Garden Fundraiser for the Shelter
An exciting new feature was added to the
Alfred Festival weekend. On Sunday, July 19, 2009,
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., area residents had the opportunity to visit Jim Boldebook's incredible gardens at 13 Federal Street in Alfred. He generously agreed to open the gardens to the public as a fundraiser for the feeding programs at the York County Shelter Programs.
Visitors had the opportunity to roam about the large expanse of lovely grounds and gorgeous gardens
surrounding two homes, a guest house and a pavilion that border Shaker Pond. Joanna Sylvester and her crew from Memory Gardens were in attendance to share information and answer garden questions.
There was a walking path that offered an alternative view of the house and gardens. As you were
strolling through the pine forest you might have had an opportunity to see a deer!
The Boldebook property is situated on the scenic Shaker Pond in Alfred. It is home to a variety of spectacular gardens and the cemetery of some of the early settlers of Alfred such as the family of Deacon Moses Stevens.
Start address: Notre Dame Bakery 844 Shaker Hill Rd Alfred, ME 04002
End address: 13 Federal St ME 04002
Start at: Notre Dame Bakery 844 Shaker Hill Rd Alfred, ME 04002
1. Head south on Shaker Hill Rd toward Anthony Rd - 0.1 mi
2. Turn right at Anthony Rd - 0.1 mi
3. Turn left at ME-4/US-202/Waterboro Rd - 0.9 mi
4. Sharp right at Gore Rd - 0.9 mi
5. Continue on Federal St - 331 ft
Arrive at: 13 Federal St ME 04002
