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
Purchase Sponsorships and Tickets
SERIES SPONSOR $20,000
• Premier placement of a table for 10 at both Lunch in the Gardens events.
• Recognition from the podium and on screens during each event.
• Opportunity to address guests from the podium at each event.
• Opportunity to distribute promotional materials at each event.
• Recognition as Series Sponsor for both Lunch in the Gardens events 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®, Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition, and the summer exhibition.
PRESENTING SPONSOR $10,000
• Prominent placement of a table for 10 at either the Fall or Spring Lunch in the Gardens event.
• Recognition from the podium and on screens during the event of your choice.
• Opportunity to distribute promotional materials at the event of your choice.
• Recognition as Presenting Sponsor for the Lunch in the Gardens event of your choice 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®, Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition, and the summer exhibition.
LEAD SPONSOR $5,000
• Table for 10 at either the Fall or Spring Lunch in the Gardens event.
• Recognition from the podium and on screens during the event of your choice.
• Recognition as Lead Sponsor for the Lunch in the Gardens event of your choice 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®, Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition, and the summer exhibition.
PARTNER SPONSOR $2,500
• Table for eight at either the Fall or Spring Lunch in the Gardens event.
• Recognition as Partner Sponsor for the Lunch in the Gardens event of your choice 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®, Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition, and the summer exhibition.
SPONSOR $1,000
• Seating for four at either the Fall or Spring Lunch in the Gardens event.
• Recognition as Sponsor for the Lunch in the Gardens event of your choice 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®, Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition, and the summer exhibition.
SERIES TICKET $300
• One ticket with reserved seating to both Lunch in the Gardens events.
INDIVIDUAL TICKET $175
• One ticket with reserved seating for the Fall or Spring Lunch in the Gardens events.
SERIES SPONSOR
SERIES CHAIRS
Jean Weidner Goldstein, Teri A Hansen, and Margaret Wise
