Come and sing in the exceptional cloisters and hillside garden at Iford Manor. All the songs and harmonies will be taught by ear by Jane Harris, Director of Songways.
Thursday 31 July
2:45 – 5:15pm
£25 including entry to the Peto Garden
Iford is an “other-worldly” place with an exquisite garden nestled in a sheltered valley. We will sing in several parts of the garden, including the Loggia, the Great Terrace, the Casita and the Italianate Cloisters. To sing at Iford is a particularly special way to enjoy all that it has to offer: to savour the sounds we create in different parts of the garden, listen to the bird song, relish the privilege of having the cloisters to ourselves, enjoy learning songs and harmonies together and feast our eyes on the wonderful vistas throughout the garden.
Comments from previous singing events at Iford led by Jane:
“Beautifully conceived, curated and delivered… magical”
“Superb from beginning to end”
“Fabulous – food for the soul”
“Wonderful choice of songs… a real feast”
“Beautiful sensory experience”
The excellent Cafe at Iford will be open before the event for refreshments and light lunches.
Peto Garden, Iford Manor, Iford, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 2BA
Read about last year’s Sing at Iford led by Jane
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In 1899, the architect and garden designer, Harold Ainsworth Peto, discovered Iford. The individuality of the garden owes everything to his inspiration and eye for combining architecture and plants.
The peaceful, Grade 1 registered garden is unlike any other with its romantic design and architecture, combining formality with nature and magnificent rural views across an unspoilt valley, whilst beautifully framed architectural gems and antiquities punctuate your visit throughout.
The house is built into the steep hillside, so terracing forms an important element of the design. Peto was particularly attracted by the charm of old Italian gardens, where flowers occupy a subordinate place amongst the cypresses, broad walks, statues and pools. The current owners have restored the design and planting in accordance with Harold Peto’s vision and over the years, have transformed the area of the Oriental garden.
The garden includes delightful features such as the Loggia, the Great Terrace, the Casita and the largest of Peto’s garden buildings, the Cloisters.