Beeping Egg Hunt

Gari Melchers Home and Studio 224 Washington Street, Falmouth, VA

Beeping Egg Hunt Join the Beeping Egg Hunt at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont on April 2nd. Since 2011, the Education Department has invited visually impaired or blind children and their families to participate in a Beeping Egg Hunt. This annual event is reminiscent of the Easter parties Corinne Melchers, with her husband’s […]

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Saturday Garden and Grounds Stroll

Gari Melchers Home and Studio 224 Washington Street, Falmouth, VA

Saturday Garden and Grounds Stroll Join Belmont Garden Manager Jody Wilken for a walking tour of the beautiful grounds at Gari Melchers Home and Studio. Approximately 45 minutes, rain or shine. Wear proper shoes for uneven terrain and no pets, please. Limited to 12 participants. Friends of Belmont members are free, Non-members are $12, and […]

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Art After Hours

Gari Melchers Home and Studio 224 Washington Street, Falmouth, VA

Art After Hours Join us for another toe-tapping evening of live music in the beautiful setting of the lawn and gardens of Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont. Enjoy beer, wine, and food trucks. Visit the studio and galleries of American artist Gari Melchers. Free admission, first come, first serve. Tickets for beer and […]

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Guided Woodland Hikes

Gari Melchers Home and Studio 224 Washington Street, Falmouth, VA

Conducted by Virginia Master Naturalists, these informative walks cover a mile of trails in both woodlands and fields and also touch on the historic ruins of Belmont’s past. Please wear sturdy footwear. Meet outside the Visitor Center.

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Guided Woodland Walk

Gari Melchers Home and Studio 224 Washington Street, Falmouth, VA

Conducted by Virginia Master Naturalists. These informative walks cover a mile of trails in both woodlands and fields and also touch on the historic ruins of Belmont’s past. Meet outside the Visitor Center. Please wear sturdy footwear and no pets please. Free admission.

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Preschool Palette

Gari Melchers Home and Studio 224 Washington Street, Falmouth, VA

These thoughtfully curated classes celebrate the experience of discovery. Preschool Palette nurtures your child’s creative spirit through engaging books, garden walks, and colorful process-based sensory and art explorations. Themes change monthly.

Annual Spring Open House at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont

Gari Melchers Home and Studio 224 Washington Street, Falmouth, VA

Annual Spring Open House at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont Belmont opens its doors to the public for a free tour of the house, studio, and galleries of famous American painter Gari Melchers (1860-1932). Stroll the restored gardens and woodland trails, visit the restored dairy barn and rebuilt run-in shed, and explore the […]

Gari Melchers’ Birthday Celebration

Gari Melchers Home and Studio 224 Washington Street, Falmouth, VA

Gari Melchers' Birthday Celebration Celebrate the 163rd anniversary of Gari Melchers’ birth. Admission is discounted to $2 to those who bring a homemade birthday card. Let Melchers inspire you to create your own art. Free-to-use art supplies will be available or you may bring your own. Birthday cake will be served. Contact: Llynn@umw.edu or 540 […]