Saturday, May 6th

First Seating: Tea Served 12:00pm & Presentation 12:50pm
Second Seating: Presentation 12:50pm & Tea Served 1:30pm

Celebrate the beginning of spring with a Victorian inspired tea and an engaging discussion of historical gardening and planting practices! Our tea menu will combine historical tea-time treats with tastes that celebrate the season. This year we’ll learn about cottage gardens from researcher and gardening aficionado Rebecca Phillips. Rebecca will share information about the history of “cottage gardens,” their representation in art and literature, how to plant your own, and their environmental benefits.

Cost: $25 per Person. Reservations required by May 1st.

About the Speaker: Rebecca Phillips

Rebecca Phillips is retired from the West Virginia University at Parkersburg English department, where one of her research interests was 19th-century women’s nature writing. A lover of antique roses who once grew multiple varieties, she has since abandoned any high-maintenance plants in favor of those that would have thrived in Victorian cottage gardens. Today, Rebecca is an enthusiastic habitat gardener and serves on the coordinating committees of the Historic Harmar Bridge Company Butterfly Garden and the Fort Street Pollinator Habitat. Some day she hopes to see poet Celia Thaxter’s restored Victorian garden on Appledore Island.

Please Note Regarding Your Luncheon Seating:

• Each seating is for a maximum of 24 participants
• Each of our 6 tables seat 4 individuals
• Teas are for ages 8+

When registering with friends…

• We endeavor to seat you at the table with your desired group during the luncheon, but cannot guarantee this in all cases.
• Please make sure you and your friend(s) have registered for the same seating (ex. 1^st Seating, 2^nd Seating)
• During online checkout or ordering over the phone, please be sure to note your friend(s) name(s) that you wish to sit with.

When registering in groups of 5 or more…

• Our tables can seat a maximum of 4 individuals
• When preparing our seating plans we always try to ensure members of your group, not seated at the table of four, will be seated very near the main group.

What do I wear?

• There’s no formal dress code, but we suggest business casual.

Dietary Restrictions…

• Please notify us at the time of reservation of any dietary restrictions. Our teas operate using a set menu and we cannot readily substitute items that are being served. We may not be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions – especially gluten and dairy allergies, but will try to and we will discuss options with you.