Spring Projects Made Possible By Generous Gifts & Grants
Bullington Gardens Receives Generous Gift from the Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund
Hendersonville, NC – Bullington Gardens, a nonprofit horticultural education center and public garden, is delighted to announce a generous gift from the Perry Rudnick Foundation. The foundation has donated $17,050 to Bullington Gardens to increase and improve parking, due to increased visitation.
“We are incredibly grateful for the support from the Perry N. Rudnick Foundation, a component of the Community Foundation of Henderson County,” said Annie Higgins, Administrative Director of Bullington Gardens. “Their gift will help us to add much needed parking spaces and improve drainage in our existing parking lots.”
The Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund is dedicated to supporting organizations that promote the arts, education, and community engagement. The foundation’s gift will help improve visitor experience and add to the safety during events, classes, and workshops. The Fairy Trail has been a popular addition to the gardens, and often requires guests to park on the grass. The new addition will offer guests new parking areas instead.
“We are pleased to support Bullington and the important work they do in the community,” said McCray Benson, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Henderson County . “Their commitment to horticultural education and environmental stewardship is essential, and we hope our gift will help them to continue to grow and thrive.”
Bullington Gardens Receives Grant from Tourism Development Authority and donors for New Restrooms.
Hendersonville, NC – Bullington Gardens, a non-profit horticultural education center and public garden is excited to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Tourism and Development Authority (TDA) to build new restroom facilities for guests. This grant was made in conjunction with gifts from Mary Louise Corn and Ray McKenzie-Wilson, longtime board members, as well as Wheels in The Woods and will allow guests to enjoy modern and accessible facilities.
“We are thrilled to receive this grant from TDA” said Annie Higgins, Administrative Director of Bullington Gardens. “These new restroom facilities will greatly enhance the experience for our visitors and allow us to better serve our community”.
The new restroom facilities were designed with sustainability and accessibility in mind. The facilities will also be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards to ensure that all visitors can access them.
"This grant is an investment in Bullington Gardens and in our community,” said Richard Rhodes, Board Chair of the Henderson County Tourism Development. “We are proud to support Bullington Gardens and the important work they do in educating visitors and providing community assets like the Fairy Trail.”
Bullington Gardens welcomes visitors from across North Carolina and beyond, and the new restroom facilities will provide a more comfortable and convenient experience for everyone who visits.
We are grateful for the support of the Tourism Development Authority and their recognition of the value of Bullington Gardens as a destination for visitors,” said Higgins. “This grant will help us to continue to offer high-quality experiences and maintain our beautiful public garden for years to come.”
The new restroom facilities will be open for guests by April 2023. For more information about Bullington Gardens and its upcoming projects, please visit https://www.bullingtongardens.org/
Contact: Annie Higgins, Administrative Director, Bullington Gardens Phone: 828-698-6104.
