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American
Horticultural Society
at George Washington’s River Farm
7931 East Boulevard Drive
Alexandria, VA 22308-1300
Tel: 703-768-5700
Fax: 703-768-8700
Website:
http://www.ahs.org
American
Horticultural Society's
2006 Gala "America's Garden Celebration"
Alexandria, VA – July 3, 2006.
The American
Horticultural Society’s 13th Annual Gala,
“America’s Garden Celebration,” hosted by the
Friends of River Farm, will be held on
Saturday, September 23, 2006 from 5:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m. at River Farm in Alexandria,
Virginia.
James van Sweden will serve as this
year’s honorary chair. Mr. van Sweden, in
partnership with Wolfgang Oehme, is
responsible for a revolution in landscape
design known as the “New American Garden”
style. Their philosophy incorporates an
environmentally friendly approach that
reflects the beauty of the natural landscape.
The Gala will include dinner with music, an
open bar, a live auction, and a silent
auction. In addition, guests will have the
chance to preview some of the hottest new
plants for spring 2007 in River Farm’s
picturesque gardens as the AHS hosts the
Garden Centers of America’s annual “Fashion in
Bloom” event. Also featured will be the work
of artist-photographer Amy Lamb.
All proceeds from the Gala benefit River Farm,
one of George Washington’s original farms on
the Potomac River, and the AHS’s national
educational programs. Advance reservations
only. Tables for 10 are available. Dress is
black tie. For more information about the
Gala, please contact Trish Gibson at
(703) 768-5700 ext. 114 or
tgibson@ahs.org.
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The American
Horticultural Society (AHS), founded in 1922, is an
educational, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that
recognizes and promotes excellence in American
horticulture. One of the oldest and most prestigious
gardening organizations, AHS is dedicated to making
America a nation of gardeners, a land of gardens. Its
mission is to open the eyes of all Americans to the
vital connection between people and plants, to inspire
all Americans to become responsible caretakers of the
Earth, to celebrate America’s diversity through the
art and science of horticulture; and to lead this
effort by sharing the Society’s unique national
resources with all Americans.
7931
East Boulevard Drive - Alexandria VA 22308
(V) 703.768.5700 - Toll Free: 1.800.777.7931
(F) 703.768.8700 - Publications Fax: 703.768.7533
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Horticultural Society. All rights reserved.
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