BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hollister House Garden - ECPv6.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hollister House Garden REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T170000 DTSTAMP:20260611T184756 CREATED:20260324T170309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T124751Z UID:10000148-1782484200-1782493200@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Poetry Writing Workshop: What Words for Nature's Beauty? DESCRIPTION:With Hollister House Garden as a source of inspiration\, Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson invites you to explore of the role of nature in poetry. The workshop begins with a brief\, engaging introductory presentation and discussion. Then spend time exploring the garden rooms at Hollister House\, observing\, wandering\, and writing as you feel inspired. Go where the Muse takes you- being as contemplative or as playful as you please. Carlson will be available for support and feedback throughout the afternoon. The workshop will conclude with an informal gathering\, offering participants the option to share their work with the group while enjoying a beverage and snack. \nThis workshop is for everyone who loves words and the natural world—no previous poetry or writing experience is required. Bring a notebook and your favorite pen or pencil. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, educator\, and Poet Laureate Emerita of Woodbury. She founded the monthly open mic at Woodbury Public Library\, and she organizes poetry events in Litchfield and New Haven counties. She edits and publishes poetry anthologies as managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing and hosts the podcast People and Their Poems\, featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped people’s lives. Sandy teaches high school English in Litchfield. A Master Gardener\, she spends her free time removing introduced plants wherever she finds them clogging the landscape. Learn more at sandycarlson.net. \nHHG members: $25 \nNon-members: $30 (includes admission to the garden) \nRESERVATIONS URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/poetry-workshop-what-words-for-natures-beauty/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7736-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T113000 DTSTAMP:20260611T184756 CREATED:20260325T192902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T164442Z UID:10000151-1782554400-1782559800@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:HHG Explorers: Garden Rooms and Fairy Houses- Registration Full DESCRIPTION:Hollister House Garden Explorers is a series of Saturday morning activities that invite elementary-aged children and their families to experience the summer garden. \nGardens are magical places that feed imagination and inspire wonder. Join us for a kid-friendly guided tour of Hollister House Garden\, where we’ll explore some of our garden “rooms\,” noticing features that make each space unique. Every garden room has its own mood. How does it make you feel? Is it peaceful\, playful\, cheerful\, or maybe even a little mysterious? \nThen\, inspired by our walk\, we’ll head to the barn for a hands-on art activity with Kent Curiosity Lab. Using natural materials and plenty of imagination\, children and families will create their own miniature fairy gardens—designing tiny spaces with moods of their own. \nKent Curiosity Lab is a non-profit organization offering children experiences that spark curiosity and ignite lifelong learning. Located in Kent\, Connecticut\, the organization provides high-quality enrichment programs that actively engage students in real world and personally meaningful activities and projects. By ensuring every child has access to these opportunities\, they work to build a stronger\, more vibrant community. Find out more at kentcuriositylab.org. \nThis program is now fully enrolled. Please consider registering for our other HHG Explorers programs on July11 and August 1.  URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/hhg-explorers-garden-rooms-and-fairy-houses/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/047f8cb1-bea0-47b9-bb50-ffeead286e24-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260710T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260710T200000 DTSTAMP:20260611T184756 CREATED:20260423T015437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T232622Z UID:10000155-1783706400-1783713600@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:EVENING IN THE GARDEN DESCRIPTION:As the light fades and day turns to evening\, enjoy the company of friends and neighbors and see the beauty of the garden in a different light. \nCome have a glass of wine in the barn. Then enjoy a walk in the garden where you will delight in the intimate outdoor spaces\, bordered by dramatic hedges and overflowing with exuberant plantings. \nA perfect start to a summer weekend. \nThis event will take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather we will enjoy wine in the barn. \nRESERVATIONS\nReserve in advance: $20 per person\nPay at the door $25 per person (cash or check only).\n\n  URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/july-evening-in-the-garden/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/Evening-in-the-Garden-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T113000 DTSTAMP:20260611T184756 CREATED:20260326T185654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T232743Z UID:10000152-1783764000-1783769400@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:HHG Explorers: Who Lives in the Garden? DESCRIPTION:Hollister House Garden Explorers is a series of Saturday morning activities that invite elementary-aged children and their families to experience the summer garden. \nGardens aren’t just pretty places for humans to enjoy- they are also home to a variety of animals and insects that signal a healthy garden. Join us for a kid-friendly\, guided walk to discover different habitats at Hollister House Garden- then have fun searching for our famous frogs in the reflecting pool! We will learn all about frogs- and other herps- when we head to the barn for an exciting nature program with White Memorial Conservation Center. Through up-close encounters with several live animals\, families will learn about the characteristics\, habitats\, life cycles\, and adaptations of various species of reptiles and amphibians throughout CT. \nThe White Memorial Conservation Center provides year-round environmental education programs for children and adults that inspire understanding\, appreciation\, and respect for the natural world. Created in 1913 by Alain C. White and his sister\, May W. White\, the Foundation and Center today comprise 4\,000 acres of forest\, fields and wetlands in the towns of Litchfield and Morris in northwestern Connecticut. Learn more at https://whitememorialcc.org \nThis program is offered free of charge\, but advanced registration is required. As space is limited\, please let us know 48 hours in advance if your plans change so we may offer your spot to a family on our waitlist. Please note that caregivers must be present for the duration of the program. \n\n\n \n \n Hollister House Garden Explorers - Who Lives in the Garden?\n \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name(Required)Last Name(Required)Email(Required)Phone(Required)Number of children planning to attendName and age of each child(Required)Hollister House Garden plans to take photographs during this event.(Required)\n \n I understand the above information.\n \nParticipants should meet in the barn before beginning the garden walk. Please arrive a few minutes early so the tour can start on-time.Parent or care-giver must be present for the entire event.(Required)\n \n I understand the above information.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/hhg-explorers-who-lives-in-the-garden/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/c55f5a92-59a7-46cc-9bb7-04e24a0e8e29.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T113000 DTSTAMP:20260611T184756 CREATED:20260511T192214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T192431Z UID:10000157-1785578400-1785583800@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:HHG Explorers: Daylilies in the Garden DESCRIPTION:Hollister House Garden Explorers is a series of Saturday morning activities that invite elementary-aged children and their families to experience the summer garden. \nDiscover one of the garden’s favorite summer blooms as we celebrate the classic daylily! We begin with a family-friendly garden tour where we will take a special look at the life of this beautiful perennial. Children and their families will learn how daylilies grow and reproduce\, examine their unique root structures\, and admire how they are used in the garden. To inspire a lifelong love of gardening\, each child will receive their own “double fan” daylily plant to take home and grow in their own garden. \nFollowing the tour\, the group will gather in the barn for a “Vintage Garden” art session led by Kristie Matuszewski of Find•Art Kids Studio in Litchfield. This creative project allows young artists to craft their own “hand-picked” bouquet of daylilies using paper and wood\, finished with traditional wrapping and twine. To complete the vintage experience\, each participant will color a canvas board “postcard” featuring intricate\, garden-inspired insect themes. Learn more about the studio at kidsfindart.com. \nThis program is offered free of charge\, but advanced registration is required. As space is limited\, please let us know 48 hours in advance if your plans change so we may offer your spot to a family on our waitlist. Please note that caregivers must be present for the duration of the program. \n\n \n \n Hollister House Garden Explorers - Daylilies\n \n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name(Required)Last Name(Required)Email(Required)Phone(Required)Number of children planning to attendName and age of each child(Required)Hollister House Garden plans to take photographs during this event.(Required)\n \n I understand the above information.\n \nParticipants should meet in the barn before beginning the garden walk. Please arrive a few minutes early so the tour can start on-time.Parent or care-giver must be present for the entire event.(Required)\n \n I understand the above information. URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/hhg-explorers-daylilies-in-the-garden/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Pasted-Graphic-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T200000 DTSTAMP:20260611T184756 CREATED:20260602T220308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T220308Z UID:10000162-1786125600-1786132800@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:EVENING IN THE GARDEN DESCRIPTION:As the light fades and day turns to evening\, enjoy the company of friends and neighbors and see the beauty of the garden in a different light. \nCome have a glass of wine in the barn. Then enjoy a walk in the garden where you will delight in the intimate outdoor spaces\, bordered by dramatic hedges and overflowing with exuberant plantings. \nA perfect start to a summer weekend. \nThis event will take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather we will enjoy wine in the barn. \nRESERVATIONS\nReserve in advance: $20 per person\nPay at the door $25 per person (cash or check only). URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/evening-in-the-garden/ LOCATION:CT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/Evening-in-the-Garden-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T113000 DTSTAMP:20260611T184756 CREATED:20260602T193201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T193201Z UID:10000163-1787997600-1788003000@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Designing Fall Containers: Bold Texture and Seasonal Color DESCRIPTION:With fall approaching\, it’s time to rethink your pots and planters for the season ahead. The transition from summer to autumn brings unique environmental challenges\, and well-composed fall containers require more than simply replacing tired annuals. Designer Beth Crowell will reveal the technical and artistic principles behind professional fall container design\, including container preparation\, soil improvement\, and selecting