May 2013 Events

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Fit Camp
6:30AM to 7:30AM at Blithewold Grounds

Rosemary Verey: The Life & Lessons of a Legendary Gardener
9:30AM to 11:30AM at

Botanical Beauty for the Bride-to-Be
5:00PM to 7:00PM at Blithewold Mansion

Mornings in the Vegetable Garden
10:30AM to 11:30AM at

Introduction to Watercolor
10:00AM to 12:00PM at Carriage House and Grounds

Tree Mob at the Arnold Arboretum
8:30AM to 4:30PM at Blithewold Mansion and Arnold Arboretum

Behind the Scenes Tour
11:00AM to 12:00PM at Blithewold Mansion

Upcoming events

Marjorie’s dove tree turns 40 (May 16, '13)
It’s a lucky visitor whose gaze turns east along the path between the mansion and the Enclosed Garden, instead of west across the blooming North Garden and Great Lawn to Narragansett Bay. The western view is a compelling one to be sure and even I am caught up short by it every time I walk ...
The Costume Collection (Jan 07, '13)
Many of you already know about the fabulous collection of gowns and accessories belonging to Bessie Van Wickle McKee that came home to Blithewold last year. Forty-one dresses with accessories, coats, and hats, had been given to the Colonial Dames … Continue reading →