Preloading

Setting Up the Gospel Brunch

Promised Land
The majestic Santa Ynez Mountains are the backdrop for reflection, renewal and thanks.
Doughnuts
A station of homemade doughnuts.
Breadbasket
Waiters prepare their breadbaskets with muffins and croissants of every kind.
Garden tables
Garden tables decked out in Oprah's favorite color are sprinkled throughout the giant redwood trees.
Trays of water and medicine
Trays are stocked with water, aspirin and effervescent tablets to help guests recover from Oprah's Legends Ball the evening before!
Food station
Stations of chilled lobster, cocktail shrimp, stone crabs and oysters await the guests.
Desserts
Dozens of different kinds of desserts for the sweet tooth!
Seating area
A lovely seating area.
'Bar' sign
Fruits and vegetables add a whimsical touch to the "BAR" sign.
Drinks
Bloody Marys, piña coladas and Bellinis.
Bandstand
Crews put together a temporary bandstand.
Chairs
Chairs lined up in front of the bandstand.
Program
A program of the day's events.
Boxed music compilation
A compilation of music from Oprah's Legends Weekend.

Good food, good fun and spontaneous performances of gospel classics!
Published 01/01/2006
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