September 14th - 15th
Tickets for Gala in the Garden and Gala Luncheon are now SOLD OUT.
Please email vjohnsoncbg@gmail.com to be added to a waitlist.
Gala in the Garden
Thursday, September 14th
You are invited to join us for Gala in the Garden on Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 6-9pm, located at the beautiful Columbus Botanical Garden. Gala in the Garden will feature delicious southern cuisine catered by local restaurant, 11th and Bay, served alongside craft cocktails and hand selected wines. Enjoy live music from the recently signed sister trio, The Castellows and more!
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Garden Party Attire, 21+ only
The Castellows
This incredibly talented sister trio was recently signed in Nashville and are up and coming stars! Meet Eleanor, Powell and Lily Balkcom of the band, The Castellows. Their stunning harmonies have captured the hearts of millions of country music fans. The trio hails from a small town on the border of Alabama known as Georgetown, GA. They’ve proudly embraced their family name “Castellow,” which stems from their great-grandmother’s maiden name. See them first at Gala in the Garden!
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Before the Gala - Sponsors Only
Patron Party
Our Patron Party is exclusively for certain levels of Patron and Corporate Gala sponsors from 5-6pm. This hour-long celebration will have drinks and small bites on the Event Lawn next to the beautiful Wallace Pollinator Garden. Thank you to our generous sponsors who make this event possible!
Garden Luncheon
Friday, September 15th
The Columbus Botanical Garden invites you to join bestselling author, interior designer, and gardener, James Farmer, for a presentation and a Southern-living inspired meal, mimosas and coffee at our 2023 Gala in the Garden Luncheon. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet James Farmer during a book signing following his educational and memorable presentation. This event will be from 11am-1pm.
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Garden Party Attire
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Thank you to our Gala Luncheon sponsor:
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James Farmer
Guest Speaker
James Farmer is a Southern author, interior designer, and speaker known for his ability to create beautifully familiar and welcoming homes. To James, a home engages all of the senses - the pleasantries of colors and materials, the feel of the doorknob warmed by the sun, the smell of fresh laundry, the sound of the closing door, and the taste of supper on the table. Through his design firm, James works with clients to truly create a home.
James is the author of the Wall Street Journal best-selling books A Time to Plant; Sip & Savor; Porch Living; Wreaths For All Seasons; A Time To Cook; Dinner on the Grounds; A Time to Celebrate, A Place to Call Home and Arriving Home. His most recent publication, Celebrating Home, showcases the details and beauty of celebrating life’s special moments. In addition, his work has been published in various magazines including Southern Living, House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Southern Home, FLOWER and more.
Dinner Auctions
From quail hunting to floral arranging with a gourmet picnic to a black and white masked party to a southern supper with fireside chats! These are just a few of the exciting themes for parties that will be available for auction to benefit Columbus Botanical Garden.
BID ONLINE to attend these and more dinner parties hosted by generous donors. Bidding starts NOW! ​
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***You do not have to attend Gala to bid on these dinner parties!
PATRON PACKAGES
Orchid Patron
$10,000
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10 tickets to Gala in the Garden
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2 tickets to the Patron Reception
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6 tickets to Friday's Garden Luncheon featuring James Farmer
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Recognition in program and event signage
Amaryllis Patron
$5,000
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6 tickets to Gala in the Garden
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2 tickets to the Patron Reception
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4 tickets to Friday's Garden Luncheon featuring James Farmer
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Recognition in program and event signage
Lily Patron
$2,500
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2 tickets to Gala in the Garden
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2 tickets to the Patron Reception
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2 tickets to Friday's Garden Luncheon featuring James Farmer
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Recognition in program and event signage
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Camellia Patron
$1,000
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2 tickets to Gala in the Garden
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2 tickets to Friday's Garden Luncheon featuring James Farmer
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Recognition in program and event signage
Rose Patron
$500
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2 tickets to Gala in the Garden
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Recognition in program and event signage
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Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors
ORCHID SPONSORS
GA Crown
Distributors
The George and Ann Swift Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Dixon, Jr.
AMARYLLIS SPONSOR
LILY SPONSORS
Chris Harman
CAMELLIA SPONSORS
As a garden for all, your support of our 2023 Gala in the Garden events allow us to serve not only those who visit our grounds, but also those beyond our garden gates. This year you have helped to bring so many new faces to the garden through fun educational events and exciting children’s programs. Through outreach to local schools, a field trip fund has been established and a pollinator pals program has been implemented to educate the next generation about the natural world and to become future stewards of its care. With the expansion of educational programming, events and partnerships, we strive daily to further our efforts to become an indispensable community asset.