The Connections Bernards Ridge Edition Sept 2020

theconnectionsnj.com Splendor in September PAGE 38 By: Joan Umholtz photo credit Dannette Merchant Standing majestically atop an expansive hilltop in the New Vernon section of Harding Town- ship sits a gracious country estate built some 90 years ago for John Wesley Castles, Jr. and his family between 1928 and 1929. Tyvan Hill will open to the public from September 8- October 4, 2020 – 10AM-3PM. Tickets are $40 and to be purchased online reserving a specific date/time only. All visitors are required to wear a mask while touring the Mansion, on shuttles, and while onsite at Tyvan Hill. So- cial Distancing is mandatory and the flow of the visitors through the mansion will be carefully con- trolled in accordance with CDC guidelines. Boutiques and refresh- ments will be at the tent on the hill (no cafe dining will be available). For tickets and updated infor- mation, visit mansioninmay.org. More than 50 interior designers and landscape architects will trans- form this gracious U-shaped, stone and brick, tile-roofed residence and its 12,000 square feet of out- door garden space into its former glorious state for visitors to enjoy. The house’s eclectic style features many elements of Norman-French architecture. Tyvan Hill was de- signed by the New York architec- tural firm of Peabody, Wilson & Brown, one of the preeminent and prolific designers of large country residences. Visitors to Tyvan Hill will have the opportunity to tour the man- sion and view original interior features, from an elegant curved staircase and paneling to elegant moldings, while experiencing the interior designers’ unique trans- formations in their specific spac- es. A tour of the gardens will pro- vide visitors with the pleasure of spending time among beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces filled with flowering plants, water fea- tures, relaxing seating, dramatic sculpture, and inspiring artwork. Guests will be able to tour the house, the extensive gardens, and the pool area with its charm- ing Pool House. Funds raised at this year’s Man- sion in May will contribute to the expansion of the Gagnon Cardio- vascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. As a national- ly-ranked regional medical center and a recognized leader in cardio- vascular medicine, this expansion will enable the facility to handle an estimated 10% of the project- ed new patient volume under the same roof, improving safety, effi- ciency, and workflow. Over 50 Interior and Landscape Designers Come Together for Mansion in May Presents SPLENDOR IN SEPTEMBER 2020 Designer Showcase and Gardens More than 50 interior designers and landscape architects will transform this gracious U-shaped, stone and brick, tile- roofed residence and its 12,000 square feet of outdoor garden space into its former glorious state for visitors to enjoy. Funds raised at this year’s Mansion in May will contribute to the expansion of the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. C ommunity N ews... PRESENTED BY THE WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION FOR MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER PHOTO BYWINGWONG/MEMORIESTTL PROUD SPONSORS OF MANSION IN MAY Benefits the expansion of the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center Tickets at www.MansionInMay.org Not handicapped accessible / No children under 12 SEPTEMBER 8 - OCTOBER 4 NEW VERNON, NEW JERSEY TICKETS SOLD IN TIME SLOTS FROM 10 AM TO 3 PM Diane Durocher Interiors Sophisticated - Elegant - Timeless Diane Durocher, ASID, IIDA, CAPS, CID Ramsey, NJ 201.825.3832 diane@dianedurocherinteriors.com www.dianedurocherinteriors.com Diane Durocher Interiors is an award-winning design firm that specializes in creating beautiful interiors customized to reflect the individual needs and unique style of each client.