Annual Meeting Schedule
Monday, May 19 - Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Monday
​​11:00 am-12:30 pm
Board of Director's Luncheon and Garden Tour
1202 Pebbleton Lane, the home of Kay Van Allen.
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1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Board of Director's Meeting
Boonsboro Country Club, Yellow Room - Parking and entrance in rear of club.
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2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Registration & Horticulture Placement in the Gallery at the Virginian
The Virginian Hotel Gallery
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6:30 pm-9:30 pm
Dutch Treat Dinner
Amazement Square - Transportation provided. Buses begin departing the Virginian from the William and Henry entrance on 8th Street at 6:15pm. Buses circulate throughout the evening.
Tuesday
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7:30 am-9:00 am
Optional Breakfast Buffet
The Virginian Gallery
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8:00 am-1:00 pm
Registration & Horticulture Placement in the Main Lobby at the Virginian
The Virginian Main Lobby
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8:30 am-12:30 pm
Optional Tours.
1. Cultivating History: Poplar Forest - Transportation & boxed lunch provided. Bus departs The Virginian at 8:45 am from The William and Henry entrance on 8th Street.
2. Conserving Nature: Pharsalia Farm (additional workshop fee) - Transportation & boxed lunch provided. Bus departs The Virginian at 8:30 am from The William and Henry entrance on 8th Street.
3. Bees in the Burg and Shopping Tour - discounts offered at local participating retailers. Boxed lunch and self-guided map provided.
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1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Business Meeting
The Virginian Hotel Ballroom
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6:15 pm-7:15 pm
Reception
Point of Honor - Transportation Provided. Buses depart The Virginian at 6:00 pm from the William and Henry Entrance on 8th Street. Buses depart Point of Honor at 7:15pm. Rain site The Lynchburg Museum.
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7:30 pm-9:30 pm
Awards Banquet and Dinner
The Virginian Hotel Ballroom
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Wednesday
​​7:30 am-9:00 am
Optional Breakfast Buffet
The Virginian Hotel Gallery
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9:30 am-12:00 pm
Business Meeting
The Virginian Hotel Ballroom
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12:00 pm-12:30 pm
Boxed Lunch
The Virginian Hotel Main Lobby - Provided by Hillside Garden Club
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