Sunday, April 23 - 1 to 5 p.m.
Monday, April 24 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Highlights: Ionic columns, cherry doors, portraits, antiques, peonies, stunning views

Tickets: $35; single-site, $15; ages 6-12, half price

Info: (540) 364-4453; www.VAGardenweek.org

ST. BRIDE'S FARM
9323 St. Brides Lane, Upperville
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Vanoff, owners

This magnificent estate, with stunning views of the Blue Ridge
Mountains and Bull Run, was built in 1917 for a member of the
Langhorne family. It was designed by architect Nathan C. Wyeth, who also designed such landmarks as an extension of the West Wing of the White House and the beautifully arched Key Bridge that spans the Potomac River. Dogwoods, redbuds, and thousands of daffodils and tulips create a natural lane that leads to the red brick, Georgian-style house. The house has 11
chimneys, a copper roof and gutters. A veranda opens to the lawn and formal sunken gardens. Trees on the 154-acre property include Japanese maple, tulip poplar, black walnut, English elm, copper beech and Japanese pagoda.

THE MAPLES
33688 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Stevens, owners

The Greek Revival, stucco-over-stone house was built in 1853 for Joshua Fletcher. The Stevenses purchased the home from Fletcher's great-granddaughter. Each room has two large windows and a fireplace. Original to the house are the massive cherry doors, a pair of banquet tables and a tall clock with a Shenandoah case and German workings. Some areas have been remodeled, including the dining room, which was turned into a gourmet kitchen.

GREENGARDEN
22439 Greengarden Road, Upperville
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Zeiler, owners

The approach to this 1823 estate is lined with maple trees. Peonies, tulips, lilacs and crape myrtles blooms abound. But, in its day, rowdy jousting tournaments were held on the property. It was on this farm that the blood-curdling rebel yell reportedly originated. The boisterous cry had a demoralizing effect on the Union troops at the first battle of Manassas, and soon became known as the Confederate battle cry.

Other houses on tour sponsored by The Fauquier and Loudoun Garden Club with The Leesburg Garden Club:

WINDSOR FARM
21000 Trappe Road, Upperville
Mr. and Mrs. Francis ONeill, owners

A kitchen and family room were added three years ago to this Classical Revival white stuccoed house built in 1783. The original summer kitchen with stone fireplace is now the site of outdoor grilling and parties. Some 340 roses enclosed by stone walls bloom from June through Thanksgiving.

WICKLOW
1272 Delaplane Road, Upperville
Mr. and Mrs. Sydney D. Hall, owners

This traditional brick house, built in 1966, has views of Ashby Gap to the west and Sugarloaf Mountain to the east. Blue spruce, hollies, boxwood, hydrangea and peonies grace the grounds. The interior is filled with English and American antiques, including some Virginia pieces.