At The Peña-Peck House … Gatherings Happen Here!
Our Luncheon Series has started again; stay tuned for more information on available dates.
Our luncheon series began in the late 1940’s, after World War II, when the city’s hotels and tourist homes reopened to winter visitors. The gourmet meals, made by Woman’s Exchange members and from their personal recipes, were served buffet style on steam tables. Patrons then carried their plates to assigned tables covered by colorful garden umbrellas. After lunch, they shopped in the Woman’s Exchange Gift Shop.
All of our members are state-certified food handlers. Just as the members before them, they take care of the preparations-menu planning, cooking, set up, serving and clean-up. Many of the delicious recipes are shared in our Woman’s Exchange cookbook, which is for sale in our gift shop.
All of our members are state-certified food handlers. Just as the members before them, they take care of the preparations-menu planning, cooking, set up, serving and clean-up. Many of the delicious recipes are shared in our Woman’s Exchange cookbook, which is for sale in our gift shop.
Please sign up for notifications to find out dates, menus and details of when our next Luncheon Series will commence.
Please input your email to be notified when reservations open for the Fall Luncheon Series
Proceeds from the events held at The Peña-Peck house are used to maintain and preserve the historic museum and fund educational scholarships awarded to women (in need) and over the age of 30 with a desire to return to the workforce.
Over the last 20 years we have donated over $150k in scholarship money. In 2021, the Woman’s Exchange proudly awarded 20 educational scholarships and continued to maintain the Peña-Peck House. Our members conducted over 100 tours of the house/museum educating the public about the history and beauty of the house built for the Royal Spanish Treasurer, Juan Estevan de Peña. Our members hosted two delightful dinner events in the Peña-Peck garden (within CDC guidelines) showcasing the culinary talents of local chefs as well as the genius of regional musicians. We have partnered with over 30 local artisans to share their talents and wares in our treasure-filled Woman’s Exchange (WEx) gift shop. In all, our very active members (163 strong) clocked in a total of well over 6000 volunteer hours to manage and maintain our obligations to the Peña-Peck House and to fund scholarships.
Over the last 20 years we have donated over $150k in scholarship money. In 2021, the Woman’s Exchange proudly awarded 20 educational scholarships and continued to maintain the Peña-Peck House. Our members conducted over 100 tours of the house/museum educating the public about the history and beauty of the house built for the Royal Spanish Treasurer, Juan Estevan de Peña. Our members hosted two delightful dinner events in the Peña-Peck garden (within CDC guidelines) showcasing the culinary talents of local chefs as well as the genius of regional musicians. We have partnered with over 30 local artisans to share their talents and wares in our treasure-filled Woman’s Exchange (WEx) gift shop. In all, our very active members (163 strong) clocked in a total of well over 6000 volunteer hours to manage and maintain our obligations to the Peña-Peck House and to fund scholarships.
Fall Luncheon Series
Call the Woman’s Exchange at (904) 829-5064 to learn when reservations begin for each series. And email [email protected] to be added to our blast list for notices of luncheons.