Bellingrath's Featured Plant
Mexican Sage
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Bellingrath
Workshops
Ikebana Workshops
Master Class
Friday, November 12
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Introductory Class
Saturday, November 13
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Mobile Chapter of Ikebana International will host the two Ikebana flower arranging workshops as part of Bellingrath's Kiku Matsuri celebration. Registration is required and classes are limited.
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Calagaz Photography
Workshop
Saturday, November 20
12:30 p.m.
If you have tried to photograph the beauty of Bellingrath's Magic Christmas in Lights show, you know it is not easy to do. Calagaz Photo will present a very special photography seminar at Bellingrath Gardens and Home on Saturday, November 20, 2010 to help all of us learn how to get the perfect shot!
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Upcoming
Fall & Winter Events
November 13
Cascading
Chrysanthemums Display
November 13-25
Magic Christmas in Lights Kick-off
November 26
Magic Christmas in Lights Display
November 26 to December 31
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Plan Your Holiday Party Now!
Everyone loves a holiday party. Make this year's the best! Magic Christmas in Lights creates a perfect backdrop for corporate functions, civic gatherings and family get-togethers.
Bellingrath is accepting reservations now. Our enclosed outdoor tent can accommodate groups of any size and is available the Friday after Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve. Closed December 25th.
Call 251.973.2217 X 163 for reservations.
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River Cruises Return to Bellingrath
We are pleased to announce that Alabama Cruises will resume sightseeing cruises aboard the Southern Belle on Saturday, October 2, 2010. The cruises will depart each Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. from the Bellingrath River Pavilion through November 13th. Groups of 30 or more may schedule sightseeing tours Monday through Friday by calling Shanna Bennett at 251.973.2217 X 163. All cruises are weather permitting. |
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Balloon Glow in the Gardens Saturday, October 30 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Dress up your little goblins and head out to Bellingrath for our 6th Annual Balloon Glow in the Gardens. This year's event will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Weather permitting, there will be hot air balloons glowing on The Great Lawn like giant light bulbs. Area businesses and organizations will be distributing treats and trinkets at treat stations throughout the Gardens marked by lighted, inflatable figures. The Shed BBQ will be joining us the year, serving BBQ and special treats on Live Oak Plaza. Good food and fun for everyone! Reduced admission of $5 for adults and $3 for kids 5 - 12 will begin at 5:00 p.m. Admission is free for members of the Friends of Bellingrath. |
Balloon Glow Trick-or-Treat Stations
There are still a couple of trick-or-treat stations open for clubs or businesses to join the fun. All of those distributing treats and trinkets are encouraged to dress up in costume for the evening to add to the festivities. Please submit completed registration form by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 8, 2010.
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A New Water Feature For the Gardens
 From Walter Bellingrath's purchase of property along the Fowl River to the collaboration of Bessie Bellingrath with George Rogers, water has always been an integral part of Bellingrath Gardens' history and design. The latest water feature to be installed in the Gardens is a three tiered cast iron fountain donated by Bel Air Mall.
Bellingrath completed the first phase of the project, restoring and installing the fountain in a pool in the center of the Rose Garden. This first phase was made possible by the generous support of The Alabama Power Foundation, The J. L. Bedsole Foundation, The Crampton Trust, The Mary J. Larkins Foundation, The A.S. Mitchell Foundation, Regions Bank and The Sybil Smith Charitable Trust.
Bellingrath celebrated the installation of the fountain with donors, contractors, our Trustees and members of the Belle Camp Society on Sunday, July 25, 2010. Everyone was delighted with the beauty of the fountain and the refreshing sound of water cascading on a hot summer afternoon. Although the fountain has been installed for less than two months, many of our guests feel like it has always been a part of the original garden.
We are continuing our fundraising efforts to completely replace the deteriorated asphalt pathways and edging with St. Joe brick pavers; installation of pathway lighting; enhanced irrigation systems and a complete replanting of the rose garden. We will be sharing more information about how you can help in coming months. |
Welcome New Bellingrath Gardens and Home Foundation Trustees
At a recent meeting three new Trustees were elected to The Bellingrath Gardens and Home Foundation. Bellingrath is very pleased to welcome Mrs. Laura Morrissette Clark, Dr. Walter Bellingrath Edgar and Mr. C. Ray Mayhall.
Mrs. Laura M. Clark | Laura Clark, a Mobile native, is a graduate of Sweet Briar College. She is one of Mobile's most talented and dedicated community leaders having served as President of Wilmer Hall Childrens' Home Trustees, Chair of UMS-Wright Board of Trustees and on the board for the Boys and Girls Club, The Girl Scouts of South Alabama, The Junior League of Mobile and Infirmary Health Systems, Inc. Laura and her husband Burton have two children and are active members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Dr. Walter
Bellingrath Edgar  | Dr. Walter Edgar, the great nephew of Bessie Morse and Walter Bellingrath, is actually named for his Uncle Walter. The Mobile native has an undergraduate degree from Davidson College and graduate degrees from the University of South Carolina. Dr. Edgar is currently a professor at USC and the Director of the Institute for Southern Studies. He has published numerous books on the American South and South Carolina. He is also the host of two popular weekly programs on South Carolina ETV Radio. He and his wife, Nela live in Columbia, South Carolina.
C. Ray Mayhall | Ray Mayhall is a native of Mobile, Alabama. After forty years in the Coca-Cola Bottling business, he retired as Senior Vice-President of Sales for Coca-Cola Bottling Consolidated in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ray graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Advertising from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is a member of St. Rose of Lima Church. He serves on the Board of Directors of Mobile Baykeeper; The Catholic Social Services' Mobile Advisory Board and works with the American Cancer Society. He resides on Fowl River with his wife, Jacque. |
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