A picnic experience is the perfect way to enjoy the magnificence of the M.B.T. Semans Gardens at Duke Mansion. Stroll the gardens surrounded by majestic and historic trees, year-round blooms, and settle in with a custom-crafted picnic as you soak in the splendor of four and a half acres of magnificent gardens. Find a quiet nook to relax, watch pollinators in action, sip your wine and savor the creations of our Chef. The picnic experience is available any day of the week, one week’s notice is required.
*Please bring your own blanket. The picnic basket must be returned after use.
Experience includes:
- Lunch for two guests
- A bottle of our featured local wine or our house Champagne
$50 plus taxes and charges and the cost of any available guestroom
$95 plus taxes and charges without guestroom
Menu
Choose from the following baskets.
Sandwiches & Such
Grilled Chicken & Avocado Wrap
Boursin Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Spinach Wrap
Vegetable Orzo Salad
Cucumber, Feta
Seasonal Fruit
Peach Crumble
Mango Iced Tea
Southern Antipasto
Tuscan White Bean with Crostini
Charcuterie Box
Salami, Andouille, Crème de Brie
Peach & Blueberry Jam
Assorted Crackers
Lemon Bar
Strawberry Lemonade
Southern Salads
Garden Greens Salad
Cucumber, Tomato, Carrot, Spiced Pecans, White Cheddar, Citrus Vinaigrette
Herbed Quinoa Sweet Corn & Pepper Caramelized Onion Dressing
Pimento Cheese Spread Crackers
Lemon Pound Cake
Raspberry Iced Tea
Just Desserts
Raspberry Caramel Croissant
Oreo Cheesecake
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Chocolate Praline Bar
Mixed Berry Tart
Blackberry Agua Fresca
Wine, Champagne & Sparkling
Angeline Chardonnay
California
Angeline Sauvignon Blanc
California
Angeline Cabernet Sauvignon
California
Angeline Pinot Noir
California
Simonet Blanc de Blanc
N/V France
Vallformosa Rose Brut
Cava Spain
Martin Ray Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast
+$10
Fournier Pere & Fils Sauvignon Blanc
France
+$10
Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
+$10
Pedroncelli Pinot Noir
Sonoma County
+$10
Graham Beck Brut
N/V South Africa
+$12
Domaine Chandon Rose Brut
California
+$12
Additional Items
Elliston Wool Picnic Blanket with Duke Mansion Engraved on Leather Straps
+$300
Violinist to Play up to 1 Hour
+$600
