Beatrix Farrand Society Purchases Historic Garland Farm

In 1899 Beatrix Farrand, age 27, was a founder of the American Society of Landscape Architects. By the end of her career, she had designed over 200 gardens, often at grand estates. Early this year, the Beatrix Farrand Society purchased historic Garland Farm, where Farrand lived until her death, in February 1959.

Formed in June 2003, the Beatrix Farrand Society continues to raise funds to begin repairs to the house and to commission a cultural landscape report for the restoration of the gardens at Garland Farm.

The Beatrix Farrand Society's goals include re-establishing several garden resources begun by Farrand including a Design and Horticultural Reference Library, the Design Archive, a Center for Internship Studies in Horticulture and Design and beginning new educational endeavors such as newsletters and lecture programs.

For more information on Farrand's gardens and the Beatrix Farrand Society log onto www.members.aol.com/SaveGarlandFarm.