"Time for Tea" with Rita Heikenfeld
Thursday, March 21, 2024

Entertaining with a tea is a comforting, warm ritual. When you enjoy tea with friends and family, you withdraw from the hectic pace of everyday life and unwind. In this year’s presentation, "Time for Tea," Rita Heikenfeld will discuss all things tea-related: the history of tea, how to brew the perfect pot of tea, make-ahead foods that perfectly complement various tea flavors, theming a party around tea, and more!

But this annual event is more than just talking about tea. Our lead caterer and volunteer, Donna Wilmhoff, has planned a delightful menu of both savory and sweet items, to be served on beautiful tables, each having its own unique spring-themed decoration. Around the perimeter of the room will be an expansive silent auction, including items such as spring decor, household necessities, adventure packages, and of course, teapots.

Proceeds benefit the Friends of Boone County Arboretum organization, which provides support for the Arboretum's growth and educational outreach programs, including the Arboretum On Wheels.

The entire event committee, from kitchen staff to table hosts and auction coordinators, is excited and looking forward to seeing our guests once again!

Thursday, March 21, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Boone County Enrichment Center
1824 Patrick Drive
Burlington, KY 41005
 

Event Registration Full

Registration opened Monday, February 5, 2024 at 8:00am. This event always sells out quickly, even with a 170 person capacity. True to form 70% of seats were reserved by the end of the first day of sales, and the remaining seats were filled on day two.

General admission: $60, discounted to $50 for FBCA Members. (Not a member? Join here.) Registration will be online only, through this webpage. No mail-ins, checks or cash. Cancellation policy is below.
 

 

 

Volunteers Needed!

The number of tickets we can make available heavily depends on having a large number of dedicated people (at least 30!) willing and able to help us, some starting months before the event, others during the event itself. Each elegant table is designed, decorated, set and hosted by a volunteer dedicated to that specific table. All the decadent food for a multi-course meal is prepared and served by volunteers. The silent auction items are gathered and assembled into baskets by volunteers. The entire room will be set up, decorated, and disassembled again by volunteers. Please contact us if you are interested in joining our team.
 

More About Rita Heikenfeld

Rita is an award-winning syndicated journalist and author, accredited herbalist, and Certified Culinary Professional. She is a frequent guest on radio and television programs as well, and is the founding editor of abouteating.com. We are excited to welcome her back for another delightful and informative talk.

 

Safety & Cancellation Policy

Registrants should please not attend if they have had a positive COVID-19 test result within the previous 10 days without a negative follow-up, have had a known recent exposure to COVID-19, have had symptoms of a viral illness for the preceding 48 hours, or are otherwise supposed to be isolating.

Registrants who suddenly can't attend themselves, whether because of COVID infection or other reason, can send someone in their place, but, consistent with our other events, there is a no refund policy for individual situations (the event payment becomes a donation). For registration transfers, please contact us asap so we can make the appropriate name and contact info changes to our sign-in sheets and table settings. If we must completely cancel the event, registrants will have the opportunity to request a refund (by a deadline that will be announced in the cancellation notice) or their payment will be considered as a donation.