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	Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens 52 acres (210,000 m²) are located at 151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua, New York, USA, at the north end of Canandaigua Lake, in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York.
		The Thompsons purchased the Sonnenberg property in 1863 and replaced its original farmhouse with a forty-room Queen Anne style mansion in 1887.
		Sonnenberg's gardens were designed and built between 1902-1919, and originally consisted of nine gardens in a variety of styles.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sonnenberg_Mansion_and_Gardens (469 words)

	Sonnenberg Gardens (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion — Located at 151 Charoltte Street in Canandaigua, is a fifty-acre estate that includes nine formal gardens, a green house conservatory, ponds, statuary, and a forty-room mansion built by Mr.
		The architecture of the rusticated gray stone mansion, trimmed in red Medina sandstone, is a blend of Elizabethan, Richardson Romanesque, and Tudor.
		The small Moonlight Garden, behind a row of cherry dogwood and bordered with privet hedges adjacent to the Pansy Garden, was planted with fragrant white flowers in Victorian times, to be enjoyed by moonlight.
	www.fingerlakes.com /sonnenberg.htm (258 words)

	Charity Navigator Rating - Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens
		Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens is a fifty acre estate with nine formal gardens and a forty room Victorian mansion, located at the north end of Canandaigua Lake, in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region in Upstate New York.
		The Victorian mansion, formerly the summer home of Canandaigua benefactors Frederick Ferris and Mary Clark Thompson, Sonnenberg is German for "sunny hill".
		Sonnenberg Mansion & Gardens is dedicated to the preservation, maintenance, and use of its gardens, structures, and collections for the pleasure and education of the community and general public.
	www.charitynavigator.org /index.cfm/bay/search.summary/orgid/6846.htm (199 words)

	NSG Visits Sonnenberg Gardens by Donovan Shilling
		Those restoring the mansion discovered a dusty, wooden box in one of the outbuildings containing scores of glass photographic plates with images of the original rooms.
		They had no children; she left Sonnenberg to a nephew but he was financially unable to maintain it.
		Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion, a 50-acre estate at 151 Charlotte Street in Canandaigua, is open daily from mid-May until mid-October.
	www.crookedlakereview.com /newsocietygenesee/visits/0700sonnenberg.html (835 words)

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		According to their information, Sonnenberg is one of the most extensively preserved country estates to survive from the late Victorian era in America.
		She entertained many famous guests, maintained the most extensive private aviary in the country, and generously opened the grounds at Sonnenberg to visitors on a regular basis until her death in 1923.We were told that when she first opened the grounds she would sometimes serve tea to the public that was viewing the estate.
		After the VA no longer needed the mansion for this purpose they agreed to allow the Sonnenberg Gardens organization to buy the 50 acres of the original Sonnenberg Estate for $1.00.
	www.rvtravelog.com /sonnenberg.dir/sonnenberg1.htm (511 words)

	Searchalot Directory for Top/Home/Gardens/Designed_Gardens
		The gardens at Annes Grove are an expression of gardening in the manner of William Robinson.
		Botanical garden that is a resource center for those desiring to improve their knowledge of plants, gardening, or landscape architecture.
		Illustrations of gardens on the island of St Vincent in the Caribean.
	www.searchalot.com /Top/Home/Gardens/DesignedGardens (916 words)

	Democrat and Chronicle \| Day In The Life of Canandaigua (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Thompson chartered trains to her home and regularly opened the gardens and grounds to the public, said Jennifer Mitchell, Sonnenberg's director of museum communications.
		Tending to the mansion and gardens is a labor of love for most who work there.
		After her death, it was the citizens of Canandaigua who came to the aid of Sonnenberg after the gardens had endured years of neglect.
	www.democratandchronicle.com /homes/community/canandaigua/story06.html (407 words)

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		A beautiful Victorian mansion and gardens, located at the north end of Canandaigua Lake, in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region in Upstate New York.
		Sonnenberg Gardens is a unique and wonderful place.
		Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens, formerly the summer home of Canandaigua benefactors Frederick Ferris and Mary Clark Thompson, Sonnenberg (German for "sunny hill"), is open to the public 7 days a week, mid-May through mid October.
	www.portofrochester.com /POI_Finger_Lakes.htm (98 words)

	SCHUMER PRESENTS NEW $370,000 CHECK TO SONNENBERG MANSION AND GARDENS
		“Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens is a wonderful part of Canandiagua’s rich history and a jewel for the Finger Lakes region,” Schumer said.
		The funding will be used for repair and restoration work on the Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens, a fifty-acre estate developed between 1863 and 1923, that served as the summer home for New York banker Frederick Ferris Thompson and his wife, Canandaigua native Mary Clark Thompson.
		Sonnenberg was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and recent assessments of the mansion by both a historic preservation architect and structural engineer have indicated an urgent need for stabilization and repair.
	www.senate.gov /~schumer/SchumerWebsite/pressroom/press_releases/2005/PR4140.SonnenGard.022205.html (383 words)

