October 15, 2019 —Sunnyside House, our cherished eighteenth- century treasure (and guest house), was built to last, and
it has. But it needs help from time to time.
According to Becky Edmondson, Executive Assistant, a Rockbridge couple has
donated a $30,000 challenge gift to preserve and enhance Sunnyside House. “It’s
a jewel for the Lexington community,” say the donors, who wish to remain anonymous.
“We hope our donation will be matched, or even exceeded, by other area residents.”
The donation has helped repair a chimney and will allow us to repaint Sunnyside’s tin
roof. But much more needs to be done to preserve its architecture, including maintenance
of external woodwork and sidewalks, and painting upgrades inside.
The first floor, terrace, and patio at Sunnyside House may be booked for events
at prices which depend on such variables as the space requirements, the catering arrangements (if any), and whether the booking is made by a Kendal resident or by an
outside group or individual.
Jessica Vassar, Kendal’s Events Coordinator, makes arrangements for meetings,
parties, and/or anything that involves catering.
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Adapted from the originally published article in the April 2015 Resident Newsletter