Tyvan Hill
Photo Credit: Dannette Merchant
Standing majestically atop an expansive hilltop in the New Vernon section of Harding Township sits a gracious country estate built some 90 years ago for John Wesley Castles, Jr. and his family between 1928 and 1929. Tyvan Hill, as this residence and gardens are known, will be the site of the 19th Mansion in May Designer Showhouse and Gardens. Chosen by the Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center (WAMMC) for its signature fundraiser, Tyvan Hill will be open to the public daily from May 1-31 at 10 a.m., with the last ticket sold at 3 p.m.
More than 50 interior designers and landscape architects will transform this gracious U-shaped, stone and brick, tile-roofed residence and its 12,000 square feet of outdoor garden space into its former glorious state for visitors to enjoy. The house is in an eclectic style featuring many elements of Norman-French architecture. Tyvan Hill was designed by the New York architectural firm of Peabody, Wilson & Brown, one of the preeminent and prolific designers of large country residences.
Visitors to Tyvan Hill will have the opportunity to tour the mansion and view original interior features, from an elegant curved staircase and paneling to elegant moldings, while experiencing the interior designers’ unique transformations in their specific spaces. A tour of the gardens will provide visitors with the pleasure of spending time among beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces filled with flowering plants, water features, relaxing seating, dramatic sculpture and inspiring artwork. The grounds at Tyvan Hill are open to the public at no charge, and visitors can purchase a ticket on site to tour the interior of the mansion.
Guests will be able to tour the house, the extensive gardens and the pool area with its charming Pool House, individually or on a private guided tour. The “Boutiques at Tyvan Hill” and the “Café on the Hill” will enhance their visit, while supporting a worthwhile cause.
Funds raised at this year’s Mansion in May will contribute to the expansion of the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. As a nationally-ranked regional medical center and a recognized leader in cardiovascular medicine, this expansion will enable the facility to handle an estimated 10% of the projected new patient volume under the same roof, improving safety, efficiency and workflow.
For information on group and private tours, sponsors and tickets, please visit www.mansioninmay.org.