Daily Archives: August 10, 2024

Thursday, August 15, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Cocktails in Great Gardens – Peter Bevacqua and Stephen King

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On Thursday, August 15, from 5 – 7, the Berkshire Botanical Garden invites you to step through the gates of this garden and find yourself in a private magical world. This two-acre garden feels much larger because of its division into many garden rooms. One area unfolds upon the next, each with its own unique sense of style and individuality. Key to the garden’s style is the focus on form and texture. Texture derived from the selection and juxtaposition of plants whose form, leaf shape, and color create a tapestry that remains interesting long after flowers fade.

The garden is featured in The Private Gardens of the Hudson Valley, by Monacelli Press. Tickets are limited (BBG members $45, nonmembers $55) and reservations are required. Call 413.298.3926 for more information. You may also register online at www.berkshirebotanical.org.

The Gardens of Peter Bevacqua and Stephen King

 

Through Sunday, October 27, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – The Importance of Being Furnished

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Historic New England has mounted an exhibit at The Eustis Estate in Milton, Massachusetts. The Importance of Being Furnished: Four Bachelors at Home explores the evolution of American interior design by spotlighting four historic homes – Beauport-Sleeper-McCann House, Codman Estate, Gibson House, Pendleton House – and their creators.

The exhibition examines the roles Ogden Codman Jr., Charles Hammond Gibson, Charles Leonard Pendleton, and Henry Davis Sleeper played in early twentieth-century preservation and interior design, highlighting an extraordinary range of furnishings, design work, and personal artifacts drawn from their homes.

The Importance of Being Furnished: Four Bachelors at Home is on view until October 27, 2024 at the Eustis Estate in Milton, Mass. The Eustis Estate is open from Friday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Click here to learn more about The Importance of Being Furnished: Four Bachelors at Home. 

Wednesday, August 14, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Glass Gardens: Terrarium Workshop

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Get creative, learn a new skill, and enjoy the Tower Hill Gardens by sunset as you sip on a craft beer or cocktail.  All programs in our Craft & Cocktail series include one complementary drink with your choice of a soft drink, beer, wine, canned cocktail, or the evening’s signature cocktail.   

Our New England Botanic Garden Glass Gardens Terrarium workshop provides all the elements needed to craft a glass garden for your home. From an array of plants to decorative stones, you’ll have the tools to design a personalized terrarium that reflects your unique style. 

No prior experience is necessary; Founder & Florist of Bluebird Bouquets, Haley, will guide you through the process, offering tips on plant care and design techniques. Whether you’re a seasoned plant enthusiast or a novice green thumb, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to learn, create, and take home a stunning terrarium to adorn your space. 

The event, led by Haley Cormier, will be held August 14 at 6 pm, and is $100 for adult members, $115 for nonmembers. Register at www.nebg.org