2010 Calendar of Events & Programs

                           
 
 

Regularly Scheduled Summer Programs

May through September 2010  

 
 

Garden Volunteer Days

Mondays & Thursdays 9:00 am to Noon.

Join us May through September.

Guided Tours

Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays 10:30 am.

$5 donation suggested. Offered May 31 through September 6.

Children's Learn & Grow Programs

Wednesdays at 10:30 am.

$5 donation suggested.

Recommended for children ages 5-10.  

Offered June 16 through August 18.

Horticuluture Therapy

Tuesdays 10:30 am throughout the summer.

Yoga in the Gardens

Mondays & Fridays 9:00-10:15 am.

$12 per session.

Offered June 7 through September 3

All ability levels welcome with instructor Maria DeSimone.

Art in the Gardens

Wednesdays, June 2 through September 8.   

Different artist's demonstrations each week.

See calendar below for details.

 

2010 Summer Calendar

 

 July

 

1    Chefs in the Gardens: Larkspur Restaurant

       Noon, free of charge.

       Live cooking demonstration by Larkspur,

       featuring Colorado cuisine showcasing locally

       grown and produced ingredients.

       Presented by Executive Chef Armondo Navarro.

 

       Larkspur is located at the base of Vail Mountain and

       features a contemporary American cuisine that begins

       with premium products and culinary imagination.  

       Website: larkspurvail.com.

        This event is sponsored by Plum TV 16. 

        Link to our Gardens video on Plum TV at:

         plumtv.com/videos/betty-ford-alpine-gardens-profile/index.html

 

2    Yoga in the Gardens: Instructor, Maria Desimone

       9:00 – 10:15 am, Cost: $12 per session.

       All ability levels welcome, held in the Alpine Plaza at the

       base of the waterfall.  Bring a yoga mat or large towel.

  

5    Yoga in the Gardens: Instructor, Maria Desimone

       9:00 – 10:15 am, Cost: $12 per session.

       All ability levels welcome, held in the Alpine Plaza at the

       base of the waterfall.  Bring a yoga mat or large towel.

  

7   Art in the Gardens: Joan Norris Art Demonstration

     10am - 3pm, free of charge.

     Joan will demonstrate oil painting techniques utilizing her

     expressive naturalism style.

     Artist’s website: morrislamontgallery.com.

 

9    Yoga in the Gardens: Instructor, Maria Desimone

       9:00 – 10:15 am, Cost: $12 per session.

       All ability levels welcome, held in the Alpine Plaza at the

       base of the waterfall.  Bring a yoga mat or large towel.

 

9    Music in the Gardens:

     Don Luizzi, Percussionist

      1:00 pm, free of charge. Presented by Bravo.

9   Bravo Performance Prelude – A Pre-Concert Talk

      5 pm, free of charge.

      In cooperation with the Vail Symposium, offers an intimate

      perspective into the evening's composers and repertoire

      by Rossen Milanov, Associate Director of the

      Philadelphia Orchestra. 

  

12   Yoga in the Gardens: Instructor, Maria Desimone

       9:00 – 10:15 am, Cost: $12 per session.

       All ability levels welcome, held in the Alpine Plaza at the

       base of the waterfall.  Bring a yoga mat or large towel.

 

14  Art in the Gardens:

      Photography Workshop and Demonstration

      Instructed by Jon Sheppard

      3 - 5pm, free of charge.            

      This workshop is designed for the amateur to experienced

      photographers who want to use our Gardens in capturing

      original images of nature and flowers. The class will

      emphasize creativity through composition, the use of

      light and background control, close-up photography,

      and photo enhancement software.

      Class time will include instruction, instructor critiques,

      and shooting time in the Gardens.

      Artist’s website: jonsheppardphotography.com

    

15  Music in the Gardens: M5 Brass Quintet 

      12:30 pm, free of charge. Presented by Bravo.

16   Yoga in the Gardens: Instructor, Maria Desimone

       9:00 – 10:15 am, Cost: $12 per session.

       All ability levels welcome, held in the Alpine Plaza at the

       base of the waterfall.  Bring a yoga mat or large towel.

 

19   Yoga in the Gardens: Instructor, Maria Desimone

       9:00 – 10:15 am, Cost: $12 per session.

