This page contains information that couples will want
to
have in order to make an informed decision about
having their wedding and reception catered during the
opening season of Klaniecki's Catered Weddings LLC.
I, Billie Jo Klaniecki, have taken
the pictures, researched
the information, composed the text, and typed every
word of this website.
It reflects the careful attention
to detail that I will employ when working with couples
to make sure
their marriage celebration is a unique
and satisfying experience.
Katka Peace Gardens
In the northern
Rocky Mountains, on Katka's
forested slopes, a garden is growing filled with the
peace of mountain meadows. Herbs, roses, and
perennials thrive in a mosaic of garden beds framed
by glacier rolled stones. Meadow flowers shelter on
a glacial landing facing the Selkirk Mountains.
Weddings will find an arched conservatory
resting over a still pool
reflecting a conifer hedge.
They will build a glass and steel tower to view all
the gardens
and surrounding mountain ranges.
Nooks and quiet places will connect
individual gardens. In a special spot climbing
roses will cover an arch framing a plaque thanking
each couple whoes marriage celebration made the
gardens bloom.
Creating gardens that would be enjoyed
long after our family was gone became our goal
as we collected, boxed, and moved bulbs, shrubs,
and perennials until we could settle somewhere and
put down roots.
We want the gardens independent of our
family, so Katka Peace Gardens will have legal
status and provisions for its maintenance.
Peaceful energy is so strong at this
mountain garden site
people comment on it
while enjoying the rockery flower beds. Our
flower's
home has become Katka Peace Gardens.
Wedding Season Blooming Sequence
Glacier rolled quartz, granite, and
composition rocks with
red shale stones from
folded in and seabeds, form borders for beds
of perennial flowers
and herbs, spring bulbs, and
sweet smelling shrubs and trees.
The wedding season begins in April
when Easter Hyacinth and masses of grape
hyacinths, and dwarf iris bloom with daffodil,
tulips, and clusters of violets. Woodland
hyacinths, johnny jump-ups, and mid-size iris
bloom most of May with bridal veil, lilacs, and
fruit trees. June features columbine, tall iris,
and peonies early and clusters of roses, poppies,
and love in the mist as the wedding season ends.
During
the wedding season, new foilage
brightens evergreen, lavenders, thymes, and
sedums,
while herbacous mints, geraniums, and
silvermound emerge. Northern grass and tiny
meadow flowers carpet the ground between the
stone bordered beds. Large pieces of river
driftwood have settled throughout the gardens.
When
blossoms fill the flowerbeds,
picture celebrating your marriage in this rockery
flower garden framed by forest and mountains.
Mountain Wildlife
There is no way to keep mountain
wildlife out
of the flower gardens.
To keep moose and herds
of deer
from munching sprouting bulbs, evergreen and
emerging herbacous perennials
in low flower
beds, we cover them with chick wire held up with
knotty driftwood.
Taller roses, shrubs and fruit
trees are in narrow beds encircled by upright
pig wire, inside
the stone border, to make
spaces too confined for nibblers.
Bears, cougars, skunks, and lots
of other critters live in our rural
neighborhood
but if you don't feed them, they won't visit.
Yellow jackets and deerflies
become a problem
for outdoor dinning and sweet-smelling people
in July.
During the wedding season,
swallows
and humming birds raise families in
the flowering shrubs surrounding the gardens.
Butterflies
and bumblebees tap necter filled
blossoms.
Growing mountain flower gardens
peacefully with indiginous wildlife means respecting
their needs and habits as neighbors.
Mountain Views
Katka Peace Gardens is ringed by
three
mountain ranges, the Percell, Cabinet, and
Selkirk mountains.
Katka is on the southern end of
the Percells and is seen
south of the gardens
with Clifty and Black mountains. Katka's foot-
hills rise
east and the rest of the Percells can be
seen rising north from the gardens.
The distant Cabinet mountain
range is clearly visible
southwest and seems to
link the Percell and Selkirk mountains.
The majestic Selkirk mountain
range stretches across the whole
western
horizon of the gardens and its silhouette
enhances views of the setting sun.
