to add support to peonies is in the early spring before they get too tall.

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Beds aroundthe in lawn are edged bloomingperennials, roses andmature of with daffodilsandtulips accenting avariety spring, the in alive come beds flower The magnolia. different typesof tree, an Americanyellowwood andmany a mature Japanese umbrella pine, adove ever since. Other noteworthy trees include sixfeet year per steady ata clipof growing at Longwoodago Gardensandhasbeen couple bought as aone-foot sapling years dawnMetasequoia, or redwood, whichthe Another showstopper is the tallest tree, a collected from elsewhere the property.on set on astone pad covered with mosses ing and shrubs flowers, with inviting chairs white-bloom low shadybedof isalarge, extends overproperty. the neighboring Be elm treesIts inVirginia.beautiful canopy surviving the oldest andlargest elm, one of Most impressive isamassive American fromthe 1920s. still survive trees andshrubs the original many of and 100-year history home has hadfew owners1965. The in its professor atUVA, in boughtthe property home. 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filled with tulips, daffodils and a large collection of blooming perennials. A geometric boxwood hedge completes the design. Viewed from the street, the landscaping har- monizes with the home’s blue-gray shingles and provides color and structure year-round. Through an arched gate, a path leads around the side of the house, transitioning from the vibrant plantings in the front garden to a de- cidedly more serene design in back. This is a place for peaceful walks, or sitting with a cup of tea to admire the surroundings. The backyard was designed to showcase a large collection of Japanese maples featuring contrasting forms and textures in complementary shades of green, making this garden interesting year-round. On the perimeter, a large hedge of cryptomeria and arborvitae provides privacy and a sense of seclusion. Truckloads of soil were brought in to modify the sloping to- pography and create raised beds reminis- cent of islands in the grass, bisected by stone walking paths. A stone-lined dry creek runs along the back of the property, planted with shrubs including viburnum and camellia. Swaths of ornamental grasses, such as Japanese acorus, complement the shrubs and strengthen the Asian theme. At the far end of the garden, a fern grotto features ostrich fern and other unusual varieties, such as ‘Dre’s Dagger.’ In this private setting, treasured trees are given a sense of place as if they were in a traditional Japanese garden. Visitors here will be transported by the contemplative, meditative atmosphere that invites one to stop and enjoy, and breathe.

PLACES OF INTEREST

The Memorial to Enslaved Laborers near the Rotunda off University Avenue Information provided at Tour Headquarters. The Dell at UVA 1112 Emmet Street, North Cemetery and Columbarium at the University of Virginia Cemetery Road, Charlottesville 22904

Monticello 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. Designed by and home to Thomas Jefferson, founder of UVA, author of the Declaration of Independence, and third President of the U.S. The winding walk fower border was restored by GCV in 1939-41 and Mulberry Row in 2015. monticello.org/gardenweek HOSTED BY BY THE HUNTING ALBEMARLE, CREEK CHARLOTTESVILLE GARDEN CLUB AND AND RIVANNA THE GARDEN GARDEN CLUB CLUBS OF ALEXANDRIA Albemarle County 99113 HOSTED BY BY THE HUNTING ALBEMARLE, CREEK CHARLOTTESVILLE GARDEN CLUB AND AND RIVANNA THE GARDEN GARDEN CLUB CLUBS OF ALEXANDRIA Albemarle County 99115 HOSTED BY BY THE HUNTING ALBEMARLE, CREEK CHARLOTTESVILLE GARDEN CLUB AND AND RIVANNA THE GARDEN GARDEN CLUB CLUBS OF ALEXANDRIA Albemarle County 99117 HOSTED BY BY THE HUNTING BLUE RIDGE CREEK GARDEN GARDEN CLUB CLUB AND THE GARDEN CLUB OF ALEXANDRIA Lexington 99119

TICKET INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE FOLLOWING 4 PROPERTIES AND 4 ADDITIONAL NEARBY GARDENS OF INTEREST:

Jacob Ruff House that the garden has become so notable. At 21 North Main Street the heart of the garden is a magnificent array This c. 1829 Federal townhouse was built by of nearly 100 herbaceous and tree peonies, John Ruff, whose main residence was next along with almost 75 lilacs. In addition, door. It provided additional living space for there are some unusual trees including his family, as well as a showroom for his hat huge Cunninghamia lanceolata, Heptacodium factory. In 1850 Ruff deeded the house to miconioides and bananas, along with a tower- his son Jacob, who owned a share of the hat ing sweet gum, copper beech and four va- business and was treasurer of Virginia Mili- rieties of horse chestnut. The Brennans tary Institute (VMI). The design features a have added a collection of native plants in- molded brick cornice, an elegant fanlight cluding bellwort, trillium, Jack-in-the-pulpit,

Photos courtesy of Lockwood McLoughlin over the original front door and a large stone yellow violet, wood poppy, sweetspire and fireplace in the basement; which functioned spicebush. There is a small vegetable gar- as a barbershop at one time. The home was den, a grove of magnolias and a fenced rose featured on the 1975 Historic Garden Week garden, along with seasonal plantings and a tour, after the building was renovated as a 100-year-old boxwood. A former kitchen real estate office. Extensive restoration in has been converted into a guest cottage. 2014 resulted in an elegant, single-family Louise and Bruce Brennan, owners home. The current owners enjoy the convenience of downtown living with easy access The Garden at 30 Edmondson Avenue to events at Washington and Lee University. The trees get top billing in this gardener’s A lovely garden graces the side and rear of garden at the corner of Edmondson and the house, while a brick terrace and lawn Jackson Avenues. Visitors can wander provide outdoor entertaining space. The Ja- along paths shaded by eastern hemlock, an cob Ruff House is a model for the preserva- enormous river birch, paperbark maple, tion of historic architecture for comfortable zelkova, Canaan fir, dwarf magnolia, modern living. weeping cherry and many other species, Ellen and Enrico de Alessandrini, owners including eight different varieties of Japa- nese maple. There is no seasonal lull in this The Gables Garden landscape. Bright red hawthorn winter LexingtonSATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021 303 South Jefferson Street berries transform into white spring blos- MORNING TOUR: 10 A.M. TO 1 P.M. AFTERNOON TOUR: 1 TO 4 P.M. One of the area’s most cherished gardens soms. The flowers of witch hazel, cherry Enter through garden gates old and new to tour historic private properties from different is at the c. 1850 Gothic, cottage-style and magnolia yield in their turn to the fall eras. Gardens and grounds which have been lovingly tended and farmed over the years are house called The Gables. In 1962 Col. and colors of maple, sweet gum, euonymus now as beautiful and productive as ever. This tour takes place exclusively outdoors. From Mrs. Thomas Gentry purchased the prop- and a lovely katsura. The garden was de- the edge of town to its well-preserved historic district, mountain vistas, secret gardens, erty from the estate of William and Fran- signed nearly 40 years ago by the previous boutiques, museums and galleries all await your visit. Plan to spend a leisurely day exploring ces Morton, longtime friends and men- owner, Sandra Stuart. Many of the trees Lexington, where tradition meets today. tors. Currently the garden is maintained date from her time, as does the system of and loved by the Gentrys’ daughter Louise pathways that winds through the property. Brennan and her husband. The overall The garden design complements the prop- plan, a series of garden rooms, was de- erty’s Victorian home, notable for its wide, TOUR CHAIR AND CO-CHAIR FACILITIES signed by Dr. Morton in the 1930s, but it curved porch. The current owners have • Leslie Bovay (352) 359-0832 • At Tour Headquarters is through the exceptional planting collec- worked to open up the view of the garden Nancy Sullivan (703) 850-9521 tions of the Gentrys and the Brennans from the street, showcasing a lovely stone [email protected] PARKING • @historicgardenweeklexington • Free, on-street parking in Lexington and • Historic Garden Week in Lexington at the Courthouse Parking Garage, 20 S. Randolph St. TOUR HEADQUARTERS • Trinity United Methodist Church lot, • Lexington Visitor Center 147 S. Main St. 106 E. Washington Street (540) 463-3777 • McCrum’s lot, on S. Jefferson St. between • Please present your ticket at Tour Washington St. and Nelson St. Headquarters before beginning the tour. • On-site parking available at Thorn Hill, A wristband will be given to each ticket 1196 Thornhill Rd. holder and is required for entrance to the tour properties SELF-DRIVING TOUR TICKETS The properties may be visited in any order • $20 pp on this self-driving tour. Please visit Tour • Sold online and in advance only at Headquarters for questions on tour day. VAGardenWeek.org • No day of ticket sales NEW TO HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK! First time a property has been featured HOSTED BY THE BLUE RIDGE GARDEN CLUB Lexington 121

wall and adding crepe myrtles and Knock center that opens to a productive vegeta- Out roses. The sunnier areas of the gar- ble and herb garden. Spring brings an den feature herb and succulent beds, as abundance of blooms to the property’s well as a perennial bed of peonies, daylil- array of hardwood and ornamental trees, ies, honeysuckle, primrose and Siberian mature flowering shrubs and perennials. iris. The shadier areas are filled with a col- The garden is further enhanced with lection of shade-tolerant perennials, in- flowers and vegetables planted with the cluding arum, various ferns, bleeding seasons. Alyson and Bennett Ross, owners heart, Virginia bluebell, astilbe, heuchera and azalea. Susan and Joe Small, owners PLACES OF INTEREST Thorn Hill, 1196 Thornhill Road Offering free admission to Historic Garden Week ticket holders. Commanding exquisite views of the surrounding mountains, this Virginia Historic Washington and Lee University Landmark, also listed on the National 204 W. Washington Street Register of Historic Places, is located just The Lee Chapel Memorial Garden (1933) south of Lexington. The 17-acre property and Terrace (1977) were restoration projects features the original house, built in 1792, of the Garden Club of Virginia, with funding as well as several dedicated outbuildings. from Historic Garden Week tours. Its expansive grounds are gracefully landscaped with an impressive variety of trees, Boxerwood Nature Center & shrubs and herbaceous plants. The main Woodland Garden home, designed in the classic I House or 963 Ross Road Plantation Plain style, is set upon a lime- Noted photographer Sally Mann grew up on stone foundation and constructed of solid this property that comprises over 15 acres. brick laid in a Flemish bond pattern. It is a $5 parking fee beautiful example of late Georgian-era architecture. Limestone, sandstone and Campbell House Garden brick have also been incorporated into complementary garden walls, steps and 101 E. Washington Street pathways. The hardscapes serve to further Stonewall Jackson House Garden define and enhance the large rear courtyard, where an 18th-century fountain im- 8 East Washington Street ported from France provides a soothing Valley of Virginia Herb Guild Garden focal point. This space unites the proper- Varner Lane across from Visitor Center

ty’s many dependencies, which include Photos courtesy of Lockwood McLoughlin stables, two guest houses and a gardening HOSTED BY HILLSIDE GARDEN CLUB & THE LYNCHBURG GARDEN CLUB Lynchburg 123

TICKET INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE FOLLOWING 4 PRIVATE PROPERTIES:

1221 Fox Hill Road pollinators and wildlife. Continuing their Situated among classical gardens and ter- dedication to environmental stewardship, races, this beautiful English country es- 33 solar panels on the rear roof provide all tate, completed in 2013, harmoniously the power the property needs from March balances stately architecture, refined -de to October, while a fenced compost pile sign and the function of a working farm. enriches the soil that sustains the vegeta- The recently added folly, nestled on the bles growing on the back porch. Garden left as visitors enter the property, is ac- beds include a mix of old and new varieties of favorite ornamentals, in addition to

