An Afternoon in our Colonial Revival Gardens surrounding our 1880s two-story brick, Federal farm house includes the following highlights:

Garden Tour:

» Snaffle-Bit Boxwood Parterre
» Arborvitae Enclosure
» Stone Terrace
» Pleasure Garden
» Vegetable Garden
» Vintage Sheep (Williamsburg's Leicester Longwool) Pasture and Log Cabin
» Dressage Horses and Horse Pasture
» Chicken Coop, Pen, and Garden
» Swan Pool and Garden
» Fire Pit
» Under Construction: Cutting Garden


Garden Presentations - 45 minutes each, please choose one:

1. Twelve Steps to Creating a Proper Garden
2. Keeping Chickens
3. The History of Garden Design in America
4. Making Gifts from Your Garden
5. Understanding the History and Purpose of Labyrinths and Mazes

Menu - 2011:

Join us for a hearty afternoon meal, of sweet and savory bites in the British tradition. Our servings are generous, and are inspired by seasonal harvests from our organic gardens. Recipe cards for each item on the menu are provided as a party favor for each guest, should anyone want to "try this at home!"
 

Savory Delights:

Lemon Cream Nasturtium Sandwiches

Cucumber and Chive-infused Butter Sandwiches

New Potatoes stuffed with Smoked Salmon, Capers, Sour Cream, Horseradish, and Fresh Dill

Tarragon Chicken Salad Pasties

 
Sweet Extravagances:

Rosemary Shortbread

Strawberry Oatmeal Scones with Clotted Cream

Lavender Cheesecake

Fresh Mint Chocolate Truffles

Cost:
$20 per person

Minimum Group Size:
20

Time Required:
Allow 2-3 hours

Terrain:
Some natural sand stone path ways, pea gravel, uneven brick pathways, and poor footing in places.


Children and dogs are always welcome.