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Posh Picnic is Back! Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Courtesy of Coxhall Guild Graphics by Amy Barragree
Carmel Monthly is proud to be a longtime sponsor and supporter of the Posh Picnic, an annual fundraising event organized by the remarkable members of the Coxhall Guild and Friends of Hamilton County Parks.
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he 4th Annual Posh Picnic will be held at the Cripe Pavilion at Coxhall Gardens on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022.
The Purpose of the Posh Picnic The proceeds from this fun event will go towards enhancing the many beautiful areas throughout the park. Thanks to the generosity of supporters of Coxhall Gardens, the guild has been able to complete several beautification projects and enhancements to the park, such as the Children’s Pavilion, elegant planters, three spectacular bronze sculptures in the Children’s Garden and most recently, the installation of the “Atomic Kaleidoscope,” which is an extraordinary sculpture by Robert Anderson.
The mock storefronts in the Children’s Garden were rebuilt due to deterioration caused by drainage issues that are being corrected. The work, time and materials for this project were generously donated by Universal Roofing and Exteriors. Countless children feed their imaginations in the Children’s Garden at Coxhall Gardens, and it brings endless joy to guild to see the gardens and its amenities enjoyed by guests of the park.
Playful Competition Guests are invited to bring their favorite people, culinary delights, and table settings to create a night of magic in Carmel’s most beautiful picnic spot! The evening features a tablescape challenge, with prizes awarded for “Most
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Posh (elegant),” “Most Creative,” “People’s Choice [voted on by other participants]” and “Most Coxhall-Like.” Guests provide their own refreshments and tableware for a highly personalized, stylish experience. I speak from experience that the level of creativity and detail that goes into these tablescapes knows no bounds! There is always a brilliant variety of themes, and many attendees coordinate their meals and attire to complement their tablescape designs. There is always an impressive silent auction at the picnic, but new this year is the fact that the silent auction will be available online through the OneCause platform. Soft dinner music will provide a relaxing ambiance in the backdrop, and then the band will step it up a few notches after dinner! Dancing will follow the dinner portion of the event for an unforgettable evening with music provided by the Barbenders. Transportation will be provided from the Coxhall Mansion parking lot. Guests are encouraged to come early, between 2 and 4 p.m., to set up and decorate their tables. Tables and chairs for 8 or 10 people will be provided, as well as white tablecloths. The rest is up to you and your creativity!
The Importance of Preserving Carmel’s Parks Many of us reconnected with our local parks and trails throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Hamilton County is known for its parks and trails, and Carmel’s Coxhall Gardens is an exceptional addition to this list of amenities. Friends of Hamilton County Parks Executive Director April Williams is excited about the nonprofit’s latest campaign #givetogetparks. “The idea [behind the Give to Get Parks campaign] is to encourage the public to stop and think about why they give,” Williams said. “Is it because you want to align with something that you know is significant, or because you are a business and you know it brings economic value, or because you want to market your organization? Is it because you know the
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