Plein-Air Picnics at Tangled Garden
Afternoon Picnics in the Garden
Plein-Air Picnics are a unique and charming choice for an intimate culinary experience in the beautiful Annapolis Valley…
Whatever reason you have to celebrate or relax, you will be delighted by an idyllic garden picnic experience and our excellent attention to detail. In the heart of our five-acre garden overlooking the Bay of Fundy, fresh-cut flowers adorn the tables, songbirds flit through the shady trees, and earthy aromas will tantalize your senses as you enjoy afternoon tea and home-made treats individually packed into hand-woven picnic baskets. All elements of our picnics are freshly crafted in our own kitchens.
Our upcoming season opens on June 21 - Sept. 15, 2024. Plein Air picnics will be available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, rain or shine. On Saturday & Sunday only in September.
Scroll down to make RESERVATIONS & BASKET SELECTIONS.
Picnic reservations are rain or shine!
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Picnic reservations are rain or shine! 〰️
Plein- Air Basket Menu
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An elegant afternoon repast to nourish the soul…
freshly baked scones with homemade lemon curd, clotted cream, and a selection of Tangled Garden’s herb-infused fruit preserves
sweet house-made patisserie (choice of citrus tart, Chocolate Caramel Tarte or coffee creme caramel)
locally sourced French-pressed coffee OR brewed tea (choice of Earl Grey, Black Rose, or Chai)
chilled carafe of herb-infused water
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When only a sandwich will do…the perfect hearty sandwich with the finest local ingredients:
fresh baked baguette (Bedard Bakery), delectable smoked beef (Canning Meat Market) , savoury smoked cheese (The Wolfville Cheese Shop) and a selection of Tangled Garden’s herb-infused chutney, mustard and fruit preserves
sweet house-made patisserie (choice of citrus tart, Chocolate Caramel Tarte or coffee creme caramel)
locally sourced French-pressed coffee OR brewed tea (choice of Earl Grey, Black Rose, or Chai)
chilled carafe of herb-infused water
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For those who have something to celebrate! A recipe for a golden afternoon with friends…
freshly baked scones with homemade lemon curd, clotted cream, and a selection of Tangled Garden’s herb-infused fruit preserves
sweet house-made patisserie (choice of citrus tart, Chocolate Caramel Tarte or coffee creme caramel)
Kir Royale: Tangled Garden liqueur (Dazzling Damson Plum or Limon Gemelo) OR Tangled Garden Mocktail (Elderflower or Lemon Thyme)
Tangled Garden herbal ice cream (choice of fresh mint chocolate, rose petal vanilla, or strawberry lavender vanilla)a
morsel of locally crafted artisanal chocolate
locally sourced French-pressed coffee OR brewed tea (choice of Earl Grey, Black Rose, or Chai)
chilled carafe of herb-infused water
Reservations
Tangled Garden’s Plein-Air Picnics are now by online reservation only!
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 STEPS:
Choose one person in your party to be the “lead organizer”. This person will make the reservations & menu selections on behalf of all guests by booking RESERVATIONS HERE. There is a $10 booking deposit* per guest (which will be applied against the final bills). PLEASE NOTE: if you have reserved a picnic on Thursday or later for the upcoming weekend, you will need to call us to let us know, otherwise we may miss your booking (902-542-9811).
2. After reserving your picnic, make BASKET SELECTIONS HERE for all guests in your party. If you do not receive a confirmation email regarding STEP 1, your spot has not yet been reserved. PLEASE NOTE: all basket selections need to be completed no later than the Wednesday prior to your picnic as our baker needs to know how much to bake of each item. Basket selections made after this date are subject to whatever we have available.
3.PARK HERE for picnics (located at the back entrance of Tangled Garden, on Old Post Road). This is a must as our retail shop parking at the Main Entrance is for Shop Parking only. Once parked, meander down the main pathway to the Shop Entrance. Our picnic hosts will be ready to greet you once you arrive.
4. The remaining payment of the final bills (less the $10 booking deposit: $8.70 plus HST) is made on-site after you have enjoyed your picnic. Cheques can be split if desired.
*Please note that the $10 booking deposit (of $8.70 + HST) is non-refundable. See below (Frequently Asked Questions) for more information about cancellation and rebooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, it does!
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We have indoor and covered spaces available in case of inclement weather. You will still be able to feel fresh breezes and smell the garden’s bouquets without getting rained on, and you are welcome to wander the garden after finishing your treats (we have umbrellas of many colours). If the weather is looking so bad that we don’t think your experience will be enjoyable, we will send notice of cancellation and you will be given an option to rebook or have your deposit refunded.
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No, not at this time. We are currently offering the picnic basket options above by reservation only on the dates given.
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Yes! These choices will be available when you fill out the menu selection forms.
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The baskets are designed for a single person. While babes-in-arms will not be counted as separate guests, we guarantee that healthy children will have no problem finishing the contents of their very own basket.
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You can rebook a new date for no extra charge up to 48 hours before your picnic is scheduled to begin. Tangled Garden Staff will switch your dates for you, please do not cancel your previously reserved booking.
However, the administrative booking fee of $10 is non-refundable unless the picnic is cancelled by us; for example, in the case of severe weather (see previous question).
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Yes, if you can let us know beforehand, it will help us choose the appropriate table. We ask that your (friendly, well-behaved) dog remains on a leash at all times and that you clean up any “gifts” they may leave behind.
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If your guests’ number changes, please call us, and we will try to accommodate your request.
