Annual Meeting
From Heritage to Hive: Cultivating History, Conserving Nature
May 19th-May 21st
The Lynchburg Garden Club welcomes you to the 105th Annual Meeting of the Garden Club of Virginia.
stay.
Rooms are reserved at our meeting location, the historic Virginian Hotel in downtown Lynchburg.
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Our group rate is $156 for double occupancy and $147 for single occupancy. Self Parking is an additional $10 per vehicle and Valet Parking is an additional $15 per vehicle.
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Please use the link below to make your reservation by April 19th. If you prefer to call, dial 434.329.3200, ext 0 and reference the code 'GARDEN' to access the group rate.
monday
2:00-5:00 Registration & Horticulture Placement in the Gallery at the Virginian 6:30-9:30 Dutch Treat Dinner, Amazement Square
tuesday
7:30-8:30 Breakfast Buffet in the Gallery at the Virginian 8:00-1:00 Registration & Horticulture Placement in the Main Lobby at the Virginian 8:30-12:30 Optional Tours Reception at Point of Honor -
wednesday
7:30-8:30 Breakfast Buffet in the Gallery at the Virginian 9:30-12:00 Business Meeting 12:00-12:30 Boxed Lunch provided by Hillside Garden Club
Tour.
On Tuesday from 8:30-12:30, guests may enjoy one of three optional tours.
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BEES IN THE BURG & SHOPPING
Take a self-guided shopping tour of the Hill City and delight in our educational scavenger hunt, Bees in the Burg. Participants will be provided a map indicating Blue Ridge Conservation and Lynchburg Garden Club projects, bee sites, and retailers offering discounts to participants. Lunch provided.
POPLAR FOREST
Explore Mr. Jefferson's Personal Retreat with a private tour of the of the home and the GCV landscape restoration. Attendees will be divided into two groups, taking turns touring the grounds and home. Dr. Eric Proebsting, Poplar Forest Director of Archeology and Landscapes, will provide insights on recent findings. After the tours, enjoy delicious boxed lunches from the Farm Basket and a visit to the enticing Museum Shop. Dress for walking and the weather. Transportation provided.
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PHARSALIA
Enjoy a private tour and workshop with owner Foxie Morgan, who will share her extensive knowledge of the farm, gardening, and Pharsalia's abundant peonies. Participants will learn all about peonies, from root to shoot, and leave with a lovely bouquet. Dress for walking and the weather. Transportation and lunch provided Workshop fee, $50.
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MONDAY
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Board of Governor's Luncheon
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Dutch Treat Dinner at Amazement Square
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TUESDAY
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Breakfast at the Virginian
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Boxed lunches with tours
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Awards Dinner at the Virginian
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WEDNESDAY
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Breakfast at the Virginian
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Boxed lunches compliments of Hillside Garden Club