September 20, 2003   An Afternoon in the Gardens of the Spirit

Join is in support of the Cormaria Gardens of the Spirit Project.

Silent auction of garden inspired items: plants, art, jewelry, landscaping, etc.

Sip wine and enjoy hors d'oeuvres on the veranda of this 150 year old retreat house overlooking the harbor.

Stroll the grounds to the sounds of chamber music, walk along the seaside paths created for meditation and view the ongoing plans for future gardens.

Fee: $25.00

For further information, please contact:

(631) 725-4206                                                 cormaria@aol.com

About "Gardens of the Spirit":
"Gardens of the Spirit" is a series of gardens and meditative outdoor spaces on the grounds of this stately retreat that enhance the spiritual journey of those who visit.

"Gardens of the Spirit" is the passion of an ad-hoc group of women landscapers, designers and business people including Jane Lappin, Claudia Pilato, Tish Gould. Time, talent and materials are all being donated to make this project a reality over the next several years. The project began last year with a small grant from the state that supported replanting the bulknead with native plants as a layer of protection from the blustery Northeast winds. Plinclude