The Village of Pinehurst Beautification Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Warren H. Manning Award. The award honors one of America’s preeminent landscape architects and the landscape heritage he created for Pinehurst. It recognizes exceptional landscapes in Pinehurst neighborhoods and commercial areas that enhance the Village through the use of native and non-native plantings, water conservation practices and design principles that provide a communal benefit to the Village – Manning’s vision.
The properties receiving this year’s Warren H. Manning Award epitomize Manning’s vision of landscapes that fit into the natural surroundings.
Built in 1924, the historic Village Chapel at 10 Azalea Road is nestled into the heart of the Village. One can almost feel Manning’s presence. There are majestic magnolias, American hollies, longleaf pines, loblolly pines, eastern red cedar trees, willow oaks, dogwoods, azaleas, boxwoods, hydrangeas, camellias, Japanese maples, and so many more. The grounds keepers have retained Manning’s vision of a naturalistic landscape that fits with his original plans for the Village. Wander along the brick sidewalks to observe well thought-out memorial gardens with fountains, plaques, and many native and non-native plants. Water conservation is evident by the use of a pinestraw lawn and very little grass. The beautiful, shaded, peaceful grounds, along with the intermittent music of church bells, is a haven for wildlife and respite for those who need a place to stop, rest and reflect on the amazing history of the Village of Pinehurst.
Built in 1897, Dartmouth Cottage at 60 Cherokee Road East is a beautiful example of Manning’s vision. Old majestic American hollies and southern magnolias are a buffer to the street side, as well as a ligustrum hedge along the homeowner’s wood fence. Walking along the pathway and peering into the backyard one can see magnificent longleaf and loblolly pines, magnolias, camellias, Japanese maples, English ivy, hydrangeas, viburnum and a pollinator garden. At the front of the house a wildlife haven includes Japanese maple, ferns, boxwood, liriope, a bird feeder and bird bath. The front yard provides a native plant setting with old magnolias, American hollies, massive water and willow oaks, and dogwoods. The homeowner’s use of native and non-native plants, shrubs and trees, and a water-conserving pinestraw lawn, have created a Manning inspired haven for wildlife.
Cozy Cottage at 100 Fields Road is a stunning example of how new construction can blend seamlessly with neighboring homes. When the owners first visited Pinehurst they fell in love with the traditional architecture, beautiful grounds and special details, like brick paved sidewalks. They asked their architect to create a home that would fit the style of homes found in the Village and look like it had always been there. They had the same request of their landscape designer who created a classic cottage style landscape with native plants and trees. Leveraging existing mature American hollies, oaks, and magnolias, the property was further enhanced with Deodar cedar and a lawn of drought resistant mondo grass. A sand and clay walkway leads to the front porch that is framed with wintergreen and American boxwood, Virginia sweetspire, and hydrangea creating a landscape that looks as if it has been part of the Village for 100 years.
Congratulations to the 2025 award recipients, and thank you for upholding Manning's vision and legacy in the Village of Pinehurst!
