Painting Out Days 2013
Once again we have a programme of days when we are invited to bring their paint, a chair and a picnic to some of the most beautiful gardens in Kent. All will be held on consecutive Wednesdays with the exception of July 14th and 21st (Two Sundays) from 10am to 3pm.
May 22nd and 29th
Becketts Farm, Rectory Lane, Maidstone Mrs Gunnion will once again welcome us to her fascinating farm with all sorts of outbuildings, oasts and orchards.
June 5th and 12th
Wrotham House, Borough Green Road, Wrotham. TN15 7RA A new venue which has a wild flower garden as well as a croquet lawn and formal flower beds. Mrs Beech is our host.
June 19th and 26th
West Yaldham, Kemsing Road, Wrotham Mrs Harvey Kelly
July 3rd and 10th
Church Farm, Ryarsh. ME19 5LB This farm has everything! A period house, beautiful gardens and all the fascination of a real working farmyard. Lovely views of the Downs and next door to the church. Mrs Bevington is our host.
July 14th and 21st (Sundays)
Went House, Swan Street, West Malling Members will remember painting here many years ago. Mr and Mrs Gibbins will be pleased to renew our aquantance with this lovely garden.
July 31st and August 7th
Heavers, Church Lane, Ryarsh ME19 5JU Mr Edwards property is an interesting one and he would like to show ushis pond which is fringed with willows and has superb reflections.
August 14th and 21st
The Lodge, 34 Frog Lane, West Malling ME19 6LW One of our members Michelle Buehrlen is happy to welcome us to her lovely garden in the centre of town.
August 28th and September 4th
Boxley Abbey, Sandling, Maidstone ME14 3BT A magnificent ancient abbey. It has a barn too with a beautiful walled garden and another secret garden. Miss Best Shaw is our host.
We look forward to your company. If you require more details or directions, contact Dorothy Stewart on 01732 780721 or Mobile 0780 486 3306 on the day. Use post codes to get a map on Google.