January | 2022 | Garden Club of the Sandhills

Donna Verrilli offered her gorgeous home to our members for a wonderful holiday brunch … and everyone was enchanted. We were delighted to see many of our members as well as associate members. Champagne and Mimosas were the order of the day, followed by brunch – complete with trifles for dessert. Our hostesses, Cav Peterson, Sharon Lawson and Pat Rudovsky were festive in Christmas aprons and there was plenty of time to visit before we ate. A door prize basket was won by Jane Jackson, and everyone loved both the beautiful views of the gardens as well as the luxurious settings in the living and dining rooms. We were SO GLAD to see everyone. This event set quite the standard for holidays to come.

**Pat Rudovsky and our hostess – Donna Verrilli in the kitchen. Their smiles belied all the work to put this event together!**

**Char, Elaine and Sharon Lawson shared a bit of champagne**

**Linda and Martha really captured the Christmas spirit**

**What a lovely (if rainy) Christmas event. Alice, Linda, Jan and Nancy were having a wonderful time!**

**Cav, Pat and MJ captured with the star of the show – 3 beautiful (home made) trifles**

**Jane Jackson and Pat shared a Christmas toast**

**Elizabeth Fisher, a new member, always adds a gracious presence**

**Martha, Hartley and Elaine were clearly enjoying the beautiful venue. Thanks Donna!**

Our Club showed up big with our outdoor decor for this year’s Christmas House as always. Under the leadership of Hartley Phipps, our Club designs were spectacular. Tracye Reiling and her husband created a sweet Christmas wonderland, joined by volunteers Lynda Moegling, Thea Pitassy, Jan Leitschuh, Ann-Boyd Newman and Pat Welch. Our design encompassed the side of the house adjacent to the porch – two windows, a door and the courtyard adjacent. Our theme was The Kingdom of Sweet Dreams, and Tracye’s creativity clearly shone! Thank her for making us proud when next you see her…