The Avon Historical Society invites the public to its ninth TABLESCAPES FUNDRAISING event showcasing 30 creative and original table settings on Friday, March 12, and Saturday, March 13, 2027, at the historic North House, 1 Nod Road, Avon, Connecticut.

The displays will be set up around the Belle Ballroom of the historic North House, a former colonial-era Inn on the Providence-Albany Turnpike, now Route 44.

This creative event, opening just in time for Spring, will feature themed table settings from local professional designers, florists, businesses, individuals, artists, and others, featuring fresh floral arrangements, centerpieces, and accessories. Attendees will find new ideas to use for their own decorating or for their holiday tables.

By popular demand, we'll also have a “Tableware Tag Sale” on both days! The tag sale will feature gently used, antique, and/or vintage dishes, platters, bowls, glassware, barware, silverware, casserole dishes, baking dishes, and baking supplies, all priced to sell, with proceeds benefiting the Avon Historical Society. Admission to TABLESCAPES includes the tag sale.

Tickets are $20.00 each, available in advance and at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at www.avonhistoricalsociety.org or by sending a $20.00 check to: Avon Historical Society, P.O. Box 448, Avon, CT 06001 by March 10th.

“This is our ninth TABLESCAPES, and we welcome new and returning local artisans, gardeners, decorators, and residents who will show off their talents with gorgeous themes and ideas. We welcome the public to view these gorgeous tables, just right for every occasion,” said Carol Bradovchak, co-chair of the event.

For more information, please contact Carol at marketing@avonhistoricalsociety.org

Below is a list of confirmed Exhibitors for the 2027 Tablescapes event. We have given our 2026 Tablescapes Exhibitors until  November 13, 2026, to confirm whether they will be joining again.  After that date, we will open any available tables to Exhibitors on the waitlist.

To be added to the waiting list to be an Exhibitor at our 2027 event, please email your request to marketing@avonhistoricalsociety.org

1.  Adventures in Decorating
2. Julia Holiday
3. Avon Old Farms Hotel
4. Pending
5. Rose Bennett/Renee Holder
6. October Garden’s Yoga & Meditation
7. Eileen Acampora
8. Kindness Matters Animal Sanctuary
9. Sue Talbot
10. Pending
11. Thomas Mach Interiors
12. The Garden Club of Avon
13. Le Weekend Vintage Home
14. Pending
15. Ruth & Scott Lewis

16. Pending
17. Pending
18. Pending
19. Carolyn McGrattan
20. Gail Figliola
21. Pending
22. OMA'S Pride
23. Pending
24. Prince Thomas of Savoy
25. Pending
26. Pending
27. Pending
28. Pending
29. Miller Farms
30. Yesterdays Treasures

RETURN OF THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY

By Paige Scyocurka | www.ethanallen.com

Return of the Monarch Butterfly is a celebration of one of nature’s most magical journeys. Each year, the Monarch drifts thousands of miles to the mountain forests of Mexico, returning in spring as a symbol of renewal, resilience, and hope. Our garden tablescape blooms from this story, layered with soft petals, textures, and sun-kissed details inspired by the Monarch’s graceful homecoming. It is a place where past and present meet, where gardens awaken, and where guests are invited to pause for a springtime tea in the garden – surrounded by blossoms and gentle color, where design dreams are perpetually in bloom. So, take a seat and immerse yourself in the
wonders of the moment!

 

ITALIAN IMMIGRANTS COMING TO AMERICA
By: Lori Schuppe and her PTS Team | www.ptsavoy.com

"Our table portrays the courage, sacrifices, and hardships that Italian immigrants endured to arrive in America in search of better lives and opportunities. The vintage documents are photos of originals and were sourced from active members of the Prince Thomas of Savoy Italian American Social Club. Our display holds authentic Italian treasures for your viewing enjoyment!

 

 

THE “METAMORPHOSIS GARDEN
By: Tina Troiano | Finishing Touches | www.finishingtouchesct.com

Welcome to a dining experience purposefully designed to celebrate the romantic journey of nuptials and the beauty of the natural world. The “Metamorphosis Garden” tablescape captures a fleeting moment of wonder, where delicate butterflies pause intentionally amid a blooming landscape, inviting guests to embrace growth, transformation, and new beginnings. The design thoughtfully balances organic elements with elegant details, creating a dining experience that is both sophisticated and whimsical. It is a wonderful tribute to nature's artistry and the hopeful spirit of the future. It truly sets the stage for an unforgettable proposal and a meaningful “yes.”

 

PP-CHUN-DAE-GIL “MAY THE COMING OF SPRING BE BLESSED WITH GREAT HAPPINESS”
By: Tracy Gerace | H.O.P.E. Partners of Farmington | www.hpof.org

"This is a traditional Korean saying, inviting good fortune with the coming of Spring. I chose to invite great happiness and fortune with the beauty of flowers and East Asian figurines. Back in the summers of the 70’s, my Mom collected these figurines. Every summer, we would go to Mansfield to visit Juanita Dorwart. She owned an antique shop that specialized in Asian Art.  She would buy these treasures and eventually had a beautiful collection. I’m honored to bring them out of their boxes and celebrate the happiness of good
fortune and Spring!"

 

None of these pictures does the tables justice!  You need to see them in person to really appreciate the artistry that goes into each and every one.  If you are interested in becoming an Exhibitor in the future, please send us an email at marketing@avonhistoricalsociety.org

 

The event is over for this year!  Now on to planning 2026.  But before we do that, we have many people to thank.

