Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Descanso Gardens to offer Thanksgiving dinner

This Thanksgiving, Descanso Gardens makes the perfect place for a holiday gathering either before or after the big meal. Want to get out of the kitchen? Not interested in football? Need to really relax?

Visitors can count their blessings as they wander and explore the Gardens with family, friends and loved ones on this special day.

The Gardens will be opened for regular hours: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

In addition, the Patina Catering is offering Bountiful Harvest Thanksgiving Buffet with seatings at noon and 2 p.m. in Van de Kamp Hall.

A sample of menu items includes:

Tangy apple, sweet potato bisque,
Winter greens, goat cheese, cranberries with pomegranate vinaigrette,
Roasted turkey basted with black truffle butter, white wine gravy
Chestnut, leek and apple stuffing
Orange-scented Blue Lake green beansGuayaquil chocolate mousse, caramel, macadamia nutsCreamy pumpkin pie, cinnamon chantilly cream, cranberry compote

Cost for the brunch is $45, ($37 members), $15 children 12 and younger, and free for children 3 and younger. Reservations are required by calling (818) 790-3663.

Descanso Gardens is at 1418 Descanso Drive, La CaƱada Flintridge, near the interchange of the 2 and 210 freeways. The Gardens are open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily except Christmas Day. Parking is free. Admission fees are $8 for adults; $6 for seniors and students; $3 for children 5 to 12, and free for members and children 5 and younger. Fees for classes and programs include Gardens admission. For information call (818) 949-4200 or visit www.descansogardens.org. Descanso Gardens is accredited by the American Association of Museums.

No comments: