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Roasted Pear and Amaretto Trifle
Posted on November 7, 2018 by WRS in Food, Reference.WRS President Ruth Haring made this dessert for the Hunt Breakfast on November 3, 2018. Many people asked for the recipe. In the interest of education for all, here is the recipe. Roasted Pear and Amaretto Trifle From Bon Appetit, December 2001 This trifle sounds daunting, but it just has several steps and the final […]
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Tickets on sale for Twelfth Night Feast and Ball
Posted on November 2, 2018 by WRS in News.Tickets are now available for both members and non-members to the January 5, 2019 feast and ball. However, we are running short on Feast tickets so if you have been considering attending the feast get your reservations in soon so you won’t be disappointed! There are plenty of “ball only” tickets available.
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Sari Safari 2018
Posted on October 18, 2018 by WRS in News, Reference, Sewing.Members of the Washington Regency Society gathered at Sara’s house on Saturday, October 13 to venture out to the Indian textile shops in Kent. After being practically overwhelmed by the choices and brilliance of the yardage and saris in the first shop we were able to explore all four of the shops that were scouted in advance […]
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THE GEORGIAN HOUSE
Posted on September 15, 2018 by WRS Web Mistress in Costuming, Educational, News, Reference.Written by WRS President, Ruth Haring While on vacation this summer in Edinburgh, Scotland, we stopped at a National Trust property in the New Town area called The Georgian House. It is an original townhouse, built in the 1790’s by architect Adam Grant, and cost 1,800 pounds (about […]
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WRS Founders Day Picnic – September 15, 2018
Posted on August 15, 2018 by WRS Web Mistress in Costuming, Events, Food, Regency.We will be celebrating the founding of the Washington Regency Society in a lovely private room of Molbaks, a garden and yard center. There is ample parking, a cafe inside the store if you’d rather purchase your repast there. As well as many charming items of various nature to acquire should you have the pin […]
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Regency Corset and Stays Workshop
Posted on July 25, 2018 by WRS Web Mistress in Costuming, Events, News, Regency, Sewing, Tutorials, Workshop.Sunday August 26, 2018 – 10 am to 2 pm – Seattle We are focusing on two of the corsets that we, as a group, have the most experience with. There are other patterns available as well, such as Mantua Maker and Past Patterns, and you are free to use them, however the class will focus […]
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WRS GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Posted on May 16, 2018 by WRS Web Mistress in Costuming, Events, General Meeting, News, Regency.We are pleased to invite our members of WRS and the public to our first General Meeting on June 2, 2018 at the Tacoma Public Library, 1102 Tacoma Ave. S. Learn how our group started, what our goals are, and meet the current officers. We are excited to have earned our classification as a […]
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Strolling and picnicking through Tumwater Falls Park
Posted on May 6, 2018 by WRS Web Mistress in Costuming, Events, News, Regency.Strolling and picnicking through Tumwater Falls Park in Olympia on May 6. You cannot ask for better weather to enjoy the outdoors with friends and parasols. Some members enjoy private events, while other members enjoy public events. Watch our Facebook for quick meet-ups!
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Plans for Summer
Posted on April 11, 2018 by WRS Web Mistress in News.LAKEWOLD GARDENS PICNIC July 15, 2018, 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM Please join us for our annual tea at beautiful Lakewold Gardens. The Gardens are located in Lakewood and are part of an historical estate on Gravelly Lake. The picnic is potluck, and we would like to make this a Regency picnic. Information on appropriate […]
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WRS visits Victoria BC
Posted on April 10, 2018 by WRS Web Mistress in Events, Regency.On April 10th, 2018, WRS members visited beautiful Victoria BC. Many of us rode up on the brand new Victoria Clipper where we enjoyed lovely views, delicious food, and good company. In the afternoon, we attended a special 3:00 PM tea at the historic Empress Hotel. The tea was presented impeccably by hotel staff. We […]
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