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Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC cordially invites you to celebrate the Holidays with us!

Be the first to preview Executive Pastry Chef, Charles Froke's recreation of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception made entirely of gingerbread and decorated with sugar stained glass windows and chocolate trees. The base will be 2.5 feet by 3.5 feet and rise another 3 feet high.

Thursday, December 2, 2010
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Seasons Foyer
Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC

The Basilica will be made out of:
125 pounds of gingerbread dough
45 pounds of icing
10 pounds of icing for snow
10 pounds of chocolate for trees
20 pounds of sugar
1 pound of coffee extract to color icing

Meet Executive Pastry Chef, Charles Froke, obtain insider details behind his holiday creation and receive helpful tips for great holiday baking.

Enjoy champagne, "spiked" hot cider, hot chocolate, hors d'oeuvres and gingerbread cookies along with holiday music presented by GraceNotes, Georgetown University's all women's A Capella group and see the beautiful holiday trees, mantle and vignettes created by 10 leading area designers for the 5th annual Georgetown Jingle.