Camellias in the Country
February 6 & 7, 2009
The Feliciana Nature Society and Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site will host the 5th annual Camellias in the Country program on February 6 & 7, 2009. The two-day event will kick off on Friday evening, February 6, at the historic Market Hall on Royal Street in St. Francisville. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for a wine and cheese reception, followed at 6:30 by award-winning chef, author, and TV celebrity, John Folse, who will conduct a program on camellia wine.
The program will continue on Saturday, February 7, beginning at 9:00 a.m., at the visitor center at Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site. The morning session will feature Rosedown manager Patricia Aleshire leading a workshop, “Knowing and Growing Camellias in the Deep South.” Lunch at Audubon Café will be followed by an extensive walking tour of Rosedown’s historic gardens where participants can view some of the best heirloom and contemporary varieties of camellias on the grounds.
A $25 registration fee covers the John Folse reception on Friday night as well as the Saturday program and lunch. Admission for the Friday reception only is $10. Due to limited seating, advance reservations are highly recommended. Proceeds benefit projects of the Feliciana Nature Society. For reservations and more information call 1-800-488-6502 toll free or local 225-635-3110. Visit www.audubonbirdfest.com.
