34th Annual Saint Cecilia Flower Festival~

As the Glenwood Garden Club's first event of the year, we all look forward to attending the late January, flower show.  It's our taste of spring!  It was a slightly overcast, bitter cold morning with a light dusting of snow overnight.  Seven of us met to carpool to Omaha.  I have the honor of being the clubs President this year - I feel a bit overwhelmed by the commitment - but have so many wonderful women to help me learn the ropes!

The kiss of the sun for pardon

The song of the birds for mirth

One is nearer God's heart in a garden

Than anywhere else on earth

- Dorothy Frances Gurney

Stunning display of Tulips~

This was my third visit & a trip I look forward to each year.  All along the sides of the nave - were breathtaking displays by local florists & artisans.

Autumn Colors~

The one below, almost looked like a decorated cake!

Roses & Carnations~

The Orchid Society did not disappoint, with some orchids that looked too beautiful to be real.

Gorgeous varieties of Orchids~

We took our time, the smell from all the flowers so sweet, to those of us in the middle of a somewhat harsh mid-west winter!

White Tulip~

The white tulip in the display above was totally perfect! I would love to try planting them, but am told that the best way is in pots. There are too many ground dwelling rodents that love to eat them!

Very spring like~

 The wide variety of flowers is just so impressive when you think of the effort it must take to get them to this destination.

My favorite display~

This display was so artfully done, with mirrors that reflected in the decorative lighting like water.

St. Cecilia's~

We were looking forward to the lunch catered by Wheatfields! A small group of musicians entertained in the lunch room. The chicken & dumpling soup was perfect on a cold day! Butch gave me directions to not leave without pecan rolls for Sunday breakfast!

By the time we walked back out into the cold, the sun was shining & it was a beautiful afternoon!