Morven Park - Westmoreland Memorial Foundation

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News:
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Doug Smith named Tourism Management Employee of the Year
Nominated by Tracy Gillespie, Director of Historical Operations at Morven Park, Doug was one of eight finalists for the Tourism Management award.
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Morven Park Announces its Historic 2008 Classic Car Show
The Historic Morven Park 2008 Classic Car Cruise-In proceeds will benefit Morven Park's educational programs and
The Loudoun/Douglass Alumni Association We thank our SPONSORS for their support
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The Morven Park Preservation Project featured in National Magazine
The International Association of Foundation Drilling magazine recently wrote about the mansion's preservation project as their cover feature. A PDF of the article is available below as courtesy of The International Association of Foundation Drilling and S. Scot Litke, Executive Director.
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Margaret Good Awarded Wofford Cup
Margaret Good received a special award for her service to the equestrian community. The cup is given annually by the Wofford family to honor someone whose service to the sport has made a profound impact.
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Morven Park announces the installation of a new Virginia Civil War Trails interpretive marker
Historic Morven Park in Leesburg announces the installation of a new Virginia Civil War Trails interpretive marker on its 1,000- acre property off Old Waterford Road. The marker commemorates the role of the plantation when it was home to Confederate troops in the winter of 1861/62.
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Washington Post Prints Article on Morven Park's New
Geothermal System:
"Morven Park Digs Geothermal System, Eco-Friendly Heating, Cooling to Save Money"
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Interested in renting Morven Park grounds/facilities?
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Schedule of Events:

