What is a Garden Party?
The great thing about a garden party is that the theme and tone for the event can be just about anything that the hosts desire. At its essence, a garden party is simply an intentional gathering that takes place out of doors and provides the means for a select group of people to interact. All that is needed to hold a garden party is a list of people to invite, an outdoor location such as a back yard, and a little food and drink to keep the party going. Garden parties are one of the traditions that began in the United Kingdom and France a number of centuries ago. Both the British and French versions of the garden party have roots in the weekend getaways that were enjoyed by the upper classes. In the afternoons and evenings, the grounds of the estates would be softly lit with candles and lanterns, food prepared and set in long buffet tables for the guests, and comfortable seating always within reach. People tended to dress up for these types of outdoor events, which made the garden party
you may ask. Well, take one large bowl, some forks, some dressing, maybe throw a little salmon in there on the side, get pickin’ some lettuce, and that’s what you call a garden party. We invited the spirit of Ricky Nelson to come, but he already had other plans. “You see, ya can’t please everyone, so you got to please yourself,” is what was on the RSVP. If this quote is over your head, go turn on the oldies station for a little while. We had our full moon sweat lodge on Sunday this week. Everything went well, and the sweaters all came out of it hot and happy. We are blessed to have the facilities to perform this sacred tradition, and as always thanks to Tom for leading it and all the staff who put, literally, their blood, sweat and tears into the ceremony. Aho!
