relax, reconnect, rejuvenate
Thursday, September 23, 2021
6:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Join the San Antonio Botanical Garden for a festive evening showcasing the natural beauty of this 38-acre urban oasis. The 2021 Splendor in the Garden will be a wandering affair through the grounds peppered with colorful culinary pop ups with harvest fare, botanical cocktails, dynamic performances, dancing, and live music. Ages 21+.
Splendor in the Garden is the Botanical Garden’s largest fundraising event and provides vital support to its operating budget. Your sponsorship will help the Botanical Garden further innovative education and wellness programs, conservation efforts for endangered plant species, and water saving initiatives. With your support, the Botanical Garden will continue its critical work to connect people with the plant world.
2021 Splendor in the Garden Committee
Event Chair
Susan Shown Todd
Committee
Tina Blumenthal
Burkley Fitzsimons
Lou Celia Frost
CeCe Frost Griffin
Linda Gunter
Meredith Howard
Cally Kothmann
Nicole McClane
Claire Cavender McNab
Sita McNab
Kristy Moore
Courtney Percy
Kelli Sears
Megan Steves
Bette Vexler
Julie Zacher
Sponsorship Opportunities
Phoenix - $25,000
This sponsorship level is the signature program sponsor for Splendor in the Garden. This presenting level demonstrates the sponsor’s commitment to the event, as well as dedication to and for on-going educational programming at the Botanical Garden.
- Choice of a reserved, branded lounge in a premier garden area with seating for 16 or two tables of 8
- Concierge service
- Premium wines
- 25 one-day Garden guest passes
- Opportunity to brand an educational session for children or adults
- Your choice of a “Behind the Scenes” Garden tour with the CEO for up to 10 people
- Private chef demo for up to 10 people
- 1 free daytime use of meeting room
- 15% discount on 1 facility rental for corporate meetings and events
- Complimentary garden arrangement
- Opportunity to gift an annual “Patron” membership to an individual/family of your choice
- Special name recognition on Botanical Garden sponsor signage
- Name recognition during event remarks
- Name or logo recognition on event invitation, program, and signage
- Clickable logo link on event web page
- Name and spotlight as Signature Program Sponsor on Botanical Garden website
- 3 dedicated social media recognitions throughout the year
- Invitation to the annual donor reception
Peony - $15,000
Peonies have long been known for their healing powers. This is the premier sponsorship level for Splendor in the Garden and demonstrates significant event support.
- Choice of a reserved, branded lounge in a prime Garden area with seating for 8 or one table of 8
- Concierge service
- Premium wines
- 15 one-day Garden guest passes
- Private chef demo or tour of the culinary gardens for up to 10 guests
- Complimentary garden arrangement
- Name or logo recognition on event invitation, program and signage
- Clickable logo link on event web page
- 2 dedicated social media recognitions throughout the year
- Invitation to the annual donor reception
Hydrangea - $10,000
Unmistakable and resolved, the magical hydrangea symbolizes perseverance.
- Reserved table for 8
- Concierge service
- Premium wines
- 10 one-day Garden guest passes
- Complimentary garden arrangement
- Name or logo recognition on event invitation, program, and signage
- Clickable logo link on event web page
- Invitation to the annual donor reception
Peace Lily - $5,000
A wonderful springtime flower, this bright and glorious beauty represents rebirth and renewal.
- Reserved table for 8
- 5 one-day Garden guest passes
- Name or logo recognition on event invitation, program, and signage
- Complimentary garden arrangement
- Clickable logo link on event web page
- Invitation to the annual donor reception
Fuchsia Red - $3,500
A symbol of elegance, good taste, confiding love and amiability.
- Reserved table for 8
- Listing in program and event signage
- Complimentary garden arrangement
- Invitation to the annual donor reception
Cosmos Gala-to-Go only - $3,000
The flower of peace and tranquility.
- Gala-to-Go available for pick-up at the Botanical Garden
- Dinner for 8
- Wine and cocktail kit
- Invitation to the annual donor reception
- Complimentary floral arrangement
Underwriting Opportunities
All Underwriters Receive:
- Recognition on the invitation and program
- Recognition on event signage
- Recognition during event presentation
- Recognition on event website
- Invitation to the annual donor reception
Rentals - $15,000
Benefits above plus clickable logo on event website, 6 tickets to the event, and special signage.
Cocktail Reception - $10,000
Invitations - $7,500
Plus clickable logo on event website, 2 tickets to the event, and special recognition on the invitation.
Decorations - $6,000
Plus clickable logo on event website, 2 tickets to the event, and recognition on the event program.
Event Programs - $6,000
Plus clickable logo on event website, 2 tickets to the event, and special recognition on the event program.
Entertainment - $5,000
Plus clickable logo on event website, 2 tickets to the event, and recognition from the stage.
