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Little Garden Club Garden Tour Leland Michigan

The Little Garden Club Garden Tour of Leland Michigan is scheduled for Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

This year’s tour will feature 6 gardens, all very different, and unique to their owners. Small, large, old, new, formal, casual- what’s not to love! Visitors may visit the gardens in any order, and will be thrilled to find the gardens are spread out to North of Leland, Leland, and South of Leland. Rain or shine event. Tickets are $20.00 each (children are free, including high schoolers, ) CASH OR CHECK ONLY. Tickets are available through Garden Club members, and at outlets throughout the county. Recommended to purchase ahead of time due to limited quantities. Proceeds support grants for gardening education (particularly for children) and public beautification projects in the northern half of Leelanau County throughout the year.

So plan a fun outing with a relative, friend or group! The Little Garden Club Tour is a wonderful way to enjoy a delightful day outside in nature, looking at beautiful locations, and gaining ideas and inspiration for your own garden!!

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Powerscourt Estate, House & Gardens

The Gardens stretch over 47 acres and offer visitors a sublime blend of formal gardens, sweeping terraces, statues and ornamental lakes, secret hollows and rambling walks.

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Powerscourt Gardens were designed from 1731 onwards, with the desire to create a garden which was part of the wider surrounding landscape. Managed by Head Gardener, Alex Slazenger and his team. Powerscourt Gardens include The Walled Gardens, The Italian Garden, The Dolphin Pond, The Japanese Gardens, Pets Cemetery and Pepperpot Tower, among other features and attractions.

Suggested Itineraries

Ideas for your next day out at powerscourt.

If you’re looking for an eco-friendly day out that’ll use up the kids’ excess energy and fire their imaginations, this is the itinerary for you.

  • Start your adventure by donning comfortable shoes and taking the bus to Enniskerry, seeing how many sights you can spot along the way.
  • Then walk up to Powerscourt House and Gardens via the elegant Beech Avenue taking in the stunning sights of the Sugarloaf Mountain.
  • When you arrive, everyone’s earned a treat, so in summer, an ice cream from the Avoca Hatch fits the bill perfectly. If it’s on the chilly side, the Avoca Terrace Café has delightful scones, accompanied by tea, coffee or hot chocolate to warm you through.
  • Discover all the secrets of the gardens, accompanied by our free 8 stop “Family Action Quests” audio guide.
  • See how many different species of flowers and minibeasts you can identify along the gorgeous herbaceous borders and check out the Bee Sanctuary in the Walled Garden.
  • Meet the pets of Powerscourt in the Pet Cemetary.
  • Explore the 2km Tree Trail, see how many different types you can find and vote on which would be most fun to climb.
  • Finish off with a relaxing and delicious lunch in the Avoca Terrace Café, soaking up one of the finest restaurant views in the whole of Ireland.

If your family contains members with little legs, try this itinerary that’s full of fun, but with less walking than our Active Adventure.

  • When you arrive, you’ll find there’s plenty of parking and space to unpack strollers at Powerscourt House.
  • If you’re still feeling fresh, explore the 2km Tree Trail and see how many different types you can find.
  • Step into Powerscourt House to stock up on supplies for your picnic lunch, before driving down to the glorious waterfall, where you can picnic and spend the afternoon enjoying the playground and completing the sensory trail.
  • Start your exploration by downloading the free 22 stop “Garden Of the Gods” audio guide so you get an exciting tour filled with all the insider information on the history of Powerscourt.
  • Spend time at the grotto at the Japanese garden, soaking up the atmosphere in the oldest part of the garden.
  • Explore Powerscourt House as you browse through the many wonderful retail outlets that now call it home.
  • Finish the day off with a delicious lunch at the Avoca Terrace Café, set inside the historical Palladian style mansion.
  • Visit the gardens and download the free audio guide to inform you as you take the Tree Trail or the biodiversity tour.
  • Spend time in the stunning herbaceous border – filled with stunning plants and the longest double-sided border in the country.
  • Visit the Bee Sanctuary at the Walled Garden to say hello to the residents.
  • Chat to one of our gardeners when they stop for a break working in the herbaceous border.
  • Take the Poetry in Bloom poetry trail to see the connection between nature and the arts.
  • Visit the mythical Japanese garden and discover exciting plant specimens.
  • Take a well-earned break for freshly baked scones and a pot of delicious tea or coffee as you soak up the beauty of the gardens from the terrace at Avoca Terrace Café.
  • Drop into Powerscourt Garden Pavilion for expert advice and some inspired plant and garden buys before you leave.
  • Visit Avoca café to start your day with delicious freshly baked scones, tea and coffee.
  • Walk through the gardens, exploring the herbaceous border to enrich your senses.
  • Pick up some delightful local produce to take home, from the charming shops nestled within Powerscourt House.
  • Book your slot ahead of time to visit Powerscourt Distillery for a whiskey food pairing
  • Walk down the elegant Beech Avenue and tackle the Tree Trail to build up your appetite.
  • Dine at Sika restaurant at Powerscourt Hotel.