Restrooms
Easy
access with roomy interiors
Convenient toilets with
handrails
Sinks on 2 levels
Towels convenient for both sinks
Soap samples
for use
Brides dressing room includes
Shower with handrails
Soap samples and fluffy
towels
Vanity table and full length mirror
Bridal gown accessories
Chairs for company
Hangers and space for clothing
First aid and feminine hygene products
Grooms dressing room
Full length mirror, shower, soap
samples, towels,
toilet, and sink
Pets and Nonhuman Friends
Welcome to join family at celebration but must
be leashed or otherwise safely restrained
to
protect them from becoming excited and
dashing
off into the surrounding forest
after 'something'.
Pet owners are solely responsible for pet safety.
Booking Information
Only one wedding/reception
booked each weekend
Utilize standard service contract
with modifications
VISA and Mastercard accepted through
a merchant
account at the local branch
of a national bank
Payment and Refund
$10,000.00 due when booked and balance due 60 days
before wedding date
100% Refund by Klaniecki's Catered Weddings LLC
if there are not enough weddings and receptions
booked by
February 1, 2011 to make the
wedding season possible.
No refunds for cancellation by bridal couple.
Location and Parking
Wedding gardens are 7 miles east of
Bonners Ferry, ID
which is
35 miles north of Sandpoint, ID
and
100 miles north of Coeur d'Alene, ID
Drive on county
roads with great river and mountain views.
1/2 mile
private road is level and paved with gravel.
Convenient
parking for 20 vehicles or tour bus
Catering Supplies
Safeway Boundary County
Roses for bouquets with professional florists
creating bride's bouquet and corsages
Wedding cake prepared by professional baker
from picture couples provide
Groom's Cheese cakes
Luncheon supplies selected from wide
variety of in-store departments
Fairtrade coffee and tea selections, sweeteners and
syrups, ice cream, chocolates and candy
Local and Regional Merchants
and Distributors
Bridal couple gifts
Bridal gown accessories
Newlywed bath basket
Adult and childrens favors
Arts and
crafts supplies
Candles, baqs, bows, etc
Champagne, wine, and beer
Emergancy Situtations
Paradise Valley emergency response team arrive within
minutes of 911 call with experienced personal
and equipement ready to respond
Senior staff of catering
service complete
Red Cross first aid and
CPR training courses
Fire extinguishers readily accessable
and senior
employees experienced
in their use
Our House
My husband and I live in the L shaped A frame/cabin
pictured on the About Us page.
It will be decorated with potted
geraniums and
hanging fushias for the wedding
season.
Our home is private and will not be available
to guests and staff.
Legal Considerations
Klaniecki's Catered Weddings, LLC
Has
a merchant tax number., a merchant
account
through the local branch of a national bank,
and Bizland provides the format for this website.
Insurance
for guests, catering service, staff, and property owners
provided by a national insurance company through its local dealer
Catering kitchen and all food handling staff meet state
requirements
A certified accountant will manage business
finances and
taxing obligations
Banned Substances
Please
keep locked in vehical during wedding and reception
Any gun, rifle, or other firearms
All fireworks
Perscription drugs not needed during party
Alcohol - catering service provides only alcohol
allowed
to be consumed
on property during wedding party
Persons observed violating the
ban on these substances
or using illegal drugs
of any kind, will be refered to the
bride and
groom (newlyweds) or their designate with
the
request that the person cease the activity and lock the
substance in their vehical or leave.
Stormy Weather
Springtime in the mountains is a mix of sun, wind, rain,
and cloudy weather so guests should plan to bring
clothing to be comfortable in any weather
After the sun goes down,
the breeze picks up and
the
air becomes chilly
Weather check for booked weekend from account
kept
for last 5 years at gardens
Guests urged to bring warm clothes and wraps for children
and sensitive adults
In case of bad weather, sections of pavilion can be
enclosed
with eating and serving tables clustered
so guests are protected from the weather
and can comfortably participate in reception activities.
Serve
hot cider and chocolate and a selection of soups
instead of one punch and a couple of salads
No matter
what the weather, the catering service
will make sure the bridal couple and their guests
are comfortable, enjoy recreational and
wedding activities, are well fed, and remember enjoying
a great wedding and reception in the mountains.
Prebooking Visit
During the opening season of Klaniecki's Catered Weddings LLC,
bridal couples are welcome to visit the wedding gardens and
see serving
dishes.
If
you have questions about any of the information on this
website, please send an Email
to:
mountaingardenweddings@yahoo.com
I look forward to working with couples and putting as much
care and attention
to the details of your wedding and reception
as I have put into covering all the important details included
in this web site.