Photos courtesy of Amanda Smithson cessed by stone steps through a wooded section of the property and blends natu- numerous native species. This attractive rally with its surroundings. Further along blend of established architectural and land- the brick driveway are manicured lawns, a scape design with 21st-century, ecological- commanding stone forecourt and the ini- ly responsible, garden practices will be an tial view of the stunning residence. The inspiring example for tour visitors. meticulously maintained gardens around Drs. Sarah and Tim Hellewell, owners the home harmoniously blend natural and created environments. They are filled with 4113 Peakland Place fruit trees, evergreens and numerous na- Located in the heart of Boonsboro, this tive species. The property provides more recently renovated Colonial Revival home than enough for the family’s needs. There was built during the early 20th-century are bees and chickens, along with a large suburban expansion of Lynchburg. Its greenhouse, as well as kitchen, vegetable striking appearance belies subtleness in Lynchburg TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021 and floral cutting gardens. Because the symmetry, form, color and garden design. MORNING TICKET: 10 A.M. TO 1 P.M. AFTERNOON TICKET: 2 TO 5 P.M. owners enjoy entertaining, their reception The exterior is brick, painted in soft white. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lynchburg is home to timeless, classic barn has hosted intimate gatherings with The neutral facade, weathered gray slate architecture, tree-lined avenues, and a rich history of preserving the area’s celebrated homes friends as well as larger community fund- roof and bluestone terraces counterbal- and gardens. This self-driving tour features unique properties that showcase owner raisers. The green and white palette of the ance vivid greens and vibrant plant selec- commitments to preservation, sustainability, and environmentalism. Secluded gardens, landscape and a reflecting pool in the rear tions that provide year-round color. The brimming with spring hues, showcase a dedication to native plants, careful planning, and garden's park-like setting create a perfect difference between the front and rear gar- attention to scale and proportion. backdrop for elegant dinner parties on the dens provides visitors with two unique ex- veranda. Mr. and Mrs. John Fees, owners periences and impressions. A commanding front lawn framed by pyramidal 1116 Running Cedar Way evergreens and low boxwood contrasts with the delightfully casual entertaining TOUR CHAIRS Built in 1983, this Federal Revival gem for $18.50. There will be a silent auction, spaces behind the house. These private • Jeanna Chapman and Sherri Meyer hints of another time. It is a traditional [email protected] featuring original paintings by members spaces include hidden nooks, a fairy gar- of the Lynchburg Art Club. Virginia Piedmont home featuring Flemish • @historicgardenweeklynchburg bond brickwork, a Doric-columned entrance den, stone terraces and a Williams- burg-style potting shed. The gentle sounds • Historic Garden Week in Lynchburg SPECIAL ACTIVITY porch and segmental arched windows. • Pollinator Program Showcase at The classical proportions balance a natural, of a stone fountain quiet this serene oasis. TOUR HEADQUARTERS A cascade of seasonal color begins with • Oakwood Country Club Irvington Springs Farm, 236 Irvington more organic approach to landscape de- Springs Road. The program is presented sign which aligns with the homeowners’ camellias, followed by azaleas, peonies, 3409 Rivermont Ave. magnolia and blue hydrangeas. The parade Oakwoodcc.net or (434) 384-8181 by Blue Ridge Conservation, a partnership commitment to sustainability and biodi- of Hillside Garden Club and the Lynchburg versity. Pesticide and herbicide-free for finally comes to an end when the chaste TICKETS Garden Club. Through their Garden over a decade, the owners actively continue trees add plumes of purple in early fall. • $25 pp Certification Program,launched in 2020, to reduce areas of manicured lawn to support Dr. and Mrs. James E. Foster, owners • Sold online and in advance only at they educate the community about the VAGardenWeek.org essential elements of a beneficial pollinator • No day of ticket sales habitat and to encourage other gardeners to take these steps. Limited parking. FACILITIES • Accessing the farm involves extensive • At Tour Headquarters walking over uneven grassy and hilly terrain. It is not recommended for patrons PARKING with limited patrons. To learn more, • Available at Oakwood Country Club irvingtonspringsfarm.com and • Along the tour route blueridgeconservation.com LUNCH • Prepaid reservations required by April 14 SELF-DRIVING TOUR to the Lynchburg Art Club. The properties may be visited in any order • For reservations and questions, call on this self-driving tour. Please visit Tour Shannon Proffittat (434) 528-9434 or Headquarters for questions on tour day. LynchburgArtClub.org • Pick up at Oakwood Country Club from NEW TO HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK! 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Includes a keepsake First time a property has been featured luncheon box hand-painted by local artists HOSTED BY HILLSIDE GARDEN CLUB & THE LYNCHBURG GARDEN CLUB Lynchburg 125

4108 Peakland Place PLACES OF INTEREST Point of Honor This charming English country man- Offering free admission to Historic Garden 112 Cabell Street or-style residence was built in 1928 in the Week ticket holders. Sited in Daniel’s Hill overlooking the James midst of Virginia’s English Revival archi- River, Point of Honor is an example of tectural and landscape movement. To fur- Anne Spencer House and Garden Piedmont Federal architecture, built c.1815 ther emphasize a rural setting within the 1313 Pierce Street for Dr. George Cabell. A Virginia Historic early suburban development along Peak- This Queen Anne-style house, a National Landmark and restoration project of the land Place, previous owners added a circu- Register property, was the home of noted Garden Club of Virginia. pointofhonor.org lar drive and a walled cottage garden to Harlem Renaissance poet Anne Spencer provide a transition to the multiple side (1889-1975). Her garden cottage, “Edankraal,” Poplar Forest and rear gardens that are original to the was a retreat for Anne and a source of 1542 Bateman Bridge Rd., Forest property. The front beds have undergone inspiration for many of her poems. A Virginia Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat and a recent transformation with the addition Historic Landmark. annespencermuseum.com plantation provided him with the perfect of numerous American boxwood. Color- setting to pursue his passion for reading, ful perennials, such as poppies, delphini- Miller-Claytor House and Garden writing, and gardening after retiring from ums and irises now soften the brick exteri- 2200 Miller Claytor Lane public life in 1809. The octagonal-shaped or. In the rear gardens a terrace fashioned Lynchburg’s only remaining 18th-century home refects Jefferson’s idealistic design from salvaged flagstones from downtown townhouse was originally located downtown aesthetic and celebrates classical forms in Lynchburg sidewalks juxtaposes the natu- and was moved to Riverside Park in 1936. architecture. A Virginia and National Historic ral earth tones of the brick and stone A Virginia Historic Landmark. Landmark, as well as a restoration project of house with the lush green viewshed ex- lynchburghistoricalfoundation.org the Garden Club of Virginia. Free admission tending to the rear of the property. Ter- is to the garden only. poplarforest.org raced spaces are distinguished by garden Old City Cemetery elements such as stone walls and arched 401 Taylor Street Sweet Briar Gardens trellises, as well as color and texture. For- Described as a “grave garden,” the cemetery Route 29 (12 miles north) mal shrubbery is softened, and made more is an arboretum of historic plants with Another restoration project of the Garden appealing, by rows of white spirea and specimens botanically labeled, including Club of Virginia made possible through kousa dogwoods under-planted by lilies of more than 200 antique roses, medicinal herbs, funding from Historic Garden Week tours. the valley. Pale pink climbing roses are the a butterfy garden and pond, shrub garden, Surrounding the historic Sweet Briar House, piece de resistance. antique daffodils, and hundreds of native and the Boxwood Garden and Daisy’s Garden Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Omotoye, owners ornamental trees. The cemetery is a Virginia date to the 19th century. (434) 381-6163 Historic Landmark. gravegarden.org Photos courtesy of Roger Foley

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest Your tour ticket helps support this site and other Garden Club of Virginia restoration gardens. HOSTED BY HILLSIDE GARDEN CLUB & THE LYNCHBURG GARDEN CLUB Lynchburg 127 HOSTED BY HILLSIDE GARDEN CLUB & THE LYNCHBURG GARDEN CLUB Lynchburg 129 HOSTED BY THE AUGUSTA GARDEN CLUB Staunton 131

TICKET INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE FOLLOWING 4 EXTERIOR SPACES: C.W. Miller House hipped roof with overhanging eaves sup- 210 North New Street ported by Italianate brackets. Bay window additions date to c. 1886 and c. 1891. The This three-bay, châteauesque edifice, with bracketed columns on the wide front four decorated chimneys, rounded dor- porch are joined by Victorian flat sawn mers, peaks, and tall corner turret is sited balusters and railings. The present owner, at the top of the New Street hill. Designed who acquired the property in 2018, has in 1898 by local architect T.J. Collins for completed a thorough modernization. The the Miller family, this elaborate cream-col- house boasts newly planted gardens with a Photo courtesy of Roger Foley ored brick structure is an exuberant ex- fountain in the front and a private court- pression of the Romanesque revival style. yard in the back. Dr. Nancy Armstrong, owner It features a heavy, rustic-cut limestone foundation and Ionic columns that sup- Stratton House port the roof of the wraparound porch. 271 North Lewis Street Despite its varied uses, little has changed since its construction. An antique cast As with many Victorians, this home built iron fence encloses the small urban gar- in 1894 blends two styles. The two-story, den, planted with low evergreens and pe- hip-roofed, Queen Anne section has a rennials. The house is listed individually peaked bay-window tower. It also has a on the National Register of Historic Plac- wraparound porch featuring Doric col- es, is designated a Virginia Historic Land- umns and a central pediment, designed c. StauntonSATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 mark and received the Historic Staunton 1904 by architect T.J. Collins. Across the 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M. WITH TIMED TICKETING - LAST ENTRANCE AT 3 P.M. Foundation’s coveted Preservation Award back, the present owners added a four-sto- in 1996. ry tower that complements the architec- Saunton is one of Virginia’s premier historic preservation and beautification success sto- Dr. Pam Robbins and Dr. Ray Cubbage, owners ture of the brick house and contains a ries, as well as a highly acclaimed tourist destination. This walking tour features gardens unique circular staircase. For privacy and and exterior spaces exclusively, festooned with spectacular outdoor floral installations cre- Henry St. George Tucker House to create an urban garden, the owners re- ated by talented members of the Augusta Garden Club. With the backdrop of turn-of- 322 North New Street claimed adjacent commercial property and the-20th-century urban homes, as well as recently renovated verdant urban spaces, visitors bordered it with lush screens of arborvi- will also have the opportunity to enjoy a series of outdoor presentations. Of special note This striking brick Italianate house is sur- tae. The garden behind the house and ga- are newly refurbished structures and signage in Gypsy Hill Park, located in the heart of rounded by a cast-iron fence with Victori- rage includes shade trees, a patio and pool. Staunton. Enjoy scenic parks, historic buildings, galleries and gardens designed by re- an spearhead finials. The central block of At the foot of the side lot and extending to nowned landscape architect Charles Gillette on this tour showcasing the downtown area. the house, which dates to c. 1877, has a the corner are an orchard, a greenhouse, a shaded gazebo and perennial beds. At the lower boundary lies the Peyton Branch of TOUR CHAIR AND CO-CHAIR Lewis Creek, which until recently was en- • Susan Laser (540) 255-4289 WWPL lot from Frederick St.; for the public cased in underground culverts, but now [email protected] lot, enter from Market St. Follow tour signage. gurgles in sunlight alongside a border of • Susan Lendermon (540) 886-7249 LUNCH rhododendrons. Dr. Heather Morgan and Dr. [email protected] • Pick up at Central Methodist Church, David Morgan, owners • @augustagardenclub 14 North Lewis St. • Historic Garden Week in Staunton & • Vegetarian options available. 269 North Lewis Street Augusta County • Carry out only. The owners acquired this 1922 Arts and TOUR HEADQUARTERS • For information and to place an order, centralumcstaunton.org Crafts style house next door to #271 as a • 205 North Central Avenue in the parking residence for the owner’s mother. A large lot of Scott & Stringfellow. SPECIAL ACTIVITY porch stretches across the back of the TICKETS • Starting with the morning light, artists • “What is Hidden Beneath the Garden?” house. Behind the porch is a new L-shaped • $20 pp from Beverley Street Studio School Enjoy a talk about the ongoing Victorian-style five-car garage, built of old • Sold online and in advance only at will paint in tour gardens. Completed archeological investigation in the gardens brick. A staircase from the porch leads into VAGardenWeek.org works will be on display at a public “Wet of the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library a driveway shared by both properties, • No day of ticket sales Paint Sale” in downtown Staunton. For and Museum. Rich in intact artifacts, much which opens into a patio, all overlaid with location and details, bssschool.org has been discovered about the gardens eco-friendly pavers. The adjoining garden FACILITIES • “Fun and Fantasy” Floral Design and lives of the individuals who lived and and patio can be accessed from the porch • At Tour Headquarters Presentation. Learn to create a whimsical worked there. WWPL gardens at 1 p.m. and driveway. Dr. David Morgan and Dr. floral arrangement with Garden Club of • “Porch Talk” Discover the history of Heather Morgan, owners PARKING America judges Linda Holden and Marie Staunton through the work of architect • Street parking near the houses is limited. Thomas. Presentations at 11:30 a.m. and T.J. Collins, who designed the impressive • Please park in lots designated for the tour. 4 p.m.on the back patio at 322 N. New St. Victorian home which will act as the Woodrow Wilson Birthplace, • Parking for houses on New Street at 205 N. backdrop for this educational talk. The Museum & Presidential Central Ave.; additional parking at 239 & 125 principals of Frazier Associates, Bill and Library, 20 North Coalter Street N. Central Ave. SELF-DRIVING TOUR Kathy Frazier, will cover historic architecture, (Garden only) • Parking lot for houses on Lewis St. at The properties may be visited in any order preservation and local history with a focus Built in 1847 as the manse of First Presby- Howard Johnson’s Motel, 268 N. Central Ave. on this self-driving tour. Please visit Tour on the homes included as part of Historic terian Church, this two-story Greek Reviv- • For Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Headquarters for questions on tour day. Garden Week in Staunton. 210 North New al mansion once marked the eastern edge and Museum (WWPL), enter the private St. at 2:30 p.m. HOSTED BY THE AUGUSTA GARDEN CLUB Staunton 133

