news from Compton Gardens

Compton Gardens - Tuesday Tours17-May-2013

FREE tours every Tuesday at 10am (through June 21, 2013) at Compton Gardens. Hope you will join us a..

Annual Native Tree & Plant Sale and Gardens Uncorked!28-Mar-2013

May 10 & 11 are two very full days of events at Compton Gardens - Please see the link for mo..

The Role of Five Civilized Tribes during the Civil War25-Mar-2013

Friday, April 19 at 4pm-5:30pm; Peel Mansion, Carriage House - The Role of the Five Civilized Tribes..

Wed., March 27 at 11am - Attracting Birds & Butterflies25-Mar-2013

Wednesday, March 27 at 11am-noon, Compton Gardens Conference Center- Attracting Birds and Butterflie..

TOURS at The Peel Mansion Begin Again05-Mar-2013

Peel Mansion tours begin again; today, March 5, 2013. Tours are held Tuesday - Saturday 10am-3pm..

Welcome New Board Members02-Jan-2013

Welcome to three new board members: Suze Dambreville-Francois, Becky McCoy, and Ron Vizena. Addi..

TOURS for The Peel Mansion will re-open after our winter break - Tuesday, March 5, 201301-Jan-2013

We are still available for corporate / private events and showings for future events as we..

Peel Mansion extended hours tonight,12/1010-Dec-2012

The Peel Mansion will have extended hours for tours this evening, 12/10 from 5-7pm. We look forw..

Gala 2012 is SOLD OUT!20-Nov-2012

GREAT NEWS - Gala 2012 is SOLD OUT! We hope you will join us next year!..

Gala 2012 ALMOST sold out!02-Nov-2012

As of November 1st, the Annual Christmas Gala only has Landing A (seats 6 for $720) and one tabl..

School Days 2012 Was a Great Success!21-Oct-2012

School Days at Peel Mansion was a success again this year for both the fourth graders of Bentonv..

Special Thanks to 2012 Corporate Sponsors15-Oct-2012

These local businesses, banks and suppliers deserve to be thanked for their community involvemen..

Tales at Twilight01-Oct-2012

Oct. 23, 24, & 25, 6:30pm ~ Where History Comes Alive at Peel Mansion ~ PREMIERE ..

Neil Compton Exhibit Room Now Open!30-Aug-2012

The Peel Compton Foundation opened the Neil Compton Exhibit Room, located in the Compton Gardens..

Ozark Society Celebration!03-Aug-2012

Ozark Society is 50! Buffalo National River is 40! Neil Compton would be 100! Saturday, August ..

3W Magazine Trio Awards31-May-2012

Great news! The Peel Compton Foundation has been nominated by 3W Magazine (http://3wmagazine.com..

Turning over a New Leaf18-May-2012

Public Garden Days and the Gardens Uncorked! have come and gone. As with most big projects..

Tea Tasting 2012!19-Apr-2012

On April 19, 2012, the Peel Mansion hosted its first Tea Tasting sponsored by Savoy Tea Company ..

Recognizing our Corporate Sponsors for 201202-Feb-2012

Our local corporations have already made 2012 a great year by sponsoring the following events: ..

School Days Essay Contest Reception28-Dec-2011

Congratulations are in order for four fabulous fourth grade reporters and teachers from R. E. B..

Regaling the Moments of the season08-Dec-2011

You know when a party is going to be great – when the lights go out in your hospital..

Holiday Tours at Peel Mansion December 16th!07-Dec-2011

For all those unable to attend the 2011 Christmas Gala this past Saturday, the Peel Mansio..

Ghost Walks 201104-Nov-2011

Our 2011 Ghost Walks just concluded last week and are happy to report that the three evenin..

Thanksgiving Holiday Closing02-Nov-2011

Please Note: The Peel Mansion and Heritage Gardens and the Compton Gardens Conference Center wil..

School Days 2011 at Peel Mansion15-Sep-2011

Another year, another 400-plus schoolchildren explored the world of 1875 Arkansas through Schoo..

Save 20% on Your Next Corporate Booking07-Sep-2011

Compton Gardens is the perfect place to hold your corporate event – nestled amidst a..

Special Thanks to Bogle's Garden City06-Sep-2011

Special thanks to Mike and Bogle's Garden City (http://gardencityinc.com/) for their recent gene..

Letters From the Kids08-Aug-2011

We are fortunate to have teachers, leaders, and parents in the Bentonville area who take the ti..

State Champion Tree Monument Dedication03-Aug-2011

The Arkansas Forestry Commission unveiled a tree monument for the American Chestnut Hybrid stat..

"Out of the Norm" Peel Mansion and Compton Gardens Episodes01-Aug-2011

Norm Allen, with the "Out of the Norm" show, which airs on JonesTV, recently visited the Peel M..

Volunteer Potluck August 129-Jul-2011

The Peel Mansion will host our annual Volunteer Potluck Luncheon Monday, August 1st. If you or ..

Avery Dennison Sponsorship06-Jun-2011

We welcome another 20/20 sponsor (/peelcompton/donors.htm): Avery Dennison will sponsor School ..

New Hours of Operation for Peel Mansion27-May-2011

Beginning June 1, the Peel Mansion business office will be located in the Compton Conferen..

Many Thanks to All our volunteers!18-May-2011

Many thanks to ALL our volunteers May 6 & 7, 2011! No event can ever be successful witho..

Qigong at Compton Gardens23-Apr-2011

Join Dr. LaBrie every Saturday for Qigong in the Gardens -- enlivening exercises guaranteed to ..

Post Civil War in Arkansas, Oh My!08-Apr-2011

Part 1 – Historical Lecture Post Civil War in Arkansas, Oh My! {module_b..

All About Butterfly Gardens07-Apr-2011

Next in a series of programs with OLLI/UA (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute), this program wil..

Preview the Plant Sale Flowers Online04-Apr-2011

Preview the items for sale at Compton Garden's Plant Sale online now at: www.peelcompton.org/p..

Dedication of Phyllis Abraham Children’s Butterfly Garden30-Mar-2011

Grateful parents and students, both past and present, are encouraged to attend the dedication of..

April OLLI Programs at The Peel Compton Foundation17-Mar-2011

The Peel Compton Foundation features a number of OLLI programs and events in the month of A..

20/20 Visionary Sponsorship16-Mar-2011

These are corporations and individuals who made a special pledge to support the activities and p..

The Heritage Trail: One Route, Three Histories of Arkansas08-Mar-2011

First of many programs with OLLI/UA (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) for our 2011 Anniversar..

NPGD & Gardens Uncorked Too!15-Feb-2011

Compton Gardens hosts an annual event, National Public Garden Days, in conjunction with our high..

Welcome Back Volunteers!15-Feb-2011

The Peel Compton Foundation invites our volunteers at both facilities, The Peel Mansion and Comp..

Internships Available31-Jan-2011

Paid and volunteer internship opportunities are now available with The Peel Compton Foundation! ..

Grantseeking 101 offered at Compton Gardens06-Jan-2011

Program Description Grantseeking 101 offers a fast-paced introduction to finding and obtaining ..

Grantseeking Academy at Compton Gardens06-Jan-2011

More and more non-profits need to win grant funds to achieve their mission, but the skills neede..

2010-11 In-Kind Donors05-Jan-2011

We would like to thank and publicly recognize those who generously gave in-kind donations throug..

2010 Volunteers17-Dec-2010

Without the following individuals who give so generously of their time and talent, The Peel Comp..

Looking Back at 201017-Dec-2010

Below you will find links to a few of the photo galleries on our web site. 2010 has been a fun a..

Special Thanks17-Dec-2010

Without the following individuals who give so generously of their time and talent, The Peel Comp..

Holiday Gala Update09-Dec-2010

For the tenth straight year, The Peel Compton Foundation kicked off the holiday season with its ..

2010-2011 Supporters07-Dec-2010

We would like to thank and publicly recognize our generous supporters. These individuals, famili..

Holiday Schedule01-Dec-2010

Both the Peel Mansion and the Compton Gardens Conference Center will be closed to observe the ho..

Herbs in the Ozarks!29-Nov-2010

Public can learn more about the healing properties of herbs in the Ozarks on Thursday, December ..

Annual Christmas Gala19-Nov-2010

Enjoy a sumptuous meal amid the Victorian elegance of the Peel Mansion at the 10th Annual C..

Ghost Walks Thank You! 05-Nov-2010

The Peel Compton Foundation wants to thank the community for its enthusiastic support of..

Peel Mansion Thanksgiving Schedule05-Nov-2010

Please Note: The Peel Mansion and Heritage Gardens will be closed to tours to observe the Thanks..

School Days Thanks Volunteers21-Sep-2010

The 6th Annual School Days’ tradition with its emphasis upon the reenactment and display ..

Meet the Ghost Walks Hanging Judges!15-Sep-2010

Ed Clifford retired from Walmart Stores Inc. in May of 2001, and was named President/CEO of the ..

Students Honor Phyllis Abraham25-Aug-2010

Contribute to the Phyllis Abraham Children's Butterfly Garden using our online form... (http://w..

8th Annual Ghost Walk!24-Aug-2010

Prepare For Thrills, Chills, and Little-Known Facts for four October Evenings – 8th Annual Gho..

See us at the bridal show!17-Aug-2010

Visit the Peel Compton Foundation booth at the 2010 Northwest Arkansas Bridal Show! We are ..

School Days 201012-Aug-2010

We, at the Peel Mansion and Historic Gardens, are excited to host the Peel Mansion’s..

Lynch Cabin Re-Opening11-Aug-2010

The Andy Lynch Cabin Museum Store has re-opened and is now accepting consignments, art, an..

The Gardens Uncorked 201016-Jul-2010

(/compton/gardensuncorkedphotos.htm) One attendee at our inaugural July 10th fundraiser..

The Meadow In Bloom15-Jun-2010

The Meadow at Compton Gardens is in bloom! Come visit the gardens and see the Clasping Con..

Peel Compton Foundation Website12-Jun-2010

Just in case you haven't yet heard, The Peel Compton Foundation website (http://www.peelcompton...

You are invited:29-May-2010

Experience Qi Gong at Compton Gardens Practice qi gong, ancient medical exercises from China, Sa..

Peel Compton Photos19-May-2010

We now feature more photos of the Peel House and Compton Gardens on our website. Visit the "phot..

Website Launch19-May-2010

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website. We will be rolling out new features in..