The Scottish Mail on Sunday - You
A FESTIVE DAY AT HIGHGROVE
Enjoy exclusive Christmas shopping and dining at the Gloucestershire estate of TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, along with a demonstration of making your own festive decorations
Choose either lunch or afternoon tea on Sunday 19 November or Monday 20 November
LUNCH
Arrive at 10am where you will be welcomed into the Ante Room for morning coffee before being taken through to the Highgrove Christmas Pavilion for a 45-minute demonstration on how to make festive decorations by Caroline Tatham, principal of the Cotswold Gardening School. Caroline will show you how to create a beautiful Christmas wreath, table decoration and garland using foliage from your own garden.
You will then be welcomed into the Highgrove Christmas Shop with its wonderful range of gorgeous gifts, from artisan wares to gourmet food and drink. The Christmas range also includes gift collections from a hand-picked selection of independent suppliers.
Champagne and canapés follow in the Ante Room, before you are seated for a delicious two-course lunch with a glass of organic Highgrove wine.
Departure at 2pm. All guests will receive a Highgrove Christmas candle. AFTERNOON TEA
Arrive at 3.15pm and enjoy a Highgrove Champagne Afternoon Tea in the Highgrove Christmas Pavilion. After tea, Caroline Tatham, principal of the Cotswold Gardening School, will give a 30-minute demonstration on creating your own festive decorations, including a Christmas wreath and table decoration using foliage from your garden.
You will then be welcomed into the Highgrove Christmas Shop with its wonderful range of gorgeous gifts.
Departure at 5.30pm. All guests will receive a Highgrove Christmas candle. HOW TO BOOK Visit highgrovegardens.com/YOUChristmas2017 or call 0333 222 4555 between 10am and 2pm today Sunday 29 October or between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, with your credit card to hand. Calls will be charged at local rates on UK landlines; calls from mobiles may cost more. Tickets cost £75 per person plus a fee of £1.75 per booking for lunch and £55 plus a fee of £1.75 per booking for afternoon tea. Places will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Full details will be sent with a confirmation letter.