Schedule of Events for 2011




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March 26 (Sat.) 2:00 pm. TEA TASTING PROGRAM. Program devoted entirely to fine tea, includes a talk and a tasting of selected loose teas. At each event 3 different teas will be highlighted and featured (either a white tea or a green tea, an Oolong or Pouchong tea, and a black tea) followed by a dessert created especially for the program by the Sundial's pastry chef. Registration fee: $12.00 (non refundable). Note: payment must be made at time of registration in order to confirm your reservation. Limited seating.
For complete schedule or to register click here.

April 30 (Saturday) 2:00 pm TEA TASTING PROGRAM (see above info)
Registration fee: $12.00 (non refundable).
For complete schedule or to register click here.

May 7 (Saturday) 6 to 9 pm. TASTE OF HADDAM, held at Brainerd Memorial Library, Haddam, Conn. Fourth annual fund-raising event featuring a number of restaurants and other specialty food providers located in the Haddam-Higganum area -- including the Sundial Gardens. We at the Sundial will have our pastry chef on duty there with samples of his creations. For tickets or more information go the the Library's website: www.brainerdlibrary.lioninc.org - or call the library at 860-345-2204.

May 21 (Sat.) 2:00 pm. TEA TASTING PROGRAM.
Registration fee: $12.00 (non refundable).
For complete schedule or to register click here.

June 18-19 (Sat. & Sun.) CONNECTICUT ROSE & GARDEN WEEKEND State tourism sponsored event, listing all gardens open this weekend, highlighting the Elizabeth Park Rose Garden in West Hartford along with attractions in other areas of the state. For more information, call: 1-860-787-9640, or click on their website: CT Rose and Garden Weekend

June 25 (Sat.) 2:00 pm. TEA TASTING PROGRAM.
Registration fee: $12.00 (non refundable).
For complete schedule or to register click here.

July 23 (Sat.) 2:00 pm. TEA TASTING PROGRAM.
Registration fee: $12.00 (non refundable).
For complete schedule or to register click here.


August (Note: this event has been changed to Sept. 10 -- see info below)
SUNDIAL GARDENS' 35TH ANNIVERSARY!


August 20 (Sat) 2:00 pm. TEA TASTING PROGRAM.
Registration fee: $12.00 (non refundable)
For complete schedule or to register click here.

September 10, (Sat) 12noon to 5 pm.
SUNDIAL GARDENS' 35TH ANNIVERSARY! Join us for refreshments and free visits to the Gardens as we celebrate this occasion. Free event. No reservations required.

Sept. 24 (Sat.) 2:00 pm. TEA TASTING PROGRAM.
Registration fee: $12.00 (non refundable).
For complete schedule or to register click here.

Oct. 8 (Sat.) 2:00 pm. TEA TASTING PROGRAM
Registration fee: $12.00 (non refundable).
For complete schedule or to register click here.

November 12 (Saturday) 1:00 pm
A TASTE OF CHOCOLATE (Holiday Chocolate Program).Learn to make rich, dark chocolate truffles, exotic chocolate tartlets, and other chocolate treats for the upcoming holidays. Recipes and tips included in this step-by step demonstration, plus you get to sample everything created in the program! The class will last about 1-1/2 hours. Reservations necessary. Fee: $38 per person (price includes a $5 coupon for purchasing chocolate, etc from the Sundial's shop). To register, click here. Program cancelled due to lack of registrations.

November 5, 2011 CHRISTMAS SHOP OPENS. The shop will be open the first three weekends in November from 10 to 5. The Shop will be open the Friday after Thanksgiving Day from 10-5: Additional Holiday hours open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 10-5 through Christmas Eve Dec. 24th.
Featuring holiday treats from Europe, including Stollen, Baumkuchen, Marzipan from Germany; Jellies, Confitures & Chocolate treats from France and Belgium; Exclusive Balsamic specialties from Italy, and much more for holiday giving and celebrating! Online Christmas Catalogue to be posted in October 2010.

November 27 (Sunday) 12noon to 5 pm.
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE, here at The Sundial.
Join us for our annual tasting of traditional European holiday treats. Enjoy a cup of hot mulled cider and enter to win a special door prize. This is a free event. No registration required.


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