VIRGINIA BEACH
The Art in Gardening
Sponsored by The Virginia Beach Garden Club and
The Princess Anne Garden Club
Wednesday, April 21, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Chairman:
Ellen Sinclair
1408 Berkshire Lane
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Telephone: 757-428-7375
E-Mail: ellen@interscapes.hrcoxmail.com
Co-Chairman
Beth Holt
2717 Shorehaven Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Telephone: 757-412-0007
E-mail: bethholt@cox.net
TICKETS: Full tour tickets are $25 if purchased prior to tour day and $30 on tour day. Tickets include admission to five private homes and six Historic Homes. Single-site admission is $10. Tickets are available at all private homes on the tour.
ADVANCE TICKET SALE LOCATIONS:
Flowers-Wayne Jones, 329 Laskin Blvd, (757) 428-2901
Willis Wayside, 4220 Virginia Beach Blvd., (757) 340-2112
Yves Delorme, La Promenade, 1860 Laskin Rd.,(757) 425-6963
The Bank of Hampton Roads, 1316 Great Neck
Rd., (757) 362-8770
Baker’s Jewelry, 972 Laskin Rd. (757) 422-5522
Va Beach Visitor Information Center 2100 Parks Ave, (757)
437-4919
Tickets may also be purchases on-line at www.VAGardenweek.org. Admission
for groups of 10 or more and tickets purchased locally prior to tour day
are $25.
LUNCH: A cold buffet luncheon will be available for $15 at the Princess Anne Country Club, 3800 Pacific Ave., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
REFRESHMENTS: Refreshments will be served in the garden of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Goodman, Jr., 8506 Ocean Front Ave. (86th St.) from 2 to 4 p.m.
WINE AND CHEESE:Wine and cheese will be served at The Painted Garden art exhibit at Beach Gallery, 313 Laskin Rd from 4 pm to 6 pm.
SPECIAL EVENT: “The Painted Garden” an art exhibit and sale will take place at Beach Gallery, 313 Laskin Road #104, Virginia Beach 23451, March 27-April 24. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. The exhibit celebrates the beauty of gardening through the eyes and talent of over 30 Virginia artists. The show features five artists, Bill Campbell, Vonnie Whitworth, Janice Gay-Maker, Charles Kello and Beth Marchant,who have created paintings from the gardens of the five homes on the Virginia Beach Tour. Also featured are professors from the art departments of three Virginia universities. These universities have been fortunate recipients of restoration projects by the Garden Club of Virginia with funding from Historic Garden Week tours. It is an honor to have Bill and Linda White of Hollins University, Richard Crozier from the University of Virginia, and Kathy Olson-Janice from Washington and Lee. A percentage of each sale benefits Historic Garden Week 2010.
HELPFUL WEBSITES:
Va Beach Tour: www.thevirginiabeachgardenclub.org
Statewide Historic Garden Week: www.VAGardenweek.org
Va Beach Tourism: www.VBFun.com
NO CAMERAS OR USE OF CELL PHONES INSIDE THE HOMES, PLEASE. As a courtesy to the homeowners and for your own safety, please wear flat walking shoes.
FOLLOW SIGNS AND GREEN ARROWS TO HOMES ON TOUR.
All houses on the tour are within the 23451 zip code.
Properties may be visited in any order.
DIRECTIONS TO THE TOUR AREA: Take I-264 East to the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Turn left onto Pacific Ave. and continue 1.6 mi. North to 45th St.
Virginia Beach—Trinder-Roady Home
105 45th STREET. This home is on the oceanside of 45th street. Parking e will be on the landside of Atlantic Ave.. This three-story, formal European-style house sets a distinctive tone amid the traditional beach homes in its neighborhood. The current owners have enhanced it with garden statuary, interior decorations and fine art from their travels. Garden rooms with brick paths, fountains, antique European street lamps, hydrangeas, lavender, ferns and trellises with Lady Banks roses surround the house. Inside, the European style continues through the black-and-white marble foyer and into a graciously columned living room with its Aubusson rug, antique chests and wonderful oil paintings from France, Austria and Holland. Wall-sized mirrors not only reflect the light but also lend a feeling of spaciousness throughout.
