The fourth annual Garden Party was held on July 12 at the home of James and Maria Casale in Montoursville.
Included in the ticket price were hors d’oeuvres created by Chef Mark Williams; a selection of sangria, wines, and beer; the delicate strains of violinists Peter B. Harris and Jason Hurwitz; bidding on a selection of luxury baskets, jewelry, and antiques; and, at no extra cost, a breathtaking view of the surrounding area.
A number of Garden Party Baskets prompted spirited bidding among the attendees. Baskets included: BON APPETIT! TAG’S TAKE OUT AND ITALIAN SPECIALTY STORE (Donors: Alivia & Aldo Tagliaferri); LET’S GET DIRTY GARDENING BASKET (Donors: Muncy Garden Center, Fairfield Greenhouse, The Potting Bench, Tebbs Farms and Greenhouses, Tebbs Bros. Landscaping, Ettinger’s Landscaping Service and the Williamsport Garden Club); PRETTY IN PINK - NIK’S GOLDWORKS (Donors: Nicholas & Jean Lenios); ITALIAN DINNER BASKET (Donor: Pennie Vanderlin, Warehouse 124); EMBRACING VICTORIAN ELEGANCE Peter Herdic House – two Victorian Christmas Tea tickets - $70 each, two Victorian Christmas Tour tickets - $50 (Donors: Peter Herdic House Restaurant, Preservation Williamsport); LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE - Callahan’s Antiquities; HEAVEN AT THE HATCHET HOUSE Bed & Breakfast in Towanda (Donor: Michelle Hatch); ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD – NIK’S GOLDWORKS (2) $50 gift certificates (Donors: Nicholas & Jean Lenios); STYLING WITH SALON SIMON’E $100 gift card to Salon Simon’e (Donor: Salon Simon’e); SCENT OF A WOMAN – CHANEL PERFUME BOX SET (Donor: The Ernst Family in memory of Mary Ernst); SENSATIONAL SPA DAY – HUSH MEDICAL SPA Certificate for full electrolysis service and array of skin care products and soothing candle (Donor: Dr. Krista Lazar); GETAWAY GIFT BASKET #1 -MARRIOTT Complimentary overnight stay at TownPlace Suites in Williamsport, PA; GETAWAY GIFT BASKET #2 – MARRIOTT Complimentary overnight stay at TownPlace Suites in Williamsport, PA; FUN IN THE SUN SUMMER BEACH BASKET Beach hat, sarong, water bottle, towel, wine, sunglasses, flip flops, summer reading items (Donor: Lynne Piotrowski); SPOILING YOU WITH AVU Japanese and African waxed fabric bangle bracelet, Motawi Art Tile with Rose, Leather Scarf Flower, Redbird Stained Glass, Decorative Frog Craft (Donor: Jennifer Parks of Avu); RELAX WITH RETAIL THERAPY BASKET Pot of Plentiful Fun from Willard’s Saddlery Inc., $50 Colony Classics,, $25 Gustonian Gifts.
The Garden Party raised $3,453.00. A big ‘THANK YOU’ to James and Maria Casale, the musicians, the caterer, the donors of the extensive list of ‘gifts’, the Committee members, and most especially, the Garden Party attendees.
Here are some photographs from the event.