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Upcoming EventsJoin us for our Mother's Day Bash! This event has become a Charlotte tradition and never disappoints! Rain or shine, McGill offers a Sunday filled with enjoyment for the whole family. This year McGill welcomes Peg Legged Joe for music. Nectar's doors will be open all day to provide fresh flowers and plants as gifts to all mothers. See the Summer BRIDAL SHOWCASE in the garden! A mock ceremony will take place on June 20th at 1:00 PM. Vendors from the area will showcase their talents at making this garden the perfect place to have a wedding. Free to the public. **Vendors: please RSVP Karisa at 704.905.9808 or by email. 
A Coal Rainbow mosaic garden urn created by Tom Thoune, Patrick Crawford, and developmentally disabled artists from Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont. Past Events Left to right: Desanti Ervin, Laura Gill, Grace Bryant, Alyssa Brown and Sydney Slaven at Easter Egg Hunt Urban Sanctuary: Breathing space in a crowded world McGill Rose Garden hosted an exhibit on Mothers Day which featured original art work which portrayed moments or places of peace in a busy ever-changing world. The event was held on Mothers Day, a yearly event at the Garden. McGill Rose Garden opened to the public for the first time on Mothers Day in 1962. Festival of Wreaths Open House The McGill Rose Garden and Presbyterian Hospice & Palliative Care once again celebrated the Festival of Wreaths Open House on Saturday, December 6, 2008. The event was a great success, with over 300 Fraser Fir Wreaths sold, which benefitted Presbyterian Hospice.  Artist Claudia Borgna Installation at the McGill Italian-born, British-based artist Claudia Borgna participated in the McColl Center for Visual Art's Artist-in-Residence summer program in 2008, and the McGill Rose Garden featured her work at an installation in the garden. Borgna's work explores what she calls the evolution of landscape, a process started and effected by modern lifestyles (consumption) and consumerism. Her installations feature recycled plastic bags and discarded materials. See her work at the McColl Center's website. Mother's Day Although rain hampered the festivities this year on May 11, about 150 people visited and celebrated Mother's Day in the garden. March Madness Party On March 13th, the preschoolers at Christ the King preschool celebrated their achievement of having read 1,000 books. The event kicked off with a visit from a local childrens author and snacks were provided for the children. Easter Egg Hunt for Christ the King Preschoolers An Easter Egg hunt especially for the preschoolers at Christ the King preschool was held on March 21st. This private event was sponsored by Trinity Episcopal School. Presbyterian Hospice Gardening Program Kickoff Volunteers from Presbyterian Hospice convened at McGill on March 24th to plant tomatoes, cutting flowers, and rosemary. Produce and flowers from the plantings will be given to Hospice clients throughout the summer.  McGill Rose Garden Sponsors Herb Garden at Presbyterian Hospital Visitors at Presbyterian Hospital can now enjoy a new herb garden sponsored by McGill Rose Garden at the Jack Matney Memorial Labyrinth. The garden, planted adjacent to the labyrinth, is located in the interior courtyard of the hospital at 200 Hawthorne Lane. Presbyterian Hospice and Palliative Care, instrumental in bringing the labyrinth to the hospital, has recently partnered with McGill on projects such as the labyrinths herb garden, the Festival of Wreaths Open House, and the 2008 Doors of Hope campaign. Eric Ritchie, the McGills Executive Director, designed and installed this unique garden. Ritchie, a Certified Horticultural Therapist, incorporated herbs rich in symbolism from both Eastern and Western religions. He has incorporated traditional herbs such as rosemary, lavender and sage which are known for their soothing, aromatic properties. Designed by architect and artist Tom Schulz, the 40 hand-drawn, acid-etched design was inspired by the 14th century labyrinth at the Chartres Cathedral in France. Today, many churches and hospitals are incorporating labyrinths as places of meditation and spiritual contemplation. Schulz, recognized nationally for his unique labyrinth designs, has also created a labyrinth at the Myers Park Baptist Church in Charlotte. The McGill Rose Garden is proud to be a part of this exciting outreach project. Visit the labyrinth at Presbyterian Hospital, located at 200 Hawthorne Lane.  McGill Rose Princess Inauguration On Saturday, November 10th, 2007, the first official Rose Princesses of the garden were sworn in at the garden. Princesses, ages 4 to 10, were appointed as official ambassadors of the McGill Rose Garden by Joy McGill, wife of Henry McGill, founder of the garden. Officiating the ceremony was Hale Mast, Board Chair. The program provided an opportunity for each girl to learn about a rose in the garden, and share her knowledge with others. 19 princesses were escorted by their fathers, uncles, grandfathers or guardians. The ceremony kicked off a week that was officially designated by the mayor of Charlotte as Father Daughter Week. Princesses received a rose, a certificate of royal responsibilities, a Rose Princess sash and tiara, and enjoyed festivities throughout the garden. See more photos of the event here. ________________________________________________ 
Mother's Day at the GardenThe McGill Rose Garden opened to the public for the first time on Mothers Day in 1962. Now a tradition, this celebration welcomes Spring in with hundreds joining in the festivities. Music at the Mothers Day 2007 festival was provided by Jeff Brown and The Merrows. See photos of the garden and also from Mother's Day here.
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