Thanks to Carol Lynaugh for these images of flowers and foxes.
You can see many more of her pictures of flowers & foxes at Willowwood Arboretum by clicking here to go to her Google Pictures album.
Flowers & Foxes by Carol Lynaugh
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Birds & Foxes by Joe Rodriguez
Some wonderful birds and foxes at Willowwood by Joe Rodriguez.
Lilac Party 2017 Photos
We are happy to post these pictures from a beautiful Lilac Party. Thanks to the Bernardsville News for a number of these pictures.
Valerie Fraser, left, of Peapack-Gladstone and Wood Huntley of Mendham Township share a laugh during the cocktail party.
Celebrating the evening’s success are, from left, Willowwood Foundation trustee George Rochat of Bernardsville, trustees and event co-chairs Becky Terry of Peapack and Anne Peterson of Bernardsville, trustee Peter Williams of Peapack, President Brace Krag of Pottersville, and Betty Cass Schmidt of Pequannock, the president of the Morris County Parks Commission.
Stathis Andris of Far Hills, a Willowwood Foundation trustee, was among the many guests.
Sandra Petrell, left, of the Convent Station section of Morris Township, and Johanna McCarten of Far Hills socialize at the 22nd annual event.
Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, R-11, left, of Harding Township, is greeted by Ann West of Bernardsville.
Jeff Bauer, left, of Morristown accompanies Evelyn Pyne of Far Hills
Carl Sparrow, left, of Scotch Plains and Suzanne Wardrop of the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township share a laugh during the elegant affair.
L to R Becky Terry, Co Chair of the 22nd Lilac Party, Trustees: George Rochat, Kate Burke Walsh, Dan Will and John Morse, MCPC
Rare Hungarian Wine in the Silent Auction donated by Dr. and Mrs. Erno Hollo from their winery Sors Bona
Prize winning Honey donated by Dr. Steven Dultz, Far Hills from his Willowwood visiting bees for the Silent Auction
Wisteria at Willowwood, just in time for the Party
2017 Lilac Party at Willowwood Arboretum
HAPPENINGS IN THE HILLS: Lovely Lilacs
• May 26, 2017 Bernardsville News
Celebrating the evening’s success are, from left, Willowwood Foundation trustee George Rochat of Bernardsville, trustees and event co-chairs Becky Terry of Peapack and Anne Peterson of Bernardsville, trustee Peter Williams of Peapack, President Brace Krag of Pottersville, and Betty Cass Schmidt of Pequannock, the president of the Morris County Parks Commission.
Guests to Willowwood Arboretum’s 22nd annual Lilac Party Sunday, May 21, were treated to much more than just gorgeous gardens and fragrant blooms.
The Sunday afternoon tradition also featured a wine tasting hosted by Andrea Maranca of Tewksbury Fine Wine and Spirits in Oldwick and a silent plant auction so guests could take home a bit of the arboretum’s beauty to enhance their own home gardens. Additionally, each guest received a party favor of a lilac planting of their own.
The Ten of Somerset Hills, a men’s a cappella chorus, serenaded the nearly 200 guests with two sets of songs in the Stone Barn. The Ten’s vocal harmony covers the best of all musical genres with powerful chords, smooth and luscious tones, organizers said.
Inside the Lilac Party tent, composer, film scorer and pianist Amir Mortezai offered a wide range of musical selections, from classics to show tunes to his own interpretation of contemporary styles.
The elegant cocktail party offered a variety of savory tidbits, appetizers, as well as a selection of artisanal cheeses and veggies, tastefully executed by fine caterers, Ross and Owren of Whitehouse Station.
Spring Blooms 5.10.17
We’re entering the second week of May with numerous plants flowering in the relatively cool weather. In fact, there are so many varieties of trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials in flower that they can’t all be mentioned. You’ll have to come experience them in person, but there are a few standouts that should be highlighted. First of all, the lilacs (Syringa sp.) are blooming now and their amazing fragrance permeates throughout the entire arboretum. Japanese wisteria (Wisteria floribunda) covers the arbors with cascading clusters of blue-violet flowers. It’s quite a treat for visitors entering the grounds from the parking lot. While meandering the trails and gardens, also look for dogwood (Cornus florida), red buckeye (Aesculus pavia), native azaleas (Rhododendron sp.), spring wildflowers, and so much more!
Willowwood Arboretum is open daily 8 am to dusk and will be open Mother’s Day. Bring Mom, take pictures with the Spring flowers and stroll through the Lilacs (wear your wellies!) and take the self guided cell phone tour. Plus from noon to four pm, we will be selling two interesting varieties of lilacs – a very pretty yellow lilac and a lovely lavender with white edging.