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Oatlands Spring 2011
Oatlands Awakens for Spring
Gary Dickens                                           March 2011

Sporting a brand new coat of its trademark yellow paint, Oatlands launched its 2011 season with its "Tunes and Tours" Open House Sunday March 27th. This free event offered guests tours of the mansion, and opened up the garden terraces for strolling. In the carriage house, the music of The Polka Dots and Kerry McCool delighted listeners. A lovely, albeit brisk day to open up the year.

Liz Wall Foyer
Liz Wall Parlor
Liz Wall, docent for Oatlands, gives an overview of Oatlands' history in the grand foyer of the mansion.  In 1965 this former plantation was turned over to the National Historic Trust for its preservation.
In the beautiful parlor behind the grand foyer, Ms. Wall teaches guests about various Oatlands' residents.
Garden Entrance
Garden Terraces
Through these gates visitors can enjoy the famous terranced gardens of Oatlands. Still awaiting spring's warmth and rain, they will emerge soon in all their brilliant glory.
Even dormant, the gardens are regal.
Herb Garden
Adirondacks
The herb garden will soon be vibrant.
This couple from Annandale are relaxing in Oatland's familiar Adirondacks.
Carriage House
Kerry McCool
The Carriage House was home to the "Tunes and Tours" event.
Guitarist Kerry McCool serenaded guests as they visited in the Carriage House.
Polka Dots
Trish Oatlands

The Polka Dots treated visitors to their unique brand of folk music.

Patricia McNeal, Director of Development at Oatlands, introduced the estate to guests.
Lori Kimball LPS
Buddy Flooring
Lori Kimball, president of the Loudoun Preservation Society, promoted Vintage Baseball Day, to be held at Oatlands on June 12. Vintage Baseball Day is sure to become one of Loudoun's signature events.
Buddy Saunders, who owns a flooring company in Leesburg, had a number of floor samples visitors could peruse.
Erin Corcoran Pouring
Susan Lee
Corcoran Vineyards had a tasting table at Tunes and Tours. This Waterford based winery has been a leader in the development of Loudoun viniculture.
Susan Lee, manager of the Leesburg Weight Loss & Wellness Center, educates a visitor about their line of products for effective weightloss.
Larry Miller
Oatlands Mansion
Larry Milley is a window cleaning expert.  His window cleaning service was recently listed in Washingtonian's Top 100 list of area contractors.
Oatlands has a fabulous schedule for 2011.  To find out more, please visit their website at http://www.oatlands.org

 

 

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