About the Event

Hosted by George Gumina, FRSPP President and Evelyn Hadad, FRSPP Vice President, this fundraising event will showcase the fabulous tree peonies, their history and year round care. Did you know tree peonies are not the same as commonly grown herbaceous peonies? The master gardeners will take you on a journey through the courtyard gardens, sharing facts, information and stories. You will also hear from the Preserve manager about the challenges of the past year, the next projects on the horizon and how we can all do our part as stewards of the Preserve. Featuring a musical interlude by Maureen Carson and Out of Isolation, and the stunning peony photography of Maureen Koeppel.
Featured Speakers
Motoatsu Sakurai, President Emeritus of the Japan Society in New York
Keith Austin, Chris Davies and JoAnn Stern - master gardeners
Peter Iskenderian, Rockefeller State Park Preserve Manager
Featured Artist and Musicians
Maureen Koeppel, photography
Maureen Carson and Out of Isolation, performing musical pieces in the Preserve courtyard

Sponsorship

Sponsorship opportunities are available here. Please email friends@friendsrock.org if you have a custom request.

OUR SPONSORS

The Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve recognizes the generous support of our sponsors and partners

TREE PEONY BENEFACTOR

TREE PEONY FRIEND

TREE PEONY SUPPORTER

TREE PEONY COMMUNITY SPONSOR