A very special thank you to the Chabot Family and The North House for their generosity, assistance and outstanding support.

Thank you to Terri Wilson, President of the Avon Historical Society, for the many hour she devotes on a volunteer basis to the Society, to TABLESCAPES, and to the Town of Avon overall. Recently, she was named the 2024 Avon Citizen of the Year.

Thank you to the  volunteers at the entrance table and tag sale, and all of those who help moving our exhibitors in and out on set up and tear-down days!

Thank you to all of our TABLESCAPES Exhibitors and everyone who helped support them to make this event so successful.

Thank you to our Sponsors for their support of TABLESCAPES and our mission to raise funds for the new Avon History Museum.

Finally, thank you to our ATTENDEES, for your continued interest in this event and for your financial support of this fundraiser.

Images courtesy of Deb Key Imagery and Carol Bradovchak

Table #22 Touches of Avon By: Tracy Payne, Ann Wood & Mary Ann Haar, Laylock Cottage Art & Design

These new friends and members of Garden Club of Hartford were happy to participate by creating this magical, fanciful tablescape inspired by the beautiful Wedgewood pattern, aptly named AVON!

Table #14 “Thanks for the Post ” By: Tracy Gerace, Volunteer | H.O.P.E. Partners of Farmington

It's just like magic today to get a text or message instantly from friends and family. Back in 1908, Mildred Henry loved getting postcards from friends and family. Imagine how exciting it must have been! She lived in the Farmington Valley her whole life, mainly in Riverton. She was my grandfather's cousin. Luckily for us, she saved all of these postcards. It is now my pleasure to share them with you! Enjoy!

Table #13 Guess Whose Coming to Dinner  By: The Garden Club of Avon | www.gardenclubofavonct.org

Come greet our guests (birds, bees and butterflies!) as they dine on their favorite cuisine. Discover a wide range of pollinators who visit our own back yards throughout the year.

 

Table #27 Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries By: Susan Talbot

The sweetness of cherries has inspired this tablescape, which features four pieces of original art, each depicting its own “bowl of cherries.” Also featured are several pieces of vintage red & white enamelware, enhancing the cheerful and happy mood. Enjoy!

 

On behalf of the Avon Historical Society, we wish to thank the exhibitors, attendees, sponsors and many volunteers who made TABLESCAPES 2024 a great success!

Click here to view all of the tables from the 2024 event

This fundraiser has been held every year, except during the pandemic, since 2018.  In time for Spring, the event showcases the incredible talent of individuals, designers, florists, and local organizations who create beautiful and fun table settings. It runs for two days every March in the Belle Ballroom of the historic North House in Avon.

The Chabot Family, owners of The North House, are to be commended for their annual commitment to this event.  It is a tremendous contribution to ensure the mission of the Avon Historical Society is met.

We thank the many exhibitors who brought their talent and expertise in flower arranging, table setting, and design to create some of the most inspiring themed tables ever seen.  This year, there were interactive tables where attendees played a game, voted on their favorite movie, dug for candy, and more.

Thanks to the over 300 attendees who spent hours looking at the incredible table settings in hopes they will be inspired to create one of their own.

Many volunteers work hard behind the scenes, as they do every year, to ensure the experience is positive and creative. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to the exhibit curation in the new Avon History Museum, which is slated to have a soft opening later in 2024.

The Avon Historical Society invites anyone interested in exhibiting or sponsoring TABLESCAPES 2025 to contact us!

 

We invite you to join us in the Avon Historical Society’s fundraising event entitled TABLESCAPES!

The event will be held on Friday, March 17, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm & Saturday, March 18, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the historic North House in the Belle Ballroom on Route 44 in Avon, Connecticut.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the renovations of Schoolhouse No. 3, located on Route 44, transforming into a modern museum of Avon’s history scheduled to open in 2024.

 

Online sales are now closed. Tickets can still be purchased for $20.00 per day at the door with Venmo, cash or check.

Tablescapes 2022 was a HUGE success!  Special thanks to the event co-chairs Mary Harrop and Sharon Genovese and Avon Historical Society President Terri Wilson.

We also want to thank all of our volunteers, The North House for hosting the event, the event attendees, and most importantly the very creative exhibitors!

The first-place winner of the Avon Historical Society’s TABLESCAPES event held in March was REFRESH, a local design team operated by The Kerri-Lee Mayland Company. They created a unique table entitled “Whimsical Woodland” inspired by the magic and whimsy of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night's Dream.  This sensory explosion complete with music, lights, and all things living, including moist moss, fresh flowers, and a chandelier that climbed to the ceiling was a wonderment to all who attended.

The second-place winner was a totally different table entitled, “Dr. Suess on the Loose,” created by Rose Bennett and Renee Holder, featuring recreations of many scenes from dozens of the beloved author’s most popular books.

The third-place winner was “Under the Sea Beautiful!” featuring live fish, a cake with sea creatures, and more designed and built by Marie Speich & Ann Ryan of Adventures in Decorating LLC. 

The Avon Historical Society thanks the sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees who returned after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic to make this event a huge success! Proceeds will be used for the adaptive reuse of the 1823 Schoolhouse No. 3 located on Route 44 in the center of Avon.

TABLESCAPES will return on March 17 & 18, 2023 with more beautiful table settings in time for the beginning of Spring. For more information or to sign up to be an exhibitor or sponsor next year, please email info@avonhistoricalsociety.org