Fall Lunch in the Gardens

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.

The Fall Lunch in the Gardens event celebrates The Orchid Show 2024: PURPLE! Thank you to our Co-Chairs Ariane Dart and Katie Hollingsworth!

Fall Lunch in the Gardens 2024

Enjoy a delicious lunch in our world-class bayfront setting and a fascinating discussion with Kassia St. Clair, author of The Secret Lives of Color, together with David Berry, Selby Gardens’ Vice President for Visitor Engagement and Chief Museum Curator, and Angel Lara, Vice President for Botanical Horticulture. The conversation will delve into the history of color pigments and dyes, as well as the cultural associations of purple and its many botanical connections. Kassia St. Clair will be signing copies of her book, The Secret Lives of Color, which will be available for sale at the luncheon.

Purple attire is encouraged!