Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont
by rambletype | Jan 24, 2019 |
Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont
224 Washington Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22405
Description
Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont – The richly furnished country house and working studio of American impressionist painter Gari Melchers (1860-1932) can be seen as they appeared in the 1920s. Explore the colorful formal gardens and wooded hiking trails of the artist’s 27-acre retreat. Enjoy special exhibitions of the art of Melchers and his contemporaries. We invite you to consider the Gari Melchers Home and Studio as the setting for your wedding, reception, bridal luncheon, evening event or business meeting. The stunning Studio Pavilion at Belmont, situated in an elegant woodland setting, is connected to the artist’s original studio building and opens onto the estate’s gardens.
Additional Information
For Group Tour Planners
Whether your interest is art, antiques, history, gardens or just a day’s outing, our site appeals to many people. Our group tours are led by trained, knowledgeable docents. Tours include visits to Gari Melchers’ painting studio, three galleries of artwork, and the historic house as Mrs. Melchers left it, featuring the couple’s furnishings, decorations, and art collection.
Groups should allow 2 hours for their visit. This gives time to organize your group, visit the restroom facilities and view True and Clear, a short introductory film about Gari Melchers and his career. This also includes time to browse our museum shop after your tour. Your group will be divided into smaller groups, so all can enjoy their visit.
Add-On Activities
Garden Tour
This special tour of the restored gardens and grounds is $5 extra per person. Please allow an additional 45 minutes for this outdoor walking tour.
Lunch
Group tours can enjoy lunch in Studio Pavilion. The Pavilion can accommodate 15-120, with beautiful garden views. Dining selections include a 3-course luncheon, a soup and salad luncheon, or a boxed lunch for $16-$30 per person. Minimum 15.
To book your next group tour, please call 540/654-1843. Youth field trips are also available.
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