FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 12, 2024
Contact:
Vicki Hoyos
Heathcote Botanical Gardens
772-464-4672
Fort Pierce, FL (March 12, 2024) – On the afternoon of Sunday March 10th, Heathcote Botanical Gardens held their nineth annual Tea in the Gardens for 128 guests. This delightful afternoon tea was held on the patio in front of the charming and historic 1922 Heathcote House.
Along with tea served in English bone china tea pots, cups, and saucers, guests enjoyed sandwiches, delectable scones, and tempting sweets all the while delighting in the unique beauty of the surrounding live oaks and blooming Azaleas.
In addition to a variety of teas and sweets, guests enjoyed participating in the Champagne Raffle for a chance to win a custom necklace from G. Alan’s Fine Jewelry as well as bidding in a silent auction and live auction. The live auction was navigated by Board of Trustee’s member, Rick Gromis who was able to super charge the guests into bidding on a one-of-a kind mosaic by local artist Anita Prentice, a jewelry collage of teapots by artist Robin Hutchinson, a personalized wine and cheese event, custom teacup quilt, and so much more. A heartfelt thank you to our Sponsors of this event Conviva Care Center and our anonymous sponsors.
Ticket sales have in the past typically sold at a brisk pace for this celebration of tea and gardens fun, and this year was no exception. Ticket sales were made available starting in December 2023 and were sold out in just over a month.
Funds raised from Tea in the Gardens will go to Heathcote and also help support Heathcote’s Gardens for All: Community Access Program. This program will invite families from underserved communities to participate in the gardens. In addition, to make the gardens more patron friendly to the various populations, Heathcote will begin changing signs to read in English, Spanish, and Creole along with customizing their children’s Explore & More Program and garden brochures and maps.
Celebrating thirty-nine years, Heathcote Botanical Gardens in the heart of St. Lucie County, is recognized as the home of the largest public display of bonsai in the United States.