       All ability levels welcome, held in the Alpine Plaza at the

       base of the waterfall.  Bring a yoga mat or large towel.

  

19  Music in the Gardens: M5 Brass Quintet 

      2:00 pm, free of charge. Presented by Bravo.

 

 21  Art in the Gardens: Plein Air Watercolor Workshop

       Featuring Cheryl St. John

      $50 fee per class, 9:30 am - 3pm

       This one day workshop is for artists who have

       previously done some plein air painting.

       Beginners to advanced students are welcome.

       This class is also offered on July 21st and August 18th. 

       To register please call Cheryl at 303-425-8820

       or email at her at Cheryl@cherylstjohn.com. 

       Artist’s website: stjohnwatercolors.com.

22  Chefs in the Gardens: Restaurant Avondale

        Noon, free of charge.

         Live cooking demonstration by Restaurant Avondale,

         featuring Colorado cuisine showcasing locally grown

         and produced ingredients

         Presented by Executive Chef Jeremy Kittleson.

 

         Restaurant Avondale is located at the base of

         Beaver Creek Mountain in the Westin Riverfront

         Resort & Spa in Avon, Colorado. The restaurant features

         a West Coast inspired, seasonal menu and utilizes time

         honored cooking methods, such as slow roasting and

         braising, to create simple dishes rich in flavor.

         Website: Avondalerestaurant.com.

        This event is sponsored by Plum TV 16. 

          Link to our Gardens video on Plum TV at:

            plumtv.com/videos/betty-ford-alpine-gardens-profile/index.html

 

 23   Yoga in the Gardens: Instructor, Maria Desimone

         9:00 – 10:15 am, Cost: $12 per session

        All ability levels welcome, held in the Alpine Plaza at the

        base of the waterfall.  Bring a yoga mat or large towel.

 

26   Yoga in the Gardens: Instructor, Maria Desimone

        9:00 – 10:15 am, Cost: $12 per session

        All ability levels welcome, held in the Alpine Plaza at the

        base of the waterfall.  Bring a yoga mat or large towel.

 

27   Music in the Gardens:

        Young Artist-in-Residence - Aeolus Quartet

        11 am, free of charge. Presented by Bravo.      

 

28  Art in the Gardens: Elaine Kuntz Art Demonstration

      10 am - 3 pm, free of charge.

       Elaine’s art has a realistic approach to location and

       feeling atmosphere.  She will demonstrate watercolor

       technique and make note cards.

       Artist’s website: elainekuntz.com.

 

29  Alpine Treasures Trunk Show:

      Featuring Elaine Kuntz

      11-5pm

      Elaine will display her art to sell at Alpine Treasures

      Gift Shop in Vail Village.

      Artist’s website: elainekuntz.com.

 

29  Bravo Performance Prelude – A Pre-Concert Talk

      5:00 pm, free of charge.

      In cooperation with the Vail Symposium, offers an intimate

      perspective into the evening's composers and repertoire by

      Bramwell Tovey, Conductor of New York Philharmonic.

  

30   Yoga in the Gardens: Instructor, Maria Desimone

       9:00 – 10:15 am, Cost: $12 per session

       All ability levels welcome, held in the Alpine Plaza at the

       base of the waterfall.  Bring a yoga mat or large towel.

 

August

 

2    Yoga in the Gardens: Instructor, Maria Desimone

       9:00 – 10:15 am, Cost: $12 per session.

       All ability levels welcome, held in the Alpine Plaza at the

       base of the waterfall.  Bring a yoga mat or large towel.

 

4    Art in the Gardens: Elaine Kuntz Art Demonstration

      10-3pm, free of charge

 

      Elaine’s art has a realistic approach to location and

      feeling atmosphere.  She will demonstrate watercolor

      technique and make note cards.

      Artist’s website: elainekuntz.com.

 

 6    Yoga in the Gardens: Instructor, Maria Desimone

       9:00 – 10:15 am, Cost: $12 per session.

       All ability levels welcome, held in the Alpine Plaza at the

       base of the waterfall.  Bring a yoga mat or large towel.

  

9    Yoga in the Gardens: Instructor, Maria Desimone

       9:00 – 10:15 am, Cost: $12 per session.

       All ability levels welcome, held in the Alpine Plaza at the

       base of the waterfall.  Bring a yoga mat or large towel.

