2022 Gala in the Garden

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

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  • 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

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  • 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
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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
Kathy King reads a story to preschool students from the Chinatown Community Children's Center (CCCC) on Feb. 25, 2022.

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

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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.

WOODSIDE, CA - September 7 -  Mary George attends Filoli's Pacific Paradise Gala 2018 on September 7th 2018 at Filoli in Woodside, CA (Photo - Natalie Schrik for Drew Altizer Photography)

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

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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

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In Partnership With

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