Hopewell: Tour historic Weston Manor along Appomattox River, view 40-image gallery
HOPEWELL — The Petersburg Garden Club hosted the Petersburg-Prince George Historic Garden Week tour in the spring. It was a blooming success. Ticket holders were encouraged to visit nearby places of interest.
Hopewell Manor, overlooking the Appomattox River, was one of them. It was the first time I toured the home which is considered a classic example of Virginia Georgian architecture. The 18th century home is rumored to be inhabited by spirits. Casper did not float through me, but I did see some white orchids that were quite lovely.
The centerpiece on the dining room table was beautiful. Tina Terry, River City Flower Studio owner, designed it with ivy and the following flowers: yellow lilies, purple liatris, pink roses, hot pink gerberas, white wax, pink rice, green hypericum, green spider mums, lavender tulips.
"I was honored that the Appomattox Garden Club asked me to make a design. It was fun to be able to participate in an awesome project where everyone gets to showcase their creativity," Terry said. "I grew up in Hopewell, and it's exciting to be a part of the events in my hometown."
Last year, one of Terry's children got married at Weston Manor. "As a child, I took art classes in the basement," Terry said. "It was a privilege to do something professionally in such a beautiful, historical venue."
The "90th anniversary of Historic Garden Week, a House & Garden Tour" April 15 - 22 was presented by Garden Club of Virginia. To learn more about Petersburg Garden Club's 2024 tour in the Poplar Lawn area of Petersburg, follow Historic Garden Week in Petersburg on Facebook and on Instagram @historicgardenweekpetersburg.
According to Historic Hopewell Foundation's website, guided tours of the house and grounds are available year-round, Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1 - 4:30 p.m. Group tours are available by appointment.
The grounds at Weston Manor are open to the public free of charge and the pier provides access to the Appomattox River.
Did you know there is a unique boutique at Weston Manor? All Manor of Things gift shop is tiny but stocked plum full with items such as clothing, handcrafted jewelry, teapots, handbags and more. It is open Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and closed on Sunday.
Maintained by the Historic Hopewell Foundation, Weston Manor is listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places. It is located at 400 Weston Lane in Hopewell. Visit historichopewell.org for tour information or call 804-458-4682. Read this story at Progress-Index.com to view a 40-image gallery.
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