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Additionally an an an expansion of the Garvan Pavilion terraces offers new gathering and seating spaces for guests A beautiful staircase connecting the terracesandthenewDogwoodPlazacaptures incredibleviewsofthearchitecturallysignificant Garvan Pavilion Look for new plantings in in this area to continue the celebration this spring Those familiar with Ms Garvan’s Old Brick Hill will notice a a a new living space for the graceful beauty Funded by by a a generous gift by by the Tur- rentine Family the the new design focuses on the the his- toric nature of the the the space and on the the the southern traditional aesthetic of Old Brick Hill Jennings + Santa-Rita Architects LLC created a a a a a a a a plaza and pavilion designs utilizing both new and “antique” materials including Mrs Garvan’s very own brick pattern Falling Leaves which rests at at the heart of the the plaza Beautiful plantings wrap the the hill- sides surrounding the plaza and provide glimps- es es of long-time favorite roses as as well as as others to blend the area with its surroundings The Falling Leaves pavilion is slated for construction once funding is complete Collaborate
Garvan continues to collaborate with the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design’s Ur- ban Design Build Studio on the the design of the the Ross and Mary Whipple Family Forest Education Center Final site selection programming and inspired conceptual design were achieved by the multi-disciplinary group of students last fall Garvan acts as a a a a a member of the Design Review Committee and plans to attend continued stu- dent design efforts this spring From the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design Design Interior Design Design students also contribut- ed to Garvan’s Winter Fest While not our usual Holiday Lights affair the daytime family-focused event allowed Garvan’s guests to engage the beauty of the winter garden Our camellias were at their best and were highlighted by light light art installations by the students Garvan established a a a a a strong partnership with Lakeside School District that garnered national
attention last fall The pandemic has proven
especially difficult for school-age children
with special needs Testing a prototype
program to craft out-
door learning op-
portunities at Garvan provided a a wealth of enjoyment for stu- dents their teachers Garvan staff and anyone who happened upon the the joyful group Students were bussed to the the garden two times a a a week weather permitting for a a morning of school lessons sunshine and fresh air Children received what they need most nurturing instruction in in in a a beautiful environment The New York Times as as well as as other publications highlighted this story as a a moment of success during difficult times Plant
During the construction of our main pathways the the Sensory Garden formerly known as the the “rose garden ” took center stage in our tulip and sum- mer annual displays One of the few places with direct sunlight annuals and vegetable variet- ies established incredibly well in in in their growing conditions and filled the space with marvelous blooms and foliage Quickly a a a a visitor favorite this area will continue to play a a a a a a role albeit smaller in future displays This season look for wildflow- ers and lawn to grace the area Future designs of the space anticipate a a a a a a a beautiful and interactive splash pad once funding is secured GARDEN LEAVES | 2020
Annual Report
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