The Herb & Pleasure Garden located (behind the Wolf Academy and pictured above) at the Governor Wolf Historical Society Park was designed and installed in 2003 by the Ridge & Valley Unit of the Herb Society of America.  Dedicated in 2009 to the memory of former historical society president, Richard Nye, the garden is now maintained by the Valley Herb Guild.  The plant material is typical of the late 18th century, and the garden plan is a modified four square German design.  Espaliered apple tree fences and arbors are interesting features of this garden.  Contributions from Keystone Cement, the DAR, Point Phillips Perennials, and the Bethlehem Garden Club as well as proceeds from the guild’s annual plant auction have funded this important educational project.

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The Governor Wolf Historical Society proudly presents

The 15th Annual

GWHS Garden Tour

Saturday, June 12, 2010 9am-3pm

 

5 Private gardens in the Northampton/Bath area plus art show & sale

 

  • Paintings by Gene Allen

  • Pottery by Mark Amey

  • Light Refreshments & Museum at the Governor Wolf Historical Park

  • Point Phillip Perennials Plant Sale

Take Rt 512 North off Rt 22, go 2.8mi, left at sign

Admission: $8 before June 12

($10 day of tour, children under 10 free)

Advance ticket sales start May 28 at:

Country Capers, Main St, Bethlehem

Steckel House Antiques, Chestnut St, Bath

Bath Drug, S Walnut St, Bath

Lynn's Florist & Gifts, Main St, Nazareth

Precious Petals Florist, Rt 329, Whitehall

  Please note - no refunds, no rain date

For more information and in the event of inclement weather on the day of the tour:

call 610-837-9015 or 610-262-2346




GWHS Garden Tour Visitor Guidelines:

Please remember that you are guests at a private home. We ask that you be considerate by complying with the following guidelines.
  • Please refrain from smoking, drinking, and eating on the premises and do not touch walls, furniture and other personal property of the homeowners.
  • No photography or video taping is allowed at any home.
  • Baby strollers, hard-sided carriers, and wheelchairs cannot be accommodated. Our sites are not handicapped-accessible. Babies may be carried in a front or back carrier.
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Pets are not permitted.
  • Please leave shopping bags in your vehicle. If you must bring a bag, it must be left at the front door and collected as you exit each home. Neither GWHS or our volunteers are responsible for theft or loss of any personal items.
  • Only one visit per home, per ticket.
  • Public restrooms are available at the Governor Wolf Historical Park on Jacksonville Road in Bath in the Old Monocacy Schoolhouse.
  • All ticket sales are final - no refunds allowed, including for inclement weather.

 
 
    
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