Centerpieces - $5,000
Plus clickable logo on event website, 2 tickets to the event, and recognition at each table.
Party Favors - $4,000
Plus clickable logo on event website, 2 tickets to the event, and recognition at each table.
After Party - $3,500
2 tickets to the event and recognition during the after party.
Jeff & Jana Galt
Gloria Galt Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation
Judith N. Morton
Ann Griffith Ash
Cynthia & Forrest Miller
Susan & Larry Todd
Bette & Jack Vexler
Candace Andrews & Uwe Pontius
Margie & Mote Baird
Blumenthal Family
Dennis Quinn & Joan Cheever
Lou Celia & Don Frost
Karen & Jim Greenwood
William & Mary Heinrich
Anne & Jeff Rochelle
Herb & Paula Stumberg
Ruth Agather & Elise Boyan
Molly & Michael Amini
Argent Financial Group
Libba Barnes & Burkley Fitzsimons
Ken Batchelor Cadillac | UpMarket Furniture & Home Décor
Lauren & John Browning | Aida & Ed Snyder
Suzanne & Rick Cavender
Sarah & Jon Cochran
John & Anita Comander
San Antonio Department of Parks and Recreation
Dupré Financial Group
The Emergency Clinic by the Pearl | Michael & Doreen Magoon
The Gala Gals
Anne & Marco Gamboa
Magdalena & Raul Gaona, Jr., MD
Karen & Jim Greenwood
Tara & Jason Hoelscher
Coleman & Blakley Kneisley
Cally & Will Kothmann
M Capital Advisors
Mewborne Photography
Belinda & William Nixon | Courtney & John Beauchamp
Rainbow Gardens
San Antonio River Authority
Catharine & Jeff Vexler | Jordan Vexler Shannon & Albert Shannon
Alice Ball Strunk | Devils River Conservancy
John & Alice Troy | Ed & Trudy Moore | Marline & Clint Lawson
Ellis | Vaughan
Weddle Gilmore Architects
Warren & Julie Wilkinson
Julie & Peter Zacher
Elise Boyan | Ruth Agather
McGuire Family Foundation
Laurie White
John Newman Family Charitable Trust of the San Antonio Area Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Lende
The Helen K. Groves Fund in honor of Claire Alexander
Chris & Stephanie Wilde
Penelope Speier & Sonny Collins
Robin & Mark Howard
Raffle Information & Tickets
We invite you to participate in the Splendor in the Garden Raffle and support education and programming at the Botanical Garden.
- Raffle tickets are $100 each, with no limits! Need not be present to win.
- You may purchase tickets online or in-person until 9:00 pm on September 23, 2021.
- There will be one winner per raffle package.
- Winning tickets will be drawn at 9:30 pm on the evening of Splendor in the Garden, Thursday, September 23, 2021.
- Winners will be notified via email and may pick up their prizes at the raffle table at 10:00 pm.
- Winners that are not present will be contacted the following day with pick-up and delivery options.
Prizes
1. Private Dinner for 30 from Don Strange Catering
2. Cocktails and Cooking in the Culinary Garden for 25 Guests
3. Riverwalk Weekend SA-cation
a. Two Night stay at Hotel Valencia, Dinner at Zinc and Boudro’s, and more!
4. Local Favorites – Best of San Antonio – Shopping, Cuisine & More!
- a. Gift Cards from Hiatus, Satel’s, Citrine Home, Paloma Blanca, Gruene Historic District, Josephine Street, Down on Grayson, Paesano’s, Skin Rejuvenation Clinique, Meadow, and more!
Raffle Information & Tickets
We invite you to participate in the Splendor in the Garden Raffle and support education and programming at the Botanical Garden.
Raffle tickets are $100 each, with no limits! Need not be present to win.
You may purchase tickets online or in-person until 8:30 pm on September 23, 2021. There will be one winner per raffle package.
Winning tickets will be drawn at 9:30 pm on the evening of Splendor in the Garden, Thursday, September 23, 2021.
Winners will be notified via email and may pick up their prizes at the raffle table at 10:00 pm.
Winners that are not present will be contacted the following day with pick-up and delivery options.
Prizes
1. Private Dinner for 30 from Don Strange Catering
2. Cocktails and Cooking in the Culinary Garden for 25 Guests
3. Riverwalk Weekend SA-cation
a. Two Night stay at Hotel Valencia, Dinner at Zinc and Boudro’s, and more!
4. Local Favorites – Best of San Antonio – Shopping, Cuisine & More!
a. Gift Cards from Hiatus, Satel’s, Citrine Home, Paloma Blanca, Gruene Historic District, Josephine Street, Down on Grayson, Paesano’s, Skin Rejuvenation Clinique, Meadow, and more!
5. Tornasol Botanical Frida Sculpture by Paul Zarkin
