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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T113000 DTSTAMP:20260526T174521 CREATED:20260127T165508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T235042Z UID:10000143-1778925600-1778931000@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Secrets to a Successful Cutting Garden- Lecture and Book Signing DESCRIPTION:Ready to grow your own gorgeous bouquets? Let flower farmer Elizabeth Brown\, author of the brand-new The Beginner’s Cut Flower Garden\, show you how to plan\, design and cultivate a joyful cutting garden. Learn to build a cohesive color palette that looks great in the garden and in the vase. Discover “cut-and-come-again” varieties that truly earn their keep. Find out how succession planting techniques can keep your buckets full of blooms all season long. Elizabeth will also share her favorite tips for growing healthier plants\, making the most of small spaces\, and creating sustainable flower arrangements right from your backyard. If you’ve ever dreamed of harvesting your own fresh flowers\, this session is the perfect place to start. You’ll leave feeling excited—and ready—to grow a cutting garden of your own. \nFollowing the presentation\, enjoy light refreshments and meet Elizabeth as she signs copies of her new book. To be assured of a copy\, we recommend purchasing one with your reservation. \nElizabeth Brown is the owner of Foxglove Farmhouse\, a regenerative cut flower garden in coastal Maine that brings fresh blooms to the local community. She believes flowers have the power to heal\, connect\, and bring joy—often when we need it most. Through Foxglove Farmhouse\, Elizabeth offers in-person workshops and virtual learning opportunities for beginner gardeners via her digital hub. A Maine Master Gardener volunteer and certified therapeutic horticulturist\, she is the author of The Beginner’s Cut Flower Garden\, newly published by Timber Press. \nHHG Members $30 \nNon-members $40  (includes admission to the garden) \nBook $28 \nRESERVATIONS URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/secrets-to-a-successful-cutting-garden/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-12-at-9.33.33-PM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T174521 CREATED:20260219T144815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T144815Z UID:10000150-1778418000-1778428800@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Celebrate Mother’s Day at Hollister House Garden DESCRIPTION:Join us  on  Sunday\, May 10\, for a special open day as Hollister House Garden honors mothers\, grandmothers\, and the mother figures in our lives. Stroll through blooming paths and take in the colors and scents of spring. Explore the different garden rooms\, perfect for reflection\, conversation\, and capturing memories together. Free admission and thoughtful touches in the garden will make this day special for everyone in the family. URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/celebrate-mothers-day-at-hollister-house-garden/ 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/2026/02/yjb_UTM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511 DTSTAMP:20260526T174521 CREATED:20260402T143816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T172217Z UID:10000153-1778284800-1778457599@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Mother's Day Bouquet Sale- SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:This Mother’s Day weekend\, we are thrilled to offer farm-fresh bouquets of dazzling Double Tulips\, grown and harvested by our friends at Meadow Rue Gardens in Litchfield\, Connecticut. Double Tulips\, also known as “Peony Tulips” are prized for their lush\, multi-layered beauty. Each bouquet contains a generous mix of 15 Double Tulip stems\, thoughtfully composed and wrapped in lavender tissue and craft paper. These unique bouquets are pre-order only\, with pick-up on Saturday\, May 9 or Sunday\, May 10 from 1-4 pm. Quantities are limited. Order today! \nDouble Tulip Bouquet: $30.00 \nBouquets are delivered to us fresh from the garden each day. Please specify your pick-up day when ordering. \nThank you everyone for your  support. Bouquet sale is now SOLD OUT URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/mothers-day-bouquet-sale-order-now-for-pick-up-may-9th-10th/ 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/2026/04/MEADOW-RUE.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T113000 DTSTAMP:20260526T174521 CREATED:20260127T163612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T163612Z UID:10000142-1777716000-1777721400@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Skip the Mulch! Native Ground Cover Solutions DESCRIPTION:Say goodbye to boring mulch and hello to a living carpet of flowers and foliage! Let horticulturist Dr. Duncan Himmelman introduce you to a versatile mix of resilient native plants—and a few well-behaved exotics—that act as living mulch\, nourishing soil\, suppressing weeds\, retaining moisture\, and attracting wildlife. He’ll show you how to select and combine the right plants for sun or shade\, dry or damp\, and care for them in ways that will boost both the beauty and long-term health of your garden. Learn how to kick the mulch habit and embrace a better alternative. \nDuncan Himmelman\, PhD\, earned his doctorate at Cornell University and taught horticultural science at the college level for 24 years. He later directed adult education programs at the New York Botanical Garden and Mt. Cuba Center\, a public garden in Delaware dedicated to native plant conservation. In retirement\, he continues to share his passion for plants through teaching\, landscape design\, and advocating for ecologically sustainable gardening practices. \nHHG Members $30 \nNon-members $40  (includes admission to the garden) \nRESERVATIONS URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/skip-the-mulch-native-ground-cover-solutions/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_3667-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T113000 DTSTAMP:20260526T174521 CREATED:20260127T163522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T021039Z UID:10000141-1777111200-1777116600@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:The Taste-full Garden: Outstanding Kitchen Garden Selections from White Flower Farm DESCRIPTION:White Flower Farm Nursery Manager Barbara Pierson shares her favorite plant selections for today’s kitchen gardens. Drawing from the farm’s extensive trial gardens\, Barb will spotlight outstanding edible varieties—including proven All-America Selections (AAS) winners—that deliver great flavor\, high performance\, and reliability. She’ll share practical\, low-maintenance growing techniques\, along with smart choices for small spaces and patio containers. Essential cultural basics will also be covered\, including soil preparation\, fertilizing\, spacing\, managing insects and disease\, and knowing when and how to harvest for the best flavor.  Along the way\, you’ll discover creative ways to pair edibles with ornamentals to create beautiful\, productive combinations that not only look great\, but also attract pollinators and support a healthy garden ecosystem. \n*White Flower Farm Plant Sale: To jump-start your garden\, Barb will bring a hand-chosen selection of cool-season vegetable plants\, available exclusively to attendees for purchase following the lecture. \nBarbara Pierson is celebrating 26 years as Nursery Manager at White Flower Farm in Litchfield\, CT. Her responsibilities include greenhouse production of hundreds of species of plants including vegetables. As Kitchen Garden trial manager\, she grows dozens of new and heirloom vegetables assessing their performance for vigor\, harvest and taste. In 2025\, WFF became an All-American Selections trial garden further expanding the selection of seed varieties for both ornamentals and edibles. Barb heads up the biological control program at WFF\, and all edibles are grown using natural methods. She is a graduate of Cornell University and grew up in a family greenhouse business. Her passions include the fascinating world of plants and mentoring future gardeners. \nHHG Members $30 \nNon-members $40  (includes admission to the garden) \nREGISTRATION URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/the-tasteful-garden-kitchen-garden-favorites-with-white-flower-farm/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WFF-Tomato-GinFizz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T153000 DTSTAMP:20260526T174521 CREATED:20260127T164516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T203206Z UID:10000138-1777024800-1777044600@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Early Spring Bulbs: A Watercolor Workshop DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a creative day using watercolors to capture the beauty of early spring bulbs. After a gentle walk through Hollister House Garden to observe color and form\, you’ll return to the barn to create a watercolor garden vignette. Then\, personalize your painting by adding an array of individual flowers – drawn from your own observations – to frame the vignette. Watercolorist Betsy Rogers-Knox will guide the group with a step-by-step demonstration and offer personal support throughout the day. All skill levels are welcome. \nBring a bag lunch. Water and snacks provided. \nMaterials List \nBetsy Rogers-Knox is a botanical artist fascinated by the full lifecycle of plants and the ecosystems they inhabit. She holds a Certificate in Botanical Illustration from The New York Botanical Garden and her work has been exhibited widely across the U.S. and internationally. Examples include the ASBA International Exhibitions\, NYBG Triennials\, and the RHS Botanical Art Exhibit in London\, where her paintings of Beckley Bog earned the Judges’ Special Award for their educational and ecological value. Betsy’s illustrations are held in the permanent collections of the RHS Lindley Library and the Hunt Institute. \nHHG Members $90 \nNon-members $120 \nREGISTRATION\n  URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/early-spring-bulbs-a-watercolor-workshop/ 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/2026/01/HH-spring-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T113000 DTSTAMP:20260526T174521 CREATED:20260127T163401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T000230Z UID:10000140-1776506400-1776511800@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Signs of Spring: Connecticut's Ephemerals and Early Risers DESCRIPTION:The first signs of spring appear in forms both subtle and spectacular. While the horticultural industry highlights familiar favorites like crocuses\, snowdrops\, and daffodils\, it is our native flora that truly reveal the start of spring in Connecticut. Join field botanist Heather Liljengren for an engaging introduction to our local early risers – the enchanting native ephemerals\, graceful sedges and flowering trees that are our true harbingers of spring. Learn what signs to look for on your own walks and woodland explorations as our New England landscape begins to wake up. \nHeather Liljengren is the owner of LocalLand Consulting LLC and has over 17 years of professional experience botanizing throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England. She works closely with land trusts\, farmers\, landscape design firms\, and homeowners to support the management\, conservation\, and restoration of native flora and regional habitats. Her extensive knowledge of local plant communities is grounded in her experience managing native seed collection programs for government agencies and nonprofit organizations. \nHHG Members $30 \nNon-members $40  (includes admission to the garden) \nREGISTRATION URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/signs-of-spring-connecticuts-ephemerals-and-early-risers/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/53440269075_43a03f3e09_o.jpg-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T174521 CREATED:20230210T192016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T164212Z UID:10000068-1776258000-1776268800@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Opening Day DESCRIPTION:Hollister House Garden opens for the season today. We hope you will plan a visit soon! \nOpening hours \nWednesday 1-4 \nFriday 1-4 \nSaturday 10-4 URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/opening-day/ 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/2022/05/6-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T113000 DTSTAMP:20260526T174521 CREATED:20260127T163052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152912Z UID:10000139-1775901600-1775907000@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:A Garden in Dialogue: Place and Practice DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out.\nThe 2026 Barn Talk season proudly opens with Bedford\, NY-based landscape designer Leslie Needham\, who invites us to embrace garden design as a continuous conversation. Every garden speaks through materials\, familiar forms\, and seasonal rhythm. Drawing from years of hands-on experience\, Leslie will explore ways designers and gardeners can thoughtfully respond to place\, sharing easy design strategies that bring clarity and intention to nature-inspired gardens. Join us and discover how loosening the pursuit of perfection can open space for joy\, adaptability\, and a deeper relationship with our gardens and surrounding landscape. \nLeslie Needham is a gardener\, landscape designer\, writer\, and lecturer whose work is grounded in sustainable\, place-based design. Her home landscape\, River Hills\, was selected for the Smithsonian Institution’s Archives of American Gardens. Her work has been featured in Martha Stewart Living\, The New York Times\, and Gardenista\, and she has been a guest on Margaret Roach’s podcast\, A Way to Garden. She is the founder and principal of Leslie Needham Design\, a landscape design firm based in Bedford\, New York. \nHHG Members $30 \nNon-members $40  (includes admission to the garden) \nRegistration is full for this event. URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/a-garden-in-dialogue-place-and-practice/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Photosby-PeterTMichaelis26.jpg-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T143000 DTSTAMP:20260526T174521 CREATED:20260128T172240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T185807Z UID:10000146-1774702800-1774708200@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join the Hollister House Garden Volunteer Team!\nAs a small not-for-profit organization\, Hollister House relies upon the time\, energy and expertise of our team of dedicated volunteers.  Volunteers play a key role in our mission to engage our community by ensuring that all garden visitors and everyone attending our events is made to feel welcome and informed.\nIf you have not previously volunteered at Hollister House Garden please read about the specific opportunities available and fill out and submit the form at the bottom of this page to learn more about becoming a part of our team by attending an information session. \nGarden Docents\nGarden docents serve as the primary point of contact with our visitors during our open hours. Docents either staff the welcome shed or remain in the garden to greet our guests\, answer questions and ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for everyone.  An interest in gardening and general knowledge of horticulture is highly beneficial but not required. All volunteers receive annual training on information specific to Hollister House Garden. The 2026 training session will take place on Saturday\, April 11 from 12:30 to 3:00 pm. and begin with a tour of the garden. \nBarn Talk Volunteers\nDuring the spring and fall\, Hollister House offers a series of horticultural lectures on Saturday mornings. Volunteers manage guest check in and answer visitor questions. No prior experience required. \nSpecial Event Volunteers\nThroughout the season Hollister House Garden hosts special events such as Evening in the Garden\, and Garden Study Weekend including an annual cocktail party\, silent auction and garden tours in early September. Special event volunteers will help manage check in and collect payment among other duties. They may also assist with set up and break down for events\, which requires some light physical activity. \nSpecial Project Volunteers\nHollister House welcomes the opportunity to put volunteers unique talents and professional experiences to use in special projects. Please be sure to make note of any special skills you would like to contribute when you complete the volunteer form. If there is an upcoming project that would be a good fit for a volunteer’s background and experience\, our team will be in touch. \nLearn about volunteering at Hollister House Garden by attending one of the following information sessions:\nThursday\, March 26 4:30- 6:00 pm \nSaturday\, March 28 1:00 – 2:30 pm \nQuestions? email linda@hollisterhousegarden.org \n\n\n \n \n Volunteer Sign Up\n \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name(Required)Last Name(Required)Email(Required)Phone(Required)Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Tell us the type of volunteer work that interests you.(Required)\n \n Garden Docent\n \n \n Barn Talk Volunteer\n \n \n Special Event Volunteer\n Tell us why you are interested in volunteering at Hollister House Garden?(Required)If you are interested in being a docent\, please tell us about your gardening experience(Required)Do you have any unique skills or interests that you would like to share with us?Which information session do you plan to attend?