Special Events 2012
Gamble Garden offers a variety of special events throughout the year.
For more details and a current schedule, please call (650) 329-1356 or check our Calendar.
An Evening in Florence
Wednesday, March 14 from 7:00-9:00 pm
Presented by
Professor William Fredlund
Join us for a special program for our community of travelers, artists,
gardeners, and friends.
Professor William Fredlund, Director of the Institute for the Study of Western Civilization, will take us all to the jewel of the Renaissance, the most beautiful, best preserved urban masterpiece, almost all of which dates to the Renaissance or before. During our evening we will wander through the narrow medieval streets that stand exactly as they did in 1300, visit some of the greatest palaces, and enjoy some of the greatest paintings in the world.
In addition, Professor Fredlund will take us out into the Tuscan hills to the most perfectly preserved Renaissance villa and gardens anywhere in Italy: Villa Gamberaia.
About Professor William Fredlund
William Fredlund obtained his BA and his MA from UCLA where he specialized in European history and art history. After independent study in Europe, he came to Stanford University to pursue graduate study where he specialized in Renaissance Italy and completed a Ph. D. in both history and humanities. Dr. Fredlund studied in Italy on a Fulbright Fellowship where he began work on his book about Renaissance Italy.
While living in Italy, he lectured extensively in Florence for American university programs such as UCLA and University of Michigan, as well as for the University of Florence. In the United States, Dr. Fredlund taught for UCLA, UCSC Extension, and Stanford. Dr. Fredlund is currently writing a book entitled 1494: The Year the French Discovered Italy in which he explores the extraordinary changes that occurred in Italy during the crisis of 1494. (Photo right, Villa Gamberaia.)
7:00 ~ 7:30 p.m. Tasty Desserts, Coffee, & Tea Served on the Terrace
7:30 ~ 9:00 p.m. An Evening in Florence with Professor Fredlund
Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, Freidenrich Conference Center
3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Children’s Easter Party!
Saturday, April 7th
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. – Easter Party #1 Register for this event
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Easter Party #2
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12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Easter Party #3 Register for this event
The party will start with fun arts and crafts. The Puppet Show: “Grandpa Bunny” will start 15 minutes after the beginning of each event. The Puppet Show will be followed by the Easter Egg Hunt in the garden.
Members: $20/child and $10/adult. Non-members: $25/child and $15/adult. The event is enjoyed most by children 2-6 years of age. Limited space is available. This event always sells out early, so please register soon. The event will be held rain or shine. There are no refunds.
Reservations are required. Please call Gamble Garden
at 650-329-1356 ext. 201.
Spring Tour
Friday and Saturday
April 27 and 28
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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 The Gamble Garden Spring Tour has been known for over 25 years as a “must see” annual tour of private gardens. Consistentlyselective and innovative, Gamble is delighted to introduce this year’s
collection of gardens showcasing edibles, dining areas, places to play, and areas to relax. They are truly Gardens Full of Life! Before or after your tour, explore Gamble Garden for unique garden related gifts, plant sales, and advice from horticultural resources. Enjoyan organic lunch prepared by local chef Jesse Cool of CoolEatz Catering while listening to live music. All create a perfect spring day in Palo Alto!
The tour gardens are sure to please the eye and stimulate personal design ideas for both large and smallgardens and gardeners. Synergistic relationships between
owners and landscape designers are well represented, aswell as synergies between design styles and outdoor livingessentials within the same garden. Gamble Garden itself will be the perfect spot to enjoyan alfresco lunch thoughtfully prepared by Jesse Cool (an edible gardener herself ). Gamble offers live music, select plant sales, garden advice, and a wonderful shopping experience. Gamble Garden is the ideal place to purchase your Mother’s Day gifts along with special items for
yourself, your garden, and your home. You can’t miss the wonderful Garden Club of Palo Alto’s tea and cookies homemade and free to Gamble Garden guests. Proceeds from this event are Gamble’s mainsource of operating income for the fiscal year. Do not miss the famous Gamble Plant Sale. Come early for the best selection at the exceedingly fabulous “Over the GardenFence” sale of gently used garden-themed and lovingly cared for household treasures. Enjoy vendors and shopping galore throughout the house and garden. Try your luck at the Raffle and Silent Auction, which are full of items that one cannot purchase anywhere else.
Join the Fun… Volunteer for Spring Tour!
Spring Tour is Gamble Garden’s major annual fundraiser.
The success of this tour depends on more than 250
volunteers - people just like you! Your help is needed! In
appreciation, you may purchase a ticket to Spring Tour
for $25 (instead of $30/$35) (1 ticket per volunteer).
If you have questions, please email
STvolunteers@GambleGarden.org
Garden Fresh Luncheons for 2012
Gamble Garden is pleased to announce the fourth season of our Garden Fresh Luncheons. We invite you to join us on the 2nd Wednesday
of the month at noon, beginning with a lovely Valentine’s Luncheon on February 8th.
Garden Fresh Luncheons are the perfect setting for your next birthday celebration, ladies lunch, bridesmaid’s event, lunch date,
or book group.
March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, September 19, and the
Holiday Luncheons - December 4 through 8.
Fee: $20 for members and $25 for non-members.
The Holiday Luncheons in December are $25 for members and $35 for non-members (join today!).
To make a reservation, please call 650-329-1356 ext. 201. It is not too early to sign up now!
Docent-Led Tours
Guided tours of the buildings and gardens include historical and horticultural information.
Available Monday through Friday for groups of 8 to 50 at $10 per person; minimum charge of $80.00 .
Please contact the office, (650) 329-1356 x 0 or admin@gamblegarden.org,
four weeks in advance to schedule a date, time and docent(s) for your group.
Garden Travel Tours
Past tours have included travel to England, Scotland, Wales, Italy and France. Tours feature many private gardens opened especially for tour participants as well as notable public gardens. No new tours are currently planned.
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