	VisitFingerLakes - An online travel guide to Lake Country, New York
		Rose Garden was the first of the nine gardens at Sonnenberg to be restored.
		The lovely Queen Anne Mansion with 40 rooms replaced the farmhouse on the property in 1885 and was remodeled at the turn of the century.
		Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens State Historic Park was designated a New York State Historic Park in 2004 ensuring that this landmark property will continue to be preserved as a national treasure.
	www.visitfingerlakes.com /headlines/headline-sonnenberg-june.asp (414 words)

	City Newspaper: Democracy in the house
		Sonnenberg's attendance this year is down 17 percent, which staff chalk up to the season's rainout.
		Sonnenberg is in talks with the New York State Parks and Recreation Department to try to get state park status (and state funding).
		A further obstacle: Sonnenberg has a paid staff of only 18 (three horticultural staffers are in charge of the 50-acre estate), meaning that the museum rests heavily on volunteer work hours.
	www.rochester-citynews.com /gbase/Gyrosite/Content?oid=oid:2893 (1382 words)

	Beautiful Italian Gardens - Beautiful Italian Gardens (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
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		Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion - Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens Is...
		A beautiful Victorian mansion and gardens, located at the north end of Canandaigua Lake, in the heart of the...
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	Future brighter for Sonnenberg Gardens
		If Sonnenberg trustees can raise $250,000 in donations for the site, the state office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will take title to the property, and the employees and volunteers will retain responsibility of the day-to-day operations of the grounds and buildings.
		Pataki noted that, even on a rainy day like yesterday, Sonnenberg is “absolutely gorgeous” and essential to maintaining and improving the quality of life in the area.
		The Victorian mansion and gardens are part of an estate that was developed between 1863 and 1923 as a summer home for New York City banker Frederick Ferris Thompson and his wife, Mary Clark Thompson, a local civic leader.
	fltimes.com /main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6172&SectionID=38&...&S=1 (656 words)

	Star-Gazette.COM - Southern Finger Lakes
		Sonnenberg Mansion & Gardens in Canandaigua, an extensively preserved country estate that has survived from the late Victorian era, will open for the garden season on Saturday and remain open through Oct. 11.
		The mansion at Sonnenberg Gardens is surrounded by nine themed gardens, built from 1902 to 1919.
		The 4th annual Arts at the Gardens is scheduled for August.
	www.stargazettetimeout.com /wine/050304sfl_2.html (192 words)

	SCHUMER SECURES $370,000 FOR SONNENBERG MANSION AND GARDEN IN CANANDAIGUA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		“Sonnenberg Mansion and Garden is a beautiful part of Canandiagua’s rich history.
		Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens is a fifty-acre estate developed between 1863 and 1923.
		Sonnenberg was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and recent assessments by both a historic preservation architect and structural engineer have identified them as the highest priority for stabilization and repair and the historic Thompson estate.
	www.senate.gov /member/ny/schumer/general/SchumerWebsite/pressroom/press_releases/2004/PR03069.Sonnenberg112204.html (232 words)

	A HANDFUL OF WINE by Merle Exit
		Today the mansion is surrounded by some of the most beautiful landscape.
		After visiting the mansion, it’s at the Finger Lakes Wine Cellar that you will be able to sample several wines from the local vineyards and head to the gift shop for a one-stop wine shopping.
		Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens says that they absolutely welcome all gay events, particularly those who may want to unite with a ceremony.
	www.toyou.com /merle/article.cfm?id=33 (916 words)

	Arts at the Gardens - Fine Art and Fine Craft Show at Historic Sonnenberg Gardens
		We are proud to present the fifth annual Arts at the Gardens, a juried show to be held on the grounds of the historic Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park.
		Admission is $5.00 and includes access to the mansion and gardens.
		Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park Website
	www.edteck.com /aatg (156 words)

	house and gardens - 2nd Garden (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The water garden with its Japanese bridge and the water lilies is the subject matter of the famous Nympheas paintings....
		The Victorian mansion and gardens are part of a...
		and Gardens is dedicated to preserving for public enrichment the spirit and beauty of this late 19th and early 20th century house and gardens.
	garden.peztello.info /dir5/house-and-gardens.html (974 words)

