TOP: The Mary and Marty Solmon home, located on Lake Melissa, was on the home tour last year and this year their gardens will be featured. RIGHT: The Solmons did all the rock work themselves, and in many places, plants fill the cracks between rocks.
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and the gardens are open 11 am. to 3 p.m. There will be three seatings for the tea — 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Cost for the tours and tea is $25, and those not interested in attending the tea can tour the gardens for $8, payable at any of the gardens. Maps for the four locations will be available at the tea. All seating for the tea is reserved, and can be reserved by calling Maxine Nelson at 218-847-7539 or Judy Enslin at 218-334-2648. Tea “The name ‘Garden Tour and Tea’ has been used since its inception in 1997, but it is no longer a tea,” Schutz said. “It has grown into a lovely four-course luncheon.” The tea will take place in the First Lutheran Church, Detroit Lakes. Enter through the back parking lot to access the dining room. In keeping with the musical theme, the first course is the “Prelude,” followed by the “First Movement,” the “Second Movement” and ending with the “Finale.” There will be mint infused lemonade with spiced nuts, cold soup with a finger sandwich, a tart and a salad, mousse graced with a note. Each item also has a musical name, such as “Symphony of Greens with Vivaldi’s Vinaigrette and Flowers.” The menu will be displayed on the tables. Summer living magazine