The event was organized and hosted by Anita Hamill of Fortuna, California. Anita crafted a colorful floral garden retreat where the ladies could enjoy the tea party.

The ladies contributed savory snacks and delicious desserts with some extra special delectables, like the chocolate macarons and chocolate roses created by Elizabeth Flournoy and Clara Jane Good.

The offer of fine finger foods, favorite teas and feminine fellowship brought 16 women to the garden oasis, which included guests from Redding and Santa Cruz, California, from Arizona and Texas. The weather was perfect and the garden was in full bloom!

While the ladies engaged and enjoyed their tea, the men chatted and fellowshipped over lunch at a meet and greet at a nearby buffet.

Sue Crow