Summer Garden Party: “An Afternoon at Mount Vernon”

Celebrate America 250 with a lavish summer feast. / Image generated with Gemini AI.

Join us for our spectacular summer garden party at a beautiful estate on the shores of Lake Washington as we enjoy a feast inspired by the hospitality of George and Martha Washington at their beautiful home at Mount Vernon, Virginia. Enjoy at lavish buffet based on their recipes catered by On Safari Foods, including and Virginia ham and Washington Pound Cake (see menu below). There will be an open bar, live entertainment, and much more, as we celebrate America 250 in style.

All-inclusive early-bird pricing, including parking, is available through July 11. The price increases to $95 on July 12, and then to $105 on July 26. Tickets to this special event won’t last, so don’t hesitate to mail your check made out to the ESU to Fred Kleinschmidt, 2515 E. Roanoke St., Seattle, WA 98112-2245. For your convenience, you now also have the option of paying online via Zelle using the tag “ESUSeattle”. You may check with your bank if it supports this online money transfer service. Don’t delay, pay today for a festive celebration you will not want to miss!

For privacy reasons, once you have made your reservation, you will receive the event address.

Click here to learn more about the history of Mount Vernon.

Mount Vernon Menu

Open Bar
Appetizers
Apple Hors d’Oeuvres
Mushroom Snacks
Deluxe Chicken Salad Bites
Buffet
Virginia Ham with Mustard Sauce
Cornbread with Honey Butter
Cheese Au Gratin Potatoes
Green Beans
Spinach Salad with Bacon (vegetarian option offered)
Fresh Fruit Platter
Dessert
Washington Pound Cake with Whipped Cream
Madeira Wine
Non-alcoholic Beverages
Iced Tea and Lemonade