Chairs
Renée James Gilmore, Mary Evelyn Guyton,
Cornelia Matson, and Jeannie Russell
cordially invite you to
Cocktails at the Cottage
with a special preview of Clyde Butcher: Nature Through the Lens
at the Historic Spanish Point campus
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
5 – 8 p.m.
Enjoy a casual evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres overlooking Little Sarasota Bay at Selby Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point Campus. Watch the sunset and be the first to preview our new exhibition Clyde Butcher: Nature Through the Lens, featuring the iconic artist’s large-scale landscape prints on aluminum set amid the native nature of this beautiful and beloved campus.
The event will take place at the 19th Century White Cottage,
Sunken Garden, and Pergola.
Sponsorship Information and Tickets
Presenting Sponsor: $5,000
- Reserved Seating for Ten (10) at the event.
- Opportunity to address guests at the event.
- Opportunity to supply pop-up banners for display at the event.
- Opportunity to distribute branded items at the event.
- Recognition as Presenting Sponsor in event-specific promotional materials, preview invitation, Selby Gardens’ website, and The Sanctuary member newsletter.
Lead Sponsor: $2,500
- Reserved Seating for Eight (8) at the event.
- Recognition as Lead Sponsor in event-specific promotional materials, preview invitation, Selby Gardens’ website, and The Sanctuary member newsletter.
Partner Sponsor: $1,500
- Reserved Seating for Six (6) at the event.
- Recognition as Partner Sponsor in event-specific promotional materials, preview invitation, Selby Gardens’ website, and The Sanctuary member newsletter.
Sponsor: $750
- Four (4) tickets to the event.
- Recognition as Sponsor in event-specific promotional materials, preview invitation, Selby Gardens’ website, and The Sanctuary member newsletter.
Individual Ticket: $150
Host Committee
Elaine and Chuck Barber, Co-Chairs
Laura and Gaylon Peters, Co-Chairs
Sylvia S. Barber
John Bean and Alexandra Jupin
Susan and Jim Buck
BJ Creighton
Carole Crosby and Larry Wickless
Norb and Ann Donelly
Teri A Hansen
Susan Hines
Katherine and Frank Martucci
Marianne and William McComb
Dawn Merrill
Drs. Joel Morganroth and Gail Morrison Morganroth
Lowe Morrison
Nikki and Jeff Sedacca
Susan and Zuheir Sofia
Audrey Robbins and Harry Leopold
Judy Rossmoore Veale
Margaret Wise
Event Sponsor
Exhibition Sponsor
Located on Little Sarasota Bay less than 10 miles south of Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus, the Historic Spanish Point campus is one of the largest preserves showcasing native Florida plants that is interpreted for the public. The preserve celebrates an archaeological record that encompasses approximately 5,000 years of Florida history.
All proceeds from Cocktails at the Cottage benefit Selby Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus.