Experience Traditional Victorian Tea, Delightful Gardens and Architecture in Downtown Raleigh

The annual Garden Tour and Victorian Tea offers Raleigh residents and visitors a glimpse into the vibrant and beautiful gardens within the city’s oldest neighborhood.  Purchase of ticket includes a one-hour Victorian tea with traditional beverages and snacks and a guided tour of the annual and perennial gardens of the neighborhood.  Oakwood historians will also be in attendance to discuss the neighborhood’s history and its homes’ architectural styles including traditional Victorian, Queen Anne, Second Empire and Greek Revival. 
 
Interested parties will have five chances to participate in the Historic Oakwood Garden Tour and Victorian Tea on May 1-2, 2010.  Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour, as the neighborhood is hilly.  The Victorian Tea will take place at 304 Oakwood Ave.  See below for a list of tour times and ticket purchasing information.
 
Saturday, May 1 – 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 1 – 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 2 – 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, May 2 – 12:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 2 – 2:00 p.m.

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE NOW - CLICK HERE

Interested parties should purchase their tickets to the garden/tea tour early, as supply is limited. Tickets will cost $25.00, and can be purchased at the Oakwood Inn or online at Etix. Tickets will only be sold in advance and must be purchased by April 30, 2008. For more information, please contact Kathleen Formidoni at 919-523-0958 or kathleen@blastpr.com .