Garden Gala

Songbird Soirée
at Sonoma Botanical Garden

Save the Date:
Saturday, October 4, 2025
5:00 p.m.

Ticket and sponsorship information coming soon.

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Sonoma Botanical Garden’s 2025 Garden Gala, our premier fundraising event of the year, on Saturday, October 4, 2025. This enchanting celebration invites you to reconnect with nature, old friends, and fellow supporters who share a passion for the beauty of the Garden. 

We invite you to show your support by purchasing a table, individual tickets, or becoming an event sponsor. Your participation introduces new friends to the Garden and provides an opportunity to enjoy a gourmet dinner and fine local wines together, set against the backdrop of our stunning poolside garden. 

This year’s theme, Songbird Soirée, celebrates the fantastical flock of bamboo birds featured in our Winged Wonders exhibition, paying tribute to the beauty and marvel of our native feathered friends. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Garden’s dynamic programs, including exhibitions, workshops, classes, tours, live music, and more. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and can’t wait to celebrate with you! 

Sonoma Botanical Garden’s inaugural 2024 Garden Gala was an unforgettable evening, made possible by the incredible generosity of our community! We welcomed 155 guests, enjoyed plenty of fine wine and champagne, indulged in a delicious dinner, and danced the night away. Thanks to everyone’s support, we raised an impressive $250,000 for the Garden!

2025 Gala Honorees

Verdant Visonaries

We gratefully recognize these visionary donors for their essential role in nurturing the Garden’s growth and vitality.

Rosemary & Kevin McNeely

Cathy & Chuck Williamson 

Guardian of the Garden

We celebrate this supporter’s pivotal contribution to shaping the Garden’s future and inspiring lasting growth.

Ron Mickelsen

Gala Committee

Linda Haake, Chair
David Lei 
Mark Menke 
Anderson Pugash 
Harvey Shein 
Jenni Zaidi 

Board of Trustees

Mark Menke, Chair 
Ricardo Capretta, Vice Chair 
Kent Anderson, Treasurer 
Robert Patterson, Secretary 
Charlyn Belluzzo 
Anna Castagnozzi Bush 
David Lei 
Richard Mabe 
Kristen Madsen 
Kimberly Morris 
Susan Peterson 
Anderson Pugash 
Paul Rozanski 
Harvey Shein 
Robert Smith 
Jenni Zaidi 
Jeannie Perales, Executive Director