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We have Irish and European champion trees at Powerscourt including a Wild Cherry, a Torrey Pine and a Southern Beech. There are many exceptional trees on the estate such as a line of Douglas Fir which are among the tallest in Ireland and about 150 years old. The Dawn Redwood is another notable tree on the estate which was discovered in China in 1947 and introduced to Ireland in 1949. This tree trail through Powerscourt Gardens will take you about 40 minutes to complete. The trees are numbered 1-26 on the map and marked with large red labels. Come for a walk at Powerscourt and discover our beautiful arboretum.

Powerscourt is readily accessible by road and rail, just 30 minutes from Dublin. There are a host of high quality facilities to make your visit more enjoyable

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Powerscourt Estate is located just 20 minutes south of Dublin, or 40 minutes from the airport and there are many transportation options available to reach us.

GPS Coordinates: 3°11’05”N 6°11’13”W / 53.18472°N 6.18694°W

Take the N11 southbound (Wexford). At approximately 19km , take exit 7 for Bray south, Enniskerry, Powerscourt Gardens. Turn left at roundabout, over flyover and rejoin N11 heading north. Take first left for Enniskerry Village (Exit 6a). Continue along road to Enniskerry Village. Take the road to the left of the clock tower, in the village square, continue up steep hill for 600m. Powerscourt entrance is on the right-hand side opposite church entrance.

The closest public transportation to the estate is the 185 and 44 bus services which take visitors to Enniskerry village in County Wicklow. Buses run every hour.  

The 44 bus travels direct from City centre to Enniskerry village and takes approx 45 mins to an hour.  

The 185 bus connects Bray to Enniskerry.  

The village is a short walk from the Estate, approximately 20 minutes and we’d advise you to wear comfortable shoes as part of the walk is also uphill.  Be prepared to make your stroll a pleasant one!   

Bus timetables are available here.  

The nearest DART station (rail) to the Estate is Bray, County Wicklow which connects the 185 bus with Dublin City Centre. The rail line runs along the coast of Dublin, from Malahide and Howth southwards as far as Greystones, County Wicklow.

Full timetables for the DART are available here.

You can book to join a group on a bus from Dublin City center to visit Powerscourt Gardens. Hilltoptreks offer Award-winning Guided and Self Guided tours in Wicklow. One of their most popular tours is a day tour which includes Powerscourt Gardens and Glendalough. Booking details are below.

Book Powerscourt & Glendalough Tour here.

You can book a day tour with VIP buses, and join a group from Dublin City centre at the corner of O’Connell Street and Eden Quay from Wednesday to Saturday from 9 am, arriving back in Dublin city at 6.30pm. The first stop on the tour is Powerscourt Estate followed by other key attractions in Wicklow.

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There is ample parking at Powerscourt for cars and coaches including accessible car parking.

If you travel by hire car and use an environmentally friendly electric car you can recharge onsite at our EV charging stations using the easy go app.

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The waterfall is 6km away from Powerscourt Gardens and is a separate destination. It’s recommended to drive to the waterfall!

