Waterford is the destination for a fabulous Mother’s Day
Enjoy a special Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea & Tour at Mount Congreve Gardens
Enjoy the Freedom of Waterford with Waterford Treasures
Waterford is celebrating Mother’s Day in abundance as details of a fabulous day out are unveiled by the majestic Mount Congreve Gardens and the wonderful Waterford Treasures Museum collection.
In the heart of Ireland’s oldest city at the Waterford Treasures collection of five museums Mums and families can enjoy the Freedom of Waterford and take in a guided walking tour experience with one of the expert guides at Waterford Treasures delving into the insights into the 1,000 years of history of Waterford all within 1,000 paces. The tour highlights include an opportunity to learn of the City’s Vikings foundations, be inspired by medieval wonders and experience elegant Georgian architecture.
Following the walking tour, the Freedom of Waterford Tour ticket enables each visitor to take a deep dive into their favourite era of Ireland’s heritage with complete access to the Medieval Museum adorned by Lady Waterford. This beautiful 18th-century Georgian grand residence is Bishop’s Palace, the award-winning Irish Museum of Time enjoy the exquisite collections at the Irish Silver Museum along with exploring the architecture of the stunning Christchurch Cathedral. On Mother’s Day March 19th, there will be Freedom of Waterford Tours commencing from The Bishop’s Palace, tickets are €15 per person with under 12 places free of charge; advance booking is required, see www.waterfordtreasures.com
At the nearby Mount Congreve Gardens located just a 10-minute drive from Waterford city and adjoining the Waterford Greenway a very special day out is planned for Mother’s Day.
Mrs Marjorie Congreve was a lady of great taste and an exceptional Mother’s Day Afternoon tea is set to be hosted in the ‘Chinese Room’ of Mount Congreve House with is adorned by a priceless wallpaper of such intricate detail that it is the only one of its kind in the world. The Chinese Room is a step into the timeless elegance and luxury of Mount Congreve House. Mr Congreve’s trips to Asia inspired it, and this elegant room offers guests a taste of history in a charming setting where tradition and charm surround you. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the room with natural light while Waterford Crystal chandeliers and lamps bestow a grand sense of occasion.
A delightful space in which to enjoy a delicious traditional Afternoon Tea – a ritual that was enjoyed daily by Majorie and Ambrose Congreve.
Guests will be served a sumptuous Afternoon Tea with delicious and seasonally filled finger sandwiches, homemade scones and a selection of pastries and desserts with ingredients derived from the estate’s Kitchen Gardens and artisanal local food producers. A Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea and Tour at Mount Congreve are €65.00 and it is an adult-only occasion, pre-booking is essential. There will be one sitting on Mother’s Day, at 1:00 pm on Sunday, March 19th
Following Afternoon Tea guests can explore the 70 acres of Mount Congreve gardens with the expert-guided direction of the Estate Manager Mr Ray Sinnott who will share the delights of the gardens in March on the Majorie Congreve Guided Garden Tour. Advance booking for Afternoon Tea and Tour is required, see www.mountcongreve.com
If you can’t make it to Mount Congreve Gardens for Mother’s Day you can spoil your mum by taking a little bit of the gardens to her with a Mother’s Day Mount Congreve Gardens Floral Bouquet.
This limited edition Mother’s Day bouquet is curated and designed by Waterford’s Master Dutch Florist, Lamber de Bie. This exclusive hand-tied bouquet includes five soft pink “Sweet Avalanche” large-headed roses, a selection of other garden-style pink flowers, and Irish-grown Eucalyptus foliage. Lamber is a Dutch Master Florist, born in Holland and trained there for nine years to achieve the highest recognition available in the world for a Florist “Dutch Master Florist”.” Mount Congreve Gardens also has very strong Dutch ties. Dutch-born Mr Herman Dool – a horticulturist and landscaper were employed by Mr Congreve in the early 1960s as Garden Director of Mount Congreve Gardens. Mr Dool developed the gardens over 40 years and received the Orange Order of Nassau from the Queen of Holland, the equivalent of a British Knighthood, for his achievements.
Packaged beautifully in a very special designer box and available for collection from Mount Congreve Gardens, this is a limited edition gift and must be pre-ordered by 16th March. Cost €95.00 per bouquet.
