Gala in the Garden
Thank you to those who joined us for a spectacular evening in the Garden! Gala in the Garden raised funds for Filoli helping preserve the historic House and Gardens, and expanding the vast Natural Lands for public programs and events that welcome Bay Area residents and visitors to create memories and new narratives of beauty, nature, and shared stories in a unique setting.
Save the date for next year's Gala in the Garden on Friday, August 18, 2023!
Sponsorship Levels
Fund-a-Need supports Filoli Youth Programs
Presenting Sponsor (16 tickets) $25,000
- Two tables of eight with table signage and guest place cards
- Speaking opportunity during Cocktail Hour
- Recognition on all Gala in the Garden printed materials and communications
- Holidays at Filoli Fire Pit Rental for up to 16 people or Corporate Partner Day
- Invitation to exclusive VIP Reception
- Complimentary Household membership for table guests
- 20% discount on Facility Rental
Supporting Sponsor (10 tickets) $10,000
- Large table of 10 with table signage and guest place cards
- Recognition on all Gala in the Garden printed materials and communications
- Holidays at Filoli Fire Pit Rental for up to 10 people or Corporate Partner Day
- Invitation to exclusive VIP Reception
Table Sponsor (8 tickets) $7,500
- Table of eight with table signage
- Recognition on all Gala in the Garden printed materials and communications
- Invitation to exclusive VIP Reception
Half-Table Sponsor (4 tickets) $4,000
- Four seats at a shared table
- Recognition on all Gala in the Garden printed materials and communications
- Invitation to exclusive VIP Reception
Couple Sponsor (2 tickets) $2,000
- Two seats at a shared table
- Recognition on all Gala in the Garden printed materials and communications
- Invitation to exclusive VIP Reception
Individual Ticket (1 ticket) $750
- One seat at a table
Fund-a-Need Filoli Youth Programs
Through Filoli’s youth programs, preschoolers and teens have experiences to help them grow comfortable in nature and gardens, build creative expression, and make social connections. Filoli offers a place for wellness and outdoor nature experiences and addresses the desire for providers to expand STEM and nature programming.
Fund-a-Need Goal: $100,000
Honorary Host
Mary Wheeler George
Mary first became engaged with Filoli as a volunteer and served as a docent, chair of the house and garden docents, camellia guide, and elementary school tour guide. She served on Filoli’s development committee as we built our development program and is now serving on the collections committee. Mary is an interior designer and garden enthusiast, so her profession and passions are well-aligned with Filoli’s mission. She is also a dedicated community leader and has been the president of the Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation, a board member of Music for Minor’s development group, and PTA president. She is passionate about supporting nonprofit groups, especially those who benefit children. Mary is presently the Northern California Director of Refugee and Immigrant Outreach for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We salute Mary's dedication and generosity by celebrating her as the 2022 Gala in the Garden Honorary Host.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
Anonymous | Architectural Resources Group | Maryles Casto | Donna and Eric Colson | Carolyn and C.J. Daley
Sydney Leung and Mark Barrenechea | Leslie Witt and Ian Smith | Christina Qu and Arthur Wang
Table Sponsors
Jenifer and Brian Beswick & Rose and Greg Land
Terri and William Butler
Mary and Gary George
IEQ Capital
Gabia and Allan Konce
Margaret and Craig London
Carol and Rich Moran
Nibbi Brothers
Ron and Barb Peyton
Willem Racké Studio, Inc.
Mary and Kevin White
David A. Wollenberg
Half Table Sponsors
Jaleh Daie
First Republic Bank
Robert Fountain
Stephanie and Seán Howley
Karyl Matsumoto
Lynette Mullens
Kate Ridgway and
Rick Holmstrom
Seiler LLP
Silicon Valley Bank
Studio Shop Gallery
Couple Sponsors
Arleen Agricola and George Kellner
Mary Alexander & Associates
Kacey Armstrong and
Yohann Mark Jacob
Ruthann and Roger Aull
Kelly and Tom Broderick
Helen Christakos and Constantine Sapuntzakis
Nancy and Don DeFever
Joyce and Alan Hammel
Judy and Wayne Hooper
Monika Johnson-Blair and
Jeff Chaidez
Trish and Larry Kubal
Yoko Kubrick
Lily and Tommy Lee
Catherine Rossi-Roos and
Mark Roos
Carolyn Seen and Jay Clemens
Erika Schillinger and
Marc Tarpenning
Sheree and John Shoch
Barbara and Erik van Dillen
Planning Committee
Carolyn Daley, Chair | Maryles Casto | Janet Cooley | Stephanie Howley | Jacque Jarve | Margaret London | Carol Moran | Ana Roth | Mary White | David Wollenberg
2022 Board of Directors
Carol Moran, President
David Wollenberg, Past President
David Wessel, Vice President
Mary White, Secretary
Bob Nibbi, Treasurer
Maryles Casto
Donna Wills Colson
Dr. Jaleh Daie
Donald DeFever
Robert Fountain
Joyce Hammel
Sydney Si Ning Leung
Margaret London
Sapna Marfatia
Karyl Matsumoto
Ron Peyton
Mani Ramasamy
Willem Racké
Ana Roth
Michael Smith
Leslie Witt
Nancy Young
Alan Zafran
Tabitha Almquist, National Trust Representative
Kara Newport, Chief Executive Officer
The annual Gala in the Garden supports Filoli’s mission; from the care of the historic House, magnificent Garden, and vast Natural Lands to public programs and events that welcome Bay Area residents and visitors to celebrate beauty, nature, and shared stories in a unique setting.
Contact: Chris Hirano, Chief Development Officer | 650.421.7346 | chirano@filoli.org
86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062 | filoli.org | 650.364.8300