Date: Sunday, June 21, 2009
Where: Oakside
One Locust Road
Methuen, Massachusetts
Time: Tour I: 1:00-3:00pm
Tour II: 3:30-5:30pm
Dress: Garden Party casual—wear comfortable shoes
Tickets: $50 each. (limited to 50 guests per 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 stage for a Roman temple and medieval towers that are further enhanced by a pool, woodland waterfalland beach. A wide variety of container gardens will also be featured.
George Grondin, Charles’ guide and gardening expert, is the principal buyer for Delahunty’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.
Introducing TEA/PAS,™ infusing the elegance and structure of the traditional English Tea with the exuberant colors and international flavors of Tapas.
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 Bottling Company. Twenty years of renovations to the home, combined with careful additions to the estate’s original plantings have created the contemporary interpretation of the Searles vision that you'll experience while viewing and tasting the pleasures of Oakside.
I’m pleased to support the Nevins Memorial Library Home and Garden Tour by welcoming you to my home.
