The Mad River Valley Rotary Club is pleased to announce a fundraising collaboration with the von Trapp Greenhouse. Sally and Tobi have offered to open their display garden 208 Common Road, Waitsfield) to visitors on July 22nd/July 23rd, August 5th/6th, August 19th/20th and September 2nd/3rd from 9:00-3:00 each day. $10.00 per adult, children under 18 free. Rotary members and friends will staff the event and handle ticket sales. Stay tuned for more information on how to volunteer for a shift to staff the event. All funds raised will go back to the community through Rotary grants. To purchase tickets, click the following square link.
In 1992, Tobi began preparing the site of the large display garden beyond the retail section of the property. For four years he planted and tilled in cover crops of buckwheat, sunflowers and winter rye. In 1996 he designed the beds on the eastern half of the site and built a pergola across the eastern end. Two years later he prepared the beds on the western side and fashioned a fountain and pool using large rocks from the property. Visitors came to the garden all summer long to enjoy its beauty in the magnificent mountain setting.
The von Trapp Greenhouse and display garden closed almost one year ago. Rotary is grateful to have the opportunity to share this unique community asset over the scheduled eight days.