(Required)Thursday\, March 26 4:30 - 6:00 pmSaturday\, March 28 1:00- 2:30 pmBy checking this box\, I acknowledge that I am at least 18 years of age and able to attend and complete volunteer orientation and training. Training for new and returning volunteers is April 11(Required)\n \n I understand the above information. URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/volunteer-information-session/2026-03-28/ 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/2026/01/Garden-Walk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000 DTSTAMP:20260526T174521 CREATED:20260128T172240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T185807Z UID:10000145-1774542600-1774548000@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join the Hollister House Garden Volunteer Team!\nAs a small not-for-profit organization\, Hollister House relies upon the time\, energy and expertise of our team of dedicated volunteers.  Volunteers play a key role in our mission to engage our community by ensuring that all garden visitors and everyone attending our events is made to feel welcome and informed.\nIf you have not previously volunteered at Hollister House Garden please read about the specific opportunities available and fill out and submit the form at the bottom of this page to learn more about becoming a part of our team by attending an information session. \nGarden Docents\nGarden docents serve as the primary point of contact with our visitors during our open hours. Docents either staff the welcome shed or remain in the garden to greet our guests\, answer questions and ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for everyone.  An interest in gardening and general knowledge of horticulture is highly beneficial but not required. All volunteers receive annual training on information specific to Hollister House Garden. The 2026 training session will take place on Saturday\, April 11 from 12:30 to 3:00 pm. and begin with a tour of the garden. \nBarn Talk Volunteers\nDuring the spring and fall\, Hollister House offers a series of horticultural lectures on Saturday mornings. Volunteers manage guest check in and answer visitor questions. No prior experience required. \nSpecial Event Volunteers\nThroughout the season Hollister House Garden hosts special events such as Evening in the Garden\, and Garden Study Weekend including an annual cocktail party\, silent auction and garden tours in early September. Special event volunteers will help manage check in and collect payment among other duties. They may also assist with set up and break down for events\, which requires some light physical activity. \nSpecial Project Volunteers\nHollister House welcomes the opportunity to put volunteers unique talents and professional experiences to use in special projects. Please be sure to make note of any special skills you would like to contribute when you complete the volunteer form. If there is an upcoming project that would be a good fit for a volunteer’s background and experience\, our team will be in touch. \nLearn about volunteering at Hollister House Garden by attending one of the following information sessions:\nThursday\, March 26 4:30- 6:00 pm \nSaturday\, March 28 1:00 – 2:30 pm \nQuestions? email linda@hollisterhousegarden.org \n\n \n \n Volunteer Sign Up\n \n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name(Required)Last Name(Required)Email(Required)Phone(Required)Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Tell us the type of volunteer work that interests you.(Required)\n \n Garden Docent\n \n \n Barn Talk Volunteer\n \n \n Special Event Volunteer\n Tell us why you are interested in volunteering at Hollister House Garden?(Required)If you are interested in being a docent\, please tell us about your gardening experience(Required)Do you have any unique skills or interests that you would like to share with us?Which information session do you plan to attend?(Required)Thursday\, March 26 4:30 - 6:00 pmSaturday\, March 28 1:00- 2:30 pmBy checking this box\, I acknowledge that I am at least 18 years of age and able to attend and complete volunteer orientation and training. Training for new and returning volunteers is April 11(Required)\n \n I understand the above information. URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/volunteer-information-session/2026-03-26/ 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/2026/01/Garden-Walk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T190000 DTSTAMP:20260526T174521 CREATED:20240726T142258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T172307Z UID:10000102-1757174400-1757185200@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:THE GARDEN PARTY DESCRIPTION:As day fades into evening\, friends and neighbors are invited to support the garden while enjoying cocktails\, hors-d’oeurves\, music by the Gene Bozzi Quartet\, an extraordinary silent auction and spectacular plants from Broken Arrow Nursery and Cricket Hill Garden. URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/the-garden-party/ 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:20250827T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T130000 DTSTAMP:20260526T174521 CREATED:20250514T140151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T145749Z UID:10000128-1756285200-1756299600@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:ARTISTS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS DESCRIPTION:Beginning Wednesday\, June 4 and continuing every Wednesday through August 27 \,Hollister House Garden welcomes artists and photographers to come and be inspired by the beauty and peace of the morning garden. \nRegistration is not required. \nHHG members are always free \nNon-members $10 each (honor box in the welcome shed) URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/artists-and-photographers/ 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/2022/08/HHG-Artists-and-Photographers-_1_.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR