Beverly Shores Garden & Art Walk

note: there was an error in the absr announcement--the actual event date is

Sunday, July 13!

i hope you can still attend this corrected date: if not, please change your sign-in.

we will meet outside in front of the Administration Building at 9:45, and depart on foot at 10:00. if you don't see us in front of the Administration Building, check outside the Depot.

if you arrive late, and we are already gone, continue on the route yourself, from the map you receive when you sign in, and you will probably run into us. to identiry me if we haven't met, i will be wearing a crimson hat with that says "Easthampton MA" on it. you may also call me at 773-415-0428

dear friends--

we invite you to an eclectic day of gardens, art, walking, maybe an outdoor lunch, and the fellowship of friendly, interesting folks.
together we will visit the Beverly Shores Residents Association 2025 Garden and Art Walk. we first took this walk in 2015 when my wife, Hilary's garden was one of the featured stops, and then again in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024.

here is what to expect this year--

2025 Beverly Shores Garden and Art Walk, Sunday, July 13, 2025

Garden Play – Inside and Out
This year we invite you to step beyond gates and doorways to enjoy our gardens inside and out. Each stop on this year’s tour will feature unique perspectives and features created by nature and the homeowners. You will be able to view some gardens from inside the houses.

Plein air artists will be painting onsite and some paintings will be available for sale.

Tickets are available only in advance at www.absr.org for $20. You may use your ticket to enter the drawing for an original painting by a local artist. Check in between 10am – noon for wristbands (required for transportation and entry to the gardens), maps and brochures of the locations.

Register here: 2025 Garden and Art Walk - 7/13/2025

Parking is limited. We encourage guests to use bicycles and golf carts, or ride the shuttle bus. In addition, guests must be able to manage stairs at some houses.
All proceeds from this event benefit the gardens maintained by Association of Beverly Shores Residents and Environmental Restoration Group.

for more details on this year's event see https://absr.org/

we will visit the gardens and art displays on foot, for a hike of about 2-4 miles linking the locations. i will do at least part of the tour in our beautiful golf cart, Bluesheen. i can take up to 3 additional people on each leg. travel at your own risk, no seat belts--this is a golf cart.

i want to emphasize that signing up on my meetup site does not get you admission to the Garden Walk. you must sign up with the Garden Walk organizers too, at the website below to pre-order tickets, or else at the door.

be sure to check the weather just before the hike so you can be prepared with whatever gear is necessary http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Beverly+Shores+IN+46301 . bring at least a quart of water (two is better), and a snack you can eat on our rest stop. bring sunscreen, appropriate footwear, and a hat with a brim. bring a mask in case we may need one.

after the garden walk, we may cross the street for an al fresco lunch at The Goblin and the Grocer.

We hope to see you for a pleasant day of gardens and art,

Rick

the South Shore train station has bathrooms and running water. please try to arrive by 9:45, go to The Depot in the train station, and either sign in or claim your wrist band if pre-registered. we will gather outside The Depot, and depart at 10:00.

if you can't find us, call me at 773-415-0428.

photos from previous Garden and Art Walks

2015 https://www.meetup.com/ricks-hiking-fun-group/photos/26179445/

2017 https://www.meetup.com/ricks-hiking-fun-group/photos/27993316/

2018 https://www.meetup.com/ricks-hiking-fun-group/photos/29026906/

2019 https://www.meetup.com/ricks-hiking-fun-group/photos/30036943/

2021 https://www.meetup.com/ricks-hiking-fun-group/photos/31519408/

2022 https://www.meetup.com/ricks-hiking-fun-group/photos/32447802/

2024 https://www.meetup.com/ricks-hiking-fun-group/photos/34733972/