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Garden Tour, Talk, Tea
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Oakside - Deeded Oakside by Edward Searles, the property was originally a part of his great estate. In later years, Searles' desire for privacy prompted him to move East Street, detaching and creating a small, secluded oasis surrounded by the great granite wall.
Once called "The Pepsi-Cola House," the original California-style ranch was built in 1954 by Florence Robertson, local philanthropist and owner of Methuen's Pepsi-Cola Gottling Company. Twenty years of renovations to the home, combined with careful additions to the estate's original plantings have created the contemporarary interpretation of the Searles vision that you'll experience while viewing and tasting the pleasures of Oakside.
I am pleased to support the Nevins Memorial Library Home and Garden Tour by welcoming you to my home.
Charles
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Garden Tour
Charles' guided tour of environmental vignettes will wind through the pathways of Oakside. Over 500 species of plants, trees, shrubs and flowers set the state for a Roman temple and medieval towers that are further enhanced by a pool, woodland waterfall and beach. A wide variety of container gardens will also be featured.
Garden Talk
George Grondin, Charles' guide and gardening expert, is the principal buyer for Delhunty's Nurseries & Florist. He will share his insight into the types of trees, shrubs, bushes and vines that form the basis for a classic New England garden, utilizing examples from many of the varieties appearing on the tour.
Garden Tea
Introducing TEA/PAS, infusing the elegance and structure of the tranditional English Tea with the exuberant colors and international flavors of Tapas.
When Sunday, June 21, 2009
Where Oakside. One Locust Road. Methuen, Massachusetts
Time Tour I: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Tour II: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Dress Garden Party casual – wear comfortable shoes
Tickets $50.00 each (limit to 50 guests per tour)
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To purchase tickets, contact Beverly Winn at 978-686-4080, extension 31.
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