Escape to Vermont for a green day in January! Please join me and other garden enthusiasts from around the region at the historic Latchis Theater in Brattleboro for a “Garden Inspirations Workshop” on January 25, 2014. Julie Moir Messervy, Helen O’Donnell, Gordon Hayward and I will offer lively presentations with images on the big screen. All ticket proceeds will go to the Seats and Ceiling Campaign of the Latchis Theater.

The day will consist of sessions on topics such as Landscaping Ideas that Work (Julie); From Practical to Fantastical: Building a Dry Stone Landscape (Dan); An Insider's View of the Gardens at Great Dixter (Helen); and Fine Painting as Inspiration for Garden Design (Gordon). Plus, there will be two short films and lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

The workshop will be a celebration of the care given to and pleasure derived from intimate outdoor spaces. I hope to see you there.

For more information and to register, please contact the Latchis Theatre. Tickets are $125 and only 100 tickets will be sold. Tickets can be purchased at BrattleboroTix. Or send name, address, phone number and check to Latchis Arts, 50 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301. For questions, please call Gail at 802-254-1109x3. The event is posted on the Latchis Theatre home page, click on “Live at the Latchis” and scroll to the date.

The Latchis Hotel invites out-of-towners to spend the night in the art deco hotel at a special Inspirations rate. For an additional fee, a package is available with two movies tickets and dinner at a local hot spot. For information and hotel reservations please call 802-254-6300.