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Jazz Brunch - SOLD OUT
May 11, 2008
A leisurely Sunday afternoon at the Gardens is the perfect way to celebrate Mother's Day, especially when a delicious meal is on the menu! Treat mom to brunch at 11:00 a.m. when Sharon Robbins and the de Ja Blue jazz trio kick off the festivities with some spirited tunes. Chipmunk Garden Catering, our in house-concessionaire, will serve up a savory smorgasboard of shrimp grits, cajun egg casserole, creamy chicken and rice, and carrots with buttered peas and mushrooms. There'll also be a sampling of sweets: cinnamon rolls, chocolate cake, and peach cobbler. Cost is $20 for GWG members and $25 for non-members (plus applicable tax). Make your ticket reservations online or call the Gardens at 501-262-9300/800-366-4664.
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Tuesday Tea: "Derby Tea" - SOLD OUT
May 13, 2008
Horse racing fans will enjoy the festivities of this tea celebrating the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Day. Enjoy specialty teas, gourmet scones, finger sandwiches, and an array of scrumptious desserts in the Magnolia Room or on the Garden veranda (weather permitting). Tea time is 3:00 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Price for GWG Members is $15 and Non-Members $18 (plus applicable tax). Seating is very limited so make your reservations early by purchasing tickets online or by calling 501-262-9300/800-366-4664.
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Books and Butterflies - Meet the Author
May 17, 2008
Butterfly lovers won't want to miss this opportunity to meet and greet Lori A. Spencer, author of the book Arkansas Butterflies and Moths. The professional entomologist, lepidopterist, and interpreter will be in the Pratt Welcome Center from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. to share her love of butterflies and to sign copies of her 300 page guide book. A powerpoint presentation is planned for 10:00 a.m. A limited supply of her books will be on hand for purchase.
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The Art of Recycling for the Garden
June 7, 2008
Kandy Jones, alias the Garage Sale Queen, will be in the Magnolia Room from 10:00 a.m. to noon sharing her "Art of Recycling for the Garden." The well-known Little Rock artist is recognized for creating unique art and for helping others get in touch with their creativity. Her mosaic art is featured exclusively at the Clinton Museum Store; and she has appeared numerous times on KATV Channel 7's Daybreak sharing her unique art and garage sale tips. Jones will give a powerpoint presentation and a demonstration to inspire the artist in you.
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Garvan Woodland Gardens
550 Arkridge Road - P.O. Box 22240
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
800-366-4664 or 501-262-9300
gardeninfo@garvangardens.org
Welcome to Garvan Woodland Gardens
What began as a petite, delicate woman's dream of transforming her 210-acre wooded peninsula on Lake Hamilton into a world-class botanical garden has been meticulously converted into a tangible reality by a team of professional designers and craftsmen, such as internationally recognized architect and native Arkansan,
E. Fay Jones, who designed the Garvan Pavilion that serves as the center of activity in the Gardens.
Verna Cook Garvan, described as a brilliant businesswoman by those acquainted with her, realized she could not solely succeed in preserving her private woodland garden or provide an accessible place of repose for the people of Arkansas without help.
She made a wise decision in 1985 to donate the land under a trust agreement to the University of Arkansas School of Architecture. She maintained control of the property and continued to develop it until her death in 1993 when the U of A department of landscape architecture, a division of the School of Architecture, began the daunting task of documenting every plant species and the quantity of each. In the years to follow, work began on a strategic 10-year master plan that has served as a road map for existing and future expansion at the Gardens. Construction on what is now visible in the Gardens began in 2000 with a much-celebrated grand opening held in April 2002.
Garvan Woodland Gardens is an example of The Natural State at its best: a canopy of pines reaching skyward providing protection for delicate flora and fauna, gentle lapping waves that unfold along the 4 ½ miles of wooded shoreline, and rocky inclines that remind us of the surrounding Ouachita Mountains. The Gardens are a beautifully crafted response to those who may have doubted one determined woman's vision for a world-class botanical garden.