THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, April 16, 1995 TAG: 9504120097
SECTION: HOME PAGE: G1 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: STAFF REPORT
LENGTH: Medium: 60 lines
HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK in Virginia begins Saturday and continues through April 29, showcasing some of the most glorious displays of spring finery and home furnishings to be found.
Homes and gardens on the tour range from the most elegant antebellum estates along the Eastern Shore to contemporary and Colonial homes throughout Hampton Roads. Similarly, there are old, traditional grounds and recently created naturalized gardens.
The 62-year-old event, sponsored by member clubs of The Garden Club of Virginia, benefits the restoration of historic gardens and grounds throughout the commonwealth. Previous tours have funded such things as the restoration of grounds at the Adam Thoroughgood House in Virginia Beach, the Old Courthouse Building in Portsmouth and Bruton Parish in Williamsburg.
A 204-page tour book is available at some American Automobile Association offices and numerous other locations throughout Hampton Roads including the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce in Norfolk, Norfolk Convention and Visitors Bureau, Newport News Tourist Information Center and Hampton Visitor Center. You can also order a guidebook by sending $3 to Historic Garden Week Headquarters, 12 E. Franklin St., Richmond, Va., 23219.
Visitors on the tours are requested not to smoke, take pictures or wear heels that could damage floors. Homes and gardens will be open on the dates scheduled, regardless of weather.
For more information, call the Richmond headquarters at (804) 644-7776. ILLUSTRATION: BETH BERGMAN/Staff color photos
THE METZGER HOME
NORFOLK
This 1929 English Tudor home at 1338 Cloncurry Road is furnished by
William H. and Rexanne Metzger with a collection of English and
French antiques, as well as Oriental screens and textiles.
Hand-painted swags and flowers, created by local artists, embellish
the upstairs bedrooms and baths.
THE WARE HOME
VIRGINIA BEACH
The living room of Guilford and Gay Ware's 1920s brown-shingle beach
cottage at 107 61st St. is decorated with airy wicker and blue
floral print furnishings. They have an extensive collection of
pelicans.
THE HERZER GARDEN
VIRGINIA BEACH
A flower arranging demonstration will take place at 1 p.m. April 23
in Sally Herzer's garden.
by CNB