April 18, 2013

Herbs for the Kitchen and Garden with Don Haynie

What a great day... Don was wonderful as always...please tell Maria the lunch was delicious - dessert too - but the main joy of the day was seeing your gardens.. the place just looks fabulous...

...also wanted to let you know that the peonies (from) last year are all up and very healthy looking.. I'm delighted to have more of the wonderful tall Mexican sage... thank you so much... and my winterberry is leafing out nicely...

It's a beautiful time of year...

Popie

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April 16, 2013 The Mechanics of Flower Arranging

Hi Foxie, I just want to tell you that I really enjoyed Cathy's workshop today. It was great for beginners (me!) and also for the more knowledgable gardeners. You added a nice touch, and the surroundings and lunch could not have been better.

Thanks so much, Lesley Rowe

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Sent: Tue, Mar 26, 2013 11:17 am
Subject: Re: Basket making class at Pharsalia

Hi Foxie,

I just wanted to tell you what a wonderful time I had last week at the basket class. It was so wonderful to meet you, enjoy your daughters delicious lunch and see Pharsalia for the 1st time. Claudia did an excellent job with the class. We all made beautiful baskets!Thank you so much for taking the time to show me the out buildings. You have a very special place up there and sharing it with folks is a real gift for us. I look forward to more workshops and being up in your corner of paradise again!

Warmly regards,

Tina

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12-18-12

Foxie;

It was truly a privilege to celebrate Shanna and Rob's wedding in such a beautifully kept, hospitable historic estate. All of the (more than 1200) fabulous photographs taken by Shanna's friends , Stephanie and David Lyell, illustrate what a stunningly beautiful estate and grounds ....and view that you shared with us in this treasured day of our lives.

Thank you!

Judy Hogberg

PS: We hope to visit again sometime. It is just too beautiful to never see it again.

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Oct 25, 2012

Mrs. Morgan;

Thanks for your help in making a good place for the buses to park. Also for the meal, desert and apples.

We were treated like roylaty. Everything was great!

Sincerely;

Mr. Kirtley
Quicks Bus Service

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Oct 24, 2012

Dear Foxie;

I have been meaning to write – I am still tired. But we want to thank you for everything. When Micaela returns from her honeymoon she and I will talk more about the logistics and planning. I will let you know if we have any suggestions. Everyone we dealt with was so pleasant, the food was delicious, and I don’t know how anyone could provide a better setting – it was stunning. And my prayers for good weather were answered. I have a feeling we will be back for some reason or another. I have already passed on your email newsletter to a friend who came.

Linda Frantz

Oct 1, 2012

Foxie !!!!!

I had THE BEST TIME yesterday and I'm still on a high from the whole experience. I can never find the words to describe the Pharsalia experience when I try to tell my friends about it - Missy understood that after being there yesterday !! I often look at my online photos when I need a "pickmeup".

Again, thank you for a wonderful day, as always. Can't wait until next time!!!

xoxox Mary Wane

Sent: Fri, Sep 28, 2012 8:27 am
Subject: Re: THANKS!

We truly loved everything about our experience working with Pharsalia! Everyone kept saying it was the best wedding they have ever been to, and that couldn't have happened without your help and the help of everyone else! We can't thank you enough!!

Tracy

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Sent: Sat, Jun 16, 2012 11:31 amSubject: Testimonial - Photography at Pharsalia

Dear Foxie,

It was an extremely smart move to have that photography workshop at Pharsalia. You might want to think about it again. If you Google - Pharsalia Plantation Photography- you will find many links to that experience which is fantastic publicity for you. Basically, those photographers that came are doing on-line publicity for you. See links below. Great testimonials!.....and I only listed some of them.

Christine Casey

http://stephanieyoncephotography.com/2011/09/19/the-southern-experience-on-pharsalia-plantation/

Photography at Pharsalia Testimonial

http://www.collingphotogallery.com/weddings/gary-nicole-virginia-wedding-photography-pharsalia-plantation/

Another blog about having a wedding at Pharsalia

http://virginiaweddingblog.com/?p=23

wedding blog at Pharsalia

http://erinforehandphotography.com/venn-workshops-the-southern-experience/

Testimonial

http://ruffledblog.com/vintage-southern-wedding-ideas/

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Sent: Wed, May 9, 2012 5:04 pm
Subject: Container Garden Event Today

Dear Foxie and Maria,
What a wonderful day the Waynesboro Newcomers had yesterday at Pharsalia. Foxie, your tour of the house, out buildings and grounds as well as your "stories" was most enjoyable. Maria, the lunch was superb. I think every one who attended thanked Chris and me for arranging the trip. Thanks you both for making our visit a success.
Sincerely,
Cindy Scheib

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December 13, 2011

It was great to finally be able to put a mental image with the name of Pharsalia! Thank you for letting me tag along on Sunday to represent Hill City Bride and The Clutch Guide ... the food was wonderful (especially the apple dip ... delish!!), and I am still in awe over the ice house. How different things are now than they were back then. :) Everything looked beautiful, and I hope that you all have a Merry Christmas and a successful 2012!

