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Friends of Bellingrath Update
November 25, 2009 
tter Subtitle November 2009
 
Mums- Baby Pink
CASCADING MUMS
Chrysanthemum x
 
'Baby Pink'
Bellingrath Home - December
GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP THIS CHRISTMAS 
 
Need the perfect gift for a friend of family member?  Membership in the Friends of Bellingrath is always a great gift. Membership includes free admission to the Gardens for one year, special discounts, invitations to members-only programs, behind the scenes tours and special events. 
 

SPECIAL HOLIDAY MENUS THIS CHRISTMAS
 
The Magnolia Cafe has a new special holiday menu this year for Magic Christmas in Lights.  Each night will feature a holiday or regional favorite. 
 
The  Cafe will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for lunch and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for dinner each night during Magic Christmas in Lights.
 

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Boehm Porcelain Show 
December 6, 2009 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
 
Boehm Sharon Lee Parker, Owner and President of Boehm Porcelain and the Head Flower Maker from Boehm, Nereida Saganowski will be in the Bellingrath Gardens and Home Gift Shop from noon to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 6.  Ms. Saganowski will be demonstrating how she makes the beautiful Boehm flowers.  Mrs. Parker will be available to guests to discuss the Boehm Porcelain Company and her plans for the future. 
 
The Bellingrath Gift Shop will have a significant display of Boehm Porcelain for sale; including the Walter Bellingrath Camellia.  The Walter Bellingrath Camellia can only be purchased at Bellingrath Gardens and Home.  Mrs. Parker will also be available to sign pieces of porcelain purchased that afternoon.
 
While at Bellingrath, you are invited to view the additional pieces on display in the Delchamps Gallery of Boehm Porcelain in the Garden and see the Boehm nativity set that is featured in the Bellingrath Museum Home. 
Bellingrath Shopping Event 
December 4 - 6, 2009
 
Christmas Gift Shop The Bellingrath Gift Shop is loaded with wonderful holiday decorations and gift this season.  
 
Friday, December 4 through Sunday, December 6 members of the Friends of Bellingrath will receive an additional 10% off their regular gift shop discount. All other guests will recieve a 10% discount on their total purchase.
 
On Sunday, December 6 the Gift Shop will also offer complimentary gift wrapping for all guests.
Friends of Bellingrath
Special Admission to MCIL
 
Emerald ForestNo long admission lines for the Friends of Bellingrath this year!
 
Please present your membership card(s) to the hostess at our "WILL CALL" station, for quick admission.
 
The WILL CALL station will be on the far left in the Entry Building during the week or when visitation is light.
 
If there are long lines going to the Entry Building, a WILL CALL station will be set up between the Entry Building and the Magnolia Cafe.
 
No cash or charge transactions can be made at the WILL CALL station.  You must present your membership card(s) with a photo ID or pre-purchased ticket(s) at the WILL CALL station for admission.
 
If you are bringing guests and need to purchase additional tickets, you my pre-purchase tickets using your membership discount at Bellingrath Gardens and Home or by calling 251.973.2217 X 164 or 1.800.247.8420 X 164.
 
No discounts are available when purchasing ticket at Regions Bank or on-line.
 

 

Bellingrath Gardens and Home
12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road 
Theodore, Alabama 36582
800.247.8420 / 251.973.2217