53rd Annual Symposium
May 19-21, 2013. Williamsburg, VA
CLICK HERE to access the Registration Form
Monday's Bus & Food Option Form
Many of our members shared their suggestions for the Symposium and we have worked to
incorporate your suggestions into all our planning. The Symposium Hotel is the Holiday Inn
Gateway in Williamsburg, VA. It is a relatively new hotel with many amenities, including a
separate meeting registration area and meeting rooms. Our Symposium will in the hotel but
separate from the other hotel guests. The room rate is reasonable at $ 74.95 + taxes per night. It
is easy to get too and a few short miles from Colonial Williamsburg's main area, where there are
many well known restaurants. and from the large outlet mall area that has become a destination
for many in Williamsburg. We will have guide books (with coupons!) for in each registration
packet to help you enjoy the local area. Please be sure to mention you are with the ABS
Symposium when you register.
Sunday May 19, 2013
The Registration Desk will open from 1:00-6:00PM on Sunday at the Holiday Inn Gateway,Williamsburg.
The Board of Directors will meet from 1:00-4:00PM on Sunday
A Welcome Reception will be held from 4:00-6:00PM in the Registration area. So come and
meet your fellow Boxwood enthusiasts!
Dinner will be on your own but we will gather at 8:00PM to go on the "Original Ghosts of
Williamsburg Candlelight Tour". This well known walking tour of historic Williamsburg is one
of the most popular events in the area.
Monday May 20, 2013
On Monday Breakfast is on your own. The Bistro in the Holiday Inn offers a full breakfast
Buffet for less than $10 per person.
Registration will be open from 7:00-9:00AM. Buses will begin to leave at 9:00AM for Pinkham's
Gardens and Charlie's Antiques and Restoration. Box lunches will provided.
Pinkham Gardens:
"Sitting on the banks of the James River in Suffolk, Virginia is the garden of Bill and Linda
Pinkham. The color would have been enough, but at every turn, there was excitement from
fountains, containers, art, paths, and unusual plants. From a design perspective, the placement
of each was masterful. One more accent and it would be too much. Take away one, but it would feel like something was missing." From Gardening with Confidence" by Helen Yoast
Charlie's Antiques and Restoration:
At Charlie's Antiques, you will also find a large line of statuary imported from all around the
world, as well as numerous other items to fulfill your landscaping, stonescaping, and exterior
design needs. Come and have a look around our ever-expanding showcase. Whether you are
looking for something in particular to bring your dreams to reality, or just need a strong dose of
inspiration, you are sure to find it here.
Dinner is on your own Monday evening. We will provide guidebooks with restaurant
suggestions and the Hotel is just a short distance from Colonial Williamsburg.
Tuesday May 21, 2013
Breakfast on your own. Educational Seminars begin at 9:00 AM
Our presenters are:
Miranda Ganci from North Carolina State U. who will bring us up to date on research on the
Boxwood Blight. She will speak Along with Dr. Cristi Palmer of Rutgers University who will
talk about registration of chemicals to combat the Boxwood Blight.
Wesley Green: noted garden author from Colonial Williamsburg. One of his best known works
is "Vegetable Gardening, The Colonial Williamsburg Way".
Rollin Wolley from Colonial Williamsburg who directs the landscaping and gardens for
Williamsburg, VA.
There will be a buffet luncheon and two snack breaks during our Tuesday sessions.
The Business meeting of the Society will convene later that afternoon followed by our live
Auction (we are still accepting auction and raffle items. They don't have to be plant related!).
That evening will begin with a reception from 6:00-7:00PM followed by the buffet Banquet.
These are just the highlights of the Symposium. There will be opportunities to visit and get to
know our fellow members and share boxwood stories. Looking forward to seeing you!
Katherine Ward, Chairman
CLICK HERE to access the Registration Form
Monday's Bus & Food Option Form
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