Afternoon Tea with Jana Milbocker for "Gardens of the Gilded Age"

If you would prefer to buy your ticket by phone, you may call Wellesley Books at 781-431-1160.

About ticketing:

• Admission to the event is $50, which includes afternoon tea and a copy of the book.
• To purchase additional copies of the book, be sure to select an admission ticket and then an add-on. Additional copies will also be available at the event.
• Please note that the author will only sign copies of the book that were purchased from Wellesley Books.
• Please also note that we cannot issue ticket refunds within 48 hours of the event.

Lastly, please be aware of our new parking system for the lot behind the store. Parking is free, but you must check in with Vend Park. We recommend setting this up before the event.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Step into the era when American wealth created landscapes that rivaled European royalty and discover the magnificent gardens that still captivate visitors today.

During the Gilded Age in America (1870-1920), wealthy industrialists, such as the Vanderbilts, Rockefellers, and Gardeners, built extravagant homes and gardens that rivaled the palaces and villas of Europe. Gardens of the Gilded Age showcases a selection of estates all down the East Coast, diving into their histories and the elements that make them striking and unique. Each garden profile includes enticing information about the estate's owners, history, and the evolution of the garden, including significant plants and architectural features. Enjoy beautiful color photographs of the gardens and mansions, augmented by historic photos of the owners and the gardens when they were first built. Along the way, learn the Gilded Age intriguing garden history, its international movement, and the associated trends.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jana Milbocker is an author, speaker, and garden designer. She loves to visit gardens and historic sites in the United States and abroad and share her trips through guided garden tours, photos, and books. In addition to Gardens of the Gilded Age, she is the author of four garden travel guides which profile 310 gardens on the East Coast. Milbocker lives in the Boston area, and worked as an art director and marketing specialist for 30 years before launching her garden design business in 2010.

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