GPS Coordinates: 53.1467° N, 6.2105° W The Waterfall is located 6km from Powerscourt Estate. From Dublin City and Wexford take Exit 8. After 2 km take the first right towards Enniskerry and follow the signs for Powerscourt Waterfall.

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We aim to provide our visitors with the very best standard and array of facilities to help them enjoy their visit.

  • Parking: There is ample parking for visitors in our car park. Coach parking is also available for up to 20 coaches.
  • Refreshments: The Avoca Terrace Café in Powerscourt House provides a wide range of cuisine and can accommodate up to 160 people.
  • Picnics: Picnics are not permitted in Powerscourt Gardens.
  • Baby Changing Facilities: Baby changing facilities are available in Powerscourt House.
  • Information Guides: We provide information guides in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish and Chinese to visitors to Powerscourt Gardens.
  • Dogs: Unfortunately dogs are not permitted at Powerscourt Gardens or House, with the exception of Guide Dogs.
  • Carer & Assistants: Carers travelling with people with disabilities are entitled to free entrance to the Gardens. The site is partially wheelchair accessible.
  • Commercial photography is not permitted anywhere on the estate.
  • Refreshments: Visitors are welcome to picnic or BBQ at the waterfall. A refreshment kiosk is available during summer months offering coffee, tea, sandwiches and snacks.
  • Carer & Assistants: Carers travelling with people with disabilities are entitled to free entrance to the Waterfall.
  • Parking & Toilets: There is parking and toilet facilities available at the waterfall.
  • Baby Changing Facilities: Baby changing facilities are available at Powerscourt Waterfall.
  • Dogs: Dogs are welcome to visit the waterfall. Please keep them on a leash!
  • Photography: Visitors are welcome to take photos during their visit to Powerscourt Estate, however commercial photography is not permitted in the Gardens. Please note that drone photography is not permitted at Powerscourt Estate, unless by prior arrangement with the Powerscourt Estate Office.

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Powerscourt Estate prides itself on the welcome we offer to all our visitors and being an accessible destination for everyone.

There is good access to the gardens, shops and terrace café and wheelchairs are available to borrow while you enjoy your visit with us. We recommend that these are booked in advance through our reception team to avoid any disappointment. Unfortunately, access to our first floor shops is not possible in a wheelchair as there are several steps.

Wheelchair users and families with buggies will find our attractions easy to access, and our facilities suitably equipped. Those with limited mobility will appreciate the number of benches and picnic tables located in both Powerscourt Gardens and Waterfall.

For any queries regarding accessibility, please get in contact with us. We look forward to welcoming you to Powerscourt.

  • Parking: Disabled Parking is available in our carpark.
  • Drop-off Point: Disabled visitors are welcome to stop at the drop off point at the front of Powerscourt House.
  • Carer & Assistants: Carers travelling with people with disabilities are entitled to free entrance to the Gardens.
  • Disabled Route: There is a disabled route through Powerscourt Gardens. Our reception team will be delighted to help you with any queries.
  • Café: There is disabled access to the Terrace Café and Terrace area.
  • Toilets: There are disabled toilets available in Powerscourt House.
  • Lift: There is a lift to the ballroom on first floor of Powerscourt House.
  • Wheelchairs: There are wheelchairs at our house reception which visitors to the gardens are welcome to use. Please book in advance by phoning +353 (0)1 204 6000 to avoid any disappointment. A €20 refundable deposit is required.
  • Dogs: Dogs are not permitted in Powerscourt House, but we welcome Guide Dogs with open arms.
  • Parking: There is ample parking at the waterfall, close to the refreshment area and toilet facilities.
  • Toilets: There are disabled toilets available at the waterfall.
  • Access: The areas surrounding the waterfall are largely accessible for wheelchairs. Please call us on +353 (0)1 204 6000.
  • If you have specific queries or ask our staff at the waterfall when you arrive.

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Experience one of Ireland’s top tourist attractions and a destination like no other. Beyond the entrance gates to the Estate you enter a world full of beauty with 47 acres of gardens to explore, a magnificent House to dine and shop in. An award winning Distillery and golf club and if you want to stay longer you can even stay at Powerscourt Hotel.

