In this illustrated lecture, landscape scholar Judith B. Tankard surveys the inspiration, characteristics, and development of garden design during the Arts & Crafts Movement.
Tankard presents a selection of houses and gardens of the era from Britain and the United States, with an emphasis on the diversity of designers who helped forge a truly distinct approach to garden design. Her lecture is the first event in a series of exhibition programming for The Gardens of Rose Standish Nichols, 1890-1935 opening May 16, 2019 at the Nichols House Museum.
Judith B. Tankard is a landscape historian, award-winning author, and preservation consultant. She taught at the Landscape Institute of Harvard University for more than twenty years. She is the author or coauthor of ten books on landscape history, including Gardens of the Arts & Crafts Movement, Ellen Shipman and the American Garden and Beatrix Farrand: Private Gardens, Public Landscapes. A popular lecturer in the United States and Britain, Judith is a speaker at symposia and conferences devoted to the preservation of historic landscapes.
Image: the garden at Snowshill Manor, Gloucestershire; © National Trust Images Nick Meers
Join Salon Acote for an evening of beauty, shopping, and champagne.
Oktoberfest offers so much to celebrate—beer, Bavarian culture and autumn in New England.
The evening starts with a flight of local Oktoberfest beer on OAK Long Bar + Kitchen’s patio (weather permitting) before moving inside to indulge in traditional German fare. Specially selected German wine pairings will accompany each course for a versatile taste of the country. Prost!
The five course dinner is part of Fairmont Copley Plaza’s popular 140 Supper Club series where guests descend a century-old staircase and whisper a password to be immersed into a themed, intimate dining experience hosted by Executive Chef Laurent Poulain.
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Mini Soft Pretzel
beer cheese dipping sauce
Pairing: Dr. Loosen Sekt Extra Dry Riesling NV
Smoked Bluefish Pate
grilled baguette, pickled red cabbage
Pairing: Villa Wolf Rose of Pinot Noir
German Ham-Wrapped Figs
yellow and green bean salad, roast hazelnuts, port glaze, honey grainy mustard, sherry vinegar dressing
Pairing: Dr. Loosen Urziger Wurzgarten “Fischerei” Riesling Spatlese
Beer Braised Pork Belly, Grilled Bratwurst, Bacon & Apple Sauerkraut
steamed red creamer potatoes tossed in lemon parsley butter, herb mustard
Pairing: Weinhof Scheu Spatburgunder Trocken
Black Forest Cake
sour cherry sauce
Pairing: Dow’s Fine Tawny Porto
Join the Fairmont Copley Plaza for an early stress-free, potentially family-free (unless you decide to invite quirky Aunt Linda), and fun Friendsgiving celebration.
Let’s celebrate with a delicious Thanksgiving meal where you let the Fairmont’s kitchen do all the prep work, cooking, and cleaning. Try new wine pairings that may bring you inspiration for that perfect wine gift to bring to your “real” Thanksgiving dinner. Come share food, friendship, and thankfulness with the Fairmont and kick off this year’s holiday season.
The five course dinner is part of Fairmont Copley Plaza’s popular 140 Supper Club series where guests descend a century-old staircase and whisper a password to be immersed into a themed, intimate dining experience hosted by Executive Chef Laurent Poulain.
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Smoked Duck
pistachio and foie gras pȃté, confit pickled shallots
Pairing: Ponzi Tavola Pinot Noir
Cauliflower “Mac” Casserole
north country bacon, vermont smoked cheddar
Pairing: Wente Family Estates Riva Ranch Chardonnay
Baby Greens and Cucumber Wrap
roasted butternut squash, sweet and spicy pumpkin seeds, goat feta, cranberry tarragon and grainy mustard vinaigrette
Pairing: Four Graces Pinot Gris
Apple Cider Brined Grilled Turkey Cutlet and Leg Confit
roasted brussels sprouts and baby carrots, caramelized organic mushrooms, corn bread and brioche stuffing, sage turkey demi-glace, fine herbs
Pairing: Bonny Doon Grenache
Gingersnap Apple Crisp
cream cheese and walnuts, pumpkin ice cream, apple chip
Pairing: Trefethen Late Harvest Riesling
