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April 17-24,2021
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102 PRIVATE
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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
Ballantrae
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
Farm
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.
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 MCLEAN, 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
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flower arrangements, visitors will be able to linger and learn about horticulture,
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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
Tricia Garner, statechairman@vagardenweek.org
gift to Virginia State Parks. As you travel the state, please take time to visit our
restoration sites and Park projects (see map, pages 6-7).
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GARDEN CLUB OF VIRGINIA
Andrea Butler, director@gcvirginia.org Historic Garden Week would not be possible without the homeowners who
DIRECTOR OF HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK & EDITOR OF THE GUIDEBOOK
graciously open their homes and gardens, the 3,500 members of the GCV who
Karen Cauthen Ellsworth, Karen@vagardenweek.org 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, Terri@vagardenweek.org For more than 100 years the Garden Club of
COVER AND DESIGN WORK IN SUPPORT OF HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK Virginia has held true to its mission to
Whitney Tigani, Richmond celebrate the beauty of the land, to
conserve the gifts of nature and to
COVER AND INTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Ballantrae Farm, McLean, Donna Moulton challenge future generations to build
on this heritage. We are grateful to
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HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK 2021 Guidelines and Tour Suggestions 5
TOUR of boxwood blight, please avoid contact
with all boxwood while on tour properties. PLEASE FOLLOW
Photo courtesy of Donna Moulton
Tickets SAFETY PROTOCOLS
GUIDELINES Most tours are offering timed tickets, or
morning or afternoon tickets, to ensure
that social distancing can be properly
maintained. Due to these additional
Are face masks required? 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 FACE CLEANING PHYSICAL
admittance due to capacity restrictions.
spread of COVID-19 during Historic Garden MASKS & SANITIZING DISTANCING
Week 2021. All GCV members, volunteers, Is photography allowed? REQUIRED & REDUCED
CAPACITY
homeowners and tour visitors will be required Photography of any kind, including via cell
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
Where do we park? host garden clubs post professional-quality
Refund Policy pictures of the flower arrangements on
Due to the unique circumstances involving Parking is available at Tour Headquarters
locations. If the tour is a walking tour, this is social media. We encourage visitors to NO CONTACTLESS TOUCHLESS
COVID-19, for Historic Garden Week 2021
the best place to park. Many neighborhoods “follow” these accounts, listed by tour in REFRESHMENTS TOUR ENTRY TOUR
only, cancellation of tour tickets with a full
cannot accommodate the additional traffic this Guidebook.
refund is available through 4 p.m. on Monday,
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
purchases can be converted to tax-deductible cases, use designated parking areas marked properties, but facilities are often available
Disclaimer
donations at the purchaser’s request for with tour signage. Do not block residential Information about tour properties is provided
at the Tour Headquarters or other designated
those choosing not to attend. The GCV is a driveways. by homeowners and is accurate to the best
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
• Old Town Alexandria Massive Outdoor Floral Displays
HOMES AND GARDENS IN VIRGINIA THIS SPRING. • Richmond: Church Hill • Hampton – Newport News: Yorktown
• Danville-Chatham • Fredericksburg
Whether it’s the inspiring gardens, the architecture, the history or the Instagram- • 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 • McLean
springtime ritual includes access to private properties in communities large and • 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
• Martinsville • Richmond: Church Hill
our tours emphasize outdoor spaces this year. We are excited to offer 102 private • 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
HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK 2021 The Impact of Historic Garden Week 7
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
Christ Church–Lancaster, Irvington State Arboretum of Virginia, Blandy
ester
81
Millwood
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April 17-24, 2021
Alexandria
Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History, Danville
Executive Mansion Capitol Square, Richmond
Fincastle Presbyterian Church, Fincastle
Experimental Farm, Boyce
Stratford Hall, Stratford
Sweet Briar College, Amherst
Grace Arents Garden, Richmond University of Virginia, Charlottesville
Leesburg Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria Washington and Lee University, Lexington
Gunston Hall, Mason Neck* Wilton, Richmond
TOUR
Millwood PROCEEDS95 FUND Historic Henry County Courthouse, Martinsville Woodlawn, Alexandria*
66 • 29 The ongoing restoration and preservation of nearly 50 of Virginia’s
Alexandria
17 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
Fredericksburg
95 John Handley High School, Wincheste
Winchesterr
• 17 A Centennial project with Virginia State Parks that supported 54 grants Kenmore, Fredericksburg Project: State Parks
29 Kent-Valentine House, Richmond Bear Creek Lake, Cumberland
Ker Place, Onancock
Did youknow that you are helping us research and restore iconic places in
Charlottesville
Lee Hall, Newport News
Belle Isle, Lancaster
Caledon, King George
Virginia by attending a tour during Historic
StratfordGarden
Hall Week? Mary Washington House, Fredericksburg Chippokes, Surry
Fredericksburg
Monticello Mary Washington Monument, Fredericksburg Claytor Lake, Dublin
Proceeds support the
64 95 efforts of the Garden Club of Virginia as it works with
17
Maymont, Richmond Douthat, Millboro
experts across our commonwealth. Thank you for your help. Monticello, Charlottesville Fairy Stone, Stuart
ttesville Montpelier, Montpelier Station Holliday Lake, Appomattox
Richmond
All projects on the map are referenced in their tour section inside this Moses Myers House, Norfolk Hungry Mother, Marion
o guidebook. Most are openStratford Hall Garden Week.
