19th Annual A Writer’s Garden, Literary Symposium and Luncheon

 

Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, and

Christy Doramus, Event Co-Chair

Melissa Smrekar, Event Co-Chair

 

cordially invite you to the

 

19th Annual A Writer’s Garden, Literary Symposium and Luncheon

“A Celebration of Houses, Parties, & Gardens”

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

9:30 a.m. Reception

10 a.m. Program

12 p.m. Luncheon

Rosine Hall

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

8525 Garland Road Dallas, Texas 75218

Click here for more information and tickets: Women's Council - A Writer's Garden

Mad Hatter’s Tea Out of Africa Into the Garden Celebrates its 33rd Year

Mark your calendars now to join Kay Weeks, president of the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, along with Jolie Humphrey, Mad Hatter’s Tea chair and Carole Ann Brown, honorary chair, on Thursday, April 15, 2021 for Mad Hatter’s Tea Out of Africa Into the Garden celebrating its 33^rd year benefiting A Woman’s Garden.

“This year is unlike any other year,” Jolie said, “and we’ve created a wonderfully unique experience for our guests which follows all of the CDC guidelines and has some new surprises.”

The fanciful fun begins at 1:00 p.m. with a champagne reception at Dallas Arboretum’s Scott K. Ginsburg Family Plaza. This is the best time to view the wild and wonderful over-the-top hats and outfits along with the very chic, sleek and sophisticated fashions. Hats are judged in different categories by celebrity judges and guests have an opportunity to purchase Safari Surprise Boxes and a very special opportunity to purchase the event’s themed silk scarf designed by Barbara Elam.

Jolie Humphrey, Chair, Mad Hatter's Tea; Kay Weeks, President, Women's Council; Carole Ann Brown, Honorary Chair. Standing: Bart Humphrey.

After the reception, the program begins and Hat Prizes will be awarded at A Tasteful Place Gardens, which includes a seated tea in the gardens and features a fashion promenade throughout the garden’s walkways presented by TOOTSIES. The event concludes at 4:00 p.m. which allows perfect timing to get together with friends amongst the glorious springtime azalea displays and flowers that grace the Dallas Arboretum

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Single tickets start at $350 with limited availability. Patron ticket for one is $500 and has special benefits. Underwriting and sponsorships available beginning at $2,000 table for 4 guests; $5,000 table up to 8 guests; $10,000 table up to 10 guests and $15,000 table up to 10 guests. 

Visit the website at www.womenscouncildallasarboretum.org for underwriting, sponsorships, ticket purchase and details.

14th Annual A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon

 

The Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden announced the 14th Annual A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon themed “Near or Far…There Is No Place Like Home” is scheduled for November 17, 2020 and features two internationally renowned speakers: Southern Lifestyle Author and Interior Designer James Farmer and acclaimed Textile Designer Lisa Fine.  The event benefits the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and the development and maintenance of A Woman's Garden.

Suzanne Millet, Symposium and Luncheon Chair

Diane Sealy, Honorary Chair

Kay Weeks, President of the Women’s Council

Suzanne Millet, Symposium and Luncheon Chair; Diane Sealy, Honorary Chair; Kay Weeks, President, WCDABG. 

Photo Credit: Danny Campbell

Totally virtual, the symposium’s speaker presentations will stream from the magnificent DeGolyer House Library to the homes and businesses of Women’s Council members and supporters and participants. Luncheon will be delivered to the host’s home or business that morning. Limited to 10 guests, each home will provide the perfect setting to enjoy the program with the company of good friends, family and neighbors. 

Underwriting starts at $2,500 up to $25,000 and includes lunch delivered to the host’s home or business up to 10 guests, autographed book for the host and each guest, membership in The Lisianthus Society for the host, recognition in printed materials and more. Individual Patron Tickets are $250 and $500, including lunch, autographed copy of a symposium book and other benefits. Individual tickets for the Virtual Symposium Only are $75 and include a one-year subscription to FLOWER Magazine.  Check the website for more details, benefits and tickets: www.womenscouncildallasarboretum.org