Shepherdstown's 26th Annual Back Alley Garden Tour & Tea Shines
26th annual Back Alley Garden Tour & Tea highlights unknown gardens in Shepherdstown
The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 22, 2025
By Staff
The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the 26th annual Back Alley Garden Tour & Tea, which attracted large crowds eager to explore new gardens in Shepherdstown. This year’s event featured first-time participants like Shepherd Village and Sage Place, as well as the spectacular 1.5-acre garden at 4911 River Road. Event organizer James Pug Puglisi highlighted the tour's new regional plan aimed at inclusivity for smaller gardens and attendees with mobility limitations. The fundraiser also included tea service in the War Memorial Building, featuring local artistic performances and volunteers from the community. Attendees praised the beauty of the gardens, making this year's tour a resounding success for Shepherdstown.
