Everyone enjoyed the Land Trust of Virginia's 15th annual Garden Party to Save the Virginia Countryside at Dr. Vas and Linda Devan's Rock Hill Farm in the heart of horse country.

Rock Hill Farm's beautifully restored rural farmhouse (built in 1797) and its surrounding farm complex were judged eligible for the Virginia Landmarks Register in 2008, and the farm's gorgeous patio offers truly majestic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west.

During the Garden Party, the Land Trust of Virginia announced their 2012 award winners: Kathy Milam and Barbara Riggs were named Landowners of the Year; Malcolm and Pamela Baldwin were named Land Stewards of the Year, and Mrs. Edie Smart and Ms. Peggy Arundel were named Conservationists of the Year. Previous winners of the Conservationist of the Year include Mrs. Linda Porter and Mrs. Maggie Bryant.

This year's event also highlighted a "Farm to Table" celebration of local foods and wine, featuring Chef Jason Lage, proprietor of Market Table Bistro in Lovettsville, Virginia, who prepared all the food for the Garden Party. In addition, a wide variety of local wines and desserts were also served.