Mother's Day at The Huntington
posted on: April 5, 2007

Show Mom how much you care this Mother’s Day. Treat her to a Champagne brunch and an afternoon at The Huntington. Reservations are currently being accepted for Sunday, May 13.

Two options are offered this year: a delicious brunch on the Brown Garden Lawn in front of the Erburu Galley, or an elegant chilled buffet in the Tea Room

http://www.huntington.org/Information/MothersDayBrunch.htm





Mother's Day at The Huntington





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