With Mother’s Day just around the corner, now is the best time to plan something special. While enjoying a peaceful stroll around the Garden is a great idea on its own, the Garden is offering three ways to make Mother’s Day truly memorable! How does tea service surrounded by the scent of roses? Or a bespoke picnic in the Lower Meadow? Or maybe a pre-ordered picnic box to enjoy in your favorite part of the Garden? If any of these ideas sound perfect then continue reading below to learn more about each program and booking for Mother’s Day. 

  1. Make mom feel like a queen with tea service surrounded by the scent of blooming roses, complete with hot tea, tea sandwiches, scones, and pastries all served on fine china. This tea party is for 4 people and is set in one of the cabanas located in the Dorothy and John Bohannon Rose Garden. Tea Service is limited and available Saturday, May 13 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. then again on Sunday, May 14 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. There are only 6 Rose Garde Tea Services available and are priced at $650 a table +(tax and services). Click here to make a reservation for Tea Service in the Rose Garden. 

  2. Treat mom to a Bespoke Picnic for 4 people which includes lawn games, a photo-op, and a picnic box that is filled with finger sandwiches, baked goods, desserts, cured meats, and cheeses. Bespoke Picnics are limited and available Saturday, May 13 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. then again on Sunday, May 14 from 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. -4 p.m. There are only 6 Bespoke Picnics available and are priced at $550 + (tax and services). Click here to make a reservation for a Bespoke Picnic. 

  3. Pick up a Picnic Box for 4 and take it with you to any open part of the Garden. Filled with an assortment of finger sandwiches, baked goods, desserts, cured meats, and cheeses, these Picnic Boxes are limited and you must order in advance. The Picnic Box is available May 14th for pick-up only, no boxes will be available for sale on-site. There are only 100 boxes available to order and are they are priced at $125 + (tax and services). Click here to pre-order your Picnic Box.