Smith. Recently, the Foundation launched an archaeological assessment in the garden, which furthers the understanding of this previously undocumented area. Ac- cess to the house and museum requires a separate ticket, which can be purchased at the museum.

Photo courtesy of Roger Foley PLACES OF INTEREST Project Dogwood at Gypsy Hill Park of Staunton. Its position on a hill facilitates 600 Churchville Ave., and Montgomery a ground-floor service level, a street-level Hall Park, 1110 Montgomery Ave entrance, and a commanding view of The Augusta Garden Club features its downtown Staunton from the upper level ongoing Project Dogwood in two spacious porches. Thomas Woodrow Wilson, 28th city parks, which are among its chief benef- President of the United States, was born ciaries. augustagardenclub.org/projects/ here on December 28, 1856. Although he project-dogwood/ moved away as a child, he always referred to Staunton as home. The Woodrow Wil- Mevluda Tahirovic Memorial son Birthplace Foundation purchased the Garden at the R.R. Smith Center property in 1938. President Franklin Del- 22 S. New St. ano Roosevelt opened it to the public in The garden has transformed a once-derelict 1941. Emily Smith, a former Garden Club alley into an urban oasis of trees, seasonal of Virginia president, served on the fowering plants, and whimsical sculpture. founding board and was a driving force rrsmithcenter.org behind the restoration of the house and gardens. In 1933, in an early restoration Co-Art Gallery and Beverley project, the Garden Club of Virginia en- Street Studio School Gallery, gaged landscape architect Charles Gillette 22 W. Beverley St. to design the terraced gardens. The Foun- A rotating art exhibition space and a gallery dation and GCV have partnered several that displays and sells the art of more than times since, including the 1967 brick ter- 40 local artists. bssschool.org/gallery and race by Ralph Griswold dedicated to Mrs. coartgallery.com

Visitors will enjoy scenic parks, historic buildings, galleries and gardens designed by renowned landscape designer Charles Gillette on this tour showcasing Staunton's downtown area. Photo courtesy of The Augusta Garden Club. HOSTEDHarrisonburg BY HUNTING CREEK GARDEN CLUB AND THE GARDEN CLUB OF ALEXANDRIA Harrisonburg 99135 Central 137

If staying put seems more appealing, use Richmond as your home base for a week of touring Central with minimal travel.

Saturday, April 17 Three renowned sites and a church James River Plantations established in the early 1600s are located (Westover, Shirley and Berkeley) between scenic Rt. 5 and the James River, and are open together at the beginning Sunday & Monday, April 18-19 of Historic Garden Week. Built in the James River Plantations 1700s by a combination of indentured Berkeley, Shirley Tuesday, April 20 and enslaved labor, Petersburg, Fredericksburg or and Westover are Virginia and National Richmond: Hampton Gardens Historic Landmarks, working farms, private homes and living links to our Wednesday, April 21 country’s past. Richmond: Church Hill Tuesday offers three choices. Head Thursday, April 22 north on Interstate 95 to Fredericksburg Richmond: Monument Avenue or south, a similar distance, towards Friday, April 23 Petersburg. Visitors will enjoy a com- Richmond: The Executive Mansion, pletely outdoor experience celebrating Maymont, or Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden the variety and creativity found in cher- LANDMARKS ished gardens located in Fredericks- burg’s historic downtown. Visit five distinctly different private gardens and & LIVING LINKS three Garden Club of Virginia garden restoration sites on this easy walking tour. Witness a massive floral decora- TO OUR PAST tion evolve in a public space, learn through a diverse slate of demonstrations and exhibits relating to gardening, conservation and sustainability and watch Hosted by: The Ashland Garden Club, The plein air artists depict the scene. After Boxwood Garden Club, Historic Richmond, touring, the locally-owned shops, galler- James River Garden Club, The Garden ies and restaurants of downtown Fred- Club of the Northern Neck, The Petersburg ericksburg are just steps away, making Garden Club, The Rappahannock Valley for a full day. Garden Club, Three Chopt Garden Club, Three Rivers Garden Club and The Tuckahoe Visitors that travel through the country- Garden Club of Westhampton side of Prince George County east of Petersburg will delight in properties with

Photos courtesy Jane and Don Cowles and Todd Wright river views. This driving tour includes a Central 139 private woodland garden filled with numerous native plantings, wildflowers, shade-loving moss and an impressive assortment of ferns.

Alternatively, stay in Richmond for three back-to-back walking tours, the first in the Hampton Gardens neighborhood, which began as a streetcar suburb. Private gardens

With scenic views, woodlands and the rolling pastures of a historic farm, Sky Meadows State Park is a highlight of the Crooked Run Valley. and stunning outdoor living spaces are late 19th-century styles, making Church Hill showcased. Additionally, tour ticket holders one of the best preserved 19th-century are invited to visit and picnic on the cityscapes in the United States. Hosted by grounds of Wilton House, a Garden Club the Council of Historic Richmond and the of Virginia restoration site, and also at four Richmond Garden Club of Virginia Tuckahoe, the boyhood home of Thomas member clubs, this tour of private homes Jefferson and a National Historic Land- with patio gardens offers a glimpse into the mark, with extensive vegetable and pleasure beauty and rich history of Church Hill. gardens at the height of spring beauty. Thursday’s tour in Richmond features pri- Today, they still delight with seasonal Church Hill, vate properties along Monument Avenue also known as St. John’s blooms, specimen trees, fountains and fol- with lovely courtyard gardens. Designated a Church Historic District, is Richmond’s lies. Its beauty and proximity to downtown National Historic Landmark in 1997, this oldest neighborhood. Centered around St. and cultural venues make it popular with broad avenue with a grassy, tree-lined medi- John’s Church (1741) where Patrick Henry locals and tourists alike. Named for the an and a double-allée of trees continues to gave his famous “Give Me Liberty or Give confederate statues that formerly punctu- make headlines. Between 1900 and 1925, Me Death” speech, this district boasts the ated its skyline, Monument Avenue’s me- development along this expansive corridor most antebellum structures in Richmond, morials are in the process of removal as flourished as architecturally significant and served as the pilot restoration project the community strives to reconcile its past. mansions, townhomes and churches were for Historic Richmond in 1956. Co-min- Tour goers will have the opportunity to erected by wealthy citizens and speculative gling with granite pavers, brick sidewalks, visit private garden gems, explore the builders. Behind grand façades, walled gar- gaslights and mature tree canopies, the res- neighborhood’s unique pocket parks and dens provided fresh air, respite and social idences range from early 19th-century Fed- flowering alleyways, and experience the yrinth, restored walkway, specimen trees eral style to mid-century Greek Revival and recreation for homeowners. epicenter of profound social change in and rose arbors. The Italian Garden con- Virginia. tains parterres and a romantic pergola; the Japanese Garden includes a dramatic 45- The Executive Mansion will be open espe- foot waterfall. In 2006, the GCV replaced cially for Historic Garden Week on Friday, an allée of elms that had lined the driveway, a day to enjoy many of the public gardens all with tour proceeds. and cultural sites in this capitol city at your own pace. Home of Virginia's first families It would be impossible to visit all seven since 1813, the mansion is the oldest-occu- Garden Club of Virginia restoration sites pied governor's residence in the United located in Richmond in a single day, but States. The East Garden, designed and in- Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a must stalled in the mid 1950s by noted landscape see. Enjoy more than 50 acres of gardens, architect Charles F. Gillette, was restored in including an extensive perennial garden, an 1999-2000 by the GCV using proceeds Asian garden, a wetland garden and the from Historic Garden Week. Grace Arents Garden, a Victorian landscape restored by the GCV with funding The Garden Club of Virginia restored the from Historic Garden Week tours. A glass ornamental lawn surrounding Maymont conservatory added in 2003 is the only one from 1996-98. It now features a shrub lab- of its kind in the mid-Atlantic. Photos courtesy of Jane and Dan Cowles and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Central HOSTED BY THE RAPPAHANNOCK VALLEY GARDEN CLUB Fredericksburg 141

TICKET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING 5 PRIVATE GARDENS AND 3 HISTORICAL SITES:

