Green Works Summer Twilight Meeting – Shelburne Farms Inn
Lila Vanderbilt Webb constructed the gardens at the Shelburne House in the early 1900’s. Over the 100+ years the gardens have fallen into disrepair. Beginning in 2007, Shelburne Farms began working on the Formal Gardens Restoration Project. This is a four-phase, $1.15 million project. Phase 1 was completed in 2007 which focused on lakeshore stabilization. Phase 2 began in 2010 and is comprised of reconstructing a wall overlooking the lily pool, repairing the lily pool, restoring stairs and landings leading to the lower terrace, restoring a lake overlook balustrade in its original location, repairing a brick wall at the south end of the lower terrace and reconstructing failed walls at the north end of the garden. Phase 3 (upper garden walls and stairs) and Phase 4 (pergola area) will be completed in the future.
Join Birgit Deeds, head gardener and former board member for a walking tour of this garden restoration project in one of Vermont’s most beautiful settings. Green Works members toured the project last summer. Come see what progress has been made in one year’s time. Since our tour the semi-circular balustrade was completed and installed and the lily pool liner was installed and filled with water. On target for this year is to repoint the two larger brick walls flanking the lily pool, work on the “Enchanted Forest” garden, and improve drainage in the upper garden. In 2013 there will be a big push to restore the upper gardens, complete masonry work and improve drainage. In 2014 the pergola will be reinstalled.
Please meet on the North Porch of Shelburne Farms Inn. There is a small brick walkway off the parking lot on the lakeside of the house which wraps around the north end of the house and takes you to the North Porch, where the tour will begin. Park either at the Inn or the Coach Barn. Allow 5-10 minutes from the gate to get to the Inn. Refreshments will be served.
If you would like to stay for dinner, please make a reservation at 802.985.8498.
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