This program is presented in partnership with the Oak Spring Garden Foundation.

Seasonal watercolor featuring the horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum) by Sophie Grandval. From the Oak Spring Garden Library collection. Watercolor on paper, circa 1990.

About: In a small house in the Auvergne mountains, Sophie Grandval has been painting flower paintings and bird paintings for decades, which, as soon as they are finished, are added to collections in France, Europe, and the United States. This film captures the mystery of creation and traces a humble life devoted to painting. In this portrait, the brilliance of prestigious collaborations (Givenchy, Dior) is combined with the depth of decisive encounters, the photographer Peter Knapp, the poetry of René Char, the thought of Gurdjieff, as well as the chiaroscuro of a secluded existence, close to what inhabits her: nature.

About OSGF: The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is dedicated to sharing the gifts and ideas of Rachel "Bunny" Mellon. Its mission is to support and inspire fresh thinking and bold action on the history and future of plants, including the art and culture of plants, gardens, and landscapes.

Date & Time: Friday, March 27, 2026. Doors open at 5:30 PM for a reception celebrating the opening of Plants and Places: Artwork from the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, and the screening will begin promptly at 7:00 PM. The runtime is 90 minutes.

Registration Information: This program is free to attend, but registration is encouraged. Register online or by calling the Barns of Rose Hill Box Office at 540-955-2004 (hours). When our Box Office is closed, please leave a message.