Saturday, June 1, 2019

2019 American Peony Society Convention in Ames, Iowa


2019 APS Convention Welcome Dinner
Gateway Hotel Waterfall Garden Patio

I couldn't believe how lovely the setting was the for 2019 American Peony Society Convention Welcome Dinner was. We had a beautiful outdoor patio filled with large tables, fine table settings with white and pale pink linens, pink cushioned chairs, and of course peonies on every table. The eating space was embellished with twin waterfalls (which I sat right next to!) surrounded by rock gardens that the children enjoyed playing on. We actually had 2 small ones at our APS Welcome Dinner this year, grandchildren of the APS Convention Co-Chairs.


2019 APS Convention Welcome Dinner
Treasurer & Convention Co-Chair, Kris
and Membership Chair, Linette


2019 APS Convention Welcome Dinner
Tim, Kent, Jody, & Kris

The weather was perfect for the outdoor meal, with nice spring temperatures, and blue skies. There was even a backdrop of pink blooming trees. We dined on deli sandwiches from the outdoor buffet. There was chicken salad, beef, or vegan wraps with chips and brownies for dessert. All of the food was delicious and the setting - gorgeous. All in all it was a great start to the annual APS festivities. I think everyone enjoyed chatting with their fellow APS members, friends old and new, with an air of excitement for the peony convention to come.


2019 APS Convention Welcome Dinner
Outdoor Deli Buffet


2019 APS Convention Welcome Dinner
Gateway Hotel Waterfall Garden Patio

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