2008
*Note: All dates are subject to change.* Click here for a listing of past events
JANUARY	FEBRUARY
2nd Monday: VADA/NOVA board meeting 1st Wednesday: Chakra Meditation Group Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 2nd Wednesday: Not Just Shakepeare Board meetings Classroom 7 PM 3rd Wednesday: Drumming Circle Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 Jan. 19: Morven Park/Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Benefit Schooling Jumper series Postponed to Mar. 8th due to weather Jan 20: Mark Wonderly Hunter Show Series CANCELLED due to weather	2nd Monday: VADA/NOVA board meeting 1st Wednesday: Chakra Meditation Group Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 2nd Wednesday: Not Just Shakepeare Board meetings Classroom 7 PM 3rd Wednesday: Drumming Circle Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 Feb. 16: Morven Park/Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Benefit Schooling Jumper series Contact: Shannon Pedlar 703-777-2890 Click here to download Prize List Feb. 17: Mark Wonderly Hunter Show Series Contact info: Mark Wonderly ahsajudge1@cs.com 786-247-4090 cell
MARCH	APRIL
2nd Monday: VADA/NOVA board meeting 1st Wednesday: Chakra Meditation Group Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 2nd Wednesday: Not Just Shakepeare Board meetings Classroom 7 PM 3rd Wednesday: Drumming Circle Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 Mar. 1-2 : National Capital Equitation League Competition (Indoor) Contact: Sandy Choate 540-751-1634 Mar. 8: Morven Park/Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Benefit Schooling Jumper series Contact: Shannon Pedlar 703-777-2890 Click here to download Prize List Mar. 9: CDCTA Dressage Schooling Show Mar. 15: VADA/NOVA Dressage Schooling Show Mar. 16: Mark Wonderly Hunter Show Series Contact info: Mark Wonderly ahsajudge1@cs.com 786-247-4090 cell Mar. 29-30: Morven Park Training, Preliminary, and Intermediate Spring Horse Trials Contact: Shannon Pedlar 703-777-2890 Click here for Ride Time Click here for your Entry Status	2nd Monday: VADA/NOVA board meeting 1st Wednesday: Chakra Meditation Group Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 2nd Wednesday: Not Just Shakepeare Board meetings Classroom 7 PM 3rd Wednesday: Drumming Circle Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 Every Tuesday/Thursday: Pony Club Classes Apr. 5-6: Reis Horsemanship Clinic Apr. 6: Mark Wonderly Hunter Show Series (Date tentative) Contact info: Mark Wonderly ahsajudge1@cs.com 786-247-4090 cell Apr. 12-13: VADA/NOVA Spring Dressage Show Apr. 14-17: Police Canine Decoy Seminar (Classroom & Fields) Contact: Todd Bennett 571-246-8756 Apr. 19-20: VA Ruff Riders Dog Agility Trials (tentative) Contact: Erica Vandover vandriver@hotmail.com Apr. 20: Fairfax Hunt Races Apr. 20: Morven Park Fun Carriage Driving Day Contact: Lee Heuer Apr. 26-27: LHPC Horse Trials @Morven Park Contact: Vicki Fox 703-737-3696
MAY	JUNE
Sundays: Travel through Time: The Winmill Carriage Collection Museum at Morven Park See our Tour Page for more details Mondays & Fridays: From Swann’s Castle to Governor’s Mansion Exploring an Old Southern Estate 11AM – 4PM See our Tour Page for more details 2nd Monday: VADA/NOVA board meeting 1st Wednesday: Chakra Meditation Group Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 2nd Wednesday: Not Just Shakepeare Board meetings Classroom 7 PM 3rd Wednesday: Drumming Circle Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 Every Tuesday/Thursday: Pony Club Classes May 3-4: CDCTA Recognized Dressage Show Contact: Patricia Patton 301-416-7640 May 7 : Morven Park Cross Country Schooling Day Contact: Shannon Pedlar 703-777-2890 Click here for more information May 9-10: America's Cup of Polo May 17-18: EEMI Sport Horse Breed Show May 24-25: PVDA Spring Dressage Show May 25: Virginia Foxhound Club Hound Show Contact: Beverly Young 540-364-6376 May 25: NAPPA Championships Contact: Regina Welsh 540-329-3749 May 31: Walk for Water Contact: Susan Hough 703-505-5152 May 31: Historic Morven Park 2008 Classic Car Cruise-In Contact: Al Dodson 703-430-5971 May 31 - June 1: International Lure Coursing Invitational Championship Contact: Dean Wright hlb2@comcast.net	Sundays: Travel through Time: The Winmill Carriage Collection Museum at Morven Park See our Tour Page for more details Mondays & Fridays: From Swann’s Castle to Governor’s Mansion Exploring an Old Southern Estate 11AM – 4PM See our Tour Page for more details 2nd Monday: VADA/NOVA board meeting 1st Wednesday: Chakra Meditation Group Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 2nd Wednesday: Not Just Shakepeare Board meetings Classroom 7 PM 3rd Wednesday: Drumming Circle Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 June 1: International Lure Coursing Invitational Championship Contact: Dean Wright hlb2@comcast.net June 4 : Morven Park/LTRF Jumper Schooling Show Contact: Shannon Pedlar 703-777-2890 Download an Entry Form June 7 : LTRF 5K and Family Fun Run June 7-8: VADA/NOVA Recognized Dressage Show June 11-15: Loudoun Benefit Horse Shows I & II Contact: Gary Baker 540-687-3455 June 14: Potomac Celtic Festival June 18-19: VADA/NOVA Summer Breed Shows I and II June 21-22: Northern Virginia Summer Brewfest Contact: Bill Collins 703-923-0800 June 23-26: Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Summer Camp Contact: Margaret Good 703-777-8776 June 23-27: Tri-State Riding Club Summer Camp Contact: Patty Tracy daft4drafts@aol.com June 28-29: Capital Region PC Show Jumping Rally June 20-July 3: Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Summer Camp Contact: Margaret Good 703-777-8776
JULY	AUGUST
