Thursday, May 16th, 2024
11 am - 4 pm : Artisan Market at the Warm Springs Gallery
Home and Garden Tours with Picnic in the Garden:
9:30 am - 12:00 pm : Quarry Hill
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm : Rabbit Run
Picnics provided by Claire’s Cakes of Monterey
1 pm - 2 pm : Artist Demonstration with Amy Brnger
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Invited Talk with Cole Burrell
“Beauty, Integrity and Resilience: Can a Garden Have Everything?”
6:30 pm : Dinner in the Garden with Two Fire Table
Originally named Reveille, was built in 1928 by Mrs. Marjorie Clark, heiress to the C. Ledyard Blair fortune. An independent woman of her time she lived during the Gilded Age, marrying in 1913 at her parents 62,000 sq ft summer home in Somerset Hills, NJ. Quarry Hill is a lovely example of French Palladian style, designed by the prominent Richmond architect Carl Lindner. Changing hands 5 times over its first 80 years then sitting vacant for 20 years, the current owners purchased the property in 2006 and began a loving restoration of their home. It is now the magnet for large family gatherings.
Quarry Hill is listed on the State and National Registers for historic homes.
Owners: Scott and Kathe Hetzer
QUARRY HILL
Directions: From Warm Springs Gallery, head up Courthouse Hill Rd and turn right onto 220 (Sam Snead Blvd) heading south towards Resort. Drive approx. 3 miles then turn left onto Talbott’s Lane, just before golf course. At top of hill bear right through stone piers onto Sheep Meadow Rd. Follow for approx. 8/10 mile then turn right onto Old Golf Course Trail. Take first right and follow to Quarry Hill Rd towards the house.
RABBIT RUN
This 21 acre property purchased in 1998 was originally part of the McGuffin Farm comprised of more than 2000 acres. The house, with its far-reaching westerly views and custom stone and woodwork, was hand built by the owner over a 4 year period from two early 1900’s log cabins rescued from West Virginia. A rustic “cook shack” and an outdoor shower hidden in a rhododendron thicket are set in the splendid grounds. 5000 pine seedlings, a dozen blue spruce and 6 thriving Chestnut trees grown from seedlings provided by the American Chestnut Foundation are part of the lush landscape planted by the owners that now envelopes this charming mountain home.
Owners: Jim and Jenny Taylor
Directions: From Quarry Hill, follow road staying left back out to Sheep Meadow Rd. Turn left and follow back to Talbott’s Ln. At bottom of Talbott’s Ln turn right onto 220 (Sam Snead Blvd) and follow north approx. 7 miles. Sandhill Lane is on the left just before McGuffin Rd.
To head to Oakley Farm for the artist demonstration and talk, exit Sandhill Lane and turn right onto 220 (Sam Snead Blvd). Just beyond Warm Springs turn right into Oakley Farm Lane.
NOTE: This button will link you to our Eventbrite Event Page where you can choose to purchase either a full day pass (which includes all ticketed events for Thursday) or Quarry Hill + Rabbit Run historic home and garden tour tickets only.
ARTIST DEMONSTRATION:
AMY BRNGER
Oakley Farm, Oakley Farm Lane, Warm Springs, VA 24484
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Experience firsthand Amy’s unique approach to capturing the essence of nature on canvas as she shares insights into her creative process and techniques. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the magic unfold before your eyes and gain a deeper appreciation for the inherent fluidity and seasonality imbued when an artist paints en plein air.
Amy has become a big part of the WSG family since her solo show last year and we are so excited for her to host this demonstration. Her work captures the quiet, everyday moments of our lives and elevates them — the essence of the present moment, the quality of how it feels to be present, caught on canvas.
COLE BURRELL
C. Colston Burrell is an acclaimed lecturer, garden designer, award winning author and photographer. A certified chlorophyll addict, Cole is an avid and lifelong plantsman, gardener and naturalist. Cole is a popular lecturer internationally on topics of design, plants and ecology. He has shared his encyclopedic knowledge of plants and his abiding respect for regional landscapes with professional and amateur audiences for 40 years. He is principal of Native Landscape Design and Restoration, which specializes in blending nature and culture through artistic design. In 2008 Cole received the Award of Distinction from the Association of Professional Landscape Designers for his work promoting sustainable gardening practices.
TALK: “Beauty, Integrity and Resilience: Can A Garden Have Everything?”
Do our gardening practices have a negative impact on the environment? Can we make a difference by changing the way we approach design, plant choice, planting techniques and maintenance regimes? How do we meet our aesthetic goals while providing the structure and resources necessary to maintain the insects and birds we love? Can we create healthy habitat with a mixture of native and exotic plants? These are a few of the questions to explore in terms of the hallmarks of sustainability when melding aesthetic expectations with ecosystem form and function.
North Stable, Oakley Farm, Oakley Farm Lane, Warm Springs, VA 24484
DINNER IN THE GARDEN
Two Fire Table emphasizes seasonal Virginia ingredients to thoughtfully prepare over-the-fire dining experiences that spark profound connection.
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