Something Sweet at the Grove Park Inn

We had company, so we decided to go to the Grove Park Inn for lunch on the terrace and view the Gingerbread House Display from this year's competition.  First of all, here are three shots of the winning "house" which is displayed under glass in a rather elaborate rotating display.  It's a nice reminder that these edible creations are often as detailed and interesting on the back as they are from the front.  Isn't this door inviting?  

 But the real display is are the Magi on the other side...

 ...and the very realistic pack camel.

 And now some others...

 This decorated tree was actually stacks of circular branches, very intricate.

 And the Holiday Hoedown was another that was detailed both front (above) and back (below)

I can't even imagine how they made these realistic looking canning jars.  The intentionally broken jar is spilling out some very realistic looking cat-eye marbles.

And now, since I'm having some difficulty formatting these pictures with text, I'll just let you enjoy the rest!