MANCHESTER, VT — Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, invites guests to step back in time for a special “lunch & learn” program, Gardens of the Gilded Age, with acclaimed author, speaker, and garden designer Jana Milbocker, on Sunday, July 19, from Noon to 3:00 PM.
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​Milbocker will present her newest book, Gardens of the Gilded Age, during a richly illustrated talk exploring the grand estates and extraordinary gardens created for families such as the Vanderbilts, Rockefellers, and du Ponts, along with the visionary designers who shaped these magnificent landscapes.
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​Guests will enjoy a light summer lunch while learning about some of America’s most celebrated Gilded Age gardens. Following the presentation and book signing, participants will tour Hildene’s Formal Garden, which is featured in the book.
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​Those wishing to build upon the experience may register for an optional Gilded Age Tussie-Mussie Workshop from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Led by Hildene Farm Co-Director Ann Ogden-Hausslein, the hands-on workshop will teach participants how to create a tussie-mussie using fresh flowers from Hildene. Popular during the Victorian and Gilded Age eras, tussie-mussies were small fragrant bouquets often used to convey messages through the language of flowers.
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​Program Details

Event Location: Lincoln Hall

Gardens of the Gilded Age with Jana Milbocker
​Sunday, July 19
​Noon–3:00 PM
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​Tickets:
​$55 Members
​$65 Non-Members
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​Advance registration is required on Hildene Website. ​ ​ Admission includes the lecture, luncheon, garden presentation, and admission to Hildene for the day.
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​Optional Add-On:
​Gilded Age Tussie-Mussie Workshop
​$20 Members
​$25 Non-Members
​Includes all materials.