To mark the enchantment of Chelsea Flower Show week, Montcalm Mayfair invites guests to a rare and exquisite salon evening celebrating the forthcoming release of The Rose Book by Phaidon. In a setting as elegant as the subject itself, the event will feature an illuminating conversation between Victoria Clarke, Gardening Editor at Phaidon, and world-renowned rosarian Michael Marriott, a contributor to the book.
A tribute to one of nature’s most enduring muses, The Rose Book offers a rich and layered portrait of the flower across time and disciplines. From 18th-century botanical studies by Pierre-Joseph Redouté to the couture of Christian Dior, and the paintings of Georgia O’Keeffe and Vincent van Gogh, the book reveals the rose as both symbol and source of inspiration in art, fashion, fragrance, and design. With evocative essays and breathtaking visuals, it invites readers to see the rose anew—as a blossom of deep cultural resonance and quiet power.
This intimate gathering is part of Montcalm Mayfair’s Mark of the Garden, a signature celebration of nature’s influence on creativity. Under the Moments in Bloom series, the salon promises an evening of beauty, conversation, and sensory delight, all in honour of the rose’s timeless appeal.
Guests will be welcomed with two specially crafted botanical cocktails, created to echo the floral elegance of the evening. Adding further artistry to the experience, British scarf house HATHAWAY will present its exquisite collection of botanical silk scarves.
HATHAWAY is a celebration of craftsmanship and heritage, where each limited-edition scarf begins as a hand-drawn botanical artwork by artist Lyn, mother of founder and textile designer Sera Hathaway. Through collaborations with silk artisans in England and Como, Italy, the illustrations are transformed into wearable works of art—pieces imbued with story, soul, and sustainable elegance.
Held in the refined surrounds of Montcalm Mayfair, this event promises to be an unforgettable highlight of the gardening calendar—a poetic homage to the rose in all its artistic and botanical glory.
Join for a spectacular evening where nature blooms through art, conversation, and timeless style in the heart of Mayfair.
Each ticket includes access to the event, two botanical inspired drinks, and a copy of The Rose Book. Purchase a ticket to this wonderful event via eventbrite.co.uk.
Montcalm Mayfair, 2 Wallenberg Pl, London W1H 7TN
