Bright summer skies, high tea, champagne flutes, the thwack of a croquet mallet accenting the peace of neatly trimmed gardens. Does this sound like a refined day out at an English Country House, yes but you can find it right here in Vancouver. Next week, August 23rd, Van Dusen Gardens is the place to be for the first annual Garden Party & Croquet Classic, presented by Cocktails & Canapes and Max Cunningham the afternoon event will benefit Backpack Buddies.
Kicking off at noon with a creative variation on High Tea, from Cocktails & Canapes owner Chef Brett Turner, featuring traditional tea time favourites alongside creative hors d’oeuvres and champagne. Absolut Vodka cocktails by Jacob Sweetapple as well as Stella Artois beer and Perrier Jouet Champagne will make sure your thirst is quenched all afternoon.
To build up an appetite, gather your foursome and register your team for the Croquet Classic, a staple of a traditional Garden Party. Swing your mallet and whack your opponents balls while looking your best so you could win for your game, looks or team spirit. From my croquet experience, spirit definitely gets into full swing once the spirits take hold!
Shop online for your tickets to The Garden Party, on sale now starting at $55.00
The First Annual Garden Party & Croquet Classic takes place August 23, noon until 7pm at Van Dusen Gardens at 5251 Oak Street (at 37th Ave)
The Garden Party from Garden Party Vancouver on Vimeo.