for Historic Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon James River, Gladston
64 17 Oatlands, Leesburg Kiptopeke, Cape Charles
95 64
A tradition since 1929, Historic Garden Week draws visitors each year
Williamsburg
Poe Museum, Richmond Lake Anna, Spotsylvania
Leesylvania, Woodbridge
to private properties in cities and towns
Richmond across Virginia each GCV
spring. Mason Neck, Lorton
460
Petersburg 17 Restoration Middle Peninsula, Gloucester
Projects
Natural Bridge, Natural Bridge
Winchester Natural Tunnel, Duffield
64 Surry 13 GCV New River Trail, Max Meadows
Williamsburg Research Leesburg
Fellowships Pocahontas, Chesterfield
85
460 64 GCV Millwood Sailors Creek Historic Battlefield, Rice
0
Petersburg 95 17 Restoration 81
NorfolkProjects Alexandria Bends, Woodstock
Seven Bends,
Ballerina Tulip GCV 66
Centennial Shenandoah River, Bentonville
Surry 58 GCV Project: Sky Meadows, Delaplane
58 13
Research State Parks Smith Mountain Lake, Huddleston
460 Fellowships 95 Staunton River, Scottsburg
85 95 64
Staunton River Battlefield, Randolph
Norfolk 29 17 Westmoreland, Montross
GCV
Centennial Widewater, Stafford
58 Project: York River, Williamsburg
State Parks Youth Conservation Corps, Richmond
Staunton Fredericksburg
* No Longer
Under Contract
Charlottesville
81 Stratford Hall
Lexington Monticello
64 95 17
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29
Richmond
Poplar
Forest 64
Williamsburg
Roanoke 460
Lynchburg GCV
460
Petersburg 17 Restoration
Projects
81 220 Surry 13 GCV
Research
460 Fellowships
Martinsville 85 95 64
29 Norfolk
GCV
Centennial
58 58 Project:
Danville 58 State Parks
HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK 2021 9
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HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK 2021 Table of Contents & Calendar 13
North • 16 Saturday, April 17
•
Old Town Alexandria 20 Gloucester
Clarke County
• 26 James River Plantations
•
Old Town Alexandria
McLean 32 Staunton
Middleburg
• 36 Suffolk
Warrenton
• 40
Sunday, April 18
South • 44 Albemarle County
Danville – Chatham
• 48 James River Plantations
Martinsville
• 52
Monday, April 19
Roanoke
• 56
James River Plantations
South Hill
• 62
East • 66 Tuesday, April 20
Eastern Shore
• 70
Fredericksburg
Lynchburg
Gloucester – Mathews
• 74 McLean
Suffolk
• 78 Petersburg
Richmond: Hampton Gardens
Virginia Beach
• 84 Williamsburg
Williamsburg
• 92
Wednesday, April 21
Hampton – Newport News: Yorktown
• 98
Hampton – Newport News: Yorktown
West • 102 Martinsville
Albemarle County
• 108 Richmond: Church Hill
Virginia Beach
Lexington
• 118
Lynchburg
• 122 Thursday, April 22
Staunton
• 130 Danville/Chatham
Norfolk
Central • 136 Richmond: Monument Avenue
Fredericksburg
• 140 Warrenton
James River Plantations
• 146 Friday, April 23
Petersburg – Prince George County
• 150 Clarke County
Richmond: Hampton Gardens
• 154 Middleburg
Oak Spring
Richmond: Church Hill
• 160
Richmond: Monument Avenue
• 166 Saturday, April 24
Eastern Shore
Lexington
15 Roanoke
South Hill
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HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK 2021 Winchester Suggested Itineraries by Region 15
Leesburg
Millwood
