Plan to join us in 2010 for these exciting events!

For all upcoming Ladew events
and the 2010 preview Calendar click here
or click Events Calendar on the left.



Opening Day!

SATURDAY, MARCH 27

Ladew opens for its 39th season!
Enjoy guided tours of the Manor House and self-guided tours of the Gardens and Nature Walk. 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Regular admission. Members are free.











Passion for the Horse:
Hubert de Watrigant Art Exhibition & Sale
& The Release of The My Lady's Manor Races 1909-2009 by Margaret Worrall

THURSDAY, APRIL 8

As part of the celebration of 100 years of the My Lady's Manor Steeplechase Races, Ladew is delighted to celebrate equestrian sport with an exhibition and sale of the works of internationally renowned artist, Hubert de Watrigant. Held in conjunction with the release of The My Lady's Manor Races 1909-2009 written by Margaret Worrall. Margaret Worrall and past My Lady's Manor winning jockeys will autograph books. Opening Reception from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Reception Only: $40 per person. Reception & Book* Includes one copy of The My Lady's Manor Races 1909-2009, $165 per person. * While books will be on sale at the reception, numbers are limited and pre-purchase is recommended. Please call (410) 557-9570, ext. 224 to make reservations.






The My Lady's Manor Steeplechase Races
& Champagne Reception --Celebrating 100 Years

SATURDAY, APRIL 10

Join us in celebrating 100 years of one of Maryland's best timber races to benefit Ladew Gardens. Also featuring The 86th John Rush Streett Memorial Steeplechase, the 9th John D. Schapiro Memorial Steeplechase, The Sham Aciss and The Maryland Governor's Cup Inter-Hunt Challenge. Located at Pocock Road & MD 146. Gates open 10:00 a.m., Hunt Relays 11:00 a.m., First Race 1:30 p.m., Rain or Shine. For information or to purchase tickets, call (410) 557-9570 or visit www.marylandsteeplechasing.com.








Garden Festival at Ladew
Rare Plants & Garden Ornaments Sale

SATURDAY, MAY 1

Join us for an exclusive collection of dealers featuring hard to find perennials and annuals, unusual exotics and container specialties plus decorative furniture, urns, statuary and other architectural treasures. Nationally acclaimed plantsman and Honorary Chair, David Culp, will lecture.

Click Here for Vendors!

The Priority Preview Sale
8am - 10am

$75 for members, $100 for non-members
Offers first chance shopping from vendors, continental breakfast, and lecture reservation, (includes Individual Ladew membership for non-members).



General Admission
10am - 5pm
$15 for Sale, $25 for Sale & Lecture
Shop from vendors and register for the lecture (lecture tickets, $10, are limited and will be sold on a first come, first serve basis to general admission ticket buyers beginning at 10am. House tour reservations can be made when you arrive (space is limited). Tour the Gardens, House and Nature Walk.

Lecture: 11 am
Making a Garden: A Historical and Personal Perspective with Honorary Chair, David Culp
Join nationally acclaimed plantsman and Honorary Chair, David Culp for an exploration of garden design and its influences on your garden choices.

Cafe Open 7am - 4 pm

This event is rain or shine. For more information or to make reservations, call (410) 557-9570, ext. 224.


For all upcoming Ladew events
and the 2010 Preview Calendar click here
or click Events Calendar on the left.