Comments on: Living on the Lawn

By: Erin Henshaw

Erin Henshaw — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:49:53 +0000

I agree. I also wanted to mention that one of my most unique experiences at the University was attending an event inside a professor’s Pavilion home. I felt truly honored to be experiencing a part of history…and respectful of anyone who could make that kitchen work for a family!

By: Susan Baxter

Susan Baxter — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:59:18 +0000

What a beautifully written and evocative post! Over the holidays I visited the Lawn – under a think blanket of icy-topped snow – with my love who had never been to U.Va. (and is, even more alarming, a UNC graduate). The stillness of and grey light on the Pavilion gardens and the Lawn that day made the scene black and white in our photographs and memories. I’m going to point him to this post to augment our impressios that day.

By: Janet Verklin Reed

Janet Verklin Reed — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:42:41 +0000

Dr. Woo — How lucky you are to be living in such a fabulous space, following in the footsteps of so many other remarkable educators! Dr. and Mrs. Floyd lived in Pavilion II when I lived on the Lawn. We loved getting to know them, and I look back fondly on the time I spent interacting with them and the other wonderful Pavilion residents. Enjoy your time there — I miss it!

By: Jim Staats

Jim Staats — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:15:07 +0000

Your beautiful description of Pavilion II brought tears to my eyes. I last heard the beauty of the Lawn discussed by the architect for Patan Hospital in Katmandu, Nepal. He worked for the World Heritage Foundation and used some of Jefferson’s ideas in Nepal. East Lawn 28 1954

By: Suzi Pomerantz

Suzi Pomerantz — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:43:24 +0000

What a lovely description! You’ve inspired me to recall fondly my own days spent living on the Lawn and the magic of the place with its palpable history, mysterious energy, and ethereal beauty. Thank you!

By: David Nolan

David Nolan — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:47:00 +0000

Keep a journal about your time in the house! A century from now, someone will be glad you did. I remember walking by that serpentine wall, perhaps in 1966, and seeing Lady Bird Johnson in your garden.

By: Brawner Cates

Brawner Cates — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:08:05 +0000

Welcome home to The Lawn! The only words I would take issue with are early in your narrative. “Perhaps America’s” should certainly be changed to “Undoubtedly The World’s” most perfect physical expression of universal learning. I believe The Rotunda & Lawn have been recognized as such many times by many folks from all over the world. The ultimate masterpiece created by the Sage of Monticello! Seems to be standing the test of time.

By: Wayne Cozart

Wayne Cozart — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:39:02 +0000

You capture beautifully in your next to last paragraph the obligation and the interactivity of living on the Lawn. Your comments are wonderfully insightful and understanding for someone who has just become a member of this educational village. Thank you for the beauty of the description and the understanding of the context.

By: Laura Moylan

Laura Moylan — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:09:05 +0000

How fortunate we are to have you, Dean Woo, to nurture our students and faculty! Thank you for this lovely description of your new home!