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West Alexandria
Central
Saturday, April 17 Saturday, April 17
Staunton 95 James River Plantations
Sunday,
17 April 18 (Westover, Shirley and Berkeley)
29
Albemarle County
Winchester Sunday & Monday, April 18-19
April 17-24, 2021 Staunton Monday April 19
Leesburg
Fredericksburg
Monticello, Montpelier and James River State Park
Millwood
James River Plantations
Tuesday, April 20
81
Tuesday, April 20
Alexandria Petersburg, Fredericksburg or
Charlottesville 66
Richmond: Hampton Gardens
Lynchburg
81
North
Stratford Hall
East
Lexington Monticello Wednesday, April 21
64 Wednesday,
95 95
Thursday
17 & Friday,
64 April 21-23 Richmond: Church Hill
Saturday, April 17 Saturday, April 17 Goshen Pass and Natural Bridge
Old Town Alexandria Suffolk, Gloucester or
29 29 17
Richmond Thursday, April 22
James River Plantations Saturday, April 24 Richmond: Monument Avenue
Sunday & Monday, April 18-19 Poplar
Staunton
Forest Lexington Friday, April 23
Sky Meadows State Park, State Arboretum in Sunday & Monday, April 18-19 Fredericksburg 64
Williamsburg Richmond: The Executive Mansion,
Roanoke James460
Boyce, Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria River Plantations
Lynchburg Maymont, or Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
GCV
Charlottesville Petersburg 17 Restoration
Tuesday, April 20 Tuesday, April 20 460
15 Projects
McLean Williamsburg 81 Winchester
Lexington State Arboretum Boyce Stratford Hall
81 220 Monticello 17Surry 13 GCV
64
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Thursday, April 22 Research
Warrenton Martinsville Hampton – Newport News:29Yorktown Sky Meadows
85
Middleburg
460 64
Fellowships
State Park 95
or Virginia Beach29 Richmond Oak Spring 50 McLean Norfolk
GCV
Friday & Saturday, April 23-24 66 Centennial
Middleburg and/or Oak Spring, or 58 Saturday, April 24
Poplar 81 58
Green Spring
Project:
Danville
Eastern Shore Forest 58 64 Alexandria State Parks
Clarke County Warrenton Williamsburg
Roanoke 460
Lynchburg 95 GCV
South 460
Petersburg 17 Restoration
Projects
17
Wednesday, April 21 81 220 Surry 13 GCV
Martinsville 33 Research
Martinsville 29 460 64
Fellowships
85 95
Thursday, April 22 Montpelier Fredericksburg Norfolk
29 Staunton
Danville/Chatham 15 GCV
Centennial
58 58 Project:
Friday, April 23 Danville 58 Charlottesville State Parks
81
Fairy Stone State Park or 64 17
95
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Goshen Pass
Monticello
If heading east:
64 Lexington 33
Staunton River State Park or
29 360
Occoneechee State Park
Natural Bridge
Lewis Ginter
Botanical Gardens Eastern
Saturday, April 24 Richmond Shore
Roanoke or South Hill James River State Park Maymont
64
Monument Avenue Church Hill
Executive
81 Mansion
15 James River
Lynchburg 360 Plantations Gloucester
460 Shirley
Roanoke Westover Williamsburg
Petersburg Berkeley
460 17
Smith Mountain Lake
State Park Newport News
13
85 460 Hampton
220 29
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81 Fairy Stone State Park 15 Virginia
Chatham 58 Beach
South Hill
77 58 Martinsville 58 Suffolk
58
Danville Staunton River
State Park Occoneechee
State Park
North
North 17
Make Northern
Virginia your home
base during a
week of touring.
