About
Located in the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina, Wing Haven provides a natural oasis for reflection and study of its three public gardens. Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary is rich in Southern horticulture and a habitat for birds and wildlife. The Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden is the site of a world-renowned garden writer’s living laboratory. The Student Environmental Education and Discovery (SEED) Wildlife & Children’s Garden provides hands-on exploratory learning and a natural habitat for local wildlife. Together, these gardens welcome visitors of all ages to discover and learn. Wing Haven also offers more than 40 programs and special events each year.
Click on the image below to learn more about each garden of Wing Haven.
Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden
Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary
SEED Wildlife & Children’s Garden
Vision Statement
To inspire passion for the natural world
Mission Statement
Cultivating sanctuary in nature, environmental stewardship, and the legacy of Southern horticulture
Staff:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Barrett Ranson Shannonhouse
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Susan Little Evans
OPERATIONS MANAGER Ellen Baesel
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Andrea Funk
DEVELOPMENT & OFFICE ASSOCIATE Jenna Carter
EDUCATION COORDINATOR Tracey Roode
MARKETING COORDINATOR Stefanie Myer
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT Beth Gilbert
GARDEN CURATOR, WING HAVEN GARDEN & BIRD SANCTUARY Michael Sheek
GARDENER, WING HAVEN GARDEN & BIRD SANCTUARY Damou Sako
GARDENER, WING HAVEN GARDEN & BIRD SANCTUARY Elizabeth Zembry
EDUCATION & RENTAL ASSOCIATE Cecilia Torres
ACCOUNTANT Lorraine Piephoff
2024-2025 Board of Directors
PRESIDENT - Mary Stokes
PRESIDENT ELECT - DuBose Williamson
SECRETARY - Nancy Dorrier
TREASURER - Cathy Hunter
AUXILIARY PRESIDENT - Victoria McDade
Carlo Balistrieri
Debbie Blystone
Dana Hearn
Edward Hennessey
Ian Kutner
Jim LaRoe
Erin Nelson
Debbie Schmitz
Lydia Skardon
Will Smith
Rad von Werssowetz
John Wahr
Auxiliary Council
PRESIDENT - Victoria McDade
SECRETARY - Melanie Esham
PAST PRESIDENT - Debbie Blystone
Sally Brown
Paige Cohen
Sherry Hall
Dana Hearn
Sharon Herman
Olga Faison
Ruth Mary Jones
Nancy Lowry
Bob Rossier
Sharon Vansickle
Fran Williamson
Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden Advisory Council
Carlo Balistieri
Susan Hitchcock
Elizabeth Way Rogers
Evelyn Way
Warren & Fran Way III
Sherrie Webster
Lindie Wilson
Wing Haven is a 501(c)(3) organization and your contribution is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919.814.5400. The license is not an endorsement by the State. For additional information, please see Wing Haven's State of the Haven annual report, recent audited Financial Statement and Form 990. EIN 56-1014180