Lotusland Celebrates: Avant Garden
July 29 @ 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm
I am delighted to support the Lotusland celebration with a donation of a fabulous cocktail reception in the garden at Lotusland. The botanic garden is among the finest in the world and I will create a menu inspired by the season.
Chef Michael Hutchings
Lotusland’s signature event, Lotusland Celebrates: Avant Garden, our annual fundraising gala, is the hottest ticket of Santa Barbara’s summer social scene and is always a sold-out affair. Space is limited.
Join us to celebrate Madame Ganna Walska’s avant-garde style and help raise critical financial support to maintain her world-renowned garden.
Avant Garden will be an exceptional party featuring iconic Italian fashion house Valentino presenting installations in Lotusland’s memorable gardens followed by an elegant seated dinner on the grand lawn. Experience an elegant garden odyssey with fantastic avant-garde surprises including a peek into Ganna Walska’s trendsetting fashion and costumes – many on display for the first time!
Space for this event is very limited.
Please contact Courtney at 805.969.3767 ext. 116 or ctentler@lotusland.org or by calling.
Lotusland Celebrates: Avant Garden
six spectacular items up for Auction on July 29, 2017
Midsummer’s Night Dream: Diamond Dust Portraits
A diamond dust portrait of Madame Ganna Walska created by renowned British-American artist, Russell Young. Russell’s work is collected by museums, celebrities and connoisseurs worldwide and he is celebrated for his diamond enhanced silkscreen portraits.
In Full Bloom
Host a private cocktail party for up to 40 guests in the Lotusland garden of your choice with award winning mixologist Patrick Reynolds creating custom Lotusland-inspired cocktails and Chef Michael Hutchings providing delicious bites. Chef Michael will design a menu to fit the season and palates of your guests. Enjoy the evening in the gardens of Lotusland.
Belmond La Samanna
Relax in the top rated ocean and garden paradise of Belmond’s St. Martin luxury resort. Two guests will enjoy a six night stay in a One Bedroom Beachfront Suite with meals and spa experiences. Set beside the island’s finest beach and lapped by the Caribbean Sea, Belmond La Samanna is the ultimate St. Martin luxury resort.
Written in the Stars
A magical dinner for 10 guests in the garden with Master Astrologer, Jennifer Freed. An evening of fine dining and astrological insight inspired by Madame Ganna Walska’s own love of astrology and spirituality. A highlight of the evening will be conversations and inspirations from special guest, Hania Tallmadge, Madame Walska’s niece.
New York Fashion Fantasy
Experience timeless elegance with a one-week stay in a suite at The Lowell, one of New York’s most luxurious properties. During your stay, Verdura invites you and 10 guests for cocktails at the Belperron salon on Fifth Avenue overlooking Central Park. You and your friends will be treated to an insider’s view of Suzanne Belperron’s fascinating history and a behind-the-scenes look at her impressive archive of designs. While hearing the stories behind the jewels, you will also be invited to try them on – a rare opportunity to be immersed in the pioneering aesthetic of Suzanne Belperron. This item includes a $5,000 gift certificate to Verdura with any purchase of $15,000 or more, and other special and rare excursions are available, including behind-the-scenes visits to The Costume Institute, Bergdorf Goodman, and New York Botanic Gardens.
Aqua Rising
An exquisite aquamarine and diamond ring handcrafted by esteemed local jeweler Daniel Gibbings. A highly sought-after one-of-a-kind piece, a true collectors dream ring.
