Chaired by leading philanthropists, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Lunch in the Gardens series features engaging speakers with interactive elements during a delightful lunch in an unforgettable bayfront setting at our Downtown Sarasota campus.
Proceeds support Selby Gardens’ community education programs, international research, conservation, and beautiful world-class horticulture displays.
Event Information

PRESENTING SPONSOR $10,000
• Prominent placement of a table for 10 .
• Recognition from the podium and on screens.
• Opportunity to distribute promotional materials.
• Recognition as Presenting Sponsor for Lunch in the Gardens in promotional materials, invitation, program, on Selby Gardens’ website, and in The Sanctuary member newsletter sent to more than 22,500 households.
• Invitation for two to attend VIP Exhibition Previews of The Orchid Show, Lights in Bloom®, and the Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition.
LEAD SPONSOR $5,000
• Table for 10.
• Recognition from the podium and on screens.
• Recognition as Lead Sponsor for Lunch in the Gardens in promotional materials, invitation, program, on Selby Gardens’ website, and in The Sanctuary member newsletter sent to more than 22,500 households.
• Invitation for two to attend VIP Exhibition Previews of The Orchid Show, Lights in Bloom® and the Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition.
PARTNER SPONSOR $2,500
• Table for eight at the Spring Lunch in the Gardens event.
• Recognition as Partner Sponsor for Lunch in the Gardens in promotional materials, invitation, program, on Selby Gardens’ website, and in The Sanctuary member newsletter sent to more than 22,500 households.
• Invitation for two to attend VIP Exhibition Previews of The Orchid Show, Lights in Bloom®, and the Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition.
SPONSOR $1,000
• Seating for four at the Spring Lunch in the Gardens event.
• Recognition as Sponsor for Lunch in the Gardens in promotional materials, invitation, program, on Selby Gardens’ website, and in The Sanctuary member newsletter sent to more than 22,500 households.
• Invitation for two to attend VIP Exhibition Previews of The Orchid Show, Lights in Bloom®, and the Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition.
INDIVIDUAL TICKET $175
• One ticket with reserved seating for Spring Lunch in the Gardens.