The Land

Morven spans 2,913 acres, which includes forty-three buildings and a core property to be held in perpetuity. The property is maintained as a traditional Albemarle estate, and is is home to over 30 Virginia State champion trees that have been officially registered with the Virginia Big Tree Program.

 
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Virginia State Champion Trees

The photos below catalogue trees at Morven that have been registered with the Virginia Big Tree Program. Each photo links to more information about that individual tree.

 
Chinese Chestnut

Chinese Chestnut

Henry’s Maple

Henry’s Maple

Bottlebrush Buckeye

Bottlebrush Buckeye

Shadblow Serviceberry

Shadblow Serviceberry

 
Asian White Birch

Asian White Birch

Tea-Oil Camellia

Tea-Oil Camellia

Loose Flower Hornbeam

Loose Flower Hornbeam

Ivyleaf Maple

Ivyleaf Maple

Korean Hornbeam

Korean Hornbeam

 

The Central Grounds

Morven’s central grounds encapsulate the majority of our utilized spaces. Spanning from the Japanese Garden to the incredible horse barns, Kitchen Garden, forested areas, and grasslands, there is a wide range of space to explore and enjoy. This stylized map portrays the layout of Morven’s central grounds.


Morven: The Challenge and the Opportunity

University stakeholders, students, and professional consultants have envisioned Morven’s future in a variety of ways - from the creation of an immersive in-residence experience for program participants, to the development of a trail system that would connect Morven to neighbors Monticello and Highland.

Hart Howerton Opportunity Assessment

Hart Howerton Opportunity Assessment

Charles Rose Residential Proposal

SMBW Architectual Proposal

SMBW Architectual Proposal

Hart Howerton GIS Analysis on Morven

Hart Howerton GIS Analysis on Morven

Morven Trail Project Proposal

Morven Trail Project Proposal

Law School Trail Project Analysis

Law School Trail Project Analysis


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