Daily Archives: December 27, 2011

Wreath of the Day 2011 – Donations

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The Garden Club of the Back Bay wishes to thank the many wreath buyers who, in addition to their orders, made a general donation to the Club.  This money is especially valuable to us because it represents a vote of confidence in all our projects.  We are a not for profit Massachusetts corporation and a 501c(3) corporation registered with the Internal Revenue Service, so contributions are tax deductible.  The price of a wreath, however, is not deductible, since one receives something of value in exchange for payment.  All donors receive a written thank you and acknowledgement of their gifts.  The wreath below, with a gold bow and red apples, symbolizes our buyers’ generosity of spirit.

Tuesday, January 17, 6:30 pm – Peculiar Dignity: Arthur Little Interiors in the Back Bay

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The Jonathan L. Fairbanks Lecture Series at The Ayer Mansion, 395 Commonwealth Avenue, continues Tuesday, January 17 at 6:30 with a talk by William S. Young, Historic Color Designer and Back Bay Architectural Commission staff person, who will speak on Peculiar Dignity: Arthur Little Interiors in the Back Bay.  Wine and cheese will be served at 6:30, with the program beginning at 7 pm.  Tickets ($25) may be purchased by mail (make checks payable to The Campaign for the Ayer Mansion and mail to The Campaign for the Ayer Mansion, Inc., 395 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215) or on line at www.AyerMansion.org.

Wednesday, March 25 – Tuesday, April 1 – Gardens and Historic Homes of Savannah and Charleston

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Step back in time to a world of colonial mansions, antebellum homes, and peaceful public squares shaded by ancient live oaks. Experience the beauty and charm of America’s only tea garden and taste freshly-brewed American Classic Tea. This Pacific Horticulture Tour escorted by Greg Graves, President of the Pacific Horticulture Society, is timed for peak bloom of magnolias, daffodils, iris, camellias, early azaleas, and roses…and so much more. The Savannah walking tour features the home and garden featured in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.  You will have exclusive access to many private gardens not open to the public in both Charleston and Savannah.  For a complete brochure, call Sterling Tours at 800-976-9497, or visit www.sterlingtoursltd.com/Charleston2012.html.  Image below by Gina from www.antique-art-garden.blogspot.com.