The Irish Georgian Society requests the pleasure of your company at the Somerset Club, where we will be joined by Laura Cavendish, Countess of Burlington, who is launching her new book, Lismore Castle: Food and Flowers from a Historic Irish Garden.

About the book:

Lady Burlington will speak about her new book, Lismore Castle: Food and Flowers from a Historic Irish Garden, which offers an intimate portrait of life at Lismore Castle through the lens of its gardens, kitchens, and changing seasons. Blending personal reflections with recipes, floral arrangements, and historical insights, the book celebrates the beauty and vitality of one of Ireland’s most storied estates. In her talk, Laura will explore the creative and cultural inspirations behind the book and the living heritage it seeks to share.

About the author:

Laura Cavendish, Countess of Burlington, is a writer, editor, and passionate advocate for the arts, gardens, and historic preservation. She is the author of Lismore Castle: Food and Flowers from a Historic Irish Garden, a beautifully illustrated new book that celebrates the seasonal rhythms, recipes, and horticultural heritage of her family’s ancestral home in County Waterford. A contributing editor at Vogue, Lady Burlington has also served as a trustee of the Royal Academy of Arts and she and her husband, William, are now responsible for Chatsworth Estate. Laura brings a unique perspective on the interplay between tradition and contemporary culture.

Schedule:
11:30am - Reception
12:00pm - Talk
12:30pm - Lunch

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We look forward to seeing you there!