A blanket of snow covers Holland Park, and gives the place a charm rarely appreciated during the winter months by the locals. The ponds in the West Central London Park are frozen over and the greenery on the flora is all but gone. Still there is beauty amongst the wooded area, open-air opera, and pavilions. Peacocks, squirrels, and a few other critters continue to roam the grounds despite the temperature, and the wessex saddleback pigs are as comfy as ever in their enclosure.

A few carriage companies service this park, but only one services both wizards and muggles alike. Virginia’s Treasure is a family owned business that for decades has been providing romantic trips through the beautiful park. The owner has set aside a white elegant Victoria carriage with crimson seating and downy blankets charmed warm for the couplet; two white draft horses stand eager to pull the cart, and one of the owner's young sons will be the coachman for this evening.

The ride goes through the entire park, allowing views of virtually every area including the Japanese garden and meadows, and the young coachman has no qualms about stopping should the romancers like to stop for a game on the giant chess board. Ms. Raphael has even been so kind as to provide the carriage with a picnic basket for the lengthy ride. Enjoy!