:)Jennifer Hadden Prince

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December 12, 2011

Thanks for having Stone Blue Productions out to see your beautiful place. Looking forward to working with you all soon in the coming year.

Jeremiah Guezlo

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December 11, 2011

Thank you Foxie and everyone at Pharsalia!!!! What a lovely evening. I am so glad to have met you all and I am so excited about the property. Such a treasure and you all are such kind a sweet people. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help promote Pharsalia. I can't wait to come back. Happy Holidays, Jen Fariello www.jenfariello.com

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Tue, Sep 20, 2011

Dear Foxie,

The phrase "thank you" does not say enough to let you know how much we all appreciated you and Maria sharing your family plantation and lovely horticulture and history with us.

You both did a spectacular job of providing us with the history and current day events and life at Pharsalia. I could have sprawled on the lawn and stayed forever. Your views are beyond imagination and your flora and trees are wonderful and inviting. When I got out of my vehicle and saw all of the rich colors from your flowers, shrubs, trees, grasses, and your mountain and hillside surroundings, it was absolutely breathtaking!

The snack table was lovely and oh so good! The arrangements that you had made from your flowers and herbs were wonderful and thank you for sharing each and every one with us.

You went far beyond my expectations. Everyone had a great time and we all thank you so much for that.

I wish you happiness, love, joy and peace in all things. I hope to see you again, soon.

Warmly,

Kay

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Dear Foxie, family, and friends,

I wanted you all to know that my visit to Pharsalia was the highlight of my trip to Virginia to celebrate Wylie and Matthew's wedding. Bonnie choose the perfect place for Wylie's Bride's maids' luncheon. I was truly in my element in your lovely home. As an avid gardener, personal chef, and true connoisseur of all things Southern, I felt as if I had died and gone to heaven. Everything was perfect from the bacon wrapped apricots to the candy sweet cherry tomatoes picked in the garden. No detail was overlooked. The fig leaves that lined the platters and the garden fresh dahlias as garnishes were simply elegant. No presentation details were missed, and I thoroughly enjoyed every morsel. It was a pleasure to visit with your daughters and your daughter's mother-in-law in the kitchen too. Hospitality truly is a hallmark of Pharsalia.

If you are ever looking for an extra hand to work during your busy season, I would volunteer to work just for the experience of spending time in your magnificent surroundings. I would come all the way from Texas to fill my spirit with the splendid views and pastoral atmosphere. I look forward to receiving your newsletters so that I can be reminded of my short visit there. In exchange, I promise to send you some seeds for the variety of grape tomatoes that we discussed as we toured the garden. Thanks to all of you for the hospitality and for sharing your lovely plantation with us.

Fondly remembering Pharsalia, Libbie Payne (Wylie's aunt)

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Hello, Foxie.

I just wanted to thank you, Susan, and your daughter again for a wonderful day in a beautiful setting. Susan did a great job teaching us how to “do” container gardening. I am such a novice and she made it simple and informative. I hope my “garden” thrives so that I can send you a picture! Lunch was delicious and such an unexpected treat.

Thank you for making us feel so at home while touring the grounds and the home. It truly was a special day and I hope to return.

Sincerely,

Marlene

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Dear Foxie,

I loved spending my day at your beautiful Pharsalia. Don's talk was fabulous - the food outstanding - and the merchandise high quality! What else could one ask for??

PLEASE come visit in Lexington!

Fondly,

Sallie

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Foxie -

I don't feel like I can express to you in words how wonderful the flowers were! You went above and beyond - wow! I enjoyed them so very much myself and we got so many comments from guests wanting to know where we got such amazing flowers! I happily passed on your business information. The variety of colors and textures in each bouquet was so interesting. And thanks for so many peonies - what a treat!

We gave away as many bouquets as we could so they could continue to be enjoyed after the reception. At least a couple of people took them to ailing/homebound friends to brighten their days!

We have a big bucket sitting in the middle of the kitchen and Steve and I spent a while just looking at them and discussing the beauty and variety the other night.

Looking forward to seeing you soon - Annie