Tiverton Land Trust, Tiverton, RI

A Country Day At Pardon Gray 2008  

Tiverton Land Trust presents a day of fun activities at Pardon Gray Preserve

 

See more photos at our online album here

Please support our generous and gracious sponsors.

Thank you to the many helpers, volunteers and friends that were on hand to make this day such a success!

 

Antique Tractors Baby petting Goat Prize Winning Pies

See more photos at our 2008 online album here (courtesy of Cecelia VanHoff)

On September 13th, the Tiverton Land Trust again hosted “A Country Day at Pardon Gray” at Pardon Gray Preserve in Tiverton.

Sign for Pardon Gray Day

Despite the damp cloud-filled start, it was a fun and exciting day and happily, we raised money for the Tiverton Land Trust’s land protection fund. More importantly, people had a chance to learn about the importance of land preservation… it was truly a memorable community event.

Sincere thanks to all who came and enjoyed the wonder of the Preserve with its trails, historic cemetery and open spaces.

Gardens and Paths

Manic Organic Tent

We had over 50 volunteers from Tiverton and surrounding towns including students from Tiverton High School who gave their time, talent and energy before, during and after the event.

The local business community supported the event not only through their generous financial sponsorship but with their participation in our marketplace and raffle as well as providing some of the wonderful food offerings to be had.

With the participation of organizations such as Tiverton’s Recycling Committee, PawsWatch, Friends of the Library and more, and individual artisans such as local Blacksmith, Jay Christman… just to mention a few… people were able to explore areas of interest to them.

We cannot forget the numerous farmers in the area who arrived with their antique tractors for display and for pulling while others brought pumpkins for decorating, animals for the petting by the Hibbard Family of Marsh View Farm as well as produce for sale by the new Sakonnet Growers Market.

Our pie contest was a success due to the efforts of the bakers, the committee members and the three judges. We were charmed by the Precious Pet Contest organized by members of Placing Paws.

Crafts for sale

Little Purls Table

Please support our generous and gracious sponsors.

And the many helpers, volunteers and friends that were on hand to make this day such a success!

Pardon Gray Pie Contest

The winners were:
1st place - Linda Jenkins
2nd place - Robin Toste
3rd place - Paula Tartaglino

The Judges for the Pie contest were all local chefs:

James Campagna from The Boat House Restaurant, Tiverton, RI
Norm L'Heureux from Not Your Average Joe's Restaurant, Dartmouth, MA
Steven McDonald from Black Goose Cafe, Tiverton, RI
Steven Renshaw from 15 Point Road Restaurant, Portsmouth, RI 

Tiverton Four Corner Merchant Raffle Contributors

Abigail & Magnolia’s
Antique II
Contessa & Company
Courtyards
Donovan Galleries
Gallery 4 Silk Road Traders
Hideaway Consignments
Little Purl’s
Lou Lou's
Milk & Honey Bazaar
Peter's Attic
Roseberry Winn
Sakonnet Purls
The Cottage
Tiffany Peay Jewelry

Community Supporter Raffle Contributors

Caryl Sickul Yoga Studio (Tiverton)
Family Ties Restaurant (Tiverton)
Sticks, Stones, Stars: Pottery (Westport, MA) Wayne Fuerst
Tiverton High School : Carpentry Technology Students
Urban Elements Hairstylist (Fall River, MA)
Island Garden Shop (Portsmouth, RI)

Market Place Participants

Bunny's Green Jeans
(Little Compton, RI)
Plants & Children’s Clothing
Capt Ricks Pics
(Tiverton, RI)
Photography
Cedian Painting
(Tiverton, RI)
Handpainted Textiles
Dcstoneware
(Portsmouth, RI)
Pottery
Golden Touch Naturals
(Westport, MA)
Alpaca Wool Clothing
Polly Moss Blue Weaving
(Fall River, MA)
Handwoven Scarves, Wreaths
Sharon Owens Basketry
(Fall River, MA)
Hand Woven Baskets
Tiverton Senior Center:
-- Artists
-- Knitter & Quilters
Waggle Dance
(Westport, MA)
Products from the Hive
Wild About Beads
(Tiverton, RI)
Jewelry

Thanks to Our Sponsors

We are grateful to our generous sponsors who contributed time, money and great food. Be sure to patronize these community minded businesses!

Sponsors:
The Boat House Restaurant
   Schooner Drive 401-624-6300 www.boathousetiverton.com
The Newport Tent Company
   27 Highpoint Avenue, Portsmouth 683-9160 www.newporttent.com
Viti Mercedes Benz
   975 Fish Road 401-624-6181 www.viti.com

Patrons:
BankNewport
   614 Main Road and 1740 Main Road  www.banknewport.com
Citizens-Union Savings Bank
   1 Crandall Road, 625-5869
T.L. Holland Agency
   3948 Main Road, 624-8469 www.tlholland.com
Humphrey's Building Supply Ctr.
   590 Main Road, 624-8800  www.BuildWithTheH.com
Robert H. Humphrey Law Offices
   8 Neck Road, 816-5862  www.rhumphreylaw.com
Island Garden Shop
   54 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth, 683-2231 www.igsinc.com
Mackerel Graphics
   3964 Main Road, 624-8000  www.mackerelgraphics.com
New England Property Holdings, LLC
   995 Main Road, 624-1300

Friends:
American Classic Real Estate
   Sue Cory, 624-7070
Family Eye Care
   Joseph Boivin, OD, 1820 Main Road, 624-6672
Guimond Realty/Coldwell Banker
   Carol Guimond, 1741 Main Road, 625-5878 www.coldwellbankerguimondrealty.com
LaPointe Insurance Agency
   1782 Main Road, 624-8433
Leary & Holland
   1340 Main Road, 624-6613
Paquin Insurance Agency
   651 Main Road, Tiverton 624-6603 www.paquinagency.com
Tiverton Lions Club
   Dawn Cabral-Quimby, 624-3792 www.lionwap.org/tivertonri

Special thanks to those who have donated food, personnel and time:

Coastal Roasters
   1791 Main Road, 624-2343 www.coastalroasters.com
Four Corners Grill
   3841 Main Road, 624-1510
Gray’s Ice Cream
   16 East Road, 624-4500 www.graysicecream.com
Meeting House Properties
   635-2098 www.meetinghouseproperties.com