cold-tolerant plants that thrive as temperatures cool and light levels shift. Through carefully chosen examples\, you’ll see how structure\, plant placement\, texture\, form\, and color work together to create displays with lasting impact. Whether you’re designing new containers or refreshing existing ones\, you’ll leave with practical design strategies\, a list of top-performing fall plants\, and a deeper understanding of how professionals create containers that evolve beautifully throughout the season. \nBeth Crowell is a designer and lifelong\, self-taught gardener. Before turning her focus to flowers and horticulture\, she earned a BFA in Graphic Design and Photography and spent 25 years running a successful graphic design firm with her husband\, Mark Cheung. For the past 15 years\, the couple has operated a design-build business specializing in small-scale landscape and garden design\, garden management\, and distinctive container plantings. Today\, they own Meadow Rue Gardens\, a boutique cut-flower farm in Litchfield\, Connecticut\, where Beth is known for creating exceptional bouquets and floral arrangements. She continues to consult on landscape design and custom container gardens\, bringing a designer’s eye for color\, texture\, and composition to every project. \nHHG Members $30 \nNon-members $40  (includes admission to the garden) \nREGISTRATION\n  URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/designing-fall-containers-bold-texture-and-seasonal-color/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_1784.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T190000 DTSTAMP:20260611T184756 CREATED:20260520T190331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T192905Z UID:10000160-1789200000-1789239600@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Garden Study Weekend 2026 DESCRIPTION:Hollister House Garden Study Weekend brings together some of the most important voices at work today in the fields of horticulture and garden design for a weekend of learning\, inspiration\, and networking. URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/garden-study-weekend-2026/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Garden Study Weekend,Homepage Feature,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Greenwoods_59-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T113000 DTSTAMP:20260611T184756 CREATED:20260602T212217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T222855Z UID:10000158-1789812000-1789817400@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Gardens as Stories: The Met Cloisters Gardens DESCRIPTION:The gardens of The Met Cloisters serve as a place of profound refreshment\, curiosity\, and wonder. In this lecture\, Carly Still explores the distinct inspiration behind each of the three interior cloister gardens and the unique stories they tell. The presentation will dive into the essential role of herbs in the Middle Ages\, sharing the tantalizing lore and medieval uses of plants that remain treasures in our own herb gardens today. Carly will also highlight the intersection of the museum’s permanent collection and its living collection\, showing how masterworks of art are brought to life through the flora surrounding them. Come be transported into the evocative world of The Cloisters. \nCarly Still has managed the living collection at The Met Cloisters in New York City since 2021\, overseeing the design and maintenance of the museum’s renowned gardens and seasonal displays. Her work is deeply informed by her interest in fragrance\, medieval plant lore\, and the medicinal history of the Bonnefont Herb Garden. Carly holds a BFA in Printmaking from SUNY New Paltz and a Certificate in Horticulture from the New York Botanical Garden. She is a recipient of the Chanticleer Scholarship in Professional Development. \nHHG Members $30 \nNon-members $40  (includes admission to the garden) \nREGISTRATION\n  URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/gardens-as-stories-the-met-cloisters-gardens/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Cuxa10April2026-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T113000 DTSTAMP:20260611T184756 CREATED:20260604T154229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T154229Z UID:10000164-1790416800-1790422200@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Reawakening Beauty: Revitalizing the Landscape of a Historic House DESCRIPTION:In 2019\, Columbine began a thoughtful restoration of DeRham Farm\, a historic estate overlooking the Hudson River in Garrison\, New York. Working closely with the homeowners\, the project focused on revitalizing the landscape while honoring the property’s historic character and extraordinary setting. Highlights included the restoration of a sunken garden within the remnants of an old foundation and the creation of a vibrant one-third acre native meadow designed to support pollinators and biodiversity.  Join us as we explore the transformation of this remarkable landscape\, and the process of shaping new garden spaces within a historic estate. \nRoberta DiBisceglie is a third-generation horticulturist and founder of Columbine\, a fine landscape gardening and design firm specializing in the stewardship of residential properties in Fairfield County\, Connecticut. A graduate of the New York Botanical Garden’s School of Professional Horticulture\, she has managed landscapes for more than 20 years and\, in 2024\, founded the school’s alumni mentorship program. Roberta is also committed to community engagement through her work with emerging horticultural and agricultural professionals. Roberta is a consultant to the Norwalk Pollinator Pathway\, a NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professional\, and serves on the advisory board of the East Norwalk Neighborhood Association and on the board of Reading Retreats in Rural Italy. \nHHG Members $30 \nNon-members $40  (includes admission to the garden) \nREGISTRATION URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/reawakening-beauty-revitalizing-the-landscape-of-a-historic-house/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fall_15.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR