Azalea Garden Party
& Silent Auction
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Kelly & Waterworks Drives
Fairmount Park
This year’s Azalea Garden Party & Silent Auction had south-of-the-border flare. The fund-raising event fell on May 5 -- Cinco de Mayo, a celebration of Mexican heritage. The day featured lively mariachi music and Mexican-influenced cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
The Azalea Garden Party & Silent Auction, one of PHS’s most popular multi-generational events, raises
funds for the continued maintenance of the garden located behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The party takes place on the scenic Waterworks promenade behind the museum. Festivities include the Silent Auction, stilt walkers, magicians, a maraca-making children’s craft, and horse-drawn carriage rides.
With the support of PHS members and the Friends of the Azalea Garden, in addition to the expertise of a select team of landscape architects and contractors, the Azalea Garden is one of the most cherished open spaces in the city.
In 1954, PHS was gifted the Azalea Garden as the non-profit’s first permanent garden, designed to “enhance the beauty of Fairmount Park and add to the attractiveness of the city of Philadelphia.” The space was created to commemorate the 125th anniversary of PHS.
Unfortunately, by the late 1980s, the Azalea Garden was overgrown and in disrepair due to municipal funding cuts. In 1988, PHS chose the Azalea Garden as a pilot greening project and developed a restoration plan. Since then, PHS’s Philadelphia Green program has guided the landscaping for the four-acre garden. All proceeds of the annual Azalea Garden Party & Silent Auction support the ongoing maintenance of the beautiful garden
With the support of PHS members and The Friends of the Azalea Garden, in addition to the expertise of a select team of landscape architects and contractors, the Azalea Garden continues to be one of the most popular open spaces in the city. The Azalea Garden Party is an annual fundraiser that helps cover its ongoing maintenance costs.
The festivities include:
Barbara Morgan Interiors
Bartram's Garden
Drew Becher, PHS President-Elect
Nadia C. Billing-Daniel
Brandywine Conservancy
Brenda Carpenter Photography
Camden Riversharks
Chanticleer...A Pleasure Garden
Christopher's
Courtney Design
CPC Designs
Daffy's
Devon Jewellery Shop
Devon Horse Show
Devon Seafood Grill
emagination Computer Camps
Evie Barbour
Fork Restaurant
Frames and Co.
Fruit Flowers
Sally N. and George R. Graham, Jr.
Penelope Benham Hansen
Harney & Sons Fine Teas
Louise L. and Harry E. Hill
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Jason Matthew Salon
Jen McGowan Millinery
Lilly Pulitzer
L'Occitane
Lolita
Mantis Garden Tools
Marilyn O. Sifford and Robert J. Butera
Metropolitan Bakery
Moonflower Horticultural Services
Joseph Owens
Pennsylvania Ballet
Penn Charter Summer Camps
Philadelphia 76ers
Radnor Hunt Races
Dr. and Mrs. Donald J. Rosato
Southwest Airlines
Spirit of Philadelphia
Tableau
Terralina Natural Skincare
The Academy of Natural Sciences
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
Tiger Woods Foundation
Jood and Tim Thompson
Touché Accessories
Upper Merion Dance & Gymnastics Center
Vineyard Vines LLC
Liz and Marc C. Ward
Yoga Schelter |
Ticket Prices:
Benefactor: $250 per person ($185 tax deductible) Includes family photo taken in the Azalea Garden and listing in the program and invitation if reserved by March 5.
Patron: $125 per person ($60, tax deductible)
Friend: $75 per person (under 40 years, $10 tax deductible)
Junior: $25 per person (12-20 years)
Mini (under 12 years): no charge
New!: Family Deluxe Package $300 ($95 tax deductible). Includes two patron Azalea Garden Party tickets, unlimited mini tickets, PHS Associate membership, and a family photo taken in the Azalea Garden!
Tickets sold at the door will incur an additional fee of $25 per person.
Special thanks to our 2010 Sponsors
 
Agave Sponsor: Mrs. George Strawbridge
Chile Pepper Sponsors:
The Camera Shop, Bryn Mawr
Linda A. Galante
Ann Dupius Hozack
Jane G. Pepper
For 2011 sponsorship opportunities, please call Michelle Nicoletto at
215-988-8762.
A special thanks to our 2010 committee members
Liz and Mark C. Ward, Co-chairs
Jen McGowan, Auction Chair
Jennifer and Hugh Anderson
Nadia Billig-Daniel
D-J and J. Howard Brosius
Christine P. Brosius
Katherine P. and Peter R. Burgum
Marilyn O. Sifford and Robert J. Butera
Cynthia M. and Morris Cheston, Jr.
Julie and Blake Christoph
Elisabeth Carrillo & Peter Cooke, Jr.
Catharine W. and Gary A. Cox
Maude de Schauensee
Melissa DeRuiter and Roy Kaiser
Julie and Jeff DeVuono
Margo P. and Joseph L. Eremus
Mark A. Focht
Janice A. Gault and James Vander
Sally N. and George R. Graham, Jr.
George R. Graham 3rd
Dorrance H. Hamilton
Michelle B. and Conrad T. Heckmann
Erin and F. Frederick Herz 4th
Patty and Kevin Hicks
William Higgins
Louise L. and Harry E. Hill
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Suzanne D. Hill
Amy and Drew Holzapfel
Ann D. Hozack
Stephanie and Daniel W. Ingersoll
Sarah and Jason Ingle
Angela E. Jones
Caroline and Adrian King
Sallie G. and Berton E. Korman
Jennifer K. and Robert LendlerKristine and Jason P. Lisi
Marcia Makadon
Conni and Desmond McDonnell
Brendan McGowan
Rebecca and William E. Mifflin
Karen F. and Handsel B. Minyard
Gregory P. Montanaro
Alicia and Jeffrey S. Payne
Stephanie Phillips
Mary Katherine and Andrew Schenkel
Georgia and Hass Shafia
Christopher Sheridan
Jood and Tim Thompson
Jules E. Vassalluzzo
Cheryl Wardle
Christine and P. Reed Wilmerding
Marc M. Zaharchuk
Suzanne and Peter Zelov |
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