	Sonnenberg Closes for Season
		For the first time in several years the lights will be dark at Sonnenberg Gardens this holiday season.
		Russell says keeping the gardens in the dark this winter will help keep the books in the fl after a rough few years.
		Canandaigua National Bank began foreclosure proceedings on Sonnenberg Gardens last year, but the process is moving slowly on purpose.
	www.rnews.com /print.cfm?id=13639 (352 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		These are the main gardens right outside the mansion at Sonnenberg Gardens are near Canandaigua, NY.
		It was the estate of a wealthy woman but is now open to the public and includes many different types of gardens.
		This one is the classical 18th century European garden, very symmetrical and orderly.
	www-cs.canisius.edu /~meyer/Zen/PICSHTML/sonnenberg.html (51 words)

	At Home : Historic / Landmarks : Sonnenberg Mansion : Home & Garden Television
		Figure D--Holiday guests at Sonnenberg at the dawn of the 20th century were treated to holiday feasts of turkey or pheasant, served at a massive mahogany table.
		Figures E and F--Mary Thompson was known for the understated elegance of the holiday decorations at Sonnenberg.
		Today her spirit lives on, as the gardens are lavishly decorated and opened up for tours by the public.
	www.hgtv.com /hgtv/ah_travel_landmarks/article/0,1801,HGTV_3217_1384077,00.html (242 words)

	Landmark Society of Western New York
		With the arrival of the 20th century, the benevolence of Mary Clark Thompson provided the community with a modern hospital facility and a swimming pool for children.
		Her summer home was the impressive Sonnenberg estate and gardens.
		Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens: (1887) 151 Charlotte St. Queen Anne style.
	www.landmarksociety.org /events/events.html?uid=202 (710 words)

	Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce
		Sonnenberg Gardens will open its doors for the summer season.
		Arts at the Gardens, a juried show and sale of fine art and fine crafts by area and regional artists, will be held at Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens, 151 Charlotte Street in Canandaigua.
		Sonnenberg Mansion & Gardens will welcome dog enthusiasts of all ages to its third annual Dog Day at Sonnenberg.
	www.canandaigua.com /public_calendar.asp (3799 words)

	State to take over noted Canandaigua property - 2004-10-20 - Business First of Buffalo
		Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens in Canandaigua is being acquired by New York state for conversion into an historic park site.
		The property is a known landmark in the Finger Lakes region, drawing tens of thousands of visitors each year, officials said.
		Sonnenberg was opened as a public tourist destination in 1973 and since 1995, has received more than $500,000 for operation and restoration efforts.
	bizjournals.com /buffalo/stories/2004/10/18/daily27.html?t=printable (144 words)

	Charity Navigator Rating - Tucson Botanical Gardens
		Tucson Botanical Gardens is a place of beauty, inspiration and education about the natural world.
		There are 16 different gardens within the grounds representing a variety of gardening traditions and botanical themes.
		The Gardens offer programs and classes for adults on a broad array of topics, from gardening for newcomers to composting to botanical art.
	www.charitynavigator.org /index.cfm/bay/search.summary/orgid/6842.htm (201 words)

	Picnic at Gardens on July 4 - 6/24/04
		The grounds of Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens in Canandaigua will be open to visitors looking to celebrate the Fourth of July with old-fashioned picnic fun from 6 to 8 p.m.
		Organizers promise an ideal evening for guests looking for an opportunity to marvel at the gardens, tour the mansion and learn about its first occupants and Canandaigua's most prominent citizens, Mary Clark and Frederick Ferris Thompson.
		The Council of Friends of Sonnenberg, sponsor of the event, will use all proceeds to support Sonnenberg activities.
	www.cgazette.com /common/news/2004/June04news/1088104973180.html (152 words)

	the gardens Resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Mary's Gardens HomePage Mary's Gardens was founded in 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to research the hundreds of...
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		In 1904, the concept of The Butchart Gardens began with an effort to beautify a worked-out quarry site on the 130-acre estate of Mr.
	www.theonlineportal.com /gardening/the-gardens.html (223 words)

	Sonnenberg Gardens in Canandaigua, NY : details (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		-- A beautiful Victorian mansion and gardens, located at the north end of Canandaigua Lake, in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region in Upstate New York.
		-- Formerly the summer home of Canandaigua benefactors Frederick Ferris and Mary Clark Thompson, Sonnenberg (German for sunny hill) is open to the public 7 days a week, mid-May through mid October.
		PAGE OVERVIEW: -- Provides general information about Sonnenberg Gardens, which may include web site and contact information, as well as description and collections info for those planning to visit Sonnenberg Gardens..
	www.museumstuff.com /rec/org_20020201_17041.html (191 words)

	Local Interests
		They produce functional and decorative products with a Bristoleaf trademark (made with fresh leaf imprints in the pottery) and an impressive crystalline glaze.
		Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens is the newest member of the NYS Historic Parks.
		This turn-of-the-century garden estate has nine themed gardens and a mansion to tour.
	www.campingfriend.com /CheerfulValleyCampground?file=LocalInterests (161 words)

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