Events
Savannah Antiques and Architecture Weekend Hostess City Hospitality: from Grand Porches to Tabletops and Gardens
Hostess City Hospitality: from Grand Porches to Tabletops and Gardens
Savannah is America’s Hostess City and this year we celebrate the city’s entertaining traditions with events in historic homes and gardens surrounded by antiques and classic decor.
World renowned interior designer, Suzanne Kasler joins us as our keynote speaker, we will stage and exciting Tablescape Contest with Celebrity Judges, host an exclusive house tour, a Fabulous Fete, and a stunning online auction.
Organized by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Georgia, a 501C3 charitable organization, this event supports the ongoing preservation of two of the City’s prominent historic houses, the Andrew Low House Museum and The Green-Meldrim House.
Tablescapes Display and Contest
March 11 and 12, Green-Meldrim House
There will be a fun table-setting contest with celebrity judges and prizes at the Green-Meldrim House. Regional designers, merchants, hostesses, and party planners will create Tablescapes for a contest utilizing antiques and other local resources in the Green-Meldrim House. Attendees may vote for the People’s Choice Award and celebrity judges will select the top winners. This event will inspire us all to entertain our families and guests with great flare.
Fabulous Fete
March 11, 6:30 p.m. Green-Meldrim House
Join us at the Green-Meldrim House
Our in-person celebration returns this year at the Green-Meldrim House with cocktails, food, live jazz music, and a chance to view and vote on the stunning Tablescapes created by some of Savannah’s finest designers.
Garden Luncheon Talks with Suzanne Kasler
March 12, 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Andrew-Low House Museum
Suzanne Kasler is a world-renowned American designer of interiors and objects and author of multiple books on design who will join us for two seated presentations and book signings in the garden of the Andrew Low House Museum. Mixing the high and the low, traditional, and contemporary, Kasler’s signature interiors and products convey a sophisticated simplicity. Her work has been published in major design magazines including Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, House Beautiful, Traditional Home and Veranda. Her award-winning interiors have been captured in three books with Rizzoli, Inspired Interiors, Timeless Style, and her most recent title, Sophisticated Simplicity. In addition to designing timeless interiors for her clients, Suzanne has produced signature lines for Ballard Designs, Hickory Chair, La Cornue, Lee Jofa, and Visual Comfort.
Private Home Tour and Reception
March 12, 6:00 p.m.
For the past several years private residents have opened their doors for exclusive tours of their homes. This year Mr. Greg Parker, CEO of Parker’s Markets will welcome guests to his stunning historic home on Monterey Square for an intimate reception and tours with our keynote speaker, Suzanne Kasler, who will also be signing her books. Kasler collaborated with Parker on some of his interiors.
ONLINE AUCTION
March 10 - 13, ending at 7:00 PM
Bid high and bid often on great objects, art, experiences, and services. All purchases go to support the Andrew Low House Museum and the Green-Meldrim House.
