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.
Jana and Jeff Galt
Judith N. Morton
Gloria Galt Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation
Ann G Ash
Cynthia and Forrest Miller
Bette and Jack Vexler
Candace Andrews and Uwe Pontius
Blumenthal Family
Joan Cheever and Dennis Quinn
Karen and Jim Greenwood
Mary and William Heinrich
Anne and Jeff Rochelle
Paula and Herb Stumberg
Susan Todd / River City Hospice
Molly and Michael Amini
Argent Financial Group
Libba Barnes | Burkley Fitzsimons
Lauren and John Browning | Aida and Ed Snyder
Suzanne and Rick Cavender
Sarah Cochran
John and Anita Comander
City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation
Eric and Priscilla Dupre
Emergency Clinic by the Pearl
Anne and Marco Gamboa
Magdalena Gaona + friends
Karen and Jim Greenwood
Tara and Jason Hoelscher
Rainbow Gardens
Coleman and Blakley Kneisley
Cally and Will Kothmann
M Capital Advisors
Jessica Mewborne
Linde Murphy
Belinda Nixon / Beauchamp /Mary McNelis/ Todd Romano
SA River Authority
Catherine & Jeff Vexler | Jordan Vexler Shannon & Albert Shannon
Alice Ball Strunk / Devils River Conservancy
Troy | Lawson | Moore
George and Claire Vaughan
Weddle Gilmore Architects
Julie Wilkinson
Julie Zacher
Elise Boyan/Ruth Agather
McGuire Family Foundation
Laurie White
Audi Dominion
John Newman Family Charitable Trust of the San Antonio Area Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Lende
The Helen K. Groves Fund in honor of Claire Alexander
Chris and Stephanie Wilde
Penelope Speier & Sonny Collins
Robin and Mark Howard
