Imagine… restoring a historic landmark that has given so much to prior generations in hopes it continues to give for generations to come…
The power of conservatories and greenhouses has captivated the world for centuries; bringing family, friends, and whole communities together to enjoy the outdoors, learn about horticulture, provide educational programs for children, allow visitors to take refuge beneath its grand glass panes, and more. For many, these architectural wonders are cherished historic landmarks just as estate greenhouses and private conservatories are with families around the world.
“There is so much we can learn from the history of conservatories and it is our hope that in sharing what we have learned with your community, that people continue to admire and appreciate this style of architecture. We have to preserve and celebrate these architectural legends and what they stand for.”
Alan Stein
President & Director of Architecture of Tanglewood Conservatories
The Reynolda House and Gardens is a prime example of this sense of community and has been a prominent fixture in the history of Winston-Salem since the 20th century. We were recently invited by the Gardens to join them at their annual fundraising gala for a book signing of our latest publication “The Conservatory: Gardens Under Glass”, sharing our expertise of conservatories and greenhouses. Founders Alan Stein and Nancy Virts spoke on the extraordinary history of glass architecture and explored insights into the history of Reynolda’s very own 1913 Lord & Burnham Greenhouse.
An event celebrating gardens under glass, the main focus this year was restoring the gardens and aging greenhouse to its former glory. Members of the Reynolda community collaborated over their plans for restoration and offered a warm welcome as they took Alan and Nancy behind the scenes into the undergoing restoration efforts for the greenhouse. In our time at Reynolda, it was clear the impact the Gardens and Greenhouse has made on the community. Generations have spent their childhoods playing amongst the gardens and even today you will find families wandering about the grounds daily with their pets, visiting the museum, and during the summer kids participating in camps!
We were honored to be apart of the collaborative efforts to support the soon-to-be restored greenhouse! When Alan and Nancy started Tanglewood Conservatories over 30 years ago, what began as a passion for creating beautiful glass architecture blossomed into the creation of “The Conservatory: Gardens Under Glass.” Sharing their love for this extraordinary building type with the world and the history behind their creation is what fuels Tanglewood’s unique approach to evolutionary design trends.
Bring the magic of this century old tradition home – either with a conservatory of your own or through “The Conservatory: Gardens Under Glass”, a 2021 GardenComm Media Awards Gold Medal Winning publication.
