Regularly Scheduled Summer Programs

 

Children's Program Learn and Grow - Wednesdays 10:30 am

Horticultural Therapy - Tuesdays 10:30 am
 
Gardening Volunteer - Mondays & Thursdays 9:00 am

 

Docent Tours - Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays 10:30 am

 

July

2 Art in the Gardens: Jon Sheppard 3-5 pm
Jon Sheppard is a local Photographer specializing in wildlife, nature, and scenic photography. Will be available to answer questions while demonstrating photography techniques.
 
11 Plein Air Class 10 am-3 pm
Learn how to paint outdoors in our beautiful Gardens with instructor Joan Norris. The focus of the plein air painting class is to enable participants to simplify the visual information observed when painting outdoors and gain experience that will contribute to building stronger, more convincing paintings. To participate contact Vail Symposium at 970.476.0954 for more information and cost.
 

14 Yoga in the Gardens 9-10 am

Instruction provided by Hillary O'Toole of H.O.T. Beauty Wellness. 

All ability levels welcome.

15 Watercolor Workshop 9am-3pm  $50 fee

This workshop is for artists that have done some plein air painting previous to this workshop. Beginners to advanced students are welcome. Students will need to supply their own materials (easel, paints, etc.) At time of registration a complete list of supplies will be emailed or mailed out. Please contact Cheryl at 303-425-8820 or cheryl@stjohnwatercolors to register or for more information.

 

16 Music in the Gardens: Olympus String Quartet at the Gardens 12 pm
Enjoy Music in the Gardens with a Young Ensemble Group provided by Bravo.
 
16 Art in the Gardens: Jon Sheppard 3-5 pm
Jon Sheppard is a local Photographer specializing in wildlife, nature, and scenic photography. Will be available to answer questions while demonstrating photography techniques.
 
17 Booth Falls Hike, guided by Nicola Ripley
Wildflowers & Weeds. Hike Provided by Gore Range Natural Science School; please contact them for more information and cost.
 
18 Art in the Gardens: Patricia Barr-Clarke All Day
Patricia Barr-Clarke is a watercolor artist located out of Denver. Will be painting with watercolors and showing a plein air demonstration.
 
19 Trunk Show: Patricia Barr-Clarke 10 am-5 pm
Patricia will be displaying her art to sell at the Alpine Treasures Gift Shop.
22 Colorado Mountain Club Hike, guided by Nicola Ripley
 
24 “Best of Must Haves” Lecture, Joe Lamp’l of Garden Smart
 
25 Botanical Illustrations 11:30 am
A 2-day class at the Gardens in collaboration with Gore Range Natural Science School; please contact them for more information and cost.
 
25 Music in the Gardens: Hudson River Brass Quartet at the Gardens 12 pm
Currently based in Westchester County, New York, this group performs a wide variety of music. They always strive to create an interpretation that is fresh and exuberant while remaining mature and refined. A Young Ensemble Group provided by Bravo.
 
27 Art in the Gardens: Elaine Kuntz 10 am-6 pm
Elaine’s art has a realistic approach to location and feeling of atmosphere. Subjects are mountains, beach scenes and botanical studies. Will be demonstrating watercolor and note cards.

 

28 Yoga in the Gardens 9-10 am

Instruction provided by Hillary O'Toole of H.O.T. Beauty Wellness. 

All ability levels welcome.

 

31 Art in the Gardens: Cheryl St. John All Day

Cheryl St. John is a plein air artist known for her use of vivid color. She will be painting with watercolors and showing a plein air demonstration.  

 

August

8 Art in the Gardens: Patricia Barr-Clarke All Day
Patricia Barr-Clarke is a watercolor artist located out of Denver. Will be painting with watercolors and showing a plein air demonstration.
 
9 Trunk Show: Patricia Barr-Clarke 10 am-5 pm
Patricia will be displaying her art to sell at the Alpine Treasures Gift Shop.
 

11 Yoga in the Gardens 9-10 am

Instruction provided by Hillary O'Toole of H.O.T. Beauty Wellness. 

All ability levels welcome.

12 Art in the Gardens: Elaine Kuntz 10 am-6 pm
Elaine’s art has a realistic approach to location and feeling of atmosphere. Subjects are mountains, beach scenes and botanical studies. Will be demonstrating watercolor and note cards.

 

13 Watercolor Workshop 9am-3pm  $50 fee

This workshop is for artists that have done some plein air painting previous to this workshop. Beginners to advanced students are welcome. Students will need to supply their own materials (easel, paints, etc.) At time of registration a complete list of supplies will be emailed or mailed out. Please contact Cheryl at 303-425-8820 or cheryl@stjohnwatercolors to register or for more information.

13 Spirit of Betty Ford Gala, Donovan Pavilion
This is our not-to-miss annual fundraising celebration to honor someone in the community who exemplifies Mrs. Ford's fine community oriented strengths. For ticket information please contact the Gardens.
 

25 Yoga in the Gardens 9-10 am

Instruction provided by Hillary O'Toole of H.O.T. Beauty Wellness. 

All ability levels welcome.

 

September

7 Cordillera Home Tour
Please contact the Gardens for more information.
 
Schoolhouse Gift Shop closes
 
TBA Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event

 

Vail Valley Calendar of Events