In this episode, host Janet Michael sits down with Martha Reynolds to explore everything happening at the Barns of Rose Hill in Berryville, Virginia this spring — from stunning gallery exhibitions and hands-on art classes to jazz concerts, film screenings, and sustainability milestones. If you love the arts in the Shenandoah Valley, this one's for you.

What We Cover

🎨 Art Exhibitions

Life Extended – New work by 27-year-old artist Kristin Fiorvanti, on view through mid-April. Features photographically inspired pieces including the standout work Grandpa's Lap. Raffle available — a $2,000 goal unlocks a commissioned piece.
Plants & Places – A collaboration with the Oak Spring Garden Foundation in Upperville, featuring work by past artists-in-residence plus original pieces by French watercolorist Sophie Grandval.
Experiments in Natural Color – Work by a retired Shenandoah University pharmacy professor who uses plant-based dyes on textiles. On view April–May.
Pam Klein – A contemporary Millwood-based artist presenting color-focused work in the lower gallery, May through June.

🖌️ Classes & Workshops

Oil Painting Bootcamp – A full-day immersive beginner workshop with artist Jordan Xu.
Textile Dyeing with Plants – Hands-on class demonstrating how to extract natural dyes from plants like dandelions and oak bark and apply them to fabric.
Introduction to Color Theory – A five-week Saturday morning series (May 9–June 6) taught by Pam Klein, exploring Josef Albers' principles of color interaction.

🎵 Concerts & Music

Danny Knicely – 15th Annual Winter Show, March 28. Appalachian-Brazilian fusion featuring Danny on mandolin.
Winchester Jazz Collective – April 12 matinee. Celebration of Count Basie and Ella Fitzgerald, featuring a vocalist. Faculty ensemble from Shenandoah Conservatory's jazz program.
Winchester Music Viva – April 11. Choral ensemble celebrating their 45th season with a look back at favorite programs. First-ever collaboration with Barns of Rose Hill.
Django Jazz Fest – April 25. Gypsy jazz and Django Reinhardt repertoire, presented by the organizers of Baltimore's Charm City Jazz Fest.
Big Band Bash – April 26 matinee. A celebration of the trumpet by Shenandoah Conservatory student Tyler.
Larry Keel & Jon Stickley – July 11. Bluegrass heavyweights. Sponsorship opportunities available — reach out to Martha if interested.

🎬 Film Screenings

Fragments of Eden – Documentary about French watercolorist Sophie Grandval, screening in conjunction with the Plants & Places exhibition.
You Got Gold – May 22. A concert tribute film to John Prine featuring collaborators and interviews. Not available for streaming — expected to sell out. Sponsored by Love at First Bite Catering & Events.

🌿 Sustainability

Barns of Rose Hill is a repeat recipient of the Virginia Green Travel Star Award, recognizing their ongoing sustainability practices. Official announcement coming Friday.

💛 Support the Barns

Membership is open and makes a meaningful impact — spring is membership season!
Individual gifts of any size help fund operations, maintenance, and programming not covered by grants.
Sponsorship opportunities available for the Larry Keel & Jon Stickley concert on July 11.

Connect with Barns of Rose Hill

🌐 barnsofRoseHill.org
📱 Facebook & Instagram: @BarnsofRoseHill