photograph by Marion Lynch
For that matter, picture yourself, decked out in white, in a beautiful garden, sipping tea and wine, greeting honoree Mia Farrow, and listening to music while you help support worthy charities.
That is the scene at the annual July garden party gala where tents and tables are set up on the lovely landscaped grounds of the Washington Depot home of Gael Hammer and Gary Goodwin, hosts for this year’s beneficiaries the New Milford VNA Hospice Program and the Interfaith AIDS Ministry of Greater Danbury.
photograph by Marion Lynch
Tarot card and palm readings, cameo performances by jazz pianists, the Connecticut Gay Men’s Chorus, and a Brazilian band and salsa dance are added events — plus the Best Hat Contest. The suggested dress code is White.
Now in its 14th year, and fondly nicknamed “Tea for Two Thousand” this social-event-of-the-season is scheduled for July 30, 4-7 PM at 63 River Road. Tickets can be purchased by calling the New Milford Visiting Nurse Association at 860-354-2216 or on the event website www.teafortwohundred.org.