726 William Street house and patio. The garden features a multitude of specimen trees. A spectacu- This private garden reflects the owners’ lar perennial border featuring peonies, iris, strong commitment to nature and native tulips, daffodils, columbine and lilies lies plants, and will be especially attractive to behind the house. Paths lead to the rose those who love birds. The homeowners garden, chicken house and rain garden. moved to Fredericksburg and purchased A source of pride is the vegetable garden this property in 2002. Originally, plant- which, prior to 2012, was an abandoned ings were scarce. There were only a few clay tennis court. Mulched paths define trees and two shrubs on the third of an the beds, which have been enriched with acre lot. Thirty trees and hundreds of composted material. The springtime veg- shrubs and plants have been added over etable garden will exhibit a profusion of the last 18 years. The garden has morphed greens, asparagus, new potatoes, beets and Photo courtesy of The Rappahannock Club Garden Valley from a sunny open area into a charming peas. Other beds await summer vegetables. shade garden. The homeowners designed Also in the vegetable garden is a four- the garden themselves, and built the rock bin compost area and several fruit trees. walls by hand during their first two years Jeanette and Nick Cadwallender, owners living in this quirky cottage, which is actu- ally two homes joined by a center hall. Ga- 536 George Street Fredericksburg rage construction revealed a spring, which TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021, 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M. required that the water be pumped from Betsy and Levin Houston purchased three Visitors will enjoy this completely outdoor experience celebrating the variety and creativity under the garage. A stream and pond were lots on George Street in 1938 and con- found in cherished gardens located in Fredericksburg’s historic downtown. Visit five added to the landscape, allowing the wa- structed the sideways brick cape on the distinctly different private gardens and three Garden Club of Virginia garden restoration ter to be channeled and creating a pleasing middle lot, leaving flanking 40-foot lots for sites on this easy walking tour. Witness a massive floral decoration evolve in a public water feature. The majority of the plant- the development of gardens. This show- space, learn through a diverse slate of demonstrations and exhibits relating to gardening, ings consist of native species. The home- cased garden is a devoted preservation of conservation and sustainability and watch plein air artists depict the scene. owners are co-founders of the Virginia the design of the original homeowners, Bluebird Society, and were motivated to who were avid gardeners. Levin appreci- create a welcoming habitat for their favor- ated structure and designed the parterres ite bird. This was the driving force behind and statuary. He was also a serious iris col- TOUR CHAIRS SPECIAL ACTIVITIES the selection of native plants. As an organ- lector. Betsy was a more casual gardener • Karen Hedelt (540) 846-1532 • Members of the Rappahannock Valley ic space, this garden thoughtfully balances in design and implementation, focusing [email protected] Garden Club will install a massive floral the relationship between plants, insects on perennials and seasonal flowers. At one • Carolyn Helfrich (540) 760-2300 design commemorating wars depicted in and birds. Numerous berried shrubs and point she had an extensive rose garden lo- [email protected] the city’s War Memorial. Stop by throughout trees also provide nourishment for the cated where the one-story addition to the BUS AND GROUP TOUR INFORMATION your visit to watch the display evolve. bluebirds. There are nest boxes for blue- house, built in 1968, now stands to the • Lana King (540) 847-5990 • Ticket holders will also enjoy: birds, a brush pile for critters to hide in west of the original home. Betsy kept an [email protected] • Horticulture exhibits and a water feature that attracts hundreds informal garden journal from 1947 until • @historicgardenweekfredericksburg • Floral design demonstrations of birds every day to this bird sanctu- 1989, which included descriptions of plant • Historic Garden Week in Fredericksburg • Virginia native plants presentation • Composting demonstration ary. Numerous understory shrubs on the materials introduced to the garden, exper- TOUR HEADQUARTERS • Container gardening demonstration property shelter feathered friends from imental plantings and results, observations • The War Memorial, 500 block of George St. • Rain gardens presentation predators. Anne and Carl Little, owners on weather and occasional personal news. • Fredericksburg Visitor Center, • Recycling presentation Her journal remains with the property. 706 Caroline Street • Guided Tree tour 801 Hanover Street When the current homeowners purchased • Tree care and pruning presentation the home in 1995, they viewed the garden TICKETS An old Federal house with a new garden with more trepidation than enthusiasm. • $20 pp Check our social media, VAGardenWeek.org is the special treat at this historic site. With the help of many more experienced • Sold online and in advance only at and tour headquarters locations for the schedule Known as the “Rowe House,” it is listed gardeners, they managed to maintain this VAGardenWeek.org and locations for tour special activities. on the National Register of Historic Plac- outdoor treasure. Over the years, as their • No day of ticket sales es. Jeanette Cadwallender is the sixth gen- knowledge of gardening grew, their initial eration of her family to live in the home, FACILITIES nervousness has been replaced by the joy which was built by an ancestor in 1828. of sharing a beloved historic garden with • Fredericksburg Visitor Center, IMPORTANT She is a former President of the Garden 706 Caroline Street This is a self-guided tour to private and public the Fredericksburg community. Club of Virginia. Once part of a large Kitty Farley and Vic Ramoneda, owners • Hurkamp Park, 500 block of George St. spaces within a 12-block radius in downtown farm holding, this property maintains • Maury Field, 800 block of Kenmore Ave. Fredericksburg. In addition, three gardens at nearly an acre in the middle of Fredericks- historic places near the tour area will be open 400 Hanover Street PARKING for touring. The gardens at Kenmore, the Mary burg. During the battle of Fredericksburg • On-street parking is available as marked in Washington House and the Mary Washington in 1862, the structure was in the line of This garden required a complete renova- the tour area. Monument were restored by the Garden Club of fire. An American boxwood hedge (grown tion. When the homeowners took posses- • There are also municipal lots and two Virginia with funds raised statewide by Historic from cuttings taken in the 1950s) forms sion of the property in 2017, the home had parking garages near the tour area. Garden Week in Virginia. Kenmore was the the boundary along Hanover Street and been uninhabited for four years and the • The City of Fredericksburg will be operating very first restoration project using funds raised defines the perimeter of the property. garden was in neglect. The homeowners a trolley shuttle service for tour visitors to from the first tours, which took place in 1929. A sweeping path meanders from a gap wanted to create a sanctuary that honored parking, dining and shopping subject to in the hedge through trees towards the the hot, humid climates of their respective the Governor’s directives. HOSTED BY THE RAPPAHANNOCK VALLEY GARDEN CLUB Fredericksburg 143

southern roots in Texas and Florida. Both 408 Hanover Street proudly served their country in the United States Marine Corps and are descendants The current homeowners moved into this of avid gardeners. Because of this, the grand Greek Revival home six years ago and renovation was approached with “a war- have since redesigned the gardens, creating rior’s heart and the soul of a gardener.” enjoyable outdoor spaces for visitors and The first order of business was to remove family alike. With very little to work from tons of rock and yard debris, as well as only four years ago, their first priority was three trees in the front yard that obscured the front yard. Mulch and soil against the the home’s handsome Colonial Revival front of the house was removed to facilitate façade. The front garden took shape with the restoration of lower windows and shut- the addition of hydrangeas complement- ters. Sixty-year-old boxwoods obscuring the ed by an array of Japanese painted ferns, millwork on the front porch were replaced impatiens, begonias, stella d’oro, coral with a smaller boxwood hedge, creating an bells, coleus, celosia, zebra grass and black invitation to one of the most prominent elephant ears surrounded by mounds of and well-known porches in downtown chartreuse Japanese forest grass. The rear Fredericksburg. The new design added vi- garden is anchored by Russian Red Can- burnum for scale and to allow light and air nas flanked by groves of banana trees. around the facade. Cool tones of catmint Interspersed with a water feature are cro- and white-blooming liriope, as well as the tons, lantanas, heirloom orange day lilies bright red note of sourwood trees in fall, and irises. Prominently placed below the add attractive splashes of color throughout crepe myrtle is an Empress Wu hosta nes- the seasons. In the backyard, completed tled amongst ostrich ferns. Potted Guaca- last year, the homeowners sought to create mole hostas complete the exuberant array. a private and magical place for their family THE MUSEUMS OF Along the sidewalk, find dense plantings to enjoy time together. In the center of the FREDERICKSBURG of coral bells. To complement the land- space, a fire pit created out of a 19th century scaping, pots of breezy giant elephant ears sugar kettle, and a fishpond are bordered by HELP DEFINE with caladiums accentuate the lushness of lavender and boxwood. A sunken lawn for the shaded areas. Amber Peebles and Melissa game time and winding paths with hidden AMERICA’S Schneider, owners spaces for children to play were added. New TREASURED LEGACIES.

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Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park nps.gov/frsp

Fredericksburg Area Museum FAMVA.org

Gari Melchers Home & Studio GariMelchers.org

George Washington’s Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm and Historic Kenmore Kenmore.org

Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, Mary Washington House and the Rising Sun Tavern WashingtonHeritageMuseums.org

The James Monroe Museum JamesMonroeMuseum.org

Photo courtesy of Theresa Rasmussen HOSTED BY THE RAPPAHANNOCK VALLEY GARDEN CLUB Fredericksburg 145

favorite plants act as welcome reminders of PLACES OF INTEREST special memories. A large pergola showcases the dining area and is offset by a smaller arbor that will one day be covered by wis- Belmont teria, completing this elegant but comfort- 224 Washington St., Falmouth able outdoor living space. Jeanne and Mike A National Historic Landmark, Belmont Bergerud, owners crowns a hill overlooking the falls of the Rappahannock River. The white frame house Historic Kenmore Plantation was the home of the renowned American and Gardens artist Gari Melchers and his wife Corinne. 1201 Washington Ave. In 1993, the Garden Club of Virginia restored One of Virginia’s finest 18th-century the garden with proceeds from Historic houses, Kenmore was built by patriot Garden Week. Call in advance for hours. Fielding Lewis and his wife Betty, sister of Admission fee. (540) 654-1015 garimelchers. George Washington. The house contains umw.edu some of the most elaborate plasterwork to survive from Colonial America, made Chatham by the same unidentified “stucco man” 120 Chatham Ln., Falmouth who worked at Mount Vernon. Two res- During the Civil War, the Union army used torations were completed, in 1941 and the house as a headquarters, feld hospital 1996, first to restore Betty Lewis’ flower and communications center. The riverfront garden and garden wall, later to renovate terraces offer a view of the city of Betty’s flower garden, install a demonstra- Fredericksburg and the Rappahannock River, tion herb garden, a wilderness walk and while a formal garden features an array of restore the east terrace on the property. roses and other fowers. nps.gov/frsp The grounds were the first restoration project of the Garden Club of Virginia George Washington’s Ferry Farm with funds from the first Historic Garden 268 Kings Hwy. Week in 1929. Garden visit is included in A National Historic Landmark, this farm is tour ticket. (540) 373-3381 or kenmore.org the boyhood home of George Washing- ton. Owned and operated by The George Mary Washington House Washington Foundation, which also operates 1200 Charles St. Historic Kenmore Plantation and Gardens. Originally purchased in 1772 by George Admission fee. ferryfarm.org Washington for his mother, Mary Ball Washington, who resided there until her The James Monroe Museum death in 1789, the house contains sever- 908 Charles St., Fredericksburg al pieces of original Washington and Ball The museum contains furnishings from the memorabilia. The garden, recreated by the Monroe White House, as well as other items, Garden Club of Virginia in 1968-69, is a all owned by the Monroe family. The Library simple cottage garden filled with vegeta- includes thousands of books and manuscripts, bles and flowers, and features her sundial. and is available for research by appointment. washingtonheritagemuseums.org National and Virginia Historic Landmark. Admission fee. jamesmonroemuseum.org Mary Washington Monument 1500 Washington Ave. Mary Washington was buried here in 1789. In the early 19th-century, the Gor- don family, who gave Kenmore its name, established their family burial ground here as well. In 1833, President Andrew Jack- son dedicated the first monument to the “Mother of Washington.” That monument, never completed, lay derelict and in pieces for almost 60 years. It was removed in 1893 when the cornerstone for the present monument was laid. It was dedicated by President Grover Cleveland in 1894. The Garden Club of Virginia first planted the grounds in 1938 and recently renovated both the monument and grounds. Appropriate plantings were installed along the brick walk to the monument. Trees and shrubs enhance the surroundings. HOSTED BY THE OWNERS OF BERKELEY, SHIRLEY AND WESTOVER PLANTATIONS James River Plantations-Charles City 147

TICKET INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE FOLLOWING 3 PROPERTIES IN CHARLES CITY, AS WELL AS THE WESTOVER EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Berkeley Westover, 7000 Westover Road 12602 Harrison Landing Road William Byrd II, author, diarist, Colonial Berkeley’s Georgian mansion, built in 1726 of brick fired on the plantation, occupies a beautifully landscaped hilltop site overlooking the historic James River. The estate is the birthplace of Benjamin Harri- son V, signer of the Declaration of Inde- pendence and governor of Virginia. It is also the birthplace of William Henry Har- rison, ninth United States president and ancestral home of his grandson, Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president. Berkeley’s gardens and lawn extend for a full quarter mile from the front door of the mansion to the riverbanks. Many 100-year-old trees grace the restored boxwood gardens offering breathtaking vistas of the James leader and founder of the cities of Peters- River. While strolling the gardens, stop by burg and Richmond, built the house the monuments where you will learn the around 1730. Long considered a premier story of America’s First Thanksgiving and example of Georgian architecture in hear the sounding of “Taps” echoing America, the house’s special charm lies in

Photos courtesy of Berkeley and Gary Smith Images across the grounds as it first did during the its elegant yet extremely simple form and JAMES RIVER Union occupation in 1862. John Jamieson, perfect proportions. Of special interest are a drummer boy encamped at Berkeley the steepness of the roof, the tall chimneys during the Civil War, returned to the plan- in pairs at both ends of the main house, tation in 1907 and purchased the house and the elaborate doorway, which contin- and 1,400 acres. John’s son, Malcolm and ues to be recognized as “the Westover his wife Grace are responsible for the ex- doorway” despite its adaptation to many PlantationsSATURDAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY, APRIL 17, 18 AND 19, 2021 tensive restoration. Berkeley is owned by other buildings and homes. Shaded by 10 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. TIMED ENTRANCES Malcolm and Grace’s son and grandchildren, 150-year-old tulip poplars, Westover’s lawn Open together, three historic properties and a church established in the early 1600s celebrate the Malcolm E. Jamieson family. offers a commanding view of the James Historic Garden Week on three consecutive days. A special combo ticket allows access to the River and majestic eagles soaring over- extensive grounds, gardens, numerous outbuildings and first floor interiors of all sites. In Shirley, 501 Shirley Plantation Road head. The grounds are still protected by addition to touring, Westover Episcopal Church is offering lunch. All are located between Shirley Plantation is home to 12 generations wrought-iron gates hung by William Byrd scenic Route 5 and the James River in Charles City, a county with an expansive history over of one family who continue to own, oper- in 1709 and considered the finest set of its 400 years, including the indigenous, the indentured, the enslaved, early European settlers ate and work Virginia’s first plantation. Es- 18th-century gates in the country. The in- and generations of their descendants. Built in the 1700s by a combination of indentured and tablished six years after John Smith’s settle- terior, normally closed to the public, is enslaved labor, Berkeley, Shirley and Westover Plantations are Virginia and National Historic ment at Jamestown in 1607, Shirley noted for the beautiful proportions of the Landmarks, working farms, private homes and living links to our country’s past. Plantation is the oldest family-owned busi- rooms, ornately carved ceilings, the detail ness in North America, dating to 1638. The of the cornice and stairway, and an unusu- present mansion was begun in 1723 as a al black mantelpiece. After the death of CONTACT INFORMATION AT TOUR SITES WESTOVER wedding present for Elizabeth Hill and William Byrd III’s widow in 1814, Westo- AND FOR BUS GROUPS • Andrea Erda (804) 829-2882 John Carter, eldest son of Robert “King” ver was sold out of the Byrd family. In [email protected] Carter. The mother of Confederate Gener- 1921 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Crane acquired BERKELEY westover-plantation.com the property. Today, their great-grand- • Tammy Radcliff (888) 466-6018 al Robert E. Lee, Anne Hill Carter, was • @historicwestover daughter and her family make it their home [email protected] born at Shirley and married Revolutionary • Hisoric Westover and care for this historic landmark. Westo- berkeleyplantation.com War hero, “Light Horse Harry” Lee in the great house parlor. Considered to be the ver was featured on the first Historic Gar- • @berkeleyplantation TICKETS den Week in 1929. Andrea and Rob Erda, owners • Berkeley Plantation • $50 pp most intact Colonial estate in America, the • Sold online and in advance only, with great house features a three-floor, square- Westover Episcopal Church SHIRLEY timed entrances, at VAGardenWeek.org rigged or “flying” staircase in the main hall. • Melissa Bjorkman (804) 829-5121 6401 John Tyler Memorial Highway • No day of ticket sales Direct descendants of the first owner, Ed- [email protected] ward Hill, live here. A guided tour of the Between 1611 and 1613, as colonists shirleyplantation.com LUNCH AT WESTOVER CHURCH great house highlights stories from the Hill moved west from Jamestown, several small • @shirleyplantation • $18 pp with advanced reservations. • Shirley Plantation Carter family, including how the property parishes were formed and eventually • Pick up from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. was saved by hard work, dedication and hu- merged to become Westover. The original • Reservations, westoverepiscopalchurch.org manity of the Carter women. Formal gar- Westover Church was constructed be- SELF-DRIVING TOUR at “HGW lunch” dens, eight original Colonial outbuildings tween 1630 and 1637 on nearby Westover This is a self-driving tour with walking at and commanding views of the James River Plantation. In 1730, construction of the tour properties. Please wear appropriate flat- complete this majestic setting. current church was completed at its site on heeled shoes to allow for uneven surfaces. Owned by the Charles Hill Carter family Herring Creek, 1.5 miles north of Westo- HOSTED BY THE OWNERS OF BERKELEY, SHIRLEY AND WESTOVER PLANTATIONS James River Plantations-Charles City 149

ver plantation. The end of support for the Episcopal Church by public taxation at the start of the Revolutionary War in 1776, followed by the War of 1812, the prejudice against the Church as an English loyalist institution, and a declining interest in religion culminated in a period of dese- cration at Westover. For 30 years after 1803, Westover Church was misused as a barn and services of the Protestant Epis- copal Church of Virginia lapsed completely in Charles City County. In 1833, however, religious services were revived by the Reverend Parke Farley Berkeley, a missionary sent to Charles City County. At this time the church structure was repaired and restored, principally through the efforts of the Harrisons and Carters, owners of Berkeley and Shirley plantations. Badly damaged by Federal troops during the Civil War, Westover Church was once more restored to service in 1867 and has been used faithfully ever since. Worship- pers at Westover have included Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Harrison, Tyler and Theodore Roosevelt as well as farmers, plantation owners and their enslaved people. HOSTED BY THE PETERSBURG GARDEN CLUB Petersburg – Prince George County 151

TOUR DESCRIPTION: Prince George County was formed Silver Bells, white blooming redbud, colum- in 1703. It was named for Prince bine, dwarf crested iris, as well as several va- George of Denmark who was rieties of native azaleas and bluets. the husband of Queen Anne, the There are walking trails that connect the monarch in power in England at themed areas of the garden — the minia- the time. This self-driving tour takes ture garden, the moss garden, the moon- visitors through a lovely section of light garden and three stump gardens. central Virginia, south of Richmond. These old stumps, one in the shape of a Located on a country road just five miles east chiminea, are planted with ferns, moss and of Hopewell and sheltered by ancient pines, daffodils. Visitors will appreciate a large Merchants Hope Church is an early example party pergola with a rain curtain, which of Colonial American architecture, and the adds to the ambience of the natural set- home of one of the oldest active Protestant ting. The result of Mrs. Young’s work and congregations in America. Originally orga- attention is a yard that needs no mowing, nized as a parish in the mid 1600s, today’s is the home to numerous native plants and Photos courtesy of The Petersburg Garden Club Garden Photos courtesy of The Petersburg members worship in the third church struc- is a charming setting for entertaining. ture c.1743. Made of red colonial brick in the The Kanak Farm, with its 10 barns and six Flemish bond pattern, with glazed headers silos, has been one of the largest and rec- and walls that are two and a half brick lengths ognized farms in Prince George County. thick, the interior walls and ceiling are of re- John Kanak and his wife Mollie immigrat- stored colonial-style oyster plaster. ed to the United States from Czechoslo- The center aisle is paved with original English vakia in the late 1800s. In spite of having ”flagstones” that are believed to have served little money and speaking no English, as ship ballast in their voyage from England. through hard work and thriftiness, they The Merchants Hope’s silver communion built a two-room house in 1899. A kitchen set was made in Charleston, South Carolina was added to this house in 1903. The farm and was dedicated in 1875 on the 200th An- was deeded to them in 1904. niversary of the parish. A 1611 translation The Kanaks were determined to assimilate of the King James Bible printed in 1639-40 and insisted their 11 children speak only is on display. Over the altar is a 1696 Tetra- English. Between 1912 and 1914, the main PetersburgTUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021 grammaton from England believed to be house was built. Over a hundred years later, the only one in existence in North America. MORNING TOUR: 10 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. AFTERNOON TOUR: 1:30 TO 5 P.M. all of the buildings on the property still have The Merchants Hope Foundation preserves their original hardwood floors and finishes. Visitors will travel through the countryside of historic Prince George County east of and maintains this historic property. Petersburg, enjoying access to properties with views of the expansive James River. Three The family lived off of what they produced featured properties are participating in Historic Garden Week for the first time in 88 years. Another featured location surrounds a tran- from the land. There were fruit trees, veg- This driving tour also includes a woodland garden filled with numerous native plantings, sitional-style house built in 2002 by the cur- etables, grapes, cows, chicken, pigs and wildflowers, shade-loving moss and a huge collection of ferns. Established in 1899, the rent owners for their blended family. Locat- mules. They raised peanuts, soybeans, corn Kanak Farm was operated by the same family until its sale in 2018. It is now a special ed on the banks of the James River, it offers and wheat. Only one of the children raised events venue and a tour highlight. a view of the Benjamin Harrison Bridge in there remained to work on the farm. Ben the distance. The grounds were recently up- worked the land continuously for 75 years. dated with a collection of ornamental trees, shrubs and plantings that provide accents In 2007 the farm was designated a Virginia TOUR CHAIR & CO-CHAIR PARKING and add to the serene atmosphere. Century Farm. Eleven years later, it was sold • Kathy Hayes (804) 586-6050 • On-site parking is available at each property. to the current owners, who have converted Another destination includes numerous the property into a special events venue. • Mona Harrison (804) 586-6050 200-year-old beech trees that preside over a [email protected] SPECIAL ACTIVITIES With its history, lovely views and beautiful • Horticulture exhibits lush, diverse woodland garden spanning near- MARKETING CHAIR landscaping, the site is perfect for this pur- • Container garden demonstrations ly four acres. The owner started her garden • Jo Anne Davis pose. Instead of storing tractors and raising • Gardening for birds and pollinators when the couple was building their home in [email protected] families, the homes and barns are now used demonstration 1980. Originally, they wanted to dam a creek • @historicgardenweekpetersburg for weddings, receptions and parties. • String instrument ensemble to make a pond, but it would have meant • Historic Garden Week in Petersburg • Geranium sale by the Cockade City drowning the local ferns and other species na- Featured properties include: TICKETS Garden Club at Prince George County tive to the site. Instead, she rescued the plants • $25 pp Regional Museum. For information email: by transplanting them bucket-by-bucket • Merchants Hope Church, 11500 Merchants • Sold online and in advance only, for the [email protected] into the woods surrounding their home. Hope Road, North Prince George morning or the afternoon, at • 9772 Jamescrest Drive in North Prince VAGardenWeek.org The garden now contains 64 different spe- SELF-DRIVING TOUR George, Cindy and Joe Shearin, owners • No day of ticket sales cies of ferns, including Christmas, cinna- The driveway to the Beechwood Road mon, maidenhair, glade and netted chain • 1600 Beechwood Drive in North Prince FACILITIES property is narrow. Traffic there will be ferns. A partial list of blooming plants that George, Gillian and David Young, owners • The Barns of Kanak 5503 Ruffin Rd. managed by the local fire department visitors will see this spring are: cut-leaf • The Prince George County Regional volunteers. violet, Jack-in-the-pulpit, celandine poppy, • The Barns of Kanak, 5503 Ruffin Road in Museum dog tooth violet, woodland phlox, Carolina Prince George, Diane and Tom McCormick, owners

