LOTUSLAND CELEBRATES
Where the Wild Things Grow
“LET THE WILD RUMPUS BEGIN!”
—Maurice Sendak
SATURDAY, JULY 22 | 3:30PM
Join us for an unforgettable experience as we explore our botanical nirvana and marvel at the rare and exotic plants that call it home. Sip on herb-infused cocktails as you wander through the garden, encountering surprises at every turn. Later, join us on the Great Lawn for curated cocktails and an impressive array of amazing auction items (available online from July 12) before dining al fresco amongst the agaves with outstanding wine selections by Antica Terra and dinner by Duo. Bid to win an assortment of experiences and treasures during a lively auction—all while supporting our Garden’s biodiverse ecosystems and habitats.
PHOTO PORTRAITS
Download your portraits from our living photo wall by Kim Reierson
EVENT GALLERY
Download your event photo(s) by Isaac Hernandez & Emily Hart Roberts
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This year’s event was
SOLD OUT
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Thank you for
helping the garden grow!
EVENT CO-CHAIRS
Ashley Adelson
Merryl Brown
Joseph Marek
Caroline Thompson
EVENT COMMITTEE
Jeanne Anderson
Oz Arconian
Mary Lou Ardohain
Leslie Cane Schneiderman
Lynn Cunningham Brown
Winnie Dunbar
Kate Faust
Jennie Grube
Julie Hayashida
Jen Huang Bogan
Kim Hunter
Lauren King
Paulo Lima
Analise Maggio
Marni Margerum
Suzanne Mathews
Mimi Michaelis
Mandana Mir
Natalie Noone Pressly
Setenay Osman
Connie Pearcy
Val Rice
Jackie Schaffer
Maria Schmidt
Amy Shamus
Nati Smith
Loria Stern
Jill Taylor
Cindi Weinert
Lisa Bjornson Wolf
Ashley Woods Hollister
Yasmine Zodeh
GARDEN AMBASSADORS
Belle Hahn
Eric Nagelmann
Mary Ta
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
David Jones, President
Ashley Adelson
Jeanne Anderson
Dan Bifano
Laura M. Bridley
Merryl Brown
Ron Caird
Geoff Crane
Lesley Cunningham
Rachael Douglas
Connie Flowers Pearcy
Anthony Grumbine
Joseph Marek
Mari Mitchel
Jeffrey Romano
Stephen P. Schaible
Mark Schmidt
Wendy Schmidt
Caroline Thompson
Rick Vitelle
Lisa Bjornson Wolf
Crystal Wyatt
LIFETIME HONORARY TRUSTEES
Merryl Brown
Robert J. Emmons
Connie Flowers Pearcy
Arthur R. Gaudi
Kisa Heyer
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Rebecca Anderson
DIRECTOR EMERITUS
Steven Timbrook, Ph.D.
PResenting SPonsor
Nora McNeely Hurley and Michael Hurley, In memory of Marjorie Reeds McNeely
PREMIER PARTNERS
Antica Terra
Bella Vista Designs
Duo Catering
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel
Found Event Co.
Heretic Parfum
Presqu’ile Winery
Sullivan Goss, An American Gallery
The Well Summerland
Theoni
Victoria amazonica Amazon waterlily
Merryl Brown
Cyndee Howard & Lesley Cunningham
Michael MacElhenny & David Wine and Suzanne & Gilbert Mathews
Connie & John Pearcy
Christopher Toomey
Lynda Weinman & Bruce Heavin
Zantedeschia aEthiopica ‘Green Goddess’ Calla Lily
Belle Hahn and Lily Hahn
Wendy & Eric Schmidt
Dracaena draco Dragon Tree
Dina Alsowayel and Tony Chase, Nicole & Evan H. Katz,
Carol & Mike Linn, Phoebe & Bobby Tudor
Pat & Ron Caird
Julie & Roger Davis
Jubaea chilensis Chilean Wine Palm
EPRES
Judy & David Jones
Stephen Schaible & Daron Builta
Puya alpestris Sapphire Tower
Ann Jackson Family Foundation
Ashely & Scott Adelson
Bridget Bousa
Cabana Home
Nicole Callahan
Winnie Dunbar & Crystal Wyatt
Patty Elias & Michael Rosenfeld and Tichenor & Thorp Architects, Inc.
Perri Harcourt
Austin Lampson
Maya Malik, Culver Hotel
Joseph Marek & John Bernatz
Ron & Stacy Pulice
Stephen & Blair Raber
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Mary Ta, Minotti Los Angeles
Elena Urschel
Lynda Weinman & Bruce Heavin
Colleen & Kevin West and Jacquelyn Klein Brown & Dr. Michael Trambert
Lisa & David Wolf
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