GARI MELCHERS HOME AND STUDIO AT BELMONT
540-654-1015 Fax: 540-654-1785 www.garimelchers.org
224 Washington Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
DIRECTIONS: From I-95, take exit 133 (Falmouth-Warrenton) follow U.S. Rte 17 (toward Falmouth) 1 1/4 miles to State Rte 1001 (Washington St.) turn right to Belmont.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The richly furnished country house and working studio of American impressionist painter Gari Melchers (1860-1932) can be seen as they appeared in the 1920s. Explore the colorful formal gardens and wooded hiking trails of the artist's 27-acre retreat. Enjoy special exhibitions of the art of Melchers and his contemporaries. We invite you to consider the Gari Melchers Home and Studio as the setting for your wedding, reception, bridal luncheon, evening event or business meeting. The stunning Studio Pavilion at Belmont, situated in an elegant woodland setting, is connected to the artist’s original studio building and opens onto the estate’s gardens. 2 of 3 studio galleries are wheelchair accessible.
PARKING: Located in unpaved area in front of estate. Pick-up and drop-off in front of estate.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Paved, gravel and flagstone. Length of paths vary.
ENTRANCE: Located front of gift shop, house and studio. Ramps provided. 1 entry door, 38 in. wide, opens in with knob handle located 30 in. above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located in Visitor Center and studio. Rest rooms in studio are not wheelchair accessible. Doors 35 in. wide, open in. No turns to enter. Accessible stalls in gift shop, with doors 35 in. wide, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 9 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 35 in. Wrapped pipes. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: In Visitor Center.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, open captioned videos are available.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 36 in. wide. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
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