Preserving Jefferson's Gardens and Landscapes
June 19-24, 2016 |
For a week in June, the gardens and grounds of Monticello and the University of Virginia will serve as the setting for a unique educational experience in the theory and practice of historic landscape preservation.
The Historic Landscape Institute will offer students an introduction to the fields of landscape history, garden restoration, and historical horticulture by using the landscapes designed by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello and the University of Virginia as case studies and outdoor classrooms. Participants will engage in a forty-hour week of instruction, with the bulk of that time spent on site. Occasional, moderately strenuous activity will be required in the gardens.
Student evaluations of past Landscape Institutes were universally enthusiastic. One participant said, “This is the best conference I have ever attended: a thorough look at all of the issues with insights from real experts!” Another wrote, “The Institute was the academic highlight of my association with the University of Virginia.” Still another student remarked, “It was a lifetime experience to work and learn on the mountain.”
More information at
https://www.monticello.org/site/research-and-collections/historic-landscape-institute
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Website:
www.monticello.org/site/research-and-collections/historic-landscape-institute |
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| Location Information |
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Monticello |
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Charlottesville, VA 22902 |
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| Contact Information |
| Email:
pcornett@monticello.org |
| Phone:
434-984-9816 |
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