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Gather with friends for an evening of celebration at Pittsburgh's historic glasshouse.


HIGHMARK President and CEO
Dr. William Winkenwerder and Mrs. Winkenwerder
Event Chair

Please join us for an unforgettable garden party as we celebrate our new Center for Sustainable Landscapes, one of the world’s greenest buildings, and make a toast to the bright, green future of Phipps. On this special evening, in the company of friends new and old, you are invited to enjoy fine wines and savory hors d’oeuvres as live entertainers thrill and delight. Our Fall Flower Show exhibits will add even more enchantment to the night with thousands of chrysanthemums and other festive autumn blooms in shades of yellow, orange and fuchsia, serene fountains and an 1893 World’s Fair-themed Garden Railroad.

VIP Reception - 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Fine wines and delicious small plates

Green Hearts Reception - 7:30-10 p.m.
Select wines and hors d'oeuvres
Green Heart Award presentation
Live performance vignettes by Attack Theatre

Benefactor tickets are $150 per person and include the private VIP Reception at 6:30 p.m. and Green Hearts Reception at 7:30 p.m.

Patron tickets are $125 per person and include the Green Hearts Reception at 7:30 p.m.

Additional support levels include the Chairman's Circle ($5,000), Trustee's Society ($3,000), Director's Circle ($1,000), and Event Donors ($500).

Complimentary valet parking will be available. The attire is garden party, business or cocktail.

To reserve your tickets, click on the "View Ticket Options" button below, or contact us at 412/651-5281 or reservations@phipps.conservatory.org. Please reply by October 12, 2012.

Questions? Please call Colleen Chorney at 412/622-6915, ext. 6402.

 
Benefactor

includes private VIP Reception at 6:30 p.m. and Green Hearts Reception at 7:30 p.m.

 $150     
Patron

includes Green Hearts Reception at 7:30 p.m.

 $125     
Additional Support - Chairman's Circle

 

 $5,000     
Additional Support - Trustee's Society

 

 $3,000     
Additional Support - Director's Circle

 

 $1,000     
Additional Support - Event Donors

 

 $500     


Honorary Host Committee
Phipps also invites you to help us lead this celebration in a special way by joining our Honorary Host Committee.



Other Featured Exhibits & Events

Summer Flower Show:
Glass in the Gardens
April 27 – Oct. 6, 2013
The dazzling glass creations of artists working in Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania will make our gardens shimmer and shine all summer long. Highlights include lifelike floral forms, whimsical long-legged birds, rotating stained-glass towers, and a large, articulated woolly mammoth skeleton.
Butterfly Forest
April 20 – Sept. 2, 2013
Like flowers that fly, our butterfly residents will enchant nature-lovers of every age. Watch as gorgeous species such as Monarchs and Zebra Longwings emerge from their chrysalises to flutter among cheerful, bug-friendly blooms.
Party in the Tropics
Select Fridays in 2013, starting Feb. 8
7 – 11 p.m.
Ages 21+
Gather your friends and get ready to dine, drink and dance the night away at Phipps! Make our paradise your own as you indulge in sweet and savory morsels, taste unique cocktails, and dance to the beats of a live DJ in our Tropical Forest Conservatory. Entry is free with Conservatory admission.
Butterfly Weekend
June 1 and 2, 2013
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
In celebration of one of nature’s most important pollinators, Phipps and Carnegie Science Center are hosting Butterfly Weekend on June 1 and June 2. This two-day celebration will give visitors a chance to learn about the life cycle of butterflies and discover why these amazing insects have a remarkable ability to navigate, orient and migrate.
Farmers at Phipps
Wednesdays, June – October 2013
2:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Refresh your food shopping experience! Visit our sustainably managed front lawn to browse organic and Certified Naturally Grown fruits, vegetables and more from local farms.
Inspire Speakers Series
Second Thurs. of every month, Oct. 2012-June 2013
5:30-8:30 p.m., except where noted
Green Building Alliance (GBA) and Phipps are collaborating to host a monthly speaker series at the new Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL) on our Oakland campus. Join us to enjoy captivating presentations from local and national experts  on the subject of healthy, high-performance green buildings. Registration with GBA is required.
Floral Notes: Jazz in the Garden
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Ages 21+
As the summer heats up, enjoy an evening of cool jazz surrounded by colorful flowers and lush plants. Relax in our Outdoor Garden with the live music of Pittsburgh’s own Elevations and Velvet Heat as you savor small bites and delicious drinks.
Garden Variety:
A Farm-to-Phipps Dinner
Sunday, July 21, 2013
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Enjoy a rustic yet elegant farm-to-table dinner experience with fresh, handpicked selections from our region’s farms. If you love a food adventure, you won’t want to miss this chance to join local growers and artisans for this one-of-a-kind meal.
Tropical Forest India
Now Open
Explore our new exhibit showcasing one of the most botanically rich regions of the world. Highlights include an Ayurvedic healing garden, spice and tea market displays, a stunning temple facade on Special Events Hall, and more!