  

10  Wildflower Hike to Nolan Lake, (near Eagle)

       Will be led by Director of Horticulture, Nicola Ripley.

       $20 donation suggested.

       Call the Gardens at 970- 476-0103 x3

       for meeting time and place.

  

11  Art in the Gardens:

      Photography Workshop and Demonstration

      Instructed by Jon Sheppard

      3 – 5 pm, free of charge.

      This workshop is designed for the amateur to experienced

      photographers who want to use our Gardens in capturing

      original images of nature and flowers. The class will

      emphasize creativity through composition, the use of

      light and background control, close-up photography,

      and photo enhancement software.

      Class time will include instruction, instructor critiques,

      and shooting time in the Gardens.

      Artist’s website: jonsheppardphotography.com

 

16   Yoga in the Gardens: Instructor, Maria Desimone

       9:00 – 10:15 am, Cost: $12 per session.

       All ability levels welcome, held in the Alpine Plaza at the

       base of the waterfall.  Bring a yoga mat or large towel.

 

18  Art in the Gardens: Plein Air Watercolor Workshop

      Featuring Cheryl St. John

      $50 fee per class, 9:30 am - 3pm

       This one day workshop is for artists who have previously

       done some plein air painting.

       Beginners to advanced students are welcome.

       To register please call Cheryl at 303-425-8820 or email

       at her at Cheryl@cherylstjohn.com.

       Artist’s website: stjohnwatercolors.com.

 

20   Yoga in the Gardens: Instructor, Maria Desimone

       9:00 – 10:15 am, Cost: $12 per session.

       All ability levels welcome, held in the Alpine Plaza at the

       base of the waterfall.  Bring a yoga mat or large towel.

23   Yoga in the Gardens: Instructor, Maria Desimone

       9:00 – 10:15 am, Cost: $12 per session.

       All ability levels welcome, held in the Alpine Plaza at the

       base of the waterfall.  Bring a yoga mat or large towel.

 

25   Art in the Gardens: Joan Norris Art Demonstration

       10 am - 3pm, free of charge.

       Joan will demonstrate oil painting techniques utilizing

       her expressive naturalism style.

       Artist's website: morrislamontgallery.com.

26  Chefs in the Gardens: Lord Gore Restaurant

       Noon,  free of charge.

       Live cooking demonstration by Lord Gore Restaurant,

       featuring Colorado cuisine showcasing locally grown

       and produced ingredients

       Presented by Executive Chef Richard A. Bailey.

 

       The Lord Gore is located in Manor Vail Lodge near

       Vail Mountain's Golden Peak. Mastering his craft via

       stops around the globe, Chef Richard is at home

       crafting everything from "sushi to schnitzel".

       Website: manorvail.com.

        This event is sponsored by Plum TV 16. 

          Link to our Gardens video on Plum TV at:

           plumtv.com/videos/betty-ford-alpine-gardens-profile/index.html

 

27   Yoga in the Gardens: Instructor, Maria Desimone

       9:00 – 10:15 am, Cost: $12 per session

       All ability levels welcome, held in the Alpine Plaza at the

       base of the waterfall.  Bring a yoga mat or large towel.

  

30   Yoga in the Gardens: Instructor, Maria Desimone

       9:00 – 10:15 am, Cost: $12 per session.

       All ability levels welcome, held in the Alpine Plaza at the

       base of the waterfall.  Bring a yoga mat or large towel.

 

September

 

1   Art in the Gardens:

     Featuring local painting artist Nancy Rondeau

     Vail resident Nancy Rondeau is an accomplished artist in

     both water color and oil painting. Nancy frequently

     paints in Plein Air style, as she will demonstrate today.

  

3   Yoga in the Gardens: Instructor, Maria Desimone

      9:00 – 10:15 am, Cost: $12 per session.    

      (Last session of the season)

       All ability levels welcome, held in the Alpine Plaza at the

       base of the waterfall.  Bring a yoga mat or large towel.

 

Art in the Gardens:

    Featuring local oil painting artist Lynn Cohagan

    11am – 3pm, free of charge.

    Lynn will demonstrate oil painting techniques utilizing her

    impressionist style.

    Artist’s website: cohaganart.com.

 

 

 

 

 



Vail Valley Calendar of Events

 


Call the Garden office at 970-476-0103
for further information on any of the listed events.