Join us for the 13th Annual Garden Luncheon at the Florence Griswold Museum.

Come support the stewardship and preservation of the Museum's historic gardens and riverside landscape while enjoying the company of friends and members as we return to the tent for our annual garden luncheon.

Our guest speaker this year is author Marta McDowell, author of Unearthing The Secret Garden: The Plants & Places That Inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett. Ms. McDowell has made a career of exploring the relationship between the pen and the trowel...that is, writers and their gardens. The subjects of her lavishly-illustrated, award-winning books have included Beatrix Potter, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Emily Dickinson. You won't want to miss this enchanting exploration of the gardening inspirations behind one of literature's greatest treasures, which will surely inspire you to unlock the secret magic in your own garden.

Elegant dining by David Alan Hospitality

Light jazz by The Tangerine Trio

Garden party attire suggested. Hats and fascinators encouraged!

10am - Enjoy spectacular floral arrangements of Blooms with a View: A Display of Art & Flowers in the Krieble Gallery, Marshfield, and the Griswold House.

11am - Garden Gang members will be on hand in Miss Florence's gardens for informal garden tours. Try your luck at a "teacup raffle" under the tent for prizes every green thumb will love.

12 pm - Gather for light refreshments and music overlooking the Lieutenant River.

12:30pm - Lunch begins on the Adrian P. Moore Terrace with remarks by the author.

2-3 pm - Book-signing of Unearthing The Secret Garden by the author.

Tickets are available at two levels -- $175 for lunch PLUS a copy of Unearthing The Secret Garden (which the author will sign after lunch), or $150 for lunch only (no book).