When more than 120 of one’s friends have gathered in the locale once occupied by the creator of Peter Rabbit, one could almost say that tea is a requirement. For this event, guests brought their own picnic baskets.
Text Cynthia Reeser Constantino
Photography Jane Hope
To read about this Beatrix Potter–inspired picnic, see “A Fine Excursion” on page 91 of the September 2018 issue, available for purchase online.
What a lovely article in the September issue and also very ironic too – I was in the midst of reading “The Tale of Castle Cottage” by Susan W. Albert when I received my subscriber copy of Victoria ! The book is modeled after Beatrix Potter and her life in Near Sawrey !
Susan Branch has written multiple books but I admit to reading only one of them and it was more of a travelogue diary (Falling in Love with The English Countryside) which I enjoyed immensely and would love to read more of her work !
I can think of nothing more enjoyable than a good and proper picnic in the English countryside complete with a Fortnum and Mason wicker hamper, tartan wool throws, and wonderful sausage rolls or Cornish Pasties to enjoy while soaking in the glorious surroundings !
This calls for a pot of tea so I must sign off now to enjoy the wonderful mood this article brought me as well as ALL the articles in this September British issue.
God bless !
Brandon Hartford
Te Deum Cottage