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‘Garden Beauty’ with Carolyn Seibert-Drager – At Gifts Inn Boonsboro

Step into a world of wonder and join us for a delightful and enchanting event at the Opening Reception on March 29th, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. Allow your senses to be whisked away by the beguiling beauty of ‘Garden Beauty,’ a mesmerizing exhibition by the talented Carolyn Seibert-Drager of The Farmer’s Daughters Flowers. This stunning showcase will grace the walls of Gifts Inn Boonsboro from March 29th to May 31st.

Do not miss the opportunity to revel in this breathtaking fusion of photography and photo editing, where each image serves as a gentle reminder to pause and embrace the extraordinary all around us. Carolyn’s photography, infused with her love of flowers and bright colors, is sprinkled with an affection for poster and pop art. Each photograph is a snapshot in time, cherishing the moments that allow her flowers more time to be seen and loved. Let us celebrate the beauty of art and nature together in this enchanting display!

CAROLYN SEIBERT-DRAGER ‘Garden Beauty’ Exhibit March 29thth – May 31st 2026 Photography on display at Gifts Inn Boonsboro.

OPENING RECEPTION: March 29th, 2026 from 1 – 3pm

ABOUT by CAROLYN SEIBERT-DRAGER: “My photography is infused with my love of flowers and bright colors, sprinkled with an affection for poster and pop art. Photos are literally a snapshot in time, and I relish giving my flowers more time to be seen and loved.

I’m often asked why I always use my business name rather than my own; it’s because it reflects the roots of my inspiration. I grew up on a small dairy farm in Pennsylvania, and named my photography business in honor of my late father. My love of the land and everything that grows on it is deep in my soul, a bond with and a gift from my dad.

I have been a photographer most of my adult life, though primarily for work as part of a career in communications. I finally stopped ignoring a different potential side to my photography during the coronavirus pandemic. The idea of pursuing a more playful, creative version had been germinating — pun intended — in the back of my mind for months, and eventually I gave it a try. I’m having even more fun than I imagined.

A quote by botanist Luther Burbank from more than 100 years ago hangs in my studio: “Who does not love flowers? For whom will not flowers make more sunshine?” My photos are a reminder to take time to see and embrace the extraordinary all around us.”

‘A Study of Trees’ with Bruce Wilder – At Gifts Inn Boonsboro

We’re absolutely thrilled to invite you to a mesmerizing nature photography show, “A Study of Trees,” by the exceptionally talented photographer, Bruce Wilder. This enchanting exhibition will be on display from June 14th to July 31st at Gifts Inn Boonsboro.

Mark your calendar for the grand opening reception on June 14th, 2026, from 1 – 3PM. It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet Bruce and and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of nature through his captivating lens. We can’t wait to see you there for an afternoon overflowing with inspiration, fun, and meaningful connections!

BRUCE WILDER ‘A Study in Trees’ Art show June 14th – July 31st 2026 Photography on display at Gifts Inn Boonsboro

OPENING RECEPTION: June 14th, 2026 from 1 – 3PM.

 

ABOUT: Bruce Wilder is a Keedysville resident who dabbled in photography since he was a child. “My dad was always taking pictures, so my interest grew from that experience,” he said. “For years, all I took were black-and-white images that I developed and printed in my own darkroom. When digital came along, I began doing more color work.”

While working in other fields, as a carpenter, author head-shot photographer, then later on the owner of Turn the Page Bookstore, Wilder also participated in many photography and/or art contests and won several. He admitted he might be considered a professional photographer, but he added, “It’s not my main job.”

As a freelance photographer living in the Western Maryland area Wilder has freedom to move about and photograph what he likes. He has a studio in the local area and, recently, has focused on portrait and fine art figure work there. While, alternately, he focuses on landscape and natural scenes when traveling across the U.S. or abroad.

Closing Reception of Experiencing Timeless Beauty: A Glimpse of the Night Sky – At Inn Boonsboro

Help us send along the stars on their cosmic journey at this Closing Reception for the celestial celebration of the ‘Experience Timeless Beauty: A Glimpse of the Night Sky’  art display at Inn Boonsboro. Join the Tri-State Astronomy Club Members and the WV Astrophotography Association Members for a mind-blowing sendoff featuring their celestial artwork that’s out of this world!

Mark your calendars for an extraordinary art display farewell at Inn Boonsboro from September 29th, 2024 from 2 – 4pm.

Artists: Michael Sager | Bill Brown | Jonathan Eggleston | Andy Smetzer | William Fox

Experiencing Timeless Beauty: A Glimpse of the Night Sky – At Inn Boonsboro

Explore the universe without leaving your seat! Delve into the enchanting world of stars, where dreams and mysteries collide. Join the Tri-State Astronomy Club Members and the WV Astrophotography Association Members for a mind-blowing journey through celestial artwork that’s out of this world!

Mark your calendars for an extraordinary art showcase at Inn Boonsboro from August 11th to September 30th, 2024. The grand opening on August 11th from 2pm to 4pm promises an unforgettable experience. Embrace the magic of ‘Experience Timeless Beauty: A Glimpse of the Night Sky’ and get ready for a celestial celebration like no other!

Artists: Michael Sager | Bill Brown | Jonathan Eggleston | Andy Smetzer | And possibly William Fox

When the Camera’s Close at Hand

Laura Reeth has made her mark in the shop and the Inn with her photographs, which run the gamut from hauntingly beautiful to surprising and cheerful. We’re thrilled to have corralled her long enough to put together an exhibit for us, titled When the Camera’s Close at Hand, on display from October 30 through November 29.

Laura shares, “Is a walk a walk without a camera? For me, a camera is my personal filter to express what I see, even in the routine and the familiar.

Over the last decade, it’s a rare day I set out on a morning walk without at least a smartphone in hand to capture what I see along the way.  I prefer to walk just after sunrise when the world is quiet yet still brimming with anticipation, moving along regular routes, almost without thought.  Actually, that’s not true – I put some thought into the daily decisions:  go right or left?  Toward the sun or away?  Busy street or quiet park?  Each answer partially dictates where I go or what I see.

Seasons and light and flowers and trees change, but my feet remember the routes and my eyes seek out something new in the familiar.  Are there clouds or is the sun a stark, singular light?  Is there reflection?  How does the light affect it? Those questions bundle themselves up tightly until they are part of the instinctive awareness of my surroundings. No concrete answer, just a looking, a seeking, then lifting the camera to capture.  Some days the image is exactly what I saw.  Some days I return home and there’s a surprise in the photo, a nuance that only comes forward with quiet contemplation.

I share what I see in the routine and familiar with the hope that it brings the viewer a sense of calm, and perhaps a small drop of early morning anticipation in seeing what’s around the next corner.”

We can’t wait to see either, Laura!