Stan Hywet's Gala in the Garden is set in the historic gardens and West Terrace, with the magnificent Manor House as a backdrop.
This black-tie event includes cocktails, dinner, dancing, valet parking, and back by popular demand: our auction featuring world-class trips and unique experiences.
Dress Code Update
It's HOT!, so we've updated the dress code from black-tie to a more heat-friendly dress code. Click here for details.
- 6-7pm Welcome Champagne Reception for Rose Garden & English Garden Guests
- 7-8pm Garden Cocktail Party
- 8pm, Auction, Dinner, and Dancing - food provided by A Taste of Excellence, music by The Avenue
Bidding on the auction at Gala in the Garden? You must register for the auction by clicking here.
The auction is an exciting part of Gala in the Garden. Bid on one or more of five extraordinary experiences:
- 7 nights for 10 guests at Chef Frelon's 400-year-old farmhouse in Burgundy, France
- 7 days for 8 guests in a private villa in Costa Rica
- 5 nights for 8 guests in a luxury cottage along the Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands
- 7 nights for 10 guests in luxury accomodations in Morocco's magical Marrakesh
- 7 nights for 10 guests in a Tuscan villa in Italy with a winemaking workshop
Gala Tickets
- Rose Garden Tickets: $500 per person - includes 6pm Champagne reception
- Japanese Garden Tickets: $400 per person
- To receive an invitation to Gala in the Garden, email Jacob Masters, Director of Development.
- Seating is limited. Once you receive an invitation, please reply promptly.
(no) Black Tie - Cocktails - Dinner - Dancing - Valet Parking