The 22nd Annual Garden Party Goes Virtual

LTV’s 22^nd Annual “Phantom” Garden Party

LTV’s Phantom Garden Party was certainly a different kind of party this year. Next year at this time and for years after – when we are all together again – we will remember the year of the pandemic, when we didn’t meet but when we still found a way to celebrate the wonderful conservation work we have accomplished together.

Our Garden Party Committee was certainly willing to do the work and our corporate donors, silent auction donors, and all of those listed below, showed they were still willing to support LTV even if the party wasn’t taking place.

Thank you!
Together we are working to conserve the open spaces we all love.

The special video produced for this year’s event, is still available for private showings by contacting 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.

2020 PHANTOM GARDEN PARTY SUPPORTERS

Our heartfelt thanks go out to these supporters who have generously donated to the Phantom Garden Party Challenge:

Mr. Woodrow D. Anderson
Mrs. Ann Backer – William M. Backer Foundation
Mrs. Pamela Lane Baldwin
Ms. Anita Baarns-Martin and Mr. James Martin
Ms. Wendy Bebie
Mr. James Behan and Ms. Connie Moore
Ms. Sandy Benfit
Mr. and Mrs. David L. Blanchard
Mr. Paul Blue and Ms. Dianne Beal
Ms. Inge Braune
Mr. and Mrs. Ike Broaddus
Mr. Jeffrey S. Browning
Mr. John C.O. Bryant
Mr. and Mrs. Childs F. Burden
Ms. Steffanie Burgevin
Mrs. Lolly W. Burke
Ms. Charlotte D. Buttrick
Ms. Annabel Bybee
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cheek III
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Coleman Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Conaway III
Mr. and Mrs. David F. Condon
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Connally
Mr. Patric Copeland and Ms. Maura Walsh-Copeland
Mr. Steven Dahllof and Mr. Thomas Foster
Ms. Mary Ellen D’Andrea
Mr. and Mrs. Robert deButts
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dees
Mr. Christopher C. Dematatis
Ms. Beverly Dickerson
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Donovan Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Coe Eldredge
Ms. Karissa Epley
Fauquier and Loudoun Garden Club
Mr. Devin Finan
Dr. Mary Fleming Finlay and Mr. George Thompson
Ms. Jacqueline Fleming
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Fleming
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Galvin
Ms. Polly L. Gault and Mr. Benjamin S. Cooper
Ms. Arianne Govoni-Young and Mr. Mike Young
Mr. Bucky Green
Captain and Mrs. Barry Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Hannum III
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hanscom
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hasse
Mrs. Katherine Hayes
Mr. Michael Henke and Ms. Judith Campbell
Mr. William H. Hinman and Ms. Anne Marie Cordingly
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Houston III
Mr. and Mrs. William Janes
Dr. Carroll A. Johnston
Ms. Marcia L. Keener
Ms. Stephanie Kenyon and Mr. William H. Mayer Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lawrence IV
Ms. Aliene Laws
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Leigh Jr.
The Honorable Bridge Littleton
Dr. Ann Ma and Mr. David H. Moyes
Mrs. Jacqueline B. Mars
Mr. Michael Mastropaolo and Ms. Marilyn DiPaolo
Mr. Malcolm Matheson III
Mr. Louis Mazzatenta and Ms. Sheryl Heckler Mazzatenta
Ms. Patricia McCann
Dr. William H. McCormick and Dr. Lydia A. Donaldson
Ms. Mary Leigh McDaniel and Mr. Kit Hawkins
Mr. Sean P. McGuinness and Ms. Lori Keenan
Ms. Nina McKee
Mr. John A. Mentis
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Mitchell
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Molchan
Mr. and Mrs. George Morison
Mr. George Ohrstrom II
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Ohrstrom
Mr. Philip D. Paschall and Ms. Betty Cox
Mr. Joseph M. Perta
The Honorable Trevor Potter and Mr. Dana Westring
Ms. Sally B. Price
Mrs. Frederick Prince
Mr. James E. Rich Jr.
Ms. Schuyler Richardson and Mr. Thomas Edmonds
Mr. and Mrs. John Richardson
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Robinson
Ms. Donna Rogers
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Duval Roszel
MK Ruffner
Mr. Claude Schoch
Mrs. Barbara Scott
Mr. Matt Sheedy and Ms. Vicky Bendure
Ms. Robin Short and Mr. Barry Freeman
Mr. Turner T. Smith Jr. and Ms. Christine Perdue
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spicer III
Mr. T. Garrick Steele
Ms. Susan Strittmatter
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Terpak
The Helen Clay Frick Foundation
The Hill School
Mr. James K. Thompson
Ms. Milda Vaivada
Mr. and Mr. Alfred Van Huyck
Ms. Lynn Vendinello and Mr. Jonas Neihardt
Mr. and Mrs. Birge S. Watkins
Mr. Peter Weeks
Ms. Katherine Pharibe Wise
Mr. and Mrs. Tucker Withers
Mr.and Mrs. Donald Woodruff
Mr. and Mrs. Rene Woolcott
Col. John F. Zugschwert

