Our annual Botanical Bash at the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival is just a few days away, on Friday, February 21, from 8:30–11 p.m.
Along with sipping cocktails and dancing among the show gardens, guests will get to take part in our silent auction, sign-up experiences, and raffle! Below is just small sampling of the items we’ll have on offer.
Get your tickets and join us on February 21 for an unforgettable evening in support of the Arboretum!
TICKETS: General entry is $50. VIP tickets are $250 and include two drinks, nibbles and desserts, access to the VIP Lounge, and complimentary parking.
Auction: 3-Night Stay at BaseCamp 37° in Utah
Gear up for a unique adventure at BaseCamp 37° in Kanab, Utah! You’ll be treated to an off-the-grid glamping experience near Mt. Zion Park, with plenty of daytime activities and nights full of stars. Don’t miss out on this fabulous outdoor adventure!
Sign-Up: Private Garden Tour with Ciscoe
The one-and-only Ciscoe Morris will guide you on a tour of the stunning home garden of Foundation Board Member Jeff Lehman, located on the shore of Lake Washington. Enjoy spectacular begonias, hydrangeas, Japanese maples, and more! Then relax, sip wine, and savor the views of Mount Rainier while Ciscoe answers your gardening questions. Oh la la!
Auction: Magical 2-Night Stay at Treehouse Point
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest! Nestled in a lush forest 30 minutes east of Seattle, Treehouse Point is home to seven iconic, rentable treehouses; a central lodge; a multi-purpose event space; and two cedar-lined bathhouses.
Sign-Up: Skagit Raptor Tour
Spend a magical day watching raptors and other birds in the beautiful Skagit Valley with two birding experts. Explore the stunning fields, forests, and wetlands of the delta of the Skagit River. You’ll seek out hawks, owls, eagles, and more! Lunch and transportation provided. Only 6 spots available!
Sign-Up: Japanese Garden Tour & Sake Tasting
Enjoy a private evening tour of the exquisite Seattle Japanese Garden led by Arboretum Foundation Unit 86 docent Jeanne Peterson. Afterwards, co-chair of the 2024 Botanical Bash Tyler Moriguchi will host a sake tasting in the Tateuchi Community Room.
Bidding Online & Open to All!
Can’t make the party? No worries! Anyone can participate in our auction, sign-ups, and raffle, which are taking place online this year. Register for free on our Greater Giving page.
Proceeds from Botanical Bash fund the stewardship of the Arboretum’s world-class plant collection, as well as our core education and volunteer programs.
