As Labour Day looms, we're guessing that you love the thought of a garden party to help finish out the summer in style.
On Aug. 23, Vancouver's world-renowned VanDusen Botanical Gardens (5251 Oak) will play host to the inaugural Garden Party from noon-6pm.
Pink roses will compete for the cameras alongside austere hedges, cheeky garden gnomes, polished croquet mallets, and of course, the dapper crowd.
Most importantly, one of the finest outdoor summer sports will be entertaining guests. Croquet, requiring delicacy and skill, goes in hand with lively competition and the delightful added bonuses of fresh air and great company. Register a team of four to square off in the Croquet Classic. The title of Vancouver’s greatest is yours to take.
In keeping with the theme of the distinguished, there will also be the serving of high tea at noon, alongside live performance art, champagne, and craft cocktails created by award-winning Australian export Jacob Sweetapple.
And it wouldn't be a garden party without some delectable canapés. The mouth waters at the promise of blueberries with maple mascarpone cream and mint; an assortment of freshly baked scones with clotted cream, date chutney and jams; sandwiches such as turkey on corn bread and deviled ham choux; and more.
Tickets start at $55. The $75 package includes the high tea lunch.
Enter to win Garden Party tickets here.
