By Peter De Keles

Author  Bio Elaine G. Silets, internationally renowned designer and manufacturer is opening her extensive private North Barrington gardens for one day only on Saturday, June 29.

Title:	Train Lady Opens Private Gardens and Model Railroads For One Day
Publication:	Chicago Tribune
Date:	06/14/13
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Category	Open House
Overview	Greater Metropolitan Chicago Area - "It is my honor and privilege to host the annual garden walk and model train display benefit which provides much needed scholarship aid to deserving and talented students who are studying all aspects of the arts at Interlochen." said Elaine Silets. Magic awaits kids and adults of all ages as they enter. The extraordinary "Gloree & Tryumfant Garden Railway" consists of six thousand square feet of waterfalls, streams, lakes, bridges, trestles, city and country vignettes, as well as a circus, all replete with plant material and miniature trees of every description. The Garden Railroad operates 11 separate 1/2-inch G Scale model trains.
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Comment

Sounds like a wonderful place to visit. Wish I was close enough to take advantage of such an occasion. Lady must be wonderful to do this and I love that we share the same "name" and affection for trains. E.

Elaine Haggenbottom - 06/18/2013 - 09:35

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