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Explore Boulder’s Secret Gardens at Whittier-Mapleton Hill Garden Tour
The Tour offers rare access to private Mapleton Hill gardens.
June 4th, 2011 – Get inspired on this year’s 9th Annual Whittier-Mapleton Hill Garden Tour. Join this self-guided walking tour of spectacular private gardens in one of Boulder’s most prized neighborhoods, the Mapleton Hill Historic District. As you tour, absorb the abundant and lush beauty of eight spectacular gardens. Get advice and ideas from knowledgeable garden hosts, designers, expert garden volunteers, and CSU Extension Master Gardeners. All will be on hand to discuss and enjoy the gardens with you. The gardens are easily accessible and a short walk from each other.
The Annual Mapleton Hill Rummage Sale takes place on the same day, bringing an extra buzz to the neighborhood and both events are the perfect kick-off to the summer season.
Highlights of the Tour include:
• A rarely seen private garden of spectacular beauty and grandeur tucked behind one of Mapleton Hill’s most distinguished homes;
• A meticulously landscaped traditional English garden with interesting herbs and hardscape features;
• An efficiently designed chicken coop and “urban farm” type of arrangement on a large rental property where tenants are invited to participate in the operation;
• A lush fantasyland in Central Boulder with whimsical sculptures and artwork, an inviting pool, Koi pond, and enormous shade-loving plants covering an expansive property;
• Asian inspired garden elements in a park-like, private setting;
• Knowledgeable garden hosts, designers, expert garden volunteers, and CSU Extension Master Gardeners to answer questions about gardening; and
• Beautifully landscaped public street medians reflecting a collaboration between the City of Boulder and neighbors in the maintenance and design.
Whittier International School Benefits from the Tour
The Whittier-Mapleton Garden Tour is more than just a day of revelation and fun. By taking part in the garden tour you’ll make a direct and meaningful contribution to help sustain the quality of programs at Whittier International School. All of the proceeds from the tour—100 percent—directly benefit the students of Whittier. The Whittier student body spans a diverse cultural and socio-economic spectrum. The children represent 29 countries and speak 19 different languages. Nearly 40 percent of the students receive free or reduced lunches. The contribution you make to Whittier through our garden tour is dedicated to programs that support these diverse needs. Our garden tour fundraiser is even more important this year because of impending budget cuts throughout the Boulder Valley School District that will deeply affect core academic programs.
Event Information
When: June 4, 2011; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Mapleton Hill Historic District
Cost: $15 for adults and teens; kids 12 and younger free, no dogs please
Where to buy Tickets: Advance ticket sales at: West End Gardener, Sturtz & Copeland, and Pharmaca at Alpine and Pearl Street, the Flower Bin (in Longmont), Harlequin’s Gardens, Fredric Ian Eyewear, Pedal to Properties, and the Boulder Bar Method.
Day-of-event sales at: The Boulder Farmers’ Market, the former Mapleton Elementary School at the corner of 9th and Mapleton; 402 Pine (the corner of 4th & Pine St.) and 702 Pine.
For more information go to www.whittiergardentour.com.