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Powerscourt Golf Club

Both our East and West Courses are open to visitors 7 days a week and we look forward to welcoming you here.

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Powerscourt Distillery

Discover the traditional whiskey making process and sample award-winning Fercullen Irish whiskeys at Powerscourt Distillery.

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Powerscourt Hotel

Turn a magical day at the Powerscourt Estate into a memorable mini break, with a luxurious stay at the 5* Powerscourt Hotel, part of the MHL Hotel Collection.

Give Powerscourt as a gift

Give the gift of the wonder of Nature. Powerscourt Gift Cards can be used in the Gardens, Garden Pavilion or Golf Club.

This place is amazing. Soo beautiful. We’ve been many times and each time we love it. We chose to come in May but maybe next time we’ll head over in June hopefully to see all the flowers blooming. The walks are soo relaxing and the view is just amazing. This time we stayed for lunch and cannot praise enough their food. Such fresh and tasty soup and sandwiches and yummy desserts. Cannot wait for our next visit as even if it’s far away from where we live and takes almost 3 hours to drive, it’s just soo beautiful ?

We visited Powerscourt gardens for the first time in late October. The walled gardens still had a colourful display of flowers and shrubs, the trees were in wonderful autumn shades and the Japanese gardens were delightful with the Acers looking very attractive. Powerscourt is certainly worth travelling to see if you are in the area.

I’ve been here many years ago and the grounds are just as beautiful as I remembered. The new addition of shops, Avoca cafe, nursery and distillery just adds even more things to do. This is a great place to stop and spend sometime.

This garden was incredible. We went on a very rainy day and it was difficult to really enjoy the beauty that was there. We quickly walked thru the formal gardens, Japanese garden and tower house. The collection of trees were magnificent but it was raining too hard to read all the labels Would definitely go back if we get a chance.

The walled gardens are the most amazing flowers I have ever seen. I could have looked at them for hours. The rest of the grounds are very beautiful and peaceful when there aren’t large tour groups. The lunch at Avoca is very good, fresh and reasonably priced. You can even have some retail therapy at the stores. Again, the most amazing flowers!!!

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In 1994, the Leelanau Community Cultural Center was established as a 501c3 non-profit organization. With that came the first Board of Directors. Since that time, more than 50 volunteers have served on the board, bringing their talents in business, creative arts and community service to the organization. Our Board members are responsible for protecting the mission and the vision of the organization, providing strategic direction and ensuring the Old Art Building’s long-term stability, vitality and financial health. Here are the current board members for 2024:

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Barbara Burkhardt

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Tom Knowles

Rick koehler, margaret mckinley, cindy meeker, julie ridenour, kim mcmanama, kerry satterwhite.

Kathleen, husband Larry, and their family have enjoyed a rich history in Northern Michigan since 1983. Originally from Bloomfield Village, Michigan. Kathleen served as a Trustee for the Bloomfield Village Board. Leland became their year round home in 2019 when their son Justin completed the construction of their home. Kathleen earned her BA from Grand Valley State University and has enjoyed careers in education and law firm management.

The Old Art Building was the perfect location for their daughter Lauren’s wedding in August 2019. Kathleen has thoroughly enjoyed volunteer opportunities at the OAB, assisting with HollyPop, Art Shows, The Centennial Committee and The Strategic Planning Committee. Kathleen’s other local interests include Leland School Bridge Mentor, helping at The Leelanau Children’s Center and volunteering with the Benzie Leelanau County Health Department.

Kathleen joined the OAB Board December 2021.

Originally from Grand Rapids, Barbara has treasured the beauty of Leelanau County since vacationing here with her family as a child. Barbara’s husband David fell in love with the county when they started coming together in the early 1990’s, and they bought their home in 2015, moving here full time in 2020.

