Nearby Montpelier, home
of James and Dolley Madison
with its formal gardens and
magnifcent hardwoods,
including two cedars of
Lebanon gifted by Lafayette,
will be open as well.
The Barboursville Winery
is a regular stop for the
Robinsons. "Their Italian
varietal wines are amazing,"
says Monica, noting that when
visiting, they stay at the 1804
Inn and dine at Palladio's,
the vineyard's restaurant.
"Palladio's infuses its Italian
cuisine with so many of the
farm's products that you
can taste the freshness."
Another Tour:
Charlottesville-Ivy
The other scenic tour in
the area the frst weekend
is the Charlottesville-Ivy
Tour, which runs Sunday
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Top: This formal garden can be found at Springsfelds.
Above: Bloomfeld is home to this array of perennials.
This wrought-iron gate at Verulam Farm was
once part of the White House.
Photo
courtesy
of
Gail
Babnew/Dolley
Madison
Garden
Club
Photo
by
Catriona
Tudor
Erler
Photo
by
Steve
Trumbull
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SPRING 2015
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