11th Annual "A Writer's Garden" Literary Symposium and Luncheon "AUTHENTIC TEXAS...food and gardens"
Presented by the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum
The Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden announced “AUTHENTIC TEXAS…food and gardens”, the 11th annual “A Writer’sGarden”Literary Symposium and Luncheon at a reception on August 28 in the home of Ginger and Rod Sager. The event will be held Thursday, November 2, 2017, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm, at the Arboretum’s Rosine Hall and is part of the Women’s Council’s 35th Anniversary Celebration.
The Honorary Chair is Nancy Bierman and Co-Chairs are Kay Weeks and Susan Adzick. Melissa Lewis is the President of the Women’s Council.
Engaging histories showcasing the cultural influences that shaped the distinct styles of Texas food, heartfelt stories about the farming and ranching families that are in the forefront of the organic food movement, and personal experiences that celebrate the value of using native plants and flowers in the planned landscape will be presented by:
Jessica Dupuy, Austin, TX, well-known columnist for Texas Monthly and author of “United Tastes of Texas: Authentic Recipes from All Corners of the LoneStarState”;
Pamela Walker, Santa Fe, NM, local farm and food activist, and author of “Growing Good Things to Eat in Texas: Profiles of Organic Farmers and Ranchers across the State”;
Andrea De-Long-Amaya, Austin, TX, Director of Horticulture, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, garden columnist and teacher.
A Patron Party for “A Writer’s Garden” Sponsors, Patrons and Underwriters is planned for Monday evening, October 30, 2017, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, at a private residence.
For the past thirty-five years, the major goal of the Women’s Council has been the development, funding, maintenance and endowment of A Woman’s Garden, the centerpiece garden of the Dallas Arboretum. Dedicated to the universal spirit of women, it is the only public garden in the nation conceived by women, built by women and funded by the efforts of women. The support of over 550 members of the non-profit, all volunteer Women’s Council makes possible the continued improvement and expansion of A Woman’s Garden.
Individual tickets for “A Writer’s Garden”Literary Symposium and Luncheonare $150. For Sponsorship and Underwriting opportunities and to purchase tickets on-line, visit: www.womenscouncildallasarboretum.org