Phantom Garden Party Attendees

(Updated often, send us your GP photo and check back!)

Please Sign Our Garden Party Guest Book

30 entries.

Steve & Dianna Price wrote on June 10, 2020 at 1:01 pm:

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.

Paula Robinson wrote on June 8, 2020 at 3:52 pm:

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.

Michael & Paula Robinson wrote on June 8, 2020 at 1:44 pm:

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!

Heidi Baumstark wrote on June 3, 2020 at 11:31 am:

LOVE the work LTV does and proud to promote them and landowners in Middleburg Life's monthly magazine. Thank you for all you do!

Holly Geary wrote on June 3, 2020 at 9:06 am:

Wow! Fabulous! I really felt like I was at a Spring Party! Great work LTV, very creative and uplifting!

Lynn Vendinello wrote on June 1, 2020 at 11:44 am:

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.

Kitty Dove wrote on May 31, 2020 at 8:48 pm:

Lovely effort and a great cause! Keep up your brilliant efforts. Thank you !

Barbara Sharp wrote on May 31, 2020 at 8:46 pm:

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

Laura R ThorpeSalut mon vieux. A la prochaine wrote on May 31, 2020 at 5:37 pm:

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!

Zach & Kim wrote on May 31, 2020 at 5:31 pm:

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.

Vicky Moon wrote on May 31, 2020 at 5:31 pm:

Great work and delighted to help and fun to see my photos too Kudos all

Jackie Fleming wrote on May 31, 2020 at 5:16 pm:

Beautiful pictures - Hope new ones can be made next year.

John wrote on May 31, 2020 at 5:05 pm:

What a great day for a party. Sorry to miss it. Can't until next year. What a great organization! Doing great work!

Maddie Preston wrote on May 31, 2020 at 5:00 pm:

A wonderful day for a "Phantom" Garden Party. I hope its successful.

Ben wrote on May 31, 2020 at 4:57 pm:

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!

Stephanie Kenyon wrote on May 31, 2020 at 4:53 pm:

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!

Steffanie Burgevin wrote on May 31, 2020 at 4:24 pm:

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.

Rebecca and Jim McDermott wrote on May 31, 2020 at 4:21 pm:

A splendid virtual celebration of an outstanding organization with an important mission! We loved the video and look forward to seeing everyone next year.

Polly Gault wrote on May 31, 2020 at 4:20 pm:

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!!!!

Missy Janes wrote on May 31, 2020 at 4:18 pm:

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!

Martha Munn wrote on May 31, 2020 at 4:17 pm:

Cheers to all of you too. Thank you to all of the staff, landowners and supporters of LTV.

Mary Ellen D'Andrea wrote on May 31, 2020 at 4:13 pm:

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 ---

Suzanne Obetz wrote on May 31, 2020 at 3:35 pm:

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!

Isa wrote on May 31, 2020 at 12:14 pm:

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!

Will wrote on May 30, 2020 at 5:38 pm:

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.

Vicki Van Mater wrote on May 29, 2020 at 10:06 am:

So looking forward to this!

Pam Stokes Donehower wrote on May 29, 2020 at 9:40 am:

Thanks LTV for bringing the Party to us!

Susie wrote on May 27, 2020 at 1:08 pm:

Can't wait to wear my dress and hat afterall.

George wrote on May 27, 2020 at 8:41 am:

Can't wait to see the GP video!! Go LTV!!!

Bill Howard wrote on May 22, 2020 at 9:22 am:

What an imaginative way to keep the tradition alive! Here's to your successes—past, present, and future.