The attention to detail is remarkable with chandeliers, moldings, wall treatments, furniture and fabrics, all evoking Old Europe, punctuated by pieces of contemporary art and a Venetian glass chandelier. In the third-floor master bedroom is an antique Italian iron bed with vintage Italian linens. Four of the French wrought-iron chairs original to the house grace the third-floor covered balcony. From here, views of the ocean, surrounding rooftops and rows of Italian cypress trees recall images of the Mediterranean coast. Open for the first time. Priscilla Trinder and Sam Roady, owners.
1085 SOUTH BAY SHORE DRIVE. Continue North on Atlantic Ave. to the light at 47th St. Turn left. Continue 1.1 mi. on Bay Colony Drive to Bruton Lane. Turn Left. Continue to South Bay Shore Dr. Turn Right. The Wynne house is .02 miles on the left. Park on the right side of road only. This beautiful, white-painted brick Georgian house was originally built in 1938. The previous clapboard exterior was changed to brick during the 2008 renovation and architectural details were added, including the unusual oval skylight in the front entrance portico. The traditional home has an inviting front hall leading toward the water. Large bay windows in the living and dining rooms overlook Linkhorn Bay. The light-filled residence features lovely antiques, portraits, paintings, rugs and woodwork. The owners’ collection of Chinese Export porcelain, most notably small teapots, is displayed throughout the interior. Lattice walls in the spacious sunroom are surprisingly trompe l’oeil. The combined kitchen/family room is warm and welcoming with handsome linens and cypress paneling. Cheerful floral chintzes and silks accent the décor.
Outside, the gardens of hydrangeas, ferns and boxwoods are highlighted by two angel fountains. A fieldstone path leads through plantings to a terrace of bluestone squares. A large perennial and annual bed of roses, lilies, grasses, daisies and pansies serves as a buffer to minimize run-off and protect the Bay. Mr. and Mrs. John O. Wynne, owners.
1408 WILTON LANE. Continue 1.1 mi. to Wilton Lane on the left. Park on the right side of East Bay Shore Drive. A black-and-white, marble-floored foyer, with an eye-popping, floor-to-ceiling painting of Marilyn Monroe by Malcolm Mcguire, sets the stage for this glamorous cottage filled with collectibles. The cozy original wood-paneled living room features 1920s furniture in brightly patterned fabrics. In the family room, a collection of antique sardine boxes is paired with vintage bowling pins. A custom-made china cabinet in the dining room overflows with antique glasses and china. Lush curtains decorate every window. Walls entertain with eclectic art and mirrors. Antiques adorn every corner. A hint of leopard can be seen here and there, highlighted by eclectic lamps and chandeliers with playful notes.
An extensive glass collection is displayed at the top of the staircase leading to the master suite. A Biedermeier sofa anchors the sitting area near the window overlooking Crystal Lake. Refusing to be ordinary, the garage’s red walls are complemented by a black-and-white floor. Outside, garden rooms outlined by boxwoods are filled with whimsical art and statuary. Gracious seating invites you to enjoy water views and the flourishing English garden that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Open for the first time. Ann Davis, owner.
1304 EAST BAY SHORE DRIVE. Proceed on East Bay Shore Drive. 0.4mi. Park on the right side only. Magnificent magnolias, hollies, oaks, crape myrtles and a Japanese maple tree in the immaculately landscaped yard create a beautiful entrance to this brick transitional home on Crystal Lake. The grand entry serves notice that architectural details and an impressive collection of art and antiques will follow. Expansive trios of windows throughout the house convey light while bringing the lake vistas inside. In the dining room, an 18th century English sideboard showcases pieces of the extensive collection of Rose Medallion china. A rare 1919 restored Steinway parlor grand piano is staged nearby. Walls display paintings by Charles Sibley, Gloria Coker, Jeanne Sauls and Charles Kello and a lithograph by Salvador Dali. Framed photographs taken by the homeowners capture glimpses of their travels.
