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Historic Garden Week: Norfolk

Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (ET)

Norfolk, VA

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Thursday April 26, 2012

Norfolk

 
Sponsored by The Harborfront Garden Club and The Garden Club of Norfolk
 
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
 
The meandering streets of Lochhaven, located in Norfolk, are lined with towering trees shading elegant homes. Water views at every turn make this an especially desirable family oriented neighborhood. The centerpiece of the neighborhood is the Hermitage Museum and Gardens, a Tudor mansion located on a 12 acre waterfront peninsula and featured on the front cover of this guidebook. Constructed in 1908, the Hermitage was the first home in Lochhaven. It houses an expansive collection of art and antiques, secluded woodland paths, wetlands, formal gardens, a working artists’ cottage and a municipal playground. Ticket price includes admission to the following properties:

  • 7401 Glencove Place
  • 7409 Glencove Place
  • 7600 North Shore Road.
  • 7622 Argyle Avenue
  • 7720 Argyle Avenue
  • 7721 Argyle Avenue
  • The Hermitage Museum and Gardens, 7637 North Shore Road
  • The Hunter House Victorian Museum
  • The Moses Myers House
  • Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House
 
Advance Tickets: $30 in advance at the following locations in Norfolk: Mary Barnett Unique and Decorative Accessories, The White Rabbit/The Wild Hare, Norfolk Botanical Garden Gift Shop, Changes, Changes City Spa, Gardens in a Flowerpot, Virginia Arts Festival Box Office, The Hermitage Museums and Gardens and Prince Books. In Chesapeake: Wild Birds Unlimited. By mail: Kathy Protogyrou, 1519 Commonwealth Ave., Norfolk, 23505. Checks should be made payable to “The Norfolk Home and Garden.” Or online at www.VaGardenweek.org
 
Visit the tour website at http://www.norfolkgardentour.org/
 
Combination Tour and Concert Ticket. Available in advance only $45 per person. Enjoy a boxed dinner, drinks from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and The Virginia Arts Festival Concert featuring Town Mountain at 6:30 p.m. Located on The Hermitage waterfront overlooking Norfolk’s Lafayette River. For tickets: VAF Box Office, 440 Bank St. Norfolk. (757) 282-2822 or www.vafest.org
 
Luncheon: $15/person, 1 p.m. at Norfolk Yacht and Country Club, 7001 Hampton Blvd  in the Club’s ballroom with views of the marina. Reservations are recommended. (757) 423-4500. 
 
Refreshments: Complimentary refreshments at The Hermitage Museum and Gardens in the estate’s renovated stables from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 
 
Special Activities: Experience a range of activities taking place on the grounds of The Hermitage Museum and Gardens, celebrating their 75th anniversary. All activities are included in the tour ticket price unless otherwise noted. More info here: http://www.thehermitagemuseum.org/events/2012-04
 
Admission price: Full tour $35, single home $10. Tickets may be purchased on tour day at any of the private houses on tour and at The Hermitage Museum and Gardens.

   

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Norfolk, VA

Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (ET)


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