Saturday, April 17
Old Town Alexandria
CHARM &
Sunday, April 18 & Monday April 19
Sky Meadows State Park, State Arboretum in
Boyce, Green Spring Garden in Alexandria
HISTORIC Tuesday, April 20
McLean
Thursday, April 22
ROOTS Warrenton
Friday, April 23 & Saturday, April 24
Middleburg and/or Oak Spring,
or Clarke County
O verlooking the Potomac River with
views 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 retainingNorth 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 cen-
ter allée of peonies. A redbud arch leads
to a heated pool and stone patio adjoining
the pool house. A recently installed re-
flecting pool and fountain designed by re-
nowned 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 pictur-
esque area consists mostly of horse and Photos courtesy of Louise Krafft, Missy Janes and
Donna Moulton
agricultural farms with roots back to the
Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Many of the
farms are in conservation easement, pre-
serving the county’s rural character be-
loved by residents and visitors. Highlights
include a Japanese garden, an architecturally
stunning orangery and a glass conservancy.HOSTED BY THE GARDEN CLUB OF ALEXANDRIA AND THE HUNTING CREEK GARDEN CLUB Old Town Alexandria 21
Photo courtesy of The Garden Club of Alexandria
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
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
Old Town
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-
Alexandria
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-
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
SELF-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 lecture hall. The Alexandria Hospital was
This self-guided tour, A Springtime Stroll: Doorways of Our Past and Future, features a variety soldiers before it was returned to the Lee
of floral arrangements and outdoor installations along the tour route. These inspiring cre- founded in Wilmer Memorial in 1872, and in
family. In the 20th century, the house was 1914 the Alexandria Red Cross was founded
ations may be viewed at your leisure beginning Saturday, April 17 through Saturday, April lived in by the Downhams, who ran a li-
24. In addition, tour-goers will enjoy Lewis Miller-inspired “flower flashes” in various loca- by female members of the congregation.
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
oldtownalexandria@vagardenweek.org • 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.
Photo courtesy of Garden Club of Virginia
VAGardenWeek.org (Blue and Yellow Lines).
trees and shrubs into its landscaping.
• 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
614 Oronoco Street
formed in 1809. Appointed by President
only, with the exception of the garden of Jefferson in 1803 as surveyor of public
• Exclusive to ticket holders 212 South Fairfax Street, Ramsay House
• Experts will be on hand to discuss native buildings in Washington, D.C., Latrobe
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,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 Stroll through the garden of a property
from Dumfries, Va., to its present location that belonged to Augustine Washington,
after Alexandria was established in 1749. brother of George Washington. The first
The property opened as the Alexandria section of the house was built c. 1757 on a
Visitor Center in 1956. Four years ago, double lot. Its beautiful gardens include a
The Garden Club of Alexandria formed a traditional brick patio. The setting pro-
public-private partnership to begin a reno- vides a serene view through the numerous
vation of the unrestored garden as a gift south-facing windows. The original owner
to the city of Alexandria. Today, the gar- of the residence, Dr. Brown, was appoint-
den adds to the beauty of the area and ed by George Washington to the post of
provides educational opportunities for Physician General and Director of Hospi-
neighbors and tourists alike. Repurposed tals for the Continental Army. He wrote
granite and a brick wall echo life in early and published the first American Pharma-
Alexandria days. The completed garden copeia in 1778.
