In lieu of the historic Tour of Homes in this year of Covid, the Garden Club of St. Augustine is offering TWO boutique-like festivals in the Holiday Season.

The 1st event, the FALL ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL will be held Sunday, November 14, from 10am to 4pm at THE GARDEN CLUB, 3440 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine, FL 32086. 

Look for:   Exquisitely decorated wreaths, centerpieces, and some floral arrangements in fresh pumpkins, holiday and everyday gifts include little decorated trees, holiday ornaments, handcrafted cards, fragrant soaps and candles, cork and boondoggle creations, special quilted and crocheted items, kitchen novelties, multi-themed gift baskets, crafted animals, seashell frames, trays, embroidered pillows, jewelry, scarves, aprons and more. 

Why bake? Pick up an assortment of homemade cookies, sweet breads, Meyer lemon marmalade, and various delectables.

     

The 2nd event, the CHRISTMAS ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL will be held Sunday, December 12, from !0 am to 4pm, also at THE GARDEN CLUB, 3440 Old Moultrie Road in St. Augustine.

This shopping event will feature “live” garland and “live” decorated wreaths and fresh floral and green arrangements  for outdoor and indoor Christmas decorating.  In addition a huge assortment of Christmas decorations, gifts,  handcrafted items, wearables, and baked goods and candies will be on hand.

Proceeds from both boutique-like festivals assist with The Garden Club of St.Augustine’s nature and environmental outreach including college scholarships, educator stipends for school gardens, children’s summer programs on pollinators (hummingbirds are next on the agenda!) at all St. Johns County libraries, community gardening hands-on projects, and environmental and floral design programs.

MASKS ARE REQUESTED for the safety of all shoppers. Social distancing will be encouraged.

For more information, contact www.gardenclubofstaugustine.org or call 904-686-9320 or 904-794-5274.