Ashford Manor's 'Concerts on the Lawn' Series Ending After 12th Season

Owners cite economic reasons as well as dwindling attendance for bringing the series to an end.

The following is a news release from Ashford Manor announcing the end of its "Concerts on the Lawn" series. After 12 years, Ashford Manor Bed and Breakfast in Watkinsville is ending its popular "Concerts on the Lawn" series on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3. The final concert will feature The Sensational Sounds of Motown, with gates opening at 5 p.m. Sept. 3, and the concert running from 6 to 9 p.m. Ashford Manor proprietors Mario Castro and David Shearon said they were saddened to end the series, which drew monthly crowds of around 500 to1,000 people to the four-acre estate -- the second largest concert venue in the Athens area. They cited economic reasons as well as dwindling attendance for bringing the series to an end. “It’s been a …

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Andrea Williams

4:29 pm on Monday, August 13, 2012

The kids and I love the concert on the lawn series but we've also attended "Spirits in Stone", Ghost Tours and the performance of "Steele Magnolias"...Ashford Manor is a part of our lives in more ways than one...   more ›

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Dave Shearon already has a full life. As one of the owner/operators of Ashford Manor in Watkinsville, his days include the 24/7 operation of a beautiful historic home that has been turned into a bed and breakfast. Recently purchasing the Thornton property next to Ashford Manor, the decision to expand was made and the resulting renovations, upgrades, furniture shopping added to the day-to-day requirements defined a pretty busy day. Yet when asked to be one of the “stars” for the benefit for Project Safe, Dave immediately said “Yes!” Though he has no training in dance, doesn’t live in Athens, and doesn’t consider himself a “star,” he was pleased to be able to participate in such a big way for the cause of helping victims of domestic abuse. “…

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