MapleCreek presents "Thomas Jefferson, Gardener" by Peter Hatch, director of Gardens & Grounds at Monticello August 14, 2008

Peter Hatch, director of Gardens and Grounds for the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, will share his unique perspective on Jefferson, his horticultural pursuits, the historic gardens at Monticello and the process of restoring them over the last 30 years to the way they were in Jefferson's day. Hatch's books will be available for purchase and autographs.

Master of Ceremonies will be Rick Vuyst, CEO of Fruit Basket Flowerland garden centers, host of the WOOD 1300 Flowerland Show (Saturdays, 9-11 a.m. - streamed online at www.woodradio.com) and WZZM-TV13's "Mr. Green Thumb."

FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO www.maplecreek.org

VIP Tickets - $50 - includes 6:30 p.m. social with Peter Hatch and Rick Vuyst -- and preferred seating

General Admission Tickets - $20 - includes presentation and dessert buffet (for all)

This is a benefit event. Proceeds will go toward creating peaceful, secure gardens for memory care residents at MapleCreek, a full continuum senior campus offering "gracious affordable senior living." (Visit www.maplecreek.org)

TO PURCHASE TICKETS -- call 616-295-3285. Tickets also available at Fruit Basket Flowerland stores and online at www.myflowerland.com.

6:30 P.M. - indoor & courtyard gardens open to guests
6:30-7:15 p.m. - VIP reception with Peter Hatch
7:15 p.m. - General Admission entry
Music - guitar-flute duo "Folias"
Cash beer/wine bar before presentation
7:30 p.m. - presentation / dessert to follow
Grand Room and Atrium --
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
1000 East Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Official Website: http://www.maplecreek.org/news/meijergardens.aspx