includes new patios with memorial bricks,
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 electionHOSTED 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 reflect
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, fiber, 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 JohnHOSTEDBY
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TICKET INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE FOLLOWING 4 PRIVATE PROPERTIES:
Photo courtesy of Edie Hessberg
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-
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
ClarkeCounty
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 car-
riage and work horses, they are now bred
Thurman to be sport horses. Mr. Peter Cook, owner
3836 Lord Fairfax Highway, Berryville
The residence is named after General Claytonville
SATURDAY, 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
PARKING
in its construction. Mrs. Byrd is a noted art- family designing flower arrangements for
TOUR CHAIRS AND CONTACT
• Available at each tour location
ist who has contributed numerous covers both Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles’s
• Terry Chandler (304) 261-0143
• Carolyn Farouki (571) 294-4146
for The Chronicle of the Horse. An avid horse- weddings. The gardens she designed at
winchester@vagardenweek.org 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 den ornament. They have expanded the gar-
• Katie Harvard & Chris Scully Historic Garden Week with your reservation. privately owned enclosed cemetery in the dens by adding several garden rooms, an
GUIDEBOOKS AND BROCHURES ARE
county. Take a right after leaving Thurman, overlook and antique garden ornaments. The
TOUR HEADQUARTERS
AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCALITIES
and another right and follow the signs to herb garden beds are designed by country
• Barns of Rose Hill Blakemore Lane. It is the resting place of
95 Chalmers Court, Berryville • In Berryville at The Modern Mercantile with French, Italian, Mexican and Asian sec-
• In Waterloo at Mount Airy Farm Market Lt. George Blakemore who served under tions, plus an area designated just for teas. All
Directions and maps available General LaFayette at Valley Forge. Later, he
• In Millwood at The Locke Store 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, ownersHOSTED BYWINCHESTER-CLARKE
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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
PLACES OF INTEREST than 400 acres in conservation easement and mills in the county. In the early 1780s
a formal garden dedicated to British floral 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 influenced 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 HGW funds, the Garden Club of Virginia
5,000 different varieties of trees and shrubs.
The 1812 Federal manor house was updated enhanced the park-like setting of the
Highlights include a ginkgo grove that
in 1840 to a Georgian Revival style, boasting nation’s only endowed public high school.
includes 300 trees, a Cedar of Lebanon allee,
a near 360-degree mountain view, with more On the National Register of Historic Places.
an herbaceous garden, a native plant trail as
Kimberly’s
China & Crystal
Fine Linens
Home Decor
Invitations & Stationery
Ladies' Apparel Burwell-Morgan Mill
Children's Boutique
135 North Braddock Street
Winchester, Virginia 22601
540-662-2195
Hours
Monday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.HOSTEDBY
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TICKET INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE FOLLOWING SITES:
Photos on this page courtesy of Donna Moulton
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
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-
McLean
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 re- ed 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, APRIL 20, 2021, 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. The 9,000 square foot Colonial Revival contains a folly featuring Bacchus, Greek
TIMED ENTRANCE TO BALLANTRAE ON THE HOUR UNTIL 2 P.M.
manor house, with two-foot thick walls, urns and a triple tiered fountain surround-
was built in 1923 using stones from nearby ed by pink crepe myrtles. Past the middle
Named for John Roll McLean, owner and publisher of The Washington Post during the Pimmit Run. It includes a formal dining
early 1900s, McLean is known for its luxury homes, high-end shopping destinations and garden are stone slabs topped by Cryptomeria
room, great room, gallery/billiard room Japonica ‘Yoshino’ trees. A statue of Atlas
is home to diplomats, business owners and government officials. This driving and walking that converts into a dining room seating
tour features a six-acre estate with extensively landscaped grounds surrounding a large guards the approach to the “Secret Gar-
24, living room, sunroom, library and den,” canopied by four star magnolias
Colonial Revival manor house built in 1923 and a restored farmhouse. There are outdoor farm-style kitchen. The house was reno-
entertaining areas, a swimming pool, a sunken tennis court and a tree house with its own where a sea-inspired fountain is surround-
vated in 2014 with the goal to bring the ed with white roses and holly.
playground. At another elegant estate, visitors will enjoy an acre of gardens framed by outdoors inside and all rooms have views
evergreens. The step-down terrace overlooking an English carriage house and vine covered Faye Wickersham, owner
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 acre farm purchased in 1935 to the North-
• Donna Moulton and Linda Schlesinger • On one side of the street only in the entry to the wine cellar was made by
Fairfax@vagardenweek.org neighborhoods. ern Virginia Regional Park Authority
the homeowner’s father. The sunroom ad- (NVRPA) to “create a permanence in the
• @historicgardenweekfairfax jacent to the kitchen is used as the family
• Historic Garden Week Fairfax SPECIAL ACTIVITIES land…a way by which the farm could re-
• Flower arranging demonstrations and room. It features heated limestone floors main a haven for trees, shrubs and flowers
• gardencluboffairfax.blogspot.com and includes a casual eating area.
garden talks at Ballantrae throughout the 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 1800s. The structure was moved from public garden. This 95-acre park includes
TICKETS
• $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 fromYou can also read
