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to see a full-page version of the plan. The program elements
in Phase I are highlighted in the legend.
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here if you are interested in contributing to the development
of this part of the Arboretum.
Phase I - Conservatory Terrace Garden, Event
Lawn, Overlook Pavilion, Initial Plantings in Rose and Fragrance
Garden, and in Demonstration Gardens
Phase I of development of the H. O. Smith Botanic Gardens will
provide several key attractions for visitors to The Arboretum
at Penn State. The Overlook Pavilion, Event Lawn, and NorthTerrace
of the Conservatory will create spaces in which to hold private
gatherings such as receptions and weddings, and public events
such as festivals, plant sales, garden shows, and art displays.
Because of their location, these facilities will also provide
vantage points from which to view the developing gardens around
them.
Click here
to see a full-page version of the above drawing. The program elements
in Phase I are labelled.
The initial plantings in the Rose and Fragrance Garden and Demonstration
Gardens will provide horticultural enjoyment and learning opportunities
for University students, residents, visitors, and alumni. (All
of the features discussed here are further defined in Narrative
Descriptions of Elements in the H. O. Smith Botanic Gardens.)
Within the gardens, three walkways will be named to honor several
members of the donor's family: the Kathryn Bower Smith Strolling
Garden around the perimeter of the Event Lawn (in honor of Smith's
late mother); the Joan Milius Smith Esplanade at the entrance
to the Demonstration Gardens (in honor of his late wife); and
the Margery Enes Smith Fountain (constructed as part of the conservatory
terrace and named in honor of his second wife, now deceased).
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The 58-acre parcel formerly known
as the Mitchell Tract will be transformed as the H. O. Smith
Botanic Gardens are developed. The Schreyer House is located
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The design process for the H. O. Smith Botanic Gardens occurred
from July 2007 to January 2008. The construction contract is being
awarded in May and construction will begin in June. The final
plantings in this phase will be completed by June 2009.
The areas adjacent to Phase I are being graded, seeded, and partially
planted with trees until donations enable us to proceed with the
design and construction of additional buildings, gardens, and
other facilities identified in the master plan. Major
gift opportunities are identified on another page within our
site, and many other naming opportunities will be identified within
the larger garden elements during the design process.
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