Become a 2012 Garden Party Sponsor Now!

2012 Garden Party Sponsorship is available now through Auction Source. Become a Sponsor online and support our newest “green” initiative–Paperless Sponsorship! All reservations  will be held electronically (no paper tickets will be issued).

Garden Party tickets are on sale! Click here to purchase $100 advance tickets online.

Commemorate the 101st Anniversary of Charles Umlauf’s birth with a limited-edition sterling silver heart pendant designed by Featured Artist Bill Worrell. Click here to order.

Thursday, April 26, 2012, 6:30-9:30pm

14th Annual Garden Party, “Reflect. Renew. Create!”

Angeline & Carla Umlauf, Honorary Chairs
Bill Worrell, Featured Artist
Donah Matza, Event Chair
Jordan Jeffus, Event Co-Chair

Featuring wine generously underwritten by Twin Liquors.

The Garden Party celebrates the art of sculpture and the work of 20th century American sculptor, Charles Umlauf. Proceeds from the party are dedicated to the the Umlauf’s education programs and its long-term garden restoration project.

“One of the most elegant parties on the circuit…harking back to a more gracious era.”
Austin Chronicle: Best of Austin 2005
Best Outdoor Fundraiser Award

Meet the Garden Party Featured Artist–Bill Worrell

Thursday, March 22nd from 6-8pm, join Garden Party Chair Donah Matza, Co-Chair Jordan Jeffus, and Honorary Chair Carla Umlauf as we welcome Featured Artist Bill Worrell for a special Pre-Garden Party event.

First opportunity to buy tickets for our 14th Annual Garden Party Fundraiser, set for Thursday, April 26th.

Food catered by TRACE/Drinks courtesy of Enchanted Rock Vodka

Garden Party 2011 Highlights

Honorary Chair, Mary Margaret Farabee
Featured Artist, Roi James

Live Music and Dancing

Back by popular demand, the 2011 Garden Party featured lively music by the festive Nash Hernandez Orchestra and Master of Ceremonies, Stuart Moulton.

Fine Food and Wine

Twenty or more of Austin’s fine restaurants served delectable samplings of their cuisine, paired with complementing wines generously provided by Twin Liquors and served with style by Lucky 13.

Unique Auction Treasures

Unique to the Garden Party is the Celebrity Seeds Auction, featuring decorated terra cotta pots and small garden containers created and/or decorated by local celebrities and well-known Austinites. This one-of-a-kind auction was, once again, a bit hit!  In addition to Celebrity Seed Pots, the Silent Auction featured original pieces of art, eclectic items, and specialty services from local businesses, proceeds all benefitting the Umlauf. Big ticket items this year included a personal voicemail message recording by Willie Nelson and a Texas Legends Autographed Guitar signed by the following:

Willie Nelson signing the Guitar