In the Garden of Grace: A Morning Dahlia Tour

With Gayle Wentworth and Julie Alnwick

September 23, 2025

  • $50.00 – Tour and Lunch

Join us for a serene and inspiring day as we take a guided tour through a breathtaking dahlia garden, where beauty and grace bloom in harmony. This peaceful day will be a chance to admire the vibrant variety of dahlias, learn about their care and cultivation, and reflect on the deeper spiritual lessons that can be drawn from these radiant flowers.

The tour will begin with an introduction to the history and symbolism of dahlias, followed by a walk through the garden led by an experienced guide. You’ll learn about the different varieties, their growth cycles, and how these blooms reflect the beauty and order of God’s creation.

Following the tour, we will gather for a delightful lunch in our Arts and Craft style Main House. Enjoy a freshly prepared meal as we share in conversation and fellowship, surrounded by the sights and scents of the dahlias in bloom.

This day promises to be both a visual and spiritual feast, offering moments of reflection, learning, and rest in the beauty of nature.

 

This morning tour will begin at 11 AM followed at lunch served at 12:30 PM. The day will conclude at 1:30 PM

About the Leaders

Julie Alnwick

After a corporate career in marketing, Julie followed her passion for flower gardening that was inspired by her mother and grandmother. Having lived in California, Maryland, Massachusetts and now Connecticut, she has garnered knowledge of many types of flowering plants and their habitats. She has created beautiful and extensive gardens while discovering new and exciting […]

Learn more about Julie Alnwick
St. Edmund's Retreat | 1 Enders Island, Mystic CT, 06355 | 860-536-0565 | info@endersisland.org