Our hostess, Christine “Teenie” Hayworth, left, with Jenny Hines, treasurer of Foothills Land Conservancy.
It was a rainy day, and I wondered what effect that would have on the party planned outdoors at Teenie Hayworth’s beautiful West Knoxville horse farm called Penrose.
But we grabbed our umbrellas and set out anyway. It seems that Teenie’s farm is so beautiful, it doesn’t matter what the weather is.
The purpose of the party was to raise money for the Foothills Land Conservancy and to celebrate the success of the organization. So far it has succeeded in placing 47,000 acres in 26 Tennessee counties under conservation easements, which will prevent the properties from being subdivided for development.
This is the fifth year Teenie has opened her beautiful estate — 130 acres of stunning land with a view of the Great Smoky Mountains — to Foothills Land Conservancy for this event. And Teenie is leading by example. In 2007, she placed Penrose Farm under a conservation easement. She truly believes in the mission of the organization to “preserve, protect and enhance” the landscapes of East Tennessee.
Food was by Holly Hambright. Libations were by The Pour Guys. That right there is enough to guarantee a festive event! And it was.
Teenie’s beautiful home.
Part of the 130 acres protected by a conservation easement to prevent development.
Horses!
Along the pathway leading to the check-in tent were — not roses or some other ornamental flower — but cherry tomatoes!
I thought this was super clever.
Among the guests were, from left, Former Knoxville Mayor and Ambassador to Poland Victor Ashe, his wife Joan, and Georgiana Vines.
Bill Clabough, a former member of the Tennessee Legislature, is executive director of the Foothills Land Conservancy. He’s with Julie Graham.
From left, David Long, Mike Parish, Susan Kincaid, Sandy and David Martin.
From left, Mary Fran Darwin, Rosa Mar and Nancy Bowen.
Kim and Mike Arms
Ed and Christine Winter
More landscape. Beautiful. Elegant, but casual. I just loved the feel of the farm.
Hydrangeas
Food time! Assorted sammies.
How about this? Black bean orzo with tomatoes, basil and shrimp. (This was my favorite dish.)
Steak on a stick.
Going through the food line, Carla Bower, left, and Karen Minser. They are in front of an interesting hummus bar.
Our tablemates, Madge and Barry Cleveland.
The centerpieces were so perfect.
Here’s something I’ve never thought of before: fence row weeds.
It was a good crowd. About 300 folks attended.
The back of the house is as pretty as the front.
Another view of it.
From left, Bob and Sherry Browder, J.T. and Susan Howell.
My husband, Alan Carmichael, left, with Kathy and Garrett Swartwood.
From left, Jeff Fletcher, Julia Huster and Betsy Child.
From left, Stacy Ferguson, Peter Caswell and Samantha and Kevin Pack.
Dessert is served at our table.
Angela Howard and Rick Stone
Chris and Juli Rigell
David Branton and Courtney Russell.
Courtney makes a new friend! This is Dooley, Teenie’s dog.
From left, Wendy Coffey, Susan Long and Mary Fran Darwin.
From left, Whitney Terry, Anniece Weaver, Andrew Saunders and Ashley Hartman.
Bill Clabough made brief remarks and thanked Teenie Hayworth for being our host.
From left, Mark Haub, Sandy Covino and John Patterson.
Leah and Mike Berry, one of my favorite artists.
From left, Kathleen Erickson, Clif Willard and Sarah Penegar.
The sun really tried to come out, but was unsuccessful. Still, it was a relaxing and beautiful day.
