Charlottesville, Virginia, Springtime at Monticello

Springtime at Monticello...is there a more scenic view in Charlottesville, Virginia than from Thomas Jefferson's beloved mountain top in the spring? I don't think so!

On our Sugar Hollow homepage there is mention of several seasonal and regular tours that you will enjoy, including...

 The House and Garden tours

 The Signature Tour, (May - September) limited to 20 people, which is a more in depth tour and includes the Dome Room which is not included on other tours.

 The Plantation Community Tour (March 13, 14, 21, 27, 28 -- 11 AM and 1 PM). This is an outdoor walking tour that shares the history and anecdotes about the enslaved people who lived and labored on the Monticello plantation.

 The Home Educator Day (March 10) for home school families to learn about Thomas Jefferson's home and the life there of his large extended family.

Saturdays in the Garden
These special workshops will take place on March 13 and 20.

On March 13 the Apple Grafting Workshop will turn you into a gardening expert! Tom Burford will lead this 2-hour workshop geared to the novice propagator. Bring your thin-bladed pocket knife and a pair of hand pruners. Leave with your very own grafted apple tree!

On March 20 wine maker wannabe's will learn how to start your own vineyard. One of the premier winemakers in Charlottesville, Virginia, Gabriele Rausse, will lead a 2-hour workshop on the principles of grape growing, site selection, soil preparation, planting, pruning and much, much more.

In September experience Charlottesville's fines wines. There will be a special tour, "Jefferson and Wine" focusing on Thomas Jefferson's pioneering experiments in grape growing and wine making. Included is a tasting of Virginia's finest wines from our local vineyards.

Charlottesville,Virginia Festival of the Book

March 17 - 21, Charlotttesville, Virginia  Festival of the Book
                                            Plan to attend!

"What better way to celebrate spring ...... celebrating books and the promise of good things to come" 
(Edith Hemmingway -- author/Road to Tater Hill.)

Five days, hundreds of authors, and a discount on your stay at the Inn at Sugar Hollow Farm bed and breakfast for the Virginia Festival of the Book.


And the details are:
Charlottesville's 16th annual book festival
With 350 participants
And over 200 MOSTLY FREE literary events at different venues around Charlottesville.

Check out the book festival's invited guest bloggers for their take on this year's festival and their book suggestions.

There are a few special ticketed events (tickets still available) and many, many free book events to suit every interest.

The Inn at Sugar Hollow Farm bed and breakfast is the perfect place to stay while you trot off daily (only a 20 minute drive from country to city) to the book events of your choice. Stay with us 3 days or more, mention this blog and get 10% off the cost of your stay. We would love to have you as our guests!

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA MEET THE ARTIST, P. BUCKLEY MOSS

Are you familiar with the work of P. Buckley Moss? If you are, then you want to know about her "Meet the Artist" days coming in April and July. If you are not familiar with this wonderful artist then you need to know about her! 

The P. Buckley Moss Society will hold a
A special "Meet the Artist" event at the P.Buckley Moss Museum, April 23 - 25 and July 16 -18.
 
Our bed and breakfast is just a hop, skip and a jump from the P. Buckley Moss museum.
Stay in scenic Sugar Hollow and enjoy a pleasant visit with Pat Moss while viewing all the different "periods" of her body of work. Remember to bring your paintings for her to sign. 


A bit of interesting history --

As a young girl Ms. Moss was determined by her teachers to be "not proficient at anything", a conclusion  probably attributable to dyslexia which was a generally misunderstood reading and perceptional "disorder". Nonetheless, one of her teachers recognized that this little girl was truly artistically gifted and this conclusion led to future education and training that nourished her impressive talent.

In 1964 after she and her husband, Jack Moss, moved their family to Waynesboro, Virginia, Ms. Moss
began to incorporate the quiet beauty of the rural scenery and to express the special qualities of the picturesque and deeply religious Amish and Mennonite "plain" people. These new artistic aspects are the elements for which her work is so sought after today.

Through her Foundation for the Education of Children Ms. Moss champions education for all children, especially education for children who learn differently. She does this by supporting the use of the visual and performing arts in all educational programs.


As her website explains her comprehensive body of work --


"In her art and in her life speaks a language that all of us are able to understand. Talent, determination, intelligibility, a little luck, and lots of caring are all part of the Moss phenomenon. These are the attributes that constitute Moss' life and fill her art. For many who know her work and are familiar with her life and her upbeat philosophy, she truly is "THE PEOPLE'S ARTIST".

For more information about Pat and her work, order the DVD, "P. Buckley Moss: The Lady Behind the Brush", a documentary by WVPT Public Television."


 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK, APRIL 17-20, 2010

Are you ready for spring? The answer is an unqualified, YES!

Forget the snow, curl up with your gardening catalogs now, dream of spring and make plans to come to Historic Garden Week in Charlottesville, VA, April 17-20, 2010.

You will see all types of gardens to inspire every gardening passion from cottage gardens to cutting gardens to annual, perennial, herb and water gardens. Estate homes and gardens, country homes and gardens, the gardens and estate at Monticello, and the gardens of the University of Virginia are just some of the offerings that you will enjoy.

You will surely want to stay several days to take in all of the programs. At Sugar Hollow we are happy to offer you comfortable accommodations in a beautiful country setting - a perfect compliment to your garden touring and a restful bed and breakfast retreat  at the end of the day. Let us know if you need assistance purchasing tickets. We will be happy to assist you.

Go to the Charlottesville/Albemarle Garden Club website for details on schedule, garden locations and purchasing tickets.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA GEORGE STRAIT REVISITED

Rescheduled for Saturday, April 3. Reserve now!

George Strait canceled his Charlottesville January concert with Reba McEntire and has rescheduled for Saturday, April 3. Their January concert sold out quickly, so get your tickets now.

Can you beat this? Two of the top performers in country music will appear in Charlottesville at our premier entertainment venue, the John Paul Jones Arena, only 25 minutes from Sugar Hollow.

George Strait with Reba McEntire!

Saturday night only, April 3 30.
One performance only, 7:00 pm
Tickets are still available, but hurry, it will be a sold-out concert!

Make a reservation at http://www.sugarhollow.com/ and mention this blog for a 10% discount.
Email us at innkeeper@sugarhollow.com.

Charlottesville, VA, Celtic Woman in Concert

Celtic Woman - Songs from the Heart coming in February to John Paul Jones Arena

What better  way to enjoy a (slightly belated) Valentine's celebration than to see Celtic Woman live and in concert!

They are coming to Charlottesville, VA on Friday, February 19, 2010 with an all new live show for one night only!

The awe inspiring vocalists Lisa, Chloë, Lynn and Alex along with Celtic violinist Máiréad are capturing the hearts of fans across the country on a whirlwind tour of Americ, which includes Charlottesville, Virginia!

Their critically acclaimed new television special, CELTIC WOMAN – SONGS FROM THE HEART, filmed live from Powerscourt House and Gardens in Ireland has been huge on PBS. Come see Celtic Woman with their 6 piece band and the Aontas Choir perform unique renditions of Irish standards, classical favorites and contemporary hits. CELTIC WOMAN - SONGS FROM THE HEART  will be a live concert event that you and your Valentine will never forget!

Stay with us in Sugar Hollow and enjoy Friday night at the concert and a relaxing Saturday by the fireplace or out touring wineries.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA GETAWAY IN MARCH

Consider March  -- Ready for a great outing to celebrate the end of winter!

Consider a premier entertainment venue -- Charlottesville's magnificent John Paul Jones Arena

Consider Monday, March 1 - ANNIE - 7:30 pm -- Leapin' Lizards! Don't miss this all-new production of this classic musical with "It's a Hard Knock Life,"  "Tomorrow" and many more of your favorites from this timeless and hope-filled performance.

Consider, Saturday, March 20 - 7:00 pm -- TAYLOR SWIFT - Grammy Award Winner for Album of the Year, kicks off her Fearless 2010 Tour. This is a must see. Remember that Taylor Swift is the youngest artist in history to be nominated for Country Music's Entertainer of the Year award.This show will sell out quickly. Order your tickets now!

Consider staying with us in Sugar Hollow and make it a perfect entertaining and relaxing weekend! We would love to have you as our guests!