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Lord & Schryver Conservancy - Our Story

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The Lord & Schryver Conservancy is a Salem-based nonprofit whose mission is to preserve, interpret and steward the legacy of Lord and Schryver for public enrichment. It was established in 2005 with a early focus on archiving their many personal and business records. 
 
In 2015, thanks to generous community support, the organization purchased Gaiety Hollow, Lord and Schryver’s personal home, garden and studio located at 545 Mission Street in Salem, Oregon.  Since its purchase, the garden has been restored to its period of significance and the site developed into a cultural/educational center for the community.  The property is on the National Historic Register because of the garden and its association with Lord and Schryver.  


The Conservancy offers programs including lectures and workshops and may be rented for events.  The gardens are open on select days or by appointment. 


Leadership

Board of Directors 
Maria Arbuckle, Financial Consultant
Carroll Cottingham, Secretary
Carol Currie, Member at Large 
Karen Freeman, President 
Farouk Husseini, Member at Large 

Marilyn Kingery, Development Committee Chair
Mary Anne Spradlin, House Committee Chair
Ross Sutherland, Archive Committee Chair

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Staff 
Hannah Curry Head Gardener 

Foundation and Grant Support
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We appreciate the financial support from these organizations that help us achieve our mission.  
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Hardy Plant Society of Oregon
Herbert A. Templeton Foundation
Kinsman Foundation 
Marion County Development Corporation
Maybelle Clark MacDonald Fund

Murdock Charitable Trust 
Oregon Community Foundation 
Oregon Cultural Trust
Portland Garden Club
Salem Foundation

Schwemm Family Foundation
William S. Walton Charitable Trust ​​​
Lord & Schryver Conservancy
PO Box 2755, Salem, OR 97308-2755
​Gaiety Hollow
​545 Mission Street SE, Salem, OR 97302
​ph: (971) 600-6987
email: info@lordschryver.org
Let the garden embrace you!