Chateau des Fleurs
176 S. Rosebud Lane • Eagle, Idaho 83616
208-947-2840 • chateaueagle.com
One might wonder how or why the founder of a successful skincare line would come to open a fine-dining restaurant and luxury event venue. Before starting her eponymous company in 1984, Susan Roghani’s (née Susan Camille Beckman) spent a good portion of her life learning to appreciate the beauty in nature and art. An Idaho-native, Susan’s love and admiration for these things first stemmed from her family’s tradition of farming and gardening. As a young adult and artist, she spent several years exploring Europe, painting and learning how to make her own supplies from scratch. While these adventures and practices prepared her to create a line of hand creams and lotions, they also helped her discover the joy of upscale and epicurean experiences. When she built the Camille Beckman Factory for her burgeoning business in Eagle, Idaho—an hour southeast of her hometown, Weiser—in 2000, the idea of opening a sister building soon formed in the back of her mind. But this structure wouldn’t be about manufacturing products. Instead, it would manufacture experiences for visitors to cherish.
Today, Chateau des Fleurs, which is French for “flower castle,” is within walking distance of the Camille Beckman Factory and gift shop. From its exterior Old World European–style architecture to the marble flooring, resplendent chandeliers, and art gallery to the flourishing and neatly trimmed gardens, the venue was designed for guests to step into an atmosphere reminiscent of places like the Palace of Versailles and British writer-designer Rosemary Verey’s gardens. All of these elements combined make Chateau des Fleurs idyllic for those looking to mark their nuptials in a truly majestic and regal setting. In addition to providing the ambiance for the occasion, the venue also offers in-house catering, professional wait and maintenance staff , and ballroom options for guest counts ranging from 25 to 280.
Afternoon tea is a natural fit for Chateau des Fleur’s stately atmosphere. Hosted in the venue’s Roghani’s Restaurant (a culinary venture started by Susan and her husband, Foad), afternoon tea is served on three-tiered stands as diners lounge in the plush high-back chairs. The menu features three courses that vary somewhat from a traditional presentation of tea, which typically consists of scones, savories, and sweets. First, customers are served a pot of the tea of their choice from a selection of 12 blends. Second, they are presented with a slice of quiche, a cup of soup, or a salad, depending on the season. Finally, a glass tiered stand is delivered to the table, brimming with a variety of petite pastries. As the restaurant prides itself in sourcing fresh produce from local gardens, the menu changes from season to season. Afternoon tea is served each Wednesday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The dining experience, which costs $39 for adults and $29 for children ages 8 and under, requires reservations to be made in advance.