Sundays: Travel through Time: The Winmill Carriage Collection Museum at Morven Park 11AM – 4PM See our Tour Page for more details Mondays & Fridays: From Swann’s Castle to Governor’s Mansion Exploring an Old Southern Estate 11AM – 4PM See our Tour Page for more details 2nd Monday: VADA/NOVA board meeting 1st Wednesday: Chakra Meditation Group Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 2nd Wednesday: Not Just Shakepeare Board meetings Classroom 7 PM 3rd Wednesday: Drumming Circle Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 June 20-July 3: Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Summer Camp Contact: Margaret Good 703-777-8776 July 5-6: Virginia Regional Pony Club Prep/Testing Contact: Carol Noggle cnogg@comcast.net July 13: Winmill Carriage Summer Fun Drive Contact: Lee Heuer 703-779-1894 July 16: Morven Park/LTRF Jumper Schooling Show Contact: Shannon Pedlar 703-777-2890 Download an Entry Form July 19-20: USDF Region 1 Junior Team Dressage Competition Contact: Alison Head 540-338-7810 July 26-27: The Summer Dressage Classic Contact: Shannon Pedlar sgp588@hotmail.com	Sundays: Travel through Time: The Winmill Carriage Collection Museum at Morven Park 11AM – 4PM See our Tour Page for more details Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays: From Swann’s Castle to Governor’s Mansion Exploring an Old Southern Estate 11AM – 4PM See our Tour Page for more details 2nd Monday: VADA/NOVA board meeting 1st Wednesday: Chakra Meditation Group Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 2nd Wednesday: Not Just Shakepeare Board meetings Classroom 7 PM 3rd Wednesday: Drumming Circle Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 Aug. 2-3: VRPC Prep/Testing Contact: Carol Noggle cnogg@comcast.net Aug. 9-10: The Summer Fling Dressage Show Contact: Shannon Pedlar sgp588@hotmail.com Aug. 13 : Morven Park/LTRF Jumper Schooling Show Contact: Shannon Pedlar 703-777-2890 Download an Entry Form Aug. 16 : LTRF Fun Show Aug. 16 : DerbyCross Contact: Dana Vorhees 540-687-3226 Aug. 30-31: LHPC Horse Trials Stabling Contact: Vicki Fox 703-737-3696
SEPTEMBER	OCTOBER
Sundays: Travel through Time: The Winmill Carriage Collection Museum at Morven Park 11AM – 4PM See our Tour Page for more details Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays: From Swann’s Castle to Governor’s Mansion Exploring an Old Southern Estate 11AM – 4PM See our Tour Page for more details 2nd Monday: VADA/NOVA board meeting 1st Wednesday: Chakra Meditation Group Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 2nd Wednesday: Not Just Shakepeare Board meetings Classroom 7 PM 3rd Wednesday: Drumming Circle Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 Every Tuesday/Thursday: Pony Club Classes Sept. 6-7: NBCC Agility Trials Contact: Sandy McDonald 703-669-1325 Sept. 6-7 : EEMI Harvest Sport Horse Breed Show Sept. 6-7 : Virginia Irish Festival Sept. 10 : Morven Park/LTRF Jumper Schooling Show Contact: Shannon Pedlar 703-777-2890 Download an Entry Form Sept. 20-21: VADA/NOVA Recognized Dressage Show	Sundays: Travel through Time: The Winmill Carriage Collection Museum at Morven Park 11AM – 4PM See our Tour Page for more details Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays: From Swann’s Castle to Governor’s Mansion Exploring an Old Southern Estate 11AM – 4PM See our Tour Page for more details 2nd Monday: VADA/NOVA board meeting 1st Wednesday: Chakra Meditation Group Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 2nd Wednesday: Not Just Shakepeare Board meetings Classroom 7 PM 3rd Wednesday: Drumming Circle Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 Every Tuesday/Thursday: Pony Club Classes Oct. 1-5: *Morven Park CCI and Advanced Horse Trials/Young Event Horse Championship Contact: Shannon Pedlar 703-777-2890 Oct. 7-9: George Morris Clinic Contact: Shannon Pedlar 703-777-2890 Oct. 11: Morven Park Steeplechase Races Contact: 703-777-2414 Oct. 17-18: Loudoun Hospital Ladies' Board Rummage Sale Contact: 703-771-2985 Oct. 19 : Leesburg Punkin' Hurl Contact: Pete Hilgartner 703-431-7985 Oct. 25-26: VRPC Testing** Contact: Carol Noggle cnogg@comcast.net
NOVEMBER	DECEMBER
Sundays: Travel through Time: The Winmill Carriage Collection Museum at Morven Park 11AM – 4PM See our Tour Page for more details Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays: From Swann’s Castle to Governor’s Mansion Exploring an Old Southern Estate 11AM – 4PM Last day; November 19th See our Tour Page for more details 2nd Monday: VADA/NOVA board meeting 1st Wednesday: Chakra Meditation Group Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 2nd Wednesday: Not Just Shakepeare Board meetings Classroom 7 PM 3rd Wednesday: Drumming Circle Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 Every Tuesday/Thursday: Pony Club Classes Nov. 1: VADA/NOVA Schooling Show Nov. 2: CDCTA Dressage Schooling Show Nov. 8-9: VADA/NOVA Clinic (tentative) Nov. 11: USDF Region 1 Meeting Contact: Alison Head 540-338-7810 Nov. 22-23: VADA/NOVA Recognized Dessage Show	2nd Monday: VADA/NOVA board meeting 1st Wednesday: Chakra Meditation Group Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 2nd Wednesday: Not Just Shakepeare Board meetings Classroom 7 PM 3rd Wednesday: Drumming Circle Contact: Bruce Winkle 703-771-7755 Dec. 12-14: December Hunter Classic Contact: Gary Baker 540-687-3455 Dec. 31: VAPC Rally (tentative) Contact: Carol Noggle cnogg@comcast.net

Location Key:

Links to Area Lodging

= Events held at the Morven Park Mansion Side of Property
- Click here for directions to the Morven Park Mansion.
= Events held at the Equestrian Center
- Click here for directions to the Equestrian Center.

All dates are subject to change.

Cross Country Schooling,
and Arenas available by appointment -

Click here for Schooling Information

Loudoun County requires all dogs to be leashed. Morven Park's policy is that all dogs must be kept on a leash and attached to a human or an immovable object. Owners of loose dogs (repeat offenders) may be asked to leave the facility grounds.

Please call for an appointment

For further information on activities
Please contact:

Morven Park Mansion
17263 Southern Planter Lane
Post Office Box 6228
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 777-2414 (telephone)
(703) 777-3282 (fax)
Email: office@morvenpark.org

Morven Park
International Equestrian Center
41793 Tutt Lane
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
(703) 777-2890 (telephone)
(703) 779-1368 (fax)
Email: office@morvenpark.org

Shannon Pedlar
Email: spedlar@morvenpark.org

Interested in renting Morven Park grounds/facilities?
Please click here for details.

Morven Park is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is operated in the public interest by the Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation, Inc. Morven Park is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark.