SPECIAL INVITATION
Sunday, May 31st, 4:00 p.m.
No RSVP necessary
But send us your email address if you don’t think we have it: sally@landtrustva.org
Perhaps you already know, or suspect, that because of COVID-19, the Land Trust of Virginia has cancelled our 22nd Annual Garden Party, scheduled for Sunday, May 31st, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
For 21 years, families who have put their properties into easement, our supporters who have financially helped us do this work, and friends who appreciate our protected open spaces, have gathered to celebrate all that we have accomplished together — Almost 22,000 acres in 17 Virginia counties permanently protected.
Financially, this annual celebration has helped raise the funds we need to keep up our conservation work. Donations from the community to our silent auction (part of the event), ticket sales, and Garden Party sponsors have enabled us to raise the funds that supports our staff’s work from spring through mid-summer.
But all is not lost! We invite you to sit back and have a bit of fun while joining us on Sunday, May 31st at 4:00 p.m. (the appointed party time), in the comfort of your home for our
Phantom Garden Party
For the occasion, pour yourself something special to drink and get out of your PJs and don your Garden Party attire. Make an event of it. Take your picture and send it to us. And enjoy what we have prepared for you. NOTE: This is not a Zoom call.
For additional information about the Phantom Garden Party, please contact Kerry Roszel, Development Manager at 540-687-8441 or kerry@landtrustva.org
2020 GARDEN PARTY COMMITTEE
Thank you to our enthusiastic and hardworking Garden Party Committee:
Mary Ellen D’Andrea * Laura Farrell * Susan Lamons * Montana Lanier * Kalie Lasley * Eleanor Morison * Suzanne Obetz * Paula Robinson * Robin Short * Laura Thorpe
2020 SILENT AUCTION DONORS
Thank you to our 2020 Silent Auction Donors who have kindly rolled over their donations to our 2021 Garden Party:
Aesthetica * Aldie Peddler * Blue Ridge Pet Resort * Rose Marie Bogley * Childs & Elaine Burden * Debbie Cadenas * Christopher C. Dematatis * Empower Adventures * Great Meadow Foundation * Hammerdown BBQ * Hunter’s Head Tavern * Jouneymen Saddlers * Lori Keenan * King Street Oyster Bar * L’Auberge Provençale * Loudoun Fairfax Hunt * MB Stables * Middleburg Hunt * Martha Munn * Native Barre Studios * Nature Composed * Ohana Aina Woodworks * Ohana Equestrian Preserve * Chris & Lilla Ohrstrom * Orange County Hounds * Pampa’s Fox Catering * Piedmont Fox Hounds * Red Fox Inn & Tavern * Michael & Paula Robinson * The Conche * The Rosse Family * The Tack Box * Laura Thorpe * Kris Tschetter * Upperville Colt & Horse Show * Zero George Hotel – Charleston, SC * Zesty Gourmet
2020 BUSINESS SPONSORS
Thank you to the wonderful businesses around us, who have continued their generous support. Click here for more on our Business partners.
Phantom Garden Party Attendees
(Updated often, submit yours and check back!)
Please Sign Our Garden Party Guest Book
30 entries.
The LTV Garden Party is always one of the highlights of the year. We're so glad to have enjoyed it vicariously. All the best to this wonderful organization which works to protect our beautiful area.
I thought the video was delightful! Sally was beautiful - the music was nostalgic - photos were fun - message was on point. For the first virtual garden party in history - I think you all nailed it. Congratulations on raising to the pandemic challenges and bringing a little joy to the Land Trust community.
Thank you for giving us a delightful opportunity to applaud the diligent work of protecting one of VA's most valuable resources - our land. During these challenging times it evermore pressing that we not neglect nonprofits whose mission is preserving beauty for future generations. Protecting land is timely and essential work. You proved that despite the pandemic - the phantom party must go on. Cheers to LTV!
LOVE the work LTV does and proud to promote them and landowners in Middleburg Life's monthly magazine. Thank you for all you do!
Wow! Fabulous! I really felt like I was at a Spring Party! Great work LTV, very creative and uplifting!
What a lovely video. What a fabulous cause! Our open space is what has kept us all sane during this period of self-quarantine. Keep up the most critical work in these trying times. Can't wait to celebrate in person again soon.
Lovely effort and a great cause! Keep up your brilliant efforts. Thank you !
The Land Trust of Virginia is integral part of our community, their board and staff work endless hours to preserve open land .
I thank them and can't wait to celebrate next year at their annual fundraiser.
Barbara Sharp
Mother Nature gave a nod to our annual LTV Garden Party today by throwing a most spectacular party of her own for us all! Thank you to all of our party guests, donors and land easement holders for honoring. recognizing and saluting our precious, irreplaceable land. As an LTV volunteer it is my calling to assist with LTV's momentum and success! Salut mon vieux, a la prochaine, so long until we meet again!
What a beautiful day for a party. So sad to be missing out on celebrating a beautiful piece of land protected by LTV. Thank you for all that you do! Can’t wait to see you all next year.
Great work and delighted to help and fun to see my photos too
Kudos all
Beautiful pictures - Hope new ones can be made next year.
What a great day for a party. Sorry to miss it. Can't until next year. What a great organization! Doing great work!
A wonderful day for a "Phantom" Garden Party. I hope its successful.
A truly amazing event that I will be missing terribly this year. This video perfectly encapsulates this event in the times that we are in. Thank you again to LTV and all the great work you do!
Imagine how beautiful the Garden Party would have been with this perfect weather we’re having today. There’s nothing better than a day like today in the Virginia countryside, and the important work of the Land Trust of Virginia is what allows us to enjoy it each and every day.
Heading back outside now!
Love the video of the parties past! Wonderful memories. Wistful for not being able to do this in person today. A spectacular day for a party! Thank you everyone for working so hard on behalf of what I think is one of best conservation organizations in the country.
A splendid virtual celebration of an outstanding organization with an important mission! We loved the video and look forward to seeing everyone next year.
Perfect day for a garden party! Congratulations on all your hard work already in 2020. I just finished riding on land your LTV covenant protected and it will be as beautiful years from now as it is today. Thank you!!!!
Open Space is more important than ever.
Our easements provide visual solace, cleaner air, filtered water and joy for all who live here and visit!
Cheers to all of you too. Thank you to all of the staff, landowners and supporters of LTV.
Beautiful video celebrating the awesome Virginia countryside and land we all love. I am proud to be part of this wonderful family of supporters advocating for land protection through easements organized by LTV. Today is an exquisite weather day and perfect one to open this video and toast the hard work of all the landowners and LTV staff, board and volunteers. I tip my hat to you all ---
Every year I look forward to the Garden Party and I am missing it immensely this year! I love working with this incredible group of people to preserve our land and spread awareness! Next year promises to be the best yet!
I love how this event (and LTV, for that matter) adapts and grows in different ways every year, no matter what challenges face the organization! I look forward to tuning in at 4pm and toasting with the traditional Bellini!
It's fantastic the tradition will still live on. I can't wait for the video tomorrow and I will have my party attire on.
So looking forward to this!
Thanks LTV for bringing the Party to us!
Can't wait to wear my dress and hat afterall.
Can't wait to see the GP video!! Go LTV!!!
What an imaginative way to keep the tradition alive! Here's to your successes—past, present, and future.