Presented by Historic Santa Fe Foundation

Tea Party in the Garden

Registration ends Saturday, 07/25/2026 12:00pm MDT

About This Event

Seasons of History Tours in the El Zaguán Garden:
Summer Heats up the Historic Garden & Afternoon Tea

July 25, 2-4pm
The El Zaguán Garden
545 Canyon Road
$95 for members, $125 for nonmembers

 

ABOUT THE EVENT
Discover how the garden gained new life and new purpose as a social center in the early 20th century, and see how plantings transition from spring to mid-summer. Presentation and garden tour followed by afternoon tea and Q&A on the portal.

 

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Ruthbeth Finerman, Ph.D. is Emeritus Professor and Chair of Anthropology at the University of Memphis, where she studied ethnobotany and medicinal plants. A certified Master Gardener and Santa Fe Native Plant graduate, she leads the Santa Fe Extension Master Gardeners El Zaguán garden project. In that role she oversees the historic flower garden and offers hands-on training on plant characteristics and sustainable gardening practices.

About This Event

Seasons of History Tours in the El Zaguán Garden:
Summer Heats up the Historic Garden & Afternoon Tea

July 25, 2-4pm
The El Zaguán Garden
545 Canyon Road
$95 for members, $125 for nonmembers

 

ABOUT THE EVENT
Discover how the garden gained new life and new purpose as a social center in the early 20th century, and see how plantings transition from spring to mid-summer. Presentation and garden tour followed by afternoon tea and Q&A on the portal.

 

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Ruthbeth Finerman, Ph.D. is Emeritus Professor and Chair of Anthropology at the University of Memphis, where she studied ethnobotany and medicinal plants. A certified Master Gardener and Santa Fe Native Plant graduate, she leads the Santa Fe Extension Master Gardeners El Zaguán garden project. In that role she oversees the historic flower garden and offers hands-on training on plant characteristics and sustainable gardening practices.

Getting There

Historic Santa Fe Foundation's El Zaguán
545 Canyon Road, Suite 2
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
United States