Today the University of Virginia landscape represents many layers of history, retaining much of the integrity of the Founder's design while adapting to the changing demands of each new generation of scholars. Mary Hughes from the University of Virginia's Office of the Architect will also lecture and serve as co-coordinator. Faculty from the University's Landscape Architecture Department will include Will Rieley and Warren Byrd. Limited tuition scholarships are available to successful applicants. These single rooms, adjacent to the Lawn and Rotunda and part of Thomas Jefferson's original design for the University, lack air conditioning and share exterior restroom facilities.
Students are responsible for their own breakfasts and dinners.
University food services and local restaurants are available within walking distance. Transportation will be provided to Monticello each day. The number of participants for the 2001 Institute is limited. This two-week program is designed to fit a variety of interests and educational backgrounds ranging from amateur to professional in the fields of horticulture, history, and landscape architecture. Limited scholarships are available to successful applicants.