Put on a crown of flowers and join me
for the most amazing
Field of Flowers Garden Party.
is a series of private, intimate gatherings being
held across the US at family owned flower farms.
Last evening I had the privilage to be a guest
at one of these artisan-style dinners held in a unique venue.
Pamela and Frank Arnosky of
were our gracious hosts for the evening at their
Texas hill country flower farm in Blanco, TX.
Originally planned to be held in the fields among
all these gorgeous blooming flowers,
the threat of thunder storms moved the venue into
the Arnosky's beautiful big blue barn.
Three rows of long tables filled the space
while thousands of gorgeous fresh flowers filled
vases down the center of all the tables.
Can you see how amazing this setting is?
Outside, tents were set up for the on-site kitchen and bar.
Local wines from Bending Branch Winery, Comfort Texas
filled the glasses of happy guests.
Erin Esensee and her team from H-E-B Blooms
were the flower designers who created
all the amazing arrangements for the event.
Erin demonstrated the art of creating
a sweet boquet with Arnosky fresh flowers.
In addition to the blue glass vases filled with flowers,
Erin and her team created the arrangements with a "fence post"
as a nod to the many flowers that grow wild
across the pastures and along the fences of our Texas hill country.
Each place setting featured a mix
of vintage dishes and flatware.
Can you imagine my squeal of delight
as I sat down to this charming place setting?
The dinner plate at my spot
was Eggshell Georgian by Homer Laughlin.
If you read my recent post,
was the chef responsible for our incredible meal.
Take a look at the scrumptious menu above.
Dinner was
served family style.
served family style.
Platter after platter of delicious offerings
were place down the center of our table for all to enjoy.
As dining companions enjoyed the
"farm to table" seasonal meal,
"farm to table" seasonal meal,
the beautiful blue barn was filled with
the sounds of laughter and lively conversation.
All the while, the beauty of the
landscape lingered just outside the windows.
I feel full of gratitude
for friends, flowers, and fine food.
Field to Vase Dinner Tour ~ here.
Arnosky Family Flower Farm ~ here.
Slow Flowers, American Grown Flowers ~ here.
Flower Magazine ~ here.
Arnosky Family Flower Farm ~ here.
Slow Flowers, American Grown Flowers ~ here.
Flower Magazine ~ here.
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