TIS THE SEASON WITH THE FESTIVAL OF TREES
Ann Norton Sculpture Garden Honors Committee, Designers, and Sponsors
PALM BEACH (October 26, 2012) –As the cool weather blew through Palm Beach, the Event Chairmen for the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens 6th Annual Festival of Trees were honored alongside designers and sponsors with a cocktail reception on Friday, October 19. The event was a pre curser for the annual gala and was co-hosted by Barrett Welles Property Group and Neiman Marcus at a private Palm Beach residence.
Over 100 guests merrily mingled around the topic of the recently announced Festival of Trees theme, Musical Masterpiece while admiring stunningly beautiful fall and winter collections provided by co-host Neiman Marcus. Says Nicole Munder, Director of PR for Neiman Marcus, “We enjoyed creating a fashion forward evening presentation in support of a truly beautiful and elegant organization.” To date, over 35 trees have been sponsored and designers are working like Santa’s Elves on their design concepts, which will be unveiled this week.
The Festival of Trees will commence with its annual gala on Friday, November 30 followed by its Community Days, December 1-9. Co-chaired by Millie Dayton, Helene Lorentzen, and KC Pickett with Jennifer Garrigues serving as the Design Chair and David Miller as the Holiday House Chairman, Honorary Chairmen; Karyn Lamb, Mieke Van Waveren, and Honorary Design Chair Joseph Pubillones will also be celebrated for their on-going commitment to the gardens and to the Festival of Trees.
Participating designers include: Jackie Armour of JMA Interior Decoration, Sarah Benitz of Benitz Building, Roger G. Chew of RGC2 Design and Décor, Kevin Clark of Fusedog Media Group, Joe Davis of JPD School of Design, Susan Fagan of English Design Firm, Caroline Forrest, Jennifer Garrigues, Inc. Masie Grace of Daisies by Design, Brandy Herbst of L.Y.F.E. Interiors, Austin Hancock of Cary Hancock Designs, Patty Hughes from the Breakers Design Team, Margaret Kaywell of Kaywell Interiors, LLC, Isolde Koester of the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Debora Malle from Orange Blossoms Florals, Amy Middleton, Stephen Mooney and Natalie Barrett of Stephen Mooney Interiors, Joseph Pubillones Interiors, Chad Renfro Design, Allan Reyes Interiors, Scott Robertson Interiors, Inc., Lisa Russo, Katherine Shenaman Interiors, Melody Smith Interiors, Catherine Stewart Interiors, Veronica Volani-Inza of Smith & Moore Architects, Marigil Walsh, Holly Stephan, and Lauryl Guse of Gil Walsh Interiors, and Angela Wood of Orange Blossoms Florals.2012 Festival of Trees Committee Members consist of: Katy Amling, Christine Beall, Amy Bernstein, Kolleen Bylciew, Kristen Cashel, Joanne Colt, Chrissy Colton, Paige Crawford, Sara Donaldson, Peter Geisler, Irene Goodkind, Pansy Hallowell, Karyn Janssen, Dana Kretschmar, Karyn Lamb, Sue Lven, Helene Lorentzen, Dr. Howard Lybolt, Stephanie Mahoney, Amy Middleton, Ali Moss, Carrie Murray, Tara Nicoletti, Dack Patriara, Joseph Pubillones, Jennifer Rodriguez, True Rodriguez, Denise Silverman, Sandy Singer, Linda Soper, Tricia Taylor, Mieke van Waveren, and Barbara Wille.
Sponsors include: Pop Physique, The Fairbanks Family and Friends of the Gardens, Boynton Landscape Company, Ms. Connie Frankino, Barclays, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Benitz, Mr. & Mrs. David Bylciw, Ms. Millie Dayton and Mr. Eric Levine, Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Fifield, Ms. Jennifer Garrigues, Ms. Mieke van Waveren, Ms. Irene Goodkind, Ms. Emmy Wolbach, Mr. & Mrs. Dennis O’Kain, Mr. & Mrs. StevenHarless, Mr. & Mrs. Pansy Hallowell, Mr. Jeff Koons, Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Lamb, Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Lorentzen, Dr. Howard and Mrs. Joanne Lyboldt, Ms. True Rodriguez, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Maddock, Mr. & Mrs. James Mahoney, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Middleton, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ramos, Mr. & Mrs. Barrett Singer, Mr. Steven Green and Ms. Cynthia Sulzberger, Mr. Allan Reyes, The Gentlemen of the Garden, Mr. & Mrs. Pepe Fanjul, Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Edward Michener, Mr. & Mrs. John Pickett, Kool 105.5 FM/Clear Channel, Palm Beach Illustrated, Palm Beach Post, Pop Physique, Whole Foods, Mr. Jack C. Taylor, and Enterprise Rental Car.
Tickets for the Festival of Trees Gala and its Community Days can be purchased on line by visiting www.ansg.org The Gala Reception takes place Friday November 30 from 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. followed by its Community Days, Saturday Dec 1 – 9 from 5:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Tickets for the gala are $225.00 for adults and $25.00 for children. Community Days tickets are $15.00 for adults and $5.00 for children.
To learn more about the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens 6th Annual Festival of Trees ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ and how to participate, please email: festivaloftreees@ansg.org or contact Pamela Larkin Caruso by calling: (561) 832-5328.
About the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens: The historic Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Inc. is a recognized 501(c)(3) operating foundation established in 1977 by the prominent sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982). The organization has grown to be an important cultural institution giving the community and visitors an opportunity to explore nature and art in an environmentally conscience urban environment. Dedicated to preserving the historic beauty of The Ann Norton Sculpture Garden, the nationally designated property and 2.2 acre urban gardens are home to over 300 species of tropical palms and native plants — one of the most significant collections in Florida.
The gardens are conveniently located at 2051 South Flagler Drive, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The rare palm and sculpture gardens, exhibition galleries and artist studio are currently open Wednesday-Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Available services include: exhibitions, guided tours of the gardens and Norton’s original sculpture studio, guest lectures, and educational programs. All programs promote a preservation ethic and incorporate the arts, environmental awareness, and interpretive history of Ann Weaver Norton.
If you would like more information on this topic or to schedule an interview, please call Linda Soper at (561) 835-9057 or email: linda@lindalanemarketing.
Photos courtesy of Erika Handley Photography.