Celebrating 15 Years of Growth, Impact & Community
May 31, 2025 | 5PM – 9PM
Join us for a special evening in the gardens as we celebrate 15 years of growth, connection, and impact at Olivewood Gardens!
Sip on Olivewood-inspired cocktails and drinks crafted by local purveyors while indulging in delicious appetizers prepared by San Diego’s top chefs. Meet our talented Olivewood student interns and Kitchenistas®, who will showcase their culinary expertise with garden-inspired bites.
Explore the garden with hands-on activities, participate in a silent auction featuring unique experiences and gifts, and enjoy a seated dessert and live auction by the historic Noyes House. The night will close with live music under the stars. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of community and impact!
Become a Sponsor
Seedling Soiree Chefs & Drink Purveyors to date:
Joe Bower
Phil Esteban
Kevin Templeton
Andy Weiss
Doug Settle & Abby King
Steve Dion
Reyna Venegas
Aureny Aranda
Cindy Quiñonez
Christina Ng
Kitchenistas
Sandra Orozco
Logan Mitchell
Charlie Knowles and Manny Da Luz
Wilmer Braulio
Jiomar Diaz
BOOCHCRAFT
Bivouac
Bivouac Ciderworks
LJ Wines
Hasta Mañana Cantina
Rejon Tequila
Belching Beaver
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Christy Walton
Cox Communications
Don & Sherry Urena
International Community Foundation
Kaiser Permanente
Kimley-Horn
The Beyster Family
Specialty Produce
Sweetwater Authority
UCSD Center for Community Health
Honorary Committee:
Ali McElroy, Blue Shield of CA, California Coast Credit Union, Cathy Burnham, Claire Groebner & Mike Markham, Evolution Affairs, Healy Vigderson, Jen Nation & Ady Huertas, North Island Credit Union, Port of San Diego, Sensations Salud, Susy & Pedro Villegas, Teresa & Mike Palzkill, Warren Gorowitz & Christoph Hilscher
Your support is critical to our work and makes it possible for Olivewood to develop, strengthen, and expand our garden, environmental stewardship, nutrition, healthy cooking, job skills, leadership development, community building programs, healthy food access, and advocacy programs.