Barbara and David raised their children in Naperville, llinois. Barbara returned to school to complete her education as an adult, finishing her BA in Pastoral Ministry and Theology, and MA in Spirituality/Spiritual Direction. She achieved board certification through the National Association of Catholic Chaplains and loved her career as a hospital chaplain in the western suburbs of Chicago.

Barbara brings enthusiasm and skills for cultivating inclusive and supportive communities to her service with the Old Art Building, LCN, the Leland Chamber of Commerce, the Benzie Leelanau Health Department, her parish, St. Kateri, and Suttons Bay Congregational Church.

Kay is a native of upstate New York, where she graduated from the University of Rochester with a degree in French Literature, along with vocal study at Eastman School of Music, and a year at La Sorbonne in Paris. Graduate studies were at Syracuse University and the University of Massachusetts. She enjoyed a long career as a teacher of French. She has performed in the arts as a vocalist, pianist and organist, actress, and a director of musical theater productions. Currently she is pursuing the adventure of creating paintings as an artist.

In 1980 Kay and her husband Bob moved to southeast Michigan, where they raised their two sons, and where she served twenty years on the board of the Adrian Symphony, and twelve years as co-chair of professional opera productions presented at the historic Croswell Opera House. Early on, they became acquainted and enamored with Leelanau County and purchased a small cottage, which later led to a house on Lake Michigan, where they landed as permanent residents in 2007.

Kay has served as president of the Leland Garden Club and chair of their garden tours. She is a member of PEO and president of Leelanau Women Artists. For years she has attended, volunteered, and participated in a myriad of exhibits and varied events at the OAB.

She is delighted to contribute her efforts towards the continued well being of this community and cultural gem.

Kay joined the Board in 2021.

Tom Knowles is a native of West Michigan, who was introduced to the Leelanau Peninsula by his wife—her family has lived in the area for over 40 years. Married at The Riverside Inn, Tom and Mary Ann moved to Leland full time in 2018.

Tom is currently the President and co-owner of K-Line Industries Inc., a manufacturing and engineering company near Holland, MI. He began his love of drawing in college, and recently rekindled his passion drawing portraits in graphite and colored pencil. He’s inspired by the wealth of local talent on display at the OAB and surrounding area.

Tom joined the Board in 2023.

Rick first became enamored with Leland when he followed his college sweetheart, Sandy, to the lake in 1972. Since then, he never looked back – nor left! Rick graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1975 and married Sandy two weeks later. He ran his own architectural firm in Cincinnati for 39 years, which he founded only a few years after graduation. Rick and Sandy have five grown children who visit Leland in summer and winter throughout their entire lives. Their 15 grandchildren now follow in those same footsteps.

In 2013 Rick tried his hand at oil painting, and is now represented by two Michigan galleries and one gallery in Cincinnati. He retired from the field of architecture in 2020, and is now spending more and more time at their cottage on Lake Leelanau. “I believe that there is a time in all of our lives, where we need to ‘give back’ and being on the Board of the Old Art Building will allow me to use my business skills to insure that this wonderful organization will flourish for years to come.”

Rick joined the Board in 2021 and is currently serving as Treasurer.

Margie first moved to Leelanau County with her family in 1972. After the birth of her second and third children in 1973 and 1975, respectively, she became active in the community, helping found the Leland Children’s Center and later creating and running Humanities Week at the Leland School. She was also a member of the newly formed Leland Garden Club. During this time she attended several art classes at the Old Art Building.

In 1987 Margie moved to Ann Arbor to pursue a career in fundraising at the University of Michigan. Her last position was with UMS, the performing arts presenting arm of the University. Upon retirement Margie returned to Leland as a permanent resident and has pursued her interest in painting.

Margie joined the OAB Board in 2023.

Cindy Meeker has been visiting Leland since the early 70’s when she and her husband George were married. She and George raised their family in Troy, Ohio, vacationing here in Leland with George’s family since the early 70’s. They retired and made Leland their full time residence in 2014.

Cindy was born and raised in Rome, Georgia and graduated from Hollins College. She was an active community member in Troy, serving on the Troy Foundation Distribution Committee, the United Way, and chaired the board of The Overfield School.

