Historic Garden Week in Lynchburg, Virginia
This is one of my favorite ways to spend a spring day in Virginia- attend the open houses on Historic Garden Day. Tour the immaculately landscaped grounds then tour the inside of some of Lynchburg's most beautiful homes. This year, Garden Day is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Lynchburg's Garden Day is sponsored by:
The Hillside Garden Club
The Lynchburg Garden Club
For information or directions, contact:
The Lynchburg Chamber Visitor's Information Center
Telephone (434) 847-1811
TICKETS: Full tickets $20, single-site admission $8. Full ticket for minors 6-12 years old $10 and $4 for single-site admission. Children 5 and under admitted free of charge. The day of the tour, tickets will be available at each home. Advance tickets may be ordered with a credit card at an additional charge by accessing http://www.vagardenweek.org/.
LUNCHEON: BOX LUNCHES: Eat-in or carry-out lunches are available at Oakwood Country Club from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a prepaid cost of $10. Advance reservations are required by calling Sarah Kibler at Oakwood (434) 384-8181 ext. 100.
Look for the special Garden Week insert in The News and Advance for more information on the private homes that will be open. The following historic homes and sites will also be open:
FOURTH AND TAYLOR STREETS - THE CHAPEL AT THE OLD CITY CEMETERY. (Will be decorated as if a Victorian Wedding is scheduled)
GARDEN CLUB OF VIRGINIA RESTORATIONS IN THE LYNCHBURG AREA:
POINT OF HONOR. 112 Cabell Street. Open 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Beautifully restored, admission on April 21 is free of charge with a Lynchburg Garden Day ticket.
SWEET BRIAR HOUSE. Located on Rt. 29, 12 miles north of Lynchburg. Open 10-4, no admission charge.
Would you like more information about Lynchburg or the surrounding area? Contact me or call at (434)546-0369
Debbie, what a gorgeous house! I love to see these lovely old places restored.
My mother-in-law from NY would love that place! She in in love with gardening and loves to talk about it. I agree with Patricia - beautiful house!
Sounds like a lot of fun Debbie. I love looking at old homes too!
Dear Debbie,
I would love to attend that event! If I don't have a buyer in tow, I will make it.
Thanks for sharing. I am marking my calendar!
Barbara
I'm thinking road trip. I love the valley in the Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter...oh wait I just love the Valley and you are so lucky to call it home.
Garden Day in Lynchburg is something I look forward to every year!
I've got some additional info and links on it on burgbuzz.com as well:
http://www.burgbuzz.com/garden-week-in-virginia-april-18-25/
Hi Everyone, I'm on vacation and haven't been online much to check messages. Thanks for stopping by to comment. I love Historic Garden Week, we have wonderful weather and it's one of the best ways to spend a spring day in Lynchburg!
Howdy there Debbie, my friend
What in the world is a Vacation, seen that I've not not taken one in over 18 years. Not sure if I would even know what to do or how to act. LOL
Hope you are having lots of fun. Historic Garden sure are nice to go look at.
Debbie - Sounds like a great event and knowing the homes in Lynchburg, I'm sure there will be some lovely gardens! We will be in Lynchburg visiting in May so will miss it!
Mary