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Upcoming Events:
Garden
Soirées
Family Hoe-Down
Blithewold
Gala
Garden
Soirées: Wine & Music at Blithewold
Wednesdays, June - September, 5:00 – Dusk
Join us for wine, music, and flowers at
Blithewold.
 As
the boats
race by, savor warm afternoon breezes and leisurely explore
each garden at its peak. Take a sojourn from the mundane and indulge
yourself;
each soirée showcases wines from a
different geographic region, music by local musicians, local food and
spectacular scenery. Enjoy the company of old friends and new, chat with
staff horticulturists, stroll the grounds, and bring a picnic dinner to
celebrate the season with us in high style.
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Rock Garden Soirée
Wednesday, June 18
Spanish Wine; Marjorie Jeffries on flute.
The Rock Garden’s delightful sweeps of color are intense but
fleeting. Enjoy this hidden gem in all its glory in a
charming setting by the bay.
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North Garden Soirée I
Wednesday, July 16
Portuguese wine; Jeffery Thomas on keyboard and vocals.
North Garden Soirée II
Wednesday, August 20
New Zealand wine; Folk & Celtic music by Barnacle.
Elegant, sophisticated, and bold, the North Garden will
transport you to another place and time, one that encourages
a change of pace, quiet appreciation, and opportunities for
reflection.
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Display Garden Soirée
Wednesday, September 10
Oregon Wine; Mark and Beverly Davis Guitar Duo.
The Display Garden is contagious with energy and new
ideas; a flurry of discovery and wonderment accompany its
peak explosion of color, texture, and scent.
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In the event of
rain, the soiree will be held indoors and you will be contacted by
phone. Please bring picnic blankets or chairs. Soirées sell out
quickly: register in advance for an individual soirée or all four.
Price includes 2 glasses of wine per person.
Upon arrival, please check in at the Visitor's Center.
Advanced registration is required. Please register
ONLINE
or by calling 401-253-2707, ext. 21.
Single soirée:
$25 per person/$35 per couple.
Package of four soirées: $60 per person/$100 per couple. Blithewold
Members Package of Four: $50 per individual / $80 per couple
Hoe-Down at Blithewold
Good old family fun on the Great Lawn
Sunday, June 29,
2008 from 5:00 - 8:30 PM
(Rain
date: July 10, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:30 PM)
Country
Dancing,
Pony Rides
& Organized Games for Kids
Summer BBQ fare will be served
Two
drink tickets per adult for beer/wine, and then a cash bar
Wear western duds and bring
lawn chairs & blankets!
NEW!
Wicked Best Cowgirl and Cowboy Costume Contest
sponsored by Wicked Good Company
$29 cowhands; $12 Little Wranglers (Ages 4 – 12);
Free (Ages 3 & Under)
Bring a few extra buckaroos for pony rides!
* Register
ONLINE
or call 253-2707 ext 21, by June 23 *
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Blithewold Gala - August 16, 2008
Enjoy an elegant evening of sumptuous food, fine
wine, dancing, and an array of
exciting auction and raffle packages at Blithewold's "Celebration
of a Century" Gala on August 16.
This special event will celebrate the 100th
anniversary of the mansion, the 30th year of
Blithewold being open to the public, and the
10th year of its rescue from private
development. The 2008
Gala theme will take guests back in time to the
elegance and graciousness of the early 20th
century.
For Reservations: Contact Karen Binder,
401-253-2707, ext. 12
CLICK
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