Mill Reef: A Legacy of Heart
Emily Ellis
Read about one of OSGF’s latest projects, a short documentary celebrating the life of Paul Mellon’s great racehorse, Mill Reef.
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A Conversation with Artist J. Clayton Bright
Emily Ellis
Artist J. Clayton Bright, who created several bronzes for Bunny Mellon over the years, discusses working with the OSGF founder and returning to Oak Spring to learn about a new art: paper making.
Read MoreMeet Our Staff: Head Carpenter Fred Griffith Talks Building Oak Spring
Emily Ellis
Head Carpenter Fred Griffith, who first came to Oak Spring to help build the Garden Library in 1979, talks about the various projects he’s worked on over the years.
Read MorePaths Part One: On Gratitude
Caitlin Etherton
At the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, we’re fortunate to have a skilled stonemason on staff whose beautiful work guides us through the property. Read Greenhouse Manager Caitlin Etherton’s essay on paths at Oak Spring.
Remembering Bunny Mellon
Emily Ellis
To celebrate our founder Bunny Mellon’s 110th birthday, we compiled a list of ten simple ways to remember and honor her kindness, intellect, and appreciation for the natural world.
Read MoreConserving an Oak Spring Masterpiece
OSGF
Two art conservators discuss the process of restoring a piece of Oak Spring history.
Read MoreOak Spring's Special Trees
Emily Ellis
Some of Oak Spring’s most stunning features are its trees, and every single one tells a story. In this latest blogpost, we’re highlighting several of the foundation’s most unique trees - some that stand out because of their size or age, and some that are special for other reasons. Read on to learn more!
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