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PLACES OF INTEREST Centre Hill Mansion 1 Centre Hill Ave., Petersburg Completed in 1823 by Robert Bolling IV in the Federal style, it was updated to incorporate Greek Revival decorative elements. Two U.S. presidents, Abraham Lincoln and William H. Taft, visited the home. Featured in modern-day flms including Killing Lincoln and the PBS series Mercy Street. It is a restoration project of the Garden Club of Virginia, which began restoration of the grounds in 1980. Prince George County Regional Heritage Center 6406 Courthouse Rd. Prince George Located in the 1883 Courthouse, its recently opened Cultural Heritage Building tells the story of regional immigration including a Czech and Slovak Heritage Gallery. princegeorgevahistoricalsociety.org Bland Family Cemetery Jordan’s Point 767 Water’s Edge Rd. N. Prince George Located near the site of the family home, it is believed to be the fnal resting place of Rich- ard Bland, American patriot who served in the House of Burgesses for 34 years. Many additional Bland graves are recorded in this quiet setting along the James River. Weston Plantation 400 Weston Ln., Hopewell Built in 1789 and overlooking the Appomattox River in an area of Virginia whose roots as an English settlement go back 1613. Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, Weston is considered notable for preserving much of its original interior, especially its distinctive moldings, wainscoting and chair rails. The 10-room manor house will be decorated with fower arrangements created by the Appomattox Garden Club of Hopewell. historichopewell.org HOSTED BY THREE CHOPT, BOXWOOD AND JAMES RIVER GARDEN CLUBS AND THE TUCKAHOE GARDEN CLUB OF WESTHAMPTON Richmond – Hampton Gardens 155

TICKETS INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE FOLLOWING 6 PRIVATE GARDENS:

307 Oak Lane vitae give the feel of a natural walled garden. Behind the pool is an upper garden terrace The spacious veranda of this home, built in brimming with rose bushes, ferns and sculpted 1922, is a gardener’s delight, offering views boxwood featuring a pointed arch pergola to a beautiful and verdant outdoor space. A that echoes the home’s architecture. Highlights four-season garden filled with boxwood, include an herb square, a bird bath encircled perennials, natives and other plants of in- by boxwood, a green edged stone path, terest serves as a living laboratory for a lo- and whimsical tea lady sculptures collected cal landscape designer. The garden plan by the homeowner. Melinda Hardy, owner and layout are very structured with multiple

Photos courtesy of Jane and Don Cowles axial points and sight lines, but the plantings are loose and natural. The crepe myrtle 12 Roslyn Road by the trellis was a gift to previous owners, Stately sycamore and tulip poplar trees the Thalhimers, from a president of the shade the wide, winding slate walkway United States. One-of-a-kind details abound leading to this gracious 1928 brick Geor- and include a water feature, arbor, tuteur gian home. In the backyard, interior spaces and benches for enjoying this serene oasis. merge seamlessly with the outdoors. Triple The outdoor dining furniture features a French doors lead to a veranda opening striking blue atlas cedar tabletop made of onto the lush green lawn. A covered side porch, wood from Montpelier. It was designed by leading to bluestone patios accented by the owner and custom-made for the gar- curved brick walls also topped in blue- Richmond den. This lush outdoor sanctuary creatively stone, offers additional seating and interest. HAMPTON GARDENS camouflages a sunken area where a shed Maple trees, hydrangeas and manicured used to stand, and incorporates repurposed boxwood form undulating garden beds TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021, 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. columns from the front of the house. around the border and create the sense of TICKETS AVAILABLE WITH TIMED ENTRANCES Meg and Banks Turner, owners a circular garden room within the garden. A tall hedge of holly trees along the back In 1915, businessman Abram L. McClellan purchased 98 acres of undeveloped farmland 304 Greenway Lane west of downtown Richmond and formed the Hampton Gardens Corporation. Like many forms a deep green privacy screen. residential developments along Cary Street Road in the early 20th-century, the neighborhood A striking copper-roofed portico and ex- Ida and Bart Farinholt, owners began as a streetcar suburb. Sited between Patterson Avenue and Cary Street Road in pansive large oak provide a warm welcome Richmond’s highly desirable Westhampton area, charming and popular Hampton Gardens to this Federal Revival style-house. Built in 5120 Cary Street Road provides magnificent examples of fine traditional architecture, including Tudor, Georgian, 1937, the home was remodeled in 2000 Extraordinary trees, including magnolia, Federal Revival, and mid-century transitional styles surrounded by lush, mature landscaping. with the addition of a bright new kitchen copper beech and a tulip poplar planted in This easy walking tour showcases private gardens and stunning outdoor living spaces. and family room off the back. The spire of 1927 grace the front lawn of this charming Additionally, tour ticket holders are invited to visit and picnic on the grounds of Wilton, St. Giles provides a lovely backdrop to the residence. There is a newly planted shade a Garden Club of Virginia restoration site, and also at Tuckahoe, the boyhood home of summer yard behind the home. A tranquil garden slowly maturing under the trees. Thomas Jefferson and a National Historic Landmark, with extensive vegetable and pleasure swimming pool serves as a focal point, Behind this Dutch Colonial-style home gardens at the height of spring beauty. beautifully shaded by large photinias, mag- built in 1921, a combination of stone and nolias and Savannah and Burford hollies. brick terraces offer multiple vistas and fur- Boxwood and beds of hydrangea, azalea, nished spaces to enjoy the sweeping lines of poet’s laurel and hosta create structure the expansive lawn bordered in deep layers TOUR CO-CHAIRS LUNCH along the perimeter of the back yard. The of trees, shrubs and perennials. A grassy stone • Mary Anne Burke • Pick up a picnic at any of these wisteria arbor offers a serene shaded space patio with a rectangular fountain mirrors • Laura Whisnand neighborhood food shops and dine to entertain. A pyracantha espalier climbs the opening in an adjacent stone wall, creating [email protected] outside at St. Giles Presbyterian Church, the chimney outside the kitchen wing. a beautiful framed view of the large pool • @historicgardenweekrva Wilton or Tuckahoe Leila and Walter Jones, owners below. Striking sculptures and accents through- • Historic Garden Week RVA • Cuisine à la Carte, 5606 Patterson Ave., out, including a moss and plant covered (804) 288-5311 9 Roslyn Road TOUR HEADQUARTERS • Ellwood Thompson’s, 4 N. Thompson St., wood table, merge traditional with con- • St. Giles Presbyterian Church (804) 359-7525 Built in 1929, this English Tudor home en- temporary reflecting the owners’ imagina- 5200 Grove Avenue • Stella’s Grocery, 1007 Lafayette St., chants visitors with its formal gardens, ele- tive style. Deborah and Thomas Valentine, owners (804) 358-0020 gant terracing, large swimming pool, and TICKETS Tuckahoe, 12601 River Road • $40 pp • Taste, 5706 Grove Ave., (804) 362-0504 meandering paths and patios. Shaded by a • Sold online and in advance only, with • Yellow Umbrella, 5607 Patterson Ave., large maple and filled with lush layers of Grounds and extensive gardens included in timed entrances, at VAGardenWeek.org (804) 282-9591 foliage, including azaleas, hellebores, lau- tour ticket. House tour available for an • No day of ticket sales rels, abelia, yew and Rose of Sharon, the additional $5 pp. Purchase interior tour on site. IMPORTANT front yard sets the tone for what awaits on Tuckahoe is a National Historic Landmark FACILITIES Begin tour at any garden. In keeping the other side of the house. Visitors will and the boyhood home of Thomas Jeffer- • Available at Tour Headquarters with the GCV’s efforts to reduce plastic enter the backyard through a side gate. An son. Dating from the early 18th century, it • There is a portable restroom on waste, please bring your own reusable Roslyn Road outdoor living space, anchored by a spec- was one of the original properties featured drink container. tacular English stone mantel, is supported on the first Historic Garden Week in 1929.

PARKING NEW TO HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK! by massive oak timbers with mortise and Tuckahoe was documented through a fel- • On-street parking First time a property has been featured tenon joinery. Tall hedges of hornbeam, lowship program in landscape architec- • At Tour Headquarters parking lot cryptomeria, hollies, camellias and arbor- ture, made possible through funding from HOSTED BY THREE CHOPT, BOXWOOD AND JAMES RIVER GARDEN CLUBS AND THE TUCKAHOE GARDEN CLUB OF WESTHAMPTON Richmond – Hampton Gardens 157

Historic Garden Week tours. Noteworthy are the outstanding interior architectural detail and rare outbuildings, including paired structures, which were the office and the schoolhouse where Jefferson attended class- es. In 1935, Tuckahoe was saved from being partially dismantled and moved for museum display when it was bought by Isabelle Ball Baker, grandmother of the current owners, so that it could be preserved. Easements have been placed by the family on core areas of the property to ensure its preservation. Grounds include a kitchen garden, a memorial garden designed by Charles F. Gillette and 18th-century landscape remnants. Owners are The Thompson Family: Tee Thompson, Jessie (Thompson) Krusen, Tad Thompson and their spouses and children.

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Agecroft Hall, 4305 Sulgrave Rd. Sections from a 16th-century English manor house were dismantled, transported across the Atlantic, and reconstructed as a private residence in 1928, designed as the centerpiece of the newly developed, English-themed Windsor Farms. On a 23-acre site overlooking Wilton the James River, Agecroft is surrounded by 215 South Wilton Rd. gardens designed by Charles F. Gillette. This colonial mansion overlooking the James agecrofthall.org. River was built southeast of Richmond between 1750 and 1753 and moved in 1934 to its Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden present location by The National Society of 1800 Lakeside Ave. The Colonial Dames of America in the Enjoy beauty and blooms year-round courtesy Commonwealth of Virginia. Known for the of more than 50 acres of gardens, including magnifcence of its Georgian architecture and an extensive perennial garden, an Asian garden, its 18th-century furnishings, Wilton contains a wetland garden and the Grace Arents Garden, foor-to-ceiling paneling in all rooms. The a Victorian landscape restored by the Garden grounds were landscaped by the Garden Club Club of Virginia with funding from Historic of Virginia in 1936 with funds from Historic Garden Week tours. The conservatory is the Garden Week tours and will be open on only one of its kind in the mid-Atlantic, and the Tuesday for tour guests to take in views of the rose garden features hundreds of fragrant James and enjoy their picnic, if they choose. For roses. A children’s garden features a wheel- information about tickets for self-guided tours chair-accessible treehouse, a farm garden, of the house. wiltonhousemuseum.org and an international village. lewisginter.org Virginia Executive Mansion The Low Line, 2803 Dock St. 1111 E. Broad St. This 5.5-acre linear garden, long left neglected, The oldest governor’s mansion in the United was recently restored and landscaped as a States was completed in 1813 and is still used riparian buffer for the James River and as a home to the Commonwealth’s governors. Chesapeake Bay watershed. This urban First Lady Anne Bassett Stanley employed greenspace is planted for year-round interest Charles Gillette to design a formal garden on with a focus on native plants, shrubs, and trees the south side of the mansion. This restoration that strengthen the ecosystem and mitigate project of the was funded with proceeds from stormwater runoff. Capital Trees maintains Historic Garden Week tours. In 2016, First the Low Line with the help of community Lady Dorothy McAuliffe dedicated a garden volunteers and contributors. capitaltrees.org outside the original kitchen. The grounds will be open Friday, April 23. No charge. HOSTED BY THREE CHOPT, BOXWOOD AND JAMES RIVER GARDEN CLUBS AND THE TUCKAHOE GARDEN CLUB OF WESTHAMPTON Richmond – Hampton Gardens 159

tuesday - saturday 10-5 1126 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. Richmond, VA 23230 804.355.7454 Located in historic scott's addition follow us on instagram & facebook www.sheppardstreetantiques.com HOSTED BY THE COUNCIL OF HISTORIC RICHMOND AND THE FOUR GCV CLUBS IN RICHMOND Richmond – Church Hill 161

TICKET INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE FOLLOWING 4 PRIVATE PROPERTIES, AS WELL AS ST. JOHN’S MEWS, A RESTORATION PROJECT OF THE GARDEN CLUB OF VIRGINIA AND HISTORIC RICHMOND: 125 North 25th Street gracious scale of its rooms. Located in the courtyard garden behind the house, a This frame double house is a rare surviving two-story dependency contains the original example of worker housing built to support kitchen with its antique oven still in place. Church Hill’s 19th-century riverfront indus-

Photo courtesy of Mick Anders The small brick building toward the rear of try. The c.1846 gable section offered one the lot is said to predate the main house and room up and one room down on either side is rumored to have been used as a tobacco of a central chimney; every room had a fire- laboratory. Period urns, fencing and deco- place and a staircase. In 2016 the owners rative elements, collected by the owners, ap- began an ambitious project with the goal of pear throughout the front and rear court- restoring the original gable structure, recon- yards. The peonies in the rear courtyard structing a deteriorated older addition, and came from Hanover County garden of the extending the living space with a contempo- owner’s great-grandmother. rary addition. The original house was re- Beth and Bill Hutchins, owners turned to wood clapboard siding, matching examples found in what was the original The Hilary Baker House exterior wall. The reconstructed section is 2302 East Grace Street framed with pine and oak timbers cut from a family farm and finished with board pan- Built by Hilary Baker, a lawyer and son of a eling discovered under layers of drywall. Philadelphia mayor, in 1814, this Federal pe- The addition sits atop a former patio and is riod house features mellowed Flemish-bond a two-story steel-framed glass box made of brickwork, rusticated plaster flat arches over Sapele wood window frames built on site by the windows and a distinctive mouse-tooth the architect/homeowner. The house pres- brick cornice. Hilary’s sister, Eliza , was mar- ents two distinct interior characteristics de- ried to John Van Lew in the house; their fined by the use of both historical and con- daughter, Elizabeth Van Lew is famous for Richmond being a union sympathizer and spy. The temporary materials, such as polished CHURCH HILL concrete and historic pine flooring. Striking house underwent various architectural splatter/graffiti paint draperies run 10’ tall changes in the early 1900s, including a WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021, 10 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M. by 20’ across an expanse of glass on the two-story addition on the east elevation and TICKETS SOLD ON THE HALF HOUR STARTING AT 10 A.M. LAST TICKETS ARE FOR 3:30 P.M. ENTRANCE first floor. The house was recently featured Victorian gables, porches and windows. The heart of Richmond’s first Old & Historic District, St. John’s Church (1741) was the in the book “Cool is Everywhere,” by Mi- Richmond preservationist Mary Wingfield first church built in the city, and is notable as the site of Patrick Henry’s famous “Give Me chel Arnaud. In the garden an active spring Scott took on the house as part of the Pilot Liberty or Give Me Death” speech. What came to be known as Church Hill is the oldest flows from the granite wall into a basin, and Block project in the 1950s and removed intact neighborhood, and contains the most antebellum structures in Richmond. Residences is then piped under the house for overflow. much of the Victorian detail. The current that range from early 19th-century Federal style to mid-century Greek Revival and late 19th- Oak leaf and lace cap hydrangeas in the city owners began an extensive restoration in late century styles, combined with granite pavers, brick sidewalks, gaslights, and a mature tree garden were raised from slips, and the Da- 2012 to return the house to its original form canopy, make Church Hill one of the best examples of preserved 19th-century cityscape in vid Austin rose, ‘Cornelia’ drapes the rear where possible. One discovery was the origi- the United States. Public open spaces along the river bluffs provide expansive views of the brick wall. Neely and Todd Dykshorn, owners nal kitchen fireplace in the English basement James River and city center, creating a unique parklike setting for this historic neighborhood. (intact with its iron crane), which is now a The Hardgrove House feature in the modernized kitchen space. Vi- 2300 East Grace Street brant ochre paint in the dining room, original to the home, is the same color Thomas Jef- This elegant Greek Revival townhouse, TOUR CHAIRS AND CO-CHAIRS FACILITIES ferson used at Monticello. The rear garden complete with its original garden wall and has been recently renovated to include a year • Amanda Deep and Paige Fox • Available at Tour Headquarters outbuildings, was built for Thomas and • Cheryl Miller and Trudy Porter • Libby Hill Park round lap pool and perennial plantings. The [email protected] Mary Hardgrove in 1849. Ultimately leaving former outdoor kitchen and dependency is PARKING the family and in disrepair, the house was GROUP CHAIR now a pool house/guest house, retaining • Local streets near the tour route, purchased by Historic Richmond Founda- • Karin Walker most of its original details. particularly north of Broad St. and along tion in 1958 and was restored in 1961 as [email protected] Julie Rautio and Robert Baratta, owners Grace and Franklin Streets east of 25th • @historicgardenweekrva part of the Pilot Block project. It once and 26th Streets • Historic Garden Week RVA served as the headquarters of the Associa- 2714 East Franklin Street • Immediately adjacent to St. John’s Church tion for the Preservation of Virginia Antiq- TOUR HEADQUARTERS will be very limited uities. The present owner first saw the This Greek Revival three-bay townhouse • St. John’s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall house on the day he married his wife. After was built in 1856 by John Gentry for his 2401 E. Broad St., 23223. four years of agonizing over “the House” daughter, Sarah Meredith, and her husband James. Starting in 1866 and for nearly 50 WALKING TOUR they were able to purchase it when they re- TICKETS Comfortable footwear is encouraged. turned to Richmond from New York. Many years, this was the family home of tobacco- • $10 pp per site This walking tour of private homes original details remain, including the marble nist Robert J. Christian. A classic six-over- • Sold online and in advance only, with with small, courtyard gardens spans fireplaces. Large period mirrors and an- six design, each room is 16’x 16’ with origi- timed entrances, at VAGardenWeek.org seven city blocks. tique gasoliers highlight the tall ceilings and nal plaster medallions and crown moldings. • No day of ticket sales Original floorboards consist of one contin- HOSTED BY THE COUNCIL OF HISTORIC RICHMOND AND THE FOUR GCV CLUBS IN RICHMOND Richmond – Church Hill 163

uous board from the granite at the front location of Patrick Henry’s memorable “Give The Low Line, A Capital Trees Project porch to the granite at the back door, more Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech. The 2803 Dock St. than 32’ in length. The present owners con- church is designated as a National Historic A 5.5-acre linear park along the Kanawha sider themselves the caretakers of this his- Landmark. historicstjohnschurch.org Canal and the Virginia Capital Trail that torical property. The kitchen was built over begins at Great Shiplock Park and extends what remained of a pre-existing foundation PLACES OF INTEREST west underneath the CSX rail trestle to the of the first two-story wing. Preferring an foodwall. Lovely gardens of native grasses, eclectic mix, the home features antique Wa- Chimborazo Park perennials, shrubs and trees. capitaltrees.org terford chandeliers, an early 1800s French 3201 E. Broad St. mirror, modern pieces and contemporary This 30-acre park was designed and built by Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site paintings, featuring artists such as David city engineer Wilfred Cutshaw in 1874 on a 110 1⁄2 East Leigh St. Tanner, Elizabeth Souder, Robert Walz and former Civil War military site that housed This historic home commemorates the life of Andrew Baxter as well as Italian furniture Chimborazo Hospital. Offering 180-degree this talented and progressive African-American and handmade Persian rugs. The rear porches views of Richmond and the James River, the woman. Despite segregation and personal overlook a courtyard garden with formal park includes winding carriage roads and disabilities, Maggie Walker achieved success and relaxed spaces, seasonal and perennial paths, a dog park, a miniature of the Statue in the world of business and fnance as the plantings of boxwood, hydrangeas and roses. of Liberty and the Richmond Medical frst African-American woman in the United With leaded glass windows overlooking Museum that interprets the former hospital. States to charter and serve as a president of Libby Hill Park, city lights and the James a bank. nps.gov/mawa River, this mid-1800s townhouse is the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, perfect perch for neighborhood gatherings. 1914-1916 E. Main St. The Valentine Pam and Larry Masters, owners A garden inspired by Poe’s love poems is 1015 E. Clay St. nestled amidst the fve-building museum The only organization dedicated to St. John’s Mews complex, which includes the Old Stone House documenting Richmond’s history, the South of East Broad Street built in 1737, the oldest surviving dwelling from century-old Valentine in historic Court End between 23rd and 24th Streets the original city of Richmond. The Enchanted features revolving and permanent exhibitions, Garden and four others were restored in historic Wickham House and garden and In 1963, Historic Richmond Foundation guided city tours. thevalentine.org approached landscape architect Ralph 2013 by the Garden Club of Virginia with Griswold and the Garden Club of Virginia funding from HGW. poemuseum.org to design and implement a small oasis immediately behind the “Pilot Block,” a resto- Hollywood Cemetery ration project spanning the entire 2300 412 S. Cherry St. block of Grace Street to serve as an exam- Designed in 1847 by noted American ple to all of Church Hill’s potential. What architect John Notman of Philadelphia, its unfolded in this previously overlooked paths wind through 135 acres of valley, hills, cobblestone alley was an elegant Colonial historic roses and stately trees with views Revival garden adorned with 19th century overlooking the falls of the James River. It is ornamental cast iron salvaged from historic the fnal resting place for two American and/or abandoned Richmond houses, box- presidents, Confederate States President wood, dogwood, azaleas, shrubs and flow- Jefferson Davis, six Virginia governors, two ers. Known as the St. John’s Mews, this ver- U.S. Supreme Court justices, 22 Confederate dant community garden features framed generals and thousands of Confederate vistas of St. John’s Church and subtle views soldiers. hollywoodcemetery.org of the surrounding gardens, including two tour homes at 2300 and 2302 East Grace John Marshall House Street. Griswold’s design also incorporated 818 E. Marshall St. a Colonial smokehouse form in one corner This two-story brick house located in the of the garden as well as a covered seating heart of Richmond’s 19th-century “Court pavilion with antique wrought iron furniture. End” district was home to John Marshall and The work began through a generous grant his family from 1790 until his death in 1835. including a gift of tree planting by the Gar- preservationvirginia.org den Club of Virginia, and is owned and maintained today by Historic Richmond Libby Hill Park with ongoing help and counsel from the 2801 E. Franklin St. Garden Club of Virginia. This seven-acre park, located at 28th and E. Franklin Streets, offers magnifcent views St. John’s Church overlooking the James River that are said to 2401 East Broad Street closely resemble the view of Richmond on the Thames in England, thus giving Richmond Formed from several earlier parishes, St. its name. Libby Hill Park was one of the frst John’s is the oldest church in the city of Rich- fve parks designed by city engineer Wilfred mond. Leading up to the American Revolu- Cutshaw during the 1850s, and offers walking tionary War, St. John’s was the site of two paths, benches, an ornamental fountain and important conventions, and is famous as the a small park house. HOSTED BY THE COUNCIL OF HISTORIC RICHMOND AND THE FOUR GCV CLUBS IN RICHMOND Richmond – Church Hill 165 HOSTED BY THREE CHOPT, BOXWOOD AND JAMES RIVER GARDEN CLUBS AND THE TUCKAHOE GARDEN CLUB OF WESTHAMPTON Richmond – Monument Avenue 167

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2037 Monument Avenue 2319 Monument Avenue Built in 1910, this four-story Southern-style Designed by Clifton Lee Jr., brother of palazzo was sold in 1959 to the Women’s Di- Duncan Lee, this Spanish Colonial home vision of the United Methodist Church to was built in 1925. The front lawn features house women in need. The home’s current a morning garden and a magnolia espalier owners restored the house in 2000. The res- climbing the façade of the house. Enter idence, designed by Virginia architect John the walled back garden through an iron Kevin Peebles, features glazed green roof gate to outdoor living spaces hardscaped tiles, Arts and Crafts and Beaux Arts detail- in limestone pavers and shaded by towering and a wave motif in the limestone trim. ing twin oak trees. Features include fatsia, Enter the side yard through a wrought iron Japanese maple, yew, a black bamboo pri- gate located along a path bordered by aza- vacy screen, a statuary fountain pouring