Upstairs a glass reading room provides a relaxing retreat, with ample storage in the finely crafted cabinetry that can be found throughout the interior. Off the luxurious master suite, a porch overlooks the lake, while a blanket of jasmine cascades down to the ground. Located adjacent to the master suite is a retreat for the grandchildren with abundant play and sleep areas. Open for the first time. Dr. and Mrs. Colin W. Hamilton, owners.
8506 OCEAN FRONT. Continue on East Bay Shore Dr. for .03 mi. Turn left onto Bay Colony Dr. and go to the traffic light at Atlantic Ave. Turn left and proceed 2.2 mi. to the traffic light at 83rd St. and Shore Drive. Turn right onto Atlantic Ave and continue to 86th St. Parking will be on the landside of 86th St. Strong modern design is the unifying character of the gardens, art and architecture of this handsome oceanfront home. Approached through the landside garden of roses, grasses, vegetables and magnolias, the house façade introduces the dominant architectural elements: a stepped soffit above the garage, massed windows and the graceful curve of the entrance wall. These elements continue through the house and reappear most noticeably on the ocean-side in the decks, windows and stepped-back elevation at the rear.
Inside the front door is the first taste of the contemporary art in the home, a hanging spiral mylar column by Kazue Taguchi. The interior features notable works by such artists as Kiki Smith, Lichtenstein, Finneran and Virginia artists Sally Bowring, Sally Mann, Tara Donavan, Paul Jacobs and Carlton Abbott. A magnificent “diamond” photograph of Grace Kelly by Vik Muniz accents the living room, along with a large colorful painting of Tibetan children. An 18th century French armoire displays a collection of Royal Copenhagen fish plates. A magnificent handblown glass vessel by Stephen Rolfe Powell is featured in the hallway. The interior is decorated in soft muted blues and earth tones, providing a relaxing and comfortable backdrop for the art, gardens and spectacular views of the dunes, beach and ocean. Open for the first time. Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Goodman Jr., owners.
HISTORIC HOMES
*Historic Homes will be open at no additional charge with a full ticket for the Virginia Beach Garden Week tour on Wednesday, April 21, from 1 - 4:30 p.m. and also on Thursday, April 22, at regularly scheduled hours.
THE ADAM THOROUGHGOOD HOUSE, 1636 Parish Rd. From I- 264 take Independence Blvd., North Pembroke exit. Follow to Pleasure House Rd. Turn right. Turn right again onto Thoroughgood Dr. and follow Thoroughgood Dr. and signs to Parish Rd. Turn right on Parish. In 1636, Capt. Adam Thoroughgood received a grant of 5,350 acres, the largest land grant in the colony to that date, for his contributions to the new colony of Virginia. The historic house, a National Historic Landmark which now bears Adam Thoroughgood’s name, was built c. 1719 by one of his descendants. This English-style house is one of the earliest permanent brick structures in Virginia and is furnished with an extensive collection of 17th and 18th century pieces that reflect the lives of early English settlers in Tidewater. The grounds were a restoration project of the Garden Club of Virginia in 1958-59 and 1990, and the gardens are currently being maintained by Virginia Beach Master Gardeners through the support of the Virginia Beach Department of Agriculture and the Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Department, Landscape Services Division. Guided tours of the property will include discussions of the historical uses and lore of herbs. Admission: adults $5, students (6-18) $3, and seniors $4. The house is normally open year-round, Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Monday. The Adam Thoroughgood House is scheduled to be closed for renovation for several months this year so please call (757) 460-7588 for current information.
ATLANTIC WILDFOWL HERITAGE MUSEUM, DEWITT COTTAGE, Atlantic Ave. and 12th St. The oldest remaining structure on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront built during the city’s initial development period, this cottage features historical wildfowl artifacts and additionally depicts the early history of Virginia Beach captured through pictures, oral reports, and the presence of historically significant structures. Antique wildfowl decoys are on display. June, July, August and September: open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. October through May: open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Closed Monday. Admission free. For more information call (757) 437-8432 or visit AWHM.org.
