Thomas Baker, of Michael Vergason Landscape Architects,
[https://www.vergason.net/?view=people&action=showPeopleAll&idFirm=7]
will lead us on a SKETCH TOUR THROUGH THE GROUNDS OF GLENSTONE. The
property encompasses two buildings, several outdoor sculptures
and more than 230 acres of rolling meadows, woodlands, and streams,
designed by Adam Greenspan and Peter Walker of PWP Landscape
Architecture. Guided by the personal vision of its founders, GLENSTONE
ASSEMBLES POST-World War II artworks of the highest quality that trace
the greatest historical shifts in the way we experience and understand
art of the 20th and 21st centuries. Thank you to our event sponsor,
Anova Site Furnishings [https://www.anovafurnishings.com/]
SCHEDULE:
10:00 Meet at Arrival Hall near the parking lot
10:15-12:30 Sketch Tour - We will walk together from the Arrival
Hall up to the pavilions and through the grounds
* The grounds stay open until 5 pm and you are free to explore on your
own or grab lunch at one of the cafes on the property
NOTES:
* _2.0 CEU pending approval_
* Remember to wear comfortable shoes as there will be plenty of
walking!
* SKETCHBOOKS WILL BE PROVIDED BUT PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN PENCILS.
THE MUSEUM REQUESTS THAT YOU ONLY USE PENCILS FOR SKETCHING TO PROTECT
THE ART.
* Please read the rules concerning photography
[https://www.glenstone.org/visit/plan-your-visit/]
* All transactions at Glenstone are cashless with debit and credit
cards as the accepted forms of payment.
* Outside food or beverages, coolers and picnicking are not
permitted but there are 2 cafes on the property
* If you are separated from the group, contact Laurie Beth at
703-293-4934
* If you are interested in carpooling please let us know in the
comments if you would like a ride or can offer a ride, how many people
you can pick up, and your general vicinity
* The Montgomery County Ride On bus makes several daily stops at
GLENSTONE ON ITS 301 Route [http://www.rideonbus.com/]
While you are in the neighborhood consider visiting Greenbriar Local
Park. This new park explores “The Journey of Raindrop.” Hord
Coplan Macht received a Merit Award for Built Design from our chapter
this year for Greenbriar Local Park.
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/greenbriar-local-park/
[https://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/greenbriar-local-park/]
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