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.
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
Henry’s Maple
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Shadblow Serviceberry
Asian White Birch
Tea-Oil Camellia
Loose Flower Hornbeam
Ivyleaf Maple
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
Charles Rose Residential Proposal
SMBW Architectual Proposal
Hart Howerton GIS Analysis on Morven
Morven Trail Project Proposal
Law School Trail Project Analysis