FERRY PLANTATION HOUSE, c 1830, 4136 Cheswick Lane. From I- 264 take Independence Blvd. Exit. Follow Independence North for 1.4 mi. Turn Right on Pembroke Blvd. Make a right turn on Bishop, left on Liverpool and left on Cheswick Lane into Old Donation Farm parking area which is at 4136 Cheswick Lane. The present house was built of good bricks taken from the rubble of the previous manor house and built onto the third Princess Anne Courthouse. It was constructed to half the size of the original 1830 manor house. The 10-room, central-passageway Federal farmhouse contains on the third floor the history of Grace Sherwood, Virginia’s only convicted witch tried by water. She was exonerated by Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine on July 10, 2006, at the Ferry Plantation House. The Plantation House is on the State and National Registers of Historic Places and is a Virginia Landmark, owned by the city of Virginia Beach. Visitors may explore the many uses of herbs and cash-crop gardens for medicinal, culinary, dye and fragrance purposes. Docents in antebellum attire will turn flax into linen and serve refreshments of Ferry Plantation tea and various teacakes on Thursday, April 22. Regular tour hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday year-round 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: adults $5, students and seniors $2. Groups by appointment at (757) 473-5182.
FRANCIS LAND HOUSE, 3131 Virginia Beach Blvd. From I- 264, take Lynnhaven North to Virginia Beach Blvd. Turn left on Virginia Beach Blvd. The Francis Land House is a superb early 19th century brick Georgian dwelling. The plantation was home to six generations of the Land family, with the first generation arriving in the Virginia colony in the 17th century. Original paneling and floors, period furnishings, spectacular gardens and costumed interpreters will make this a memorable stop. The Little Neck Garden Club has won numerous awards for recent landscape projects at the Land House. Period floral arrangements created by the Council of Garden Clubs of Virginia Beach will be featured throughout the house. On the April 21 tour day, a special program with refreshments and music will be offered to guests, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Regular admission: adults $5, seniors $4, students $3, and children under 6, free. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional information (757) 385-5100 or mreed@vbgov.com. Owned by the City of Virginia Beach.
LYNNHAVEN HOUSE, c. 1725, 4405 Wishart Rd. From I-264 take Independence Blvd., North/Pembroke exit. Follow Independence and turn right on Wishart. House is ½ mile on right. Park in the gravel lot and follow the path through woods. Built in 1725 by Francis and Abigail Thelaball II, this small but stately story-and-a-half brick home, with kitchen and hall down and two bed chambers above, is an excellent example of early 18th century Eastern Virginia architecture. The kitchen herb garden, originally designed and planted by the Princess Anne Garden Club, offers insight into the many and varied uses of herbs in the early 18th century. The South Hampton Roads Chapter of the Native Plant Society maintains several beds of flowering plants. New in 2005 is the Colonial Education Center at the Lynnhaven House. Admission: adults $5, students $3, children 5 and under, free. The house is open year-round Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday noon to 4 p.m., last tour 3:30 p.m. Closed Monday. (757) 460-7109. Lynnhaven House is on the National Register of Historic Places, is a Virginia Landmark, and is owned by APVA Preservation Virginia.
UPPER WOLFSNARE, 2040 Potter’s Road. From I-264, take First Colonial Rd. South Exit. At the first light after Virginia Beach Blvd. (US 58), take the “y” to the right (First Colonial Rd.). This runs into Potter’s Rd. Upper Wolfsnare is approximately 1 mi. on the right. Built in 1759 by Thomas Walke III, this majestic brick Georgian house was constructed near the then-navigable Wolfsnare Creek. A historically minded citizen and the Princess Anne County Historical Society narrowly saved the fine house from demolition. The integrity of the original building has not been compromised, even though it remains occupied today. This impressive house reflects an elegant by-gone era. Especially noteworthy are the central passage and distinct stairway that serves four floor levels. Docents will help visitors step back in time by providing insights into the realities of life in the last half of the 18th century. Regular hours are Wednesday, noon to 4 p.m. during July and August or by group appointment throughout the year (757) 491-3490 or Virginiabeachhistory.org. Owned by the Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical Society.