She and George are embracing life in Leland, taking part in various community efforts. Cindy is active in the Little Garden Club, co-chair of Garden Tour, a Bridge mentor for the Leland Schools and a member of the Leland United Methodist Church.

Cindy is extremely happy to be a part of the vibrant life of the Old Art Building and is currently serving as Secretary.

Julie Ridenour escaped to Leland whenever possible for nearly three decades, before retiring from her position as President of the Steelcase Foundation and making her long-held Leland home her permanent residence in 2021.

Julie is a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she served her community in many capacities, including an elected position as a school board member of the East Grand Rapids Public Schools, chairman of the Mercy Health St. Mary’s Hospital Board of Trustee, board and guild member for Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, and board member and Policy Committee co-chair for the Michigan Council of Foundations. She is a graduate of Michigan State University, with a B.A. in Political Science, and has enjoyed post-graduate professional studies at both Harvard University and Oxford University. She has shared that love of Leland — and the OAB — with her daughter, son-in-law, and grandchild.

As an observer from afar (and seasonally) Julie has watched the Old Art Building grow in its mission and purpose to become the artistic and community center for the Leland area. She is honored and delighted to volunteer in numerous capacities for the Old Art Building, and continue the direction provided by its leaders and volunteers. Julie joined the OAB board in 2022.

After over 30 years of visiting, Kim and her family relocated to Leland ten years ago. The geographic beauty of the area and the folks whom keep active in the health and wellness of the community are daily energy boosters.

Kim respectfully looks forward to working with everyone to continue the OAB’s mission statement to: promote the arts and cultural enrichment, to provide a gathering place for the community, and to preserve the Old Art Building for generations.

Originally from Birmingham, Michigan, Kerry spent her summers in Leland until 2008 when she moved here full time with her husband Ross and their two boys, Colin and Griffin. She has a BS in political science from the University of Michigan and an MBA in marketing from Northwestern University and worked in residential lighting product development and marketing for about 10 years.

Kerry served on the LEF board for 6 years and is a member of the Little Garden Club of Leland. She became a certified yoga teacher in 2009 and has been teaching at the Old Art Building and area studios since. She is particularly passionate about gardening, interiors and the arts.

Kerry joined the board in 2010 and is currently serving as Vice President.

Kit is a native of Toledo, Ohio. She and her husband Jim began summer visits to Leland in the 1980s, purchased a cottage in 2005 and have lived here full time since 2019.

Kit graduated from Smith College with a degree in Art History and had a brief career as a paralegal before starting a family. In the process of raising two children, she opened and operated a popular children’s bookshop called ‘Full of the Dickens’ in Sandusky Ohio.

The value of volunteer service was instilled in her by her family at a young age. In Ohio, she was vice president of the board of the Friends of Erie MetroParks, was a children’s advocate with CASA, facilitated a bereaved parent group with Jim through the local hospice and was volunteer coordinator of the gift shop at the Dayton Art Institute. In Leland she is a member of the Little Garden Club, volunteers at Samaritan’s Closet and crafts books bags with a group of friends for PoWer! Book Bags which distributes literacy supplies to children. Since moving to Leland, the opportunity to volunteer at the OAB has been one of her greatest pleasures and she is honored to now serve on the board.

Kit joined the board in 2023.

Founding members

In 1992, a small group of Leland residents concerned about preservation of the Old Art Building gathered together to establish a group focused on preserving this community treasure. It was their work that eventually resulted in the establishment of the Leelanau Community Cultural Center as a non-profit two years later. This entire community owes a great deal of gratitude to these volunteers for the vision and service that paved the way for the Old Art Building to become what it is today.

Sally Biggs

Founding member

Amy Chatfield

Community cultural curators.

This award was instituted by the Leelanau Community Cultural Center to honor those who have contributed significantly to our organization, and thus to the cultural heritage of our community. It is not given annually – it is given only when the board of directors unanimously agrees it is time to honor such a significant person.

Community Cultural Curator

Scott Craig

Judy frederick, ellie golden, martha ryan, trudy underhill.

