Name: In the Garden of Grace: A Morning Dahlia Tour
Start: 2026-08-20T11:00:00-04:00
Location: St. Edmund's Retreat Center, 1 Enders Island, Mystic, CT 06355

St. Edmund's Retreat Center, 1 Enders Island, Mystic, CT 06355

Join us for an inspiring day as you 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 and how they are cultivated.
The tour will begin with an introduction to the history of Enders Island and the gardens, followed by a walk through the dahlia garden led by our own dahlia caretaker. You’ll learn about the different varieties, their growth cycles and general care. 
The morning tour will be followed by a delightful lunch in the Arts and Craft style Main House. The afternoon tour will join the morning attendees for lunch. Enjoy a freshly prepared meal as you share in conversation.
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 by lunch served at 12:30 PM. The day will conclude at 1:30 PM.

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