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Around the Grounds

The 7 acres grounds display a variety of common and unique trees, shrubs, and flowers. There are approximately 250 trees on the property consisting of 33 genera and 42 species. Notable examples are: Carolina silverbell, sassafras, purple leaf beech, star magnolia, cucumbertree magnolia, gingko, corktree, white poplar, gold false cypress, hemlock, concolor and douglas fir, blackgum, persimmon, buckeye, walnut, many oak, maple, pine and spruce.

A number of unique events have been hosted outdoors over the years:

  • Magical Bridgerton-style gala for Foundation Week in the Sundial Court and Linden Allée
  • School of Dance “Dance at Sunset” in the Linden Allée and East Patio
  • Oskee Bow Wow Pet Masquerade and Parade
  • DIA Quarterback Club Picnic
  • Old West-themed gala for Ebertfest opening night premiere of John Wayne western, The Searchers

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Photo of white and yellow spring bulbs blooming near The President's House
Photo of assorted spring bulbs blooming near The President's House
Photo of purple, pink and white tulips near The President's House
Photo of red, purple and orange tulips near The President's House
Photo of redbud trees blooming in the Backyard of The President's House
Photo of rhododendron blooming on the west side of The President's House
Photo of purple and orange pansies near The President's House
Photo of purple lilacs blooming on the west side of The President's House
Photo of pink and red cosmos in the Family Vegetable Garden
Photo of peach-colored lillies near The President's House
Photo of deep red lillies near The President's House
Photo of yellow lillies near The President's House
Photo of orange lillies near The President's House
Photo of assorted zinnias in the Family Vegetable Garden
Photo of blue morning glories in the Family Vegetable Garden
Photo of Redmon linden trees in snowy conditions on the east side of the President's House
Photo of a Japanese maple tree in the Backyard of The President's House
Photo of trees in fall in the Backyard of The President's House
Photo of a deciduous holly bush in fall colors near The President's House
Photo of a maple tree with red leaves in fall near The President's House