Annual Meeting pictures

Let us pray -

Maker of all things, Creator of heaven and earth, we thank you for the wonder and beauty of nature. May we be ever vigilant and responsible with the world that you have given us, mindful not only that we are your stewards, but also that your creation is a gift for all generations.
May we never be so busy that we fail to appreciate the simple things of beuaty in our midst: the grandeur of the mountains, especially the Blue Ridge Mountains in which we are now embraced, our precious water in all its manifestations, a dogwood tree, or a single, perfect flower. We ask your special blessings on all those who are now afflicted with destructive floods. Be with us in our work throughout the year and may we always show others that we care.
Bless this food to the nourishment of our bodies and us to Thy service.

Amen.

What a treat to be in room filled with talented and garden club loving women. Specifically between two very involved GCV women. Lucy encouraged me to visit the Kent Valentine House. Helen encouraged conversation and wine to flow throughout the evening. I learned a little bit of GCV history from a previous GCV president. I learned about a beautiful diamond pin that is passed down from president to president. When she didn't wear it proudly on the outside she would actually pin the pin to the inside of her running shorts while on her daily jog. Helen lives on an island on the Northern Neck and enjoys walking her dog on her daily two mile walk, reading and gardening. She has many raised beds and grows her lilies in wiskey barrels - around forty of them!
Helen said she enjoys giving her lilies away a stem at a time displayed in wine bottles.

Wine bottles and Whiskey barrels - Hmmm, good times with friends and flowers!

~RVGC's entry ~
Plant - Baptisia tinctoria
Not - Coreopsis

Thank you Ellen Urbanski for your expertise in the garden and at Townside! I am so thankful you are on the Horticulture Committee.