Transitioning Your Tablescape Through the Holidays

On the evening of Tuesday, November 6, the Andover Garden Club will team with the Spade and Trowel Garden Club and the North Andover Garden Club to bring a bit of Maine’s Snug Harbor Farm to Andover. The floral program will feature table arrangements that begin with Thanksgiving, transition through the winter holidays, and come to a grand finale for New Year’s. Even better, the creations will be raffled off at the end of the program.

The presenters will be Anthony Elliott and Stephanie Pilk. Elliott, founder and CEO of Snug Harbor Farm, is an award-winning landscape designer and gentleman farmer who has traveled the world, finding interesting pieces to bring back to his shop; he is endlessly inspired by the natural world. Pilk, the farm’s creative director, studied art and composition and has applied those lessons to many fields, including fashion and film. Previously the proprietor of her own retail store offering floral design, art, and antiques, she now oversees the many events and workshops hosted at Snug Harbor Farm, as well as lending a hand with floral design.

The event, to be held at South Church (41 Central Street, Andover MA 01810) will begin with check-in and refreshments at 6:00 PM, followed by club announcements and then the program. The $10 donation requested of guests includes refreshments.

About Snug Harbor Farm and the Andover Garden Club

Since 1991, Snug Harbor Farm has sought to provide plant enthusiasts with interesting, healthy, well-grown plants and unique garden accessories, all with an “old world” style. Located on Route 9 in Kennebunk, Maine, the historic farm is a lovely enclave that includes five greenhouses, a shop, a barn, nursery, and growing fields.

Founded in 1927, the Andover Garden Club

is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that encourages the study and practice of horticulture, landscape design, and floral design; aids in the beautification of the town of Andover; and helps protect and conserve natural resources. A member of the

Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc., and National Garden Clubs, Inc., the club provides both financial and hands-on support to a variety of municipal, educational, and environmental organizations throughout the region.

The Andover Garden Club welcomes new members, and information about joining is available from membership chairs Liz Bell (belles810@gmail.com, 978-475-3021) and Kathy Hess (kmhess1@verizon.net, 978-470-0806).

Photo Credits: Snug Harbor Farm