Originally from Birmingham, Michigan, Judy first fell in love with Leland in the mid 1960’s when her parents bought a cottage here. She remained a regular summer visitor until she moved to Leland full-time in 2000. Judy received her bachelor's degree from the University of Rochester. She worked at Boride Products as Employee Relations Manager and also lived and worked in Chicago and San Francisco.

Since living here full time she has been actively involved with ShareCare, the Leelanau Conservancy, the Leelanau Historical Museum, Leelanau Players, and served as President of The Little Garden Club. She enjoys hiking and building trails at the Frederick Farm in Maple City.

Judy joined the board in 2010.

Trudy joined the board in 2003. She quickly made an impact wth her contributions to both the Fundraising and Program Committees. She helped organize and hang several different exhibits over the years, including Leland Air and Open Studio annual shows. Her flower arrangements add a colorful dimension to every show! She has been a loyal Open Studio painter, demonstrating an ability to find and explore new visual sensibilities in her work continually and fearlessly.

Trudy has been much appreciated for her thoughtful participation at board meetings. She always listened with a critical ear, fine tuning proposals which kept them in the realm of practicality. We are a more solid and relevant organization because of her 18 years on the board.

Amanda Campo

Marketing Director

Sara Hartley

Program Director

Sarah Ross Mills

Executive Director

Scott Thurrott

Facilities Manager

Former Leland "summer person", Midwest born and raised, I promptly moved as far west as possible upon graduating from Miami University (OHIO). I took my BFA (graphic design) and accepted a user experience design job in Silicon Valley, the “worst-best job” I ever had.

Through my pixel-pushing and illustration passions, I am focused on creating unique, simple work that is classic and (bonus points!) also solves a problem. I have worked for clients large (GAP, eBay) and small (Leland gal, Cincinnati CityBeat), but my skills have been mostly sharpened through travel.

My greatest works of art are my two children (of course), and the endless lists and sketches which lie about my home. And whenever I am asked about design, I refer to this philosophy: "Good design is in all the things you notice. Great design is in all the things you don’t."

Michigan native, Sara Hartley, grew up in Big Rapids and earned a BA in Music from Alma College. She worked as the Music Manager for Washington National Cathedral, in Development and as Upper School Assistant at Garrison Forest School outside Baltimore, MD. Eventually Sara returned to Northern Michigan where she worked in the President's office at NMC and more recently works in Admission and Financial Aid for Interlochen Arts Academy.

Sara also has a degree in Baking and Patisserie and has worked in professional kitchens in Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore. She also worked for three years as the Research and Development Baker for Cherry Republic.

Sara remains active in theatre, music, and baking in the area as a performer, director and teacher. She is also an MFA candidate for Creative Writing at Vermont College of Fine Art and will graduate in July 2023.

Sarah has spent her summers in Leland her whole life, eventually moving here in 2013. She attended Kenyon College where she received her B.A. in History and Political Science. Before moving to Leland, Sarah worked at North Shore Country Day School in Winnetka, IL for 14 years, where she was the Co-Director of College Counseling.

In addition to college counseling, Sarah was the Varsity Field Hockey Coach, an advisor, and involved in the Global Education program, traveling and leading student groups around the country and internationally. She also served as a program coordinator and advisor for the Global Youth Leadership Institute. Sarah was the Old Art Building’s 2019 Volunteer of the Year and served as Program Assistant for two years before stepping into the role of Program Director.

Scott's biography is coming soon.

Meg Worth brings over two decades of experience in the Arts and Entertainment industry to her role as the Director of Community Engagement at the Old Art Building.

Driven by a passion for bringing community together through live events, Meg has worked in Boston, Detroit, and Traverse City and is now thrilled to be at the OAB creating memorable experiences for the Leland community.

Meg grew up in Michigan, attended the University of Michigan, and has lived in Leelanau County since 2015 with her husband, three Leland Comet kids, and a Westie. When she’s not working, she can be found hiking, skiing, or swimming in Leelanau, or out on the ice teaching the next generation of figure skaters.

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