Name: A Tour of the Garden and Gallery at Oak Spring Garden - Day 2
Start: 2024-06-15T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-06-15T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Oak Spring Garden Foundation - Formal Garden

A Tour of the Garden and Gallery at Oak Spring Garden - Day 2

The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is an operating foundation dedicated to sharing the gifts and ideas of Rachel "Bunny" Mellon.  Its mission is to support and inspire fresh thinking and bold action on the history and future of plants, including the art and culture of plants, gardens and landscapes.

Oak Spring Garden Foundation

Tour the Garden and Gallery at the Oak Spring Garden Foundation

Oak Spring Garden Foundation - Formal Garden

The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is a legacy of the designer, horticulturalist and philanthropist Rachel Lambert “Bunny” Mellon. Mrs. Mellon’s hope was that her extensive collection of rare books, artwork, and other materials relating to plants, gardens, and landscapes could continue to be used for education and inspiration.Come be inspired by her formal walled garden and bask in the shade of the Mary Potter crabapple arbor as you take a self-paced walking tour through the marvelous landscape in Upperville, Virginia. Selections from "Fantastic Flora" a digital educational exhibit that blends art, culture, history, and science to explore the role of plants in both human history and the natural world will be featured. Also on display is "Oak Spring: A Place to Grow" an exhibition featuring artwork by alumni of the Oak Spring Garden Foundation's Residency and Fellowship Programs.The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is a legacy of the designer, horticulturalist and philanthropist Rachel Lambert “Bunny” Mellon. Mrs. Mellon’s hope was that her extensive collection of rare books, artwork, and other materials relating to plants, gardens, and landscapes could continue to be used for education and inspiration. <h3>Registration and Arrival</h3>Tickets for this event are Timed Entry. Last check-in time is at 2:00 PM, however guests on-site are welcome to stay until 4:00 PM. <h3>A Note on Accessibility</h3>The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is located in the rural foothills of the Piedmont Mountains with rolling hills and often uneven terrain. Much of the tour route is gravel paths and not well suited to motorized carts or walkers. For your comfort and safety, please wear flat walking shoes, no spiked heels. Please watch for steps and uneven surfaces. Guests with mobility issues are advised to consider these factors prior to purchasing a tour ticket.For more information about this event please visit the "Frequently Asked Questions" page on our website <a href="https://www.osgf.org/tour-faq" title="https://www.osgf.org/tour-faq" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here </a>and at https://www.osgf.org/tour-faq.

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