Dusk in the Dogwoods: A Garden Parlor Party

Thursday, April 17, 2025

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Rain Date: April 24, 2025

Would you like to donate to our silent auction? From gift cards to fine art and exciting local experiences, we’re gathering local favorites.

Our Dusk in the Dogwoods Silent Auction will run until 8:45 pm the evening of the event.

What's A Garden Parlor Party?

We decorate our lawn with gorgeous vintage-era-inspired furniture. Guests may reserve a private outdoor parlor space for a group or choose one of the many seating options across Mabry’s Hill. A private parlor reservation includes admission for the corresponding number of people. Upon arriving at the party, you will reserve an available private parlor exclusively for your group and a sign will be placed with your name.

A stop on the Dogwood Trail, Mabry-Hazen House conserves over 80 dogwood trees. Their showy flowers will be in full force, adorning Mabry’s Hill in an array of whites, pinks, and greens. The site is also a level 1 arboretum, conserving over 30 species of trees, including ancient southern magnolias, oaks, maples, and eye-catching Carolina silverbells. 

So kick your heels up, sit back in your garden parlor, and come party like it's 1925!

Treat yourself to a garden parlor and take in the beauty of Mabry’s Hill in bloom, while you sip on a little giggle water and dance the evening away.

Dusk in the Dogwoods celebrates Mabry-Hazen House and raises money to support several capital improvement projects and the continuing preservation of this important historic site.

The event is a swingin' 1920s garden parlor party and will feature:

• Signature cocktails, local beer, and wine

• A silent auction filled with items and experiences from local small businesses, producers, makers, and more

• Costume contests for the most Historically Authentic, Most Creative, and most Spirit (costumes are appreciated, but not required!)

• Heavy hors d’oeuvres

• Dancing

• Yard Games like croquet, bocce, and horseshoes 

• Live music from the Old City Buskers

• Historic house museum tours

And more!