Photos courtesy of Jane and Don Cowles leas. Visitors will be charmed by a manicured into a tranquility pool and garden vignettes side garden replete with tulips and irises. The throughout. Christy and Michael Lantz, owners Richmond spacious back garden features a Doric-columned pergola, a walled fountain, a grid of 2710 Monument Avenue MONUMENT AVENUE Yoshino cherry trees, small magnolias and Designed by D. Wiley Anderson, this clas- pyracantha espaliered along a fence. THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021, 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. Tillie and Larry Shifflett, owners sical home was built for Rosalie and Wil- TICKETS AVAILABLE WITH TIMED ENTRANCES liam Schwarzchild in 1914. It served as a Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1997, Monument Avenue is a broad urban 2300 Monument Avenue senior center for 50 years before the cur- thoroughfare featuring a grassy median lined with stately oaks and sugar maples. Between 1900 rent owners purchased the property and and 1925, development along this expansive corridor flourished as architecturally significant (enter off Strawberry Street) meticulously restored the residence and its mansions, townhomes, and churches were erected by wealthy citizens and speculative builders. A small parterre, structured with box- grounds and reimagined the entire back Behind these grand façades, private, walled gardens provided fresh air, respite, and social wood, yew and mazus and filled with sea- half of the house. The home, rich in peri- recreation for homeowners and continue to delight with seasonal blooms, specimen trees, sonal annuals, welcomes visitors to the od and architectural details, is now signifi- fountains, and follies. Today, its beauty and proximity to downtown Richmond and cultural front of this Colonial Revival house de- cantly more “green” and sustainable. All venues make it popular with locals and tourists alike. Named for the confederate statues that formerly signed by Albert Huntt in 1909. The grand mechanical, plumbing and electrical sys- punctuated its skyline, Monument Avenue’s memorials are in the process of removal as the and historic façade is distinguished by a tems are new and state-of-the-art. There community strives to reconcile its past. Tour-goers will have the opportunity to visit private Doric entrance portico, a modillion cor- are five geothermal wells buried onsite; the garden gems on this walking tour, explore the neighborhood’s unique pocket parks and nice, three gabled dormers and a roof-top house now has a carbon footprint 1/10 of flowering alleyways, and experience the epicenter of profound social change in Virginia. Chippendale balustrade. In the enclosed the original. The new double-story back rear pocket garden, a curved bluestone porch with a mosaic tile floor overlooks a terrace is bordered by boxwood, yew, hos- diamond-patterned terrace bordered by tas, pachysandra, hellebores, climbing hy- beds of annuals and lacy perennials in cus- TOUR CO-CHAIRS SPECIAL ACTIVITIES • Mary Anne Burke, Laura Whisnand • Explore the VMFA Gardens and enjoy drangea and a Japanese maple, creating a tom brick planters. A bronze fountain is [email protected] the daffodil and hellebore collections, urban leafy oasis. Don’t miss the high-top tucked among ferns, camellias and roses. • @historicgardenweekrva annual flower beds, sculpture and more. table on the back porch made by the own- Daphne and crepe myrtle espaliers climb • Historic Garden Week RVA Garden volunteers available for questions ers from an original door found in the the rear brick wall of the house. • VMFA self-guided tour of selected basement. Kelli and Derek Lewis, owners Julie and Paul Weissend, owners TOUR HEADQUARTERS botanical works of art and design. • Robinson House at the Virginia Information available at tour headquarters Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) and at VMFA Guest Services 200 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard • The Branch Museum of Architecture and TICKETS Design at 2501 Monument Avenue • $40 pp • Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Fan • Sold online and in advance only, with neighborhood pocket parks and timed entrances, at VAGardenWeek.org blooming alleyways. Map available at • No day of ticket sales tour headquarters • Kent-Valentine House at 12 East Franklin FACILITIES Street. Headquarters of the Garden Club • Available at Tour Headquarters of Virginia and Historic Garden Week in • The Branch Museum of Architecture & Design Virginia will be open to the public 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, April 23rd for PARKING Historic Garden Week. • VMFA — entrances on N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. and N. Sheppard Street – fee waived for HGW guests IMPORTANT • Lot adjacent to the Branch Museum Begin tour at any garden. In keeping with • On-street parking the GCV’s efforts to reduce plastic waste, please bring your own reusable drink LUNCH AT THE VMFA container. • The Best Café, no reservations required. NEW TO HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK! Pick up a picnic for indoor or patio dining First time a property has been featured • Amuse, reservations required (804) 340-1580 HOSTED BY THREE CHOPT, BOXWOOD AND JAMES RIVER GARDEN CLUBS AND THE TUCKAHOE GARDEN CLUB OF WESTHAMPTON Richmond – Monument Avenue 169

3142 Monument Avenue Kent-Valentine House (enter off Cleveland Street) 12 East Franklin St. This Georgian brick house designed by One of the most architecturally signifcant Duncan Lee in 1922 is a study in refined, and visually prominent antebellum mansions classical detailing. A 1922 covenant se- in downtown Richmond was designed in cured significant setback, elevation and 1845 by Isaiah Rogers, a noted New England terraces of the houses on the north side of architect, for Mr. and Mrs. Horace Kent. It is this block. The rear courtyard is formal in the only remaining residential structure its classic design with a brick terrace cen- known to have been designed by this leader tered around a pool, a covered loggia with of the Greek Revival movement. Modifed an outdoor fireplace, a Charles Gillette de- and enlarged by Mr. and Mrs. Granville Gray signed koi pond and a hedge row of Euro- Valentine in 1904, this stately mansion pean Hornbeams. Ivy covers the walls, occupies a quarter-block of historic Franklin providing a backdrop for a row of crepe Street. The building has been preserved and myrtles, which are bordered in front by a the grounds landscaped by the Garden Club sculpted boxwood hedge. William Mills of Virginia. Headquarters of the Garden Club Crosby and William C. Hall, owners. of Virginia and Historic Garden Week in Virginia since 1971. gcvirginia.org 3200 Monument Avenue Maymont With its rounded cypress-plank door, stuc- 2201 Shields Lake Dr. co exterior and terra-cotta roof, this 1922 The grounds of this 100-acre American home, designed by Duncan Lee, is one of estate include Japanese, Italian, English and several in the Spanish Revival style found herb gardens. Overlooking the James River, on Monument Avenue. A grassy backlot the mansion is an example of the opulent until 2019, the ample outdoor space in the style of the American Gilded Age. In the late rear of the home now features a curvilinear 1990s, the Garden Club of Virginia restored travertine patio with both cushioned and the ornamental lawn surrounding the raised wall seating, a separate dining ter- mansion. It now features a shrub labyrinth, race, and a raised-bed potager garden with specimen trees and rose arbors. The Italian willow tuteur trellises for growing vegeta- Garden contains parterres and a romantic bles and flowers for cutting. Adding dimen- pergola. The Japanese Garden includes a sion are sweeps of lamb’s ear, dwarf haw- dramatic 45-foot waterfall. maymont.org thorn and caryopteris. Colleen Stevens Hewitt, owner. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. With a collection of art that spans the globe PLACES OF INTEREST and more than 5,000 years, plus a wide array of special exhibitions, the VMFA is recognized Branch Museum of Architecture as one of the top comprehensive art museums and Design in the U.S. The permanent collection includes 2501 Monument Ave. one of the nation’s fnest collections of American Housed in a Tudor-Jacobean Revival building art, Faberge, Art Nouveau and Art Deco, as designed by John Russell Pope, the architect well as acclaimed collections of English silver, of Washington, D.C.’s Thomas Jefferson Ancient art, Impressionist, Post-impressionist, Memorial, National Archives, Broad Street British sporting and Modern and Contemporary Station (now the Science Museum) and West art plus renowned African, East Asian and Wing of the National Gallery of Art, this South Asian holdings. No charge for general 27,000-square-foot residence was admission. vmfa.museum completed in 1919 and is now listed on the Virginia and National Registers of Historic The American Civil War Center Places. branchmuseum.org at Historic Tredegar 500 Tredegar St. Hollywood Cemetery The nation’s frst museum to interpret the 412 South Cherry St. causes, courses, and legacies of the Civil War Designed in 1847 by noted American from Union, Confederate and African architect John Notman of Philadelphia, its American perspectives. tredegar.org paths wind through 135 acres of valley, hills, historic roses and stately trees with views overlooking the falls of the James River. It is the fnal resting place for two American presidents, six Virginia governors and two U.S. Supreme Court justices. hollywoodcemetery.org HOSTED BY THREE CHOPT, BOXWOOD AND JAMES RIVER GARDEN CLUBS AND THE TUCKAHOE GARDEN CLUB OF WESTHAMPTON Richmond – Monument Avenue 171 HOSTED BY THREE CHOPT, BOXWOOD AND JAMES RIVER GARDEN CLUBS AND THE TUCKAHOE GARDEN CLUB OF WESTHAMPTON Richmond – Monument Avenue 173 HOSTED BY THREE CHOPT, BOXWOOD AND JAMES RIVER GARDEN CLUBS AND THE TUCKAHOE GARDEN CLUB OF WESTHAMPTON Richmond – Monument Avenue 175 WHEN WE SOW A SEED, Photo courtesy of Jane and Don Cowles WE PLANT A NARRATIVE OF HONOR ROLL FUTURE POSSIBILITY. Historic Garden Week is honored to acknowledge the generosity of — SUE STUART-SMITH businesses and friends across the state that supported their local tour at the $1,000 level and above as of February 26, 2021. When we invite people into our homes and gardens, we beckon them into our hearts. 1Z 2Z 3Z Baby & Toddler Boutique Kitchen Designworks — KDW When we preserve historic treasures, American National Bank Lawns & Gardens Plus we unveil the genius and frailties of humankind. Bailey Grey Interiors Lemon Cabana Bank of the James LH Gardens When we conserve landscapes, Bay Creek Long & Foster — Richmond we ensure that our children’s children will greet the wonders of nature. Beacon Custom Builders Marcia Long When we fund scholarships, Beckon Home Marsh & McLennan Agency we create pathways to knowledge and opportunities. Berglund Automotive Group MDC Foundation in honor of Birdsong Peanuts Lee S. Cochran When we teach the arts of horticulture and floral design, Blink and Guild Hall of Williamsburg Mr. and Mrs. William J. Lynch, Jr. we expand minds and inspire growth and beauty. Bridgeport Mr. Jimmie Crowder Broncho Federal Credit Union Parker Oil & Propane With your support, the Garden Club of Virginia can continue Cape Charles Properties, LLC Piedmont Community Health Plan to make an impact, creating a more bountiful Virginia for all of us. Carilion Clinic PNC Bank Carrell Blanton Ferris — Trey T. Parker, Mr. Richard Jacques To learn more how your gifts can make a difference PLC Williamsburg Seasons of Williamsburg or to donate, visit gcvirginia.org. Checkered Flag Silvercrest Asset Management Chincoteague Resort Vacations Sneed's Nursery City of Fredericksburg South River Irrigation Ltd. City of Virginia Beach Convention TCV Trust & Wealth Management & Visitors Bureau The Bank of Clarke County Colonial Williamsburg Foundation The Canada Company CornerStone Bank The Optimal Service Group of Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd F. Moss, Jr. Wells Fargo Advisors Ellwood Thompson's TowneBank, Hampton-Newport News Ferguson TowneBank, Portsmouth Flippo Lumber TowneBank, Richmond Haley Buick GMC TowneBank, Williamsburg High Cotton Towne Insurance International Paper/Franklin Mill Truetimber Arborists J.W. Townsend Landscaping Van Yahres Tree Company Julie Liebler/Berkshire Hathaway Virginia National Bank Karen and Rob Hedelt VisitMartinsville KDW Home

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