The columns at the Italian Shrine
The columns at the Italian Shrine
August 20, 2026

5th Annual Taste of the Park Dinner Series: The Italian Shrine

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Calling all garden loving foodies! Please join up at the Italian Shrine, one of Clarence and Edith Wickham's original gardens. 

The Shrine is a structure with stucco pillars and is enclosed by beautiful plantings and statues of St. Theresa and St. Francis and has a stairway which leads down to the Lotus Garden. 

You'll enjoy Cocktail Hour at the Italian Shrine and mingling with your friends. Jeff Maron, Wickham Park's Emeritus (and previous park director of 44 years) will talk about the vision behind the garden. Afterwards, we'll mosey on over to the Emerald Room for a delicious Italian dinner prepared by Cafe Aura's Chef Nichola.

$65.00 per person. The menus can be found on the website: www.wickhampark.org

Reservations are required by calling 860.528.0856, Monday-Friday between 9:00am-4:00pm. 

Thank you for supporting Wickham Park, a non-profit organization who doesn't receive any Federal, Local or State Funding. 

Admission

$65.00 per person
Location Wickham Park Emerald Room

1329 Middle Turnpike West
1329 Middle Turnpike West
Manchester CT, 06040

Times
6:00pm-8:00pm