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A Private Evening in Selby’s Secret Garden debuts Michael's on the bay

Attendees were invited to celebrate the new “Selby’s Secret Garden” exhibit


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 9:29 p.m. October 20, 2016
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Supporters of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens came to the gardens the evening of Thursday, Oct. 20 to enjoy tours of the Selby’s Secret Garden exhibit and the accompanying conservatory display. Guests also got a sneak peak at the most recent master plan for future developments at the gardens while they sipped wine and munched on delectable bites from Michael’s On East.

The event was the first to ever take place at the newly opened Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

Selby Director of Education Jeannie Perales, Donna Baker and Mike Baker
Selby Director of Education Jeannie Perales, Donna Baker and Mike Baker
President and Chief Executive Officer of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Jennifer Rominiecki and Donor Nathalie McCulloch (seated)
President and Chief Executive Officer of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Jennifer Rominiecki and Donor Nathalie McCulloch (seated)
Michael Ann Wells, Dave Soltis and Selby Chief Development Officer Ann Logan
Michael Ann Wells, Dave Soltis and Selby Chief Development Officer Ann Logan
Audrey Robbins, Michelle Senglaub and Donna Koffman
Audrey Robbins, Michelle Senglaub and Donna Koffman
Charlie Bailey, Crystal Hansen and Katie and Rod Hollingsworth
Charlie Bailey, Crystal Hansen and Katie and Rod Hollingsworth
Laurey Stryker and Dr. David Berry, guest curator for Selby’s Secret Garden
Laurey Stryker and Dr. David Berry, guest curator for Selby’s Secret Garden
Selby Senior Director of Horticulture and Site Operations Mike McLaughlin and Wesley Higgins
Selby Senior Director of Horticulture and Site Operations Mike McLaughlin and Wesley Higgins
Chair Emily Walsh explains the pivotal role that Nathalie McCulloch’s donations play at the gardens.
Chair Emily Walsh explains the pivotal role that Nathalie McCulloch’s donations play at the gardens.
David Welle, Rosemary Reinhardt and Margie and Jesse Cooper
David Welle, Rosemary Reinhardt and Margie and Jesse Cooper
Wesley Higgins, Diane Lawson, Jesse White and Selby IT Manager Doug Perry
Wesley Higgins, Diane Lawson, Jesse White and Selby IT Manager Doug Perry
The crowd applauds as the key members of the Selby team are introduced.
The crowd applauds as the key members of the Selby team are introduced.
Jacinta Kavanaugh, Bruce Holst, Vivian Black and Amy Miller
Jacinta Kavanaugh, Bruce Holst, Vivian Black and Amy Miller
Donor Nathalie McCulloch thanks everyone after being honored for her donations.
Donor Nathalie McCulloch thanks everyone after being honored for her donations.
Michael Klauber with Cindy and Guy Peterson
Michael Klauber with Cindy and Guy Peterson
Brian and Nancy Edmindson with John McCarthy
Brian and Nancy Edmindson with John McCarthy
David Butler, John Butler, Edward Butler and Blase Sparma
David Butler, John Butler, Edward Butler and Blase Sparma
Deb Hanson with Margie and Charles Barancik and Cindy and Guy Peterson.
Deb Hanson with Margie and Charles Barancik and Cindy and Guy Peterson.

 

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