Arley Hall Comes to Arkansas
After years of hospitality from the Ashbrook family at Arley Hall I'm excited to welcome Lord Michael Ashbrook to my home. I can only hope that it's half as inspiring to him as my visits to Arley have been to me.
I stumbled upon Arley when I was a graduate student at the University of Manchester. While exploring the grounds I struck up a conversation with an elderly gentleman who turned out to be the 10th Viscount Desmond Ashbrook. He introduced me to his wife Elizabeth and we became fast friends. Over the years I've developed quite an attachment to the people and gardens at Arley.
So I'm excited to welcome Lord Ashbrook to Arkansas. He'll be here to give a lecture about the estate and gardens that have been in the family for more than 500 years. If you are going to be in Little Rock that day I encourage you to plan to attend. Here are the details.
When: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Bring your lunch! Drinks will be provided.)
Where: Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
How: It's a free lecture, but you do need to reserve a seat. Email the school at publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu or call 501-683-5239.
