Empressive Earth Gallery Signs On as Presenting Sponsor and Diamond Underwriter of the 14th Annual A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon “Near or Far…There Is No Place Like Home”

(Featured Photo: Micah Gilbert, Empress Gilbert, co-owners, Empressive Earth Gallery.)

The event benefits The Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and A Woman’s Garden | Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Diane Sealy, Honorary Chair | Suzanne Millet, Chair | Kay Weeks, President

Kay Weeks, president of the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and Suzanne Millet, chair of the 14th Annual A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon themed  “Near or Far…There Is No Place Like Home” are honored and thrilled to announce Empressive Earth Gallery as the Presenting Sponsor and Diamond Underwriter of the virtual event happening on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.

Empress Gilbert and Micah Gilbert, the gallery’s co-owners agreed saying, “Empressive Earth Gallery is excited to partner with the 14th Annual A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon in support of our mutual adoration and passion for nature’s beauty and wonder.  Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, this is such an extraordinary and unprecedented year, and support for its world-class beneficiary, A Woman’s Garden, has never been more important.

“We hope that our sponsorship will be the spark that ignites many people throughout Dallas and around the country to dig deep and join with us to help support this wonderful event,  which was created to help sustain and improve this exquisite and timeless Dallas treasure that brings so much joy to the hundreds of thousands of people from North Texas and all around the world each and every year.” Watch their brief video here:

         Suzanne said, “Empressive Earth Gallery’s financial commitment and personal endorsements from both Empress and Micah have truly given this event and our beneficiary, A Woman’s Garden, a very important step forward. We are all inspired by their generosity, dedication and graciousness and encourage others to become involved as we celebrate the universal spirit of all women through the beauty of A Woman’s Garden at the Dallas Arboretum.”

There is even more exciting news: Coming on board to lend their professional expertise to the event are video producer Maurice Ballew, MCBVIDEOS Production and Junior Villaneuva, The Garden Gate Floral Design.
        
The event features two internationally renowned speakers: Southern Lifestyle Author and Interior Designer James Farmer and acclaimed Textile Designer Lisa Fine.

Totally virtual, the symposium’s speaker presentations will stream from the magnificent DeGolyer House Library to the homes and businesses of Women’s Council members and supporters providing the perfect setting to view and enjoy the symposium with the company of good friends, family and neighbors. Luncheon will be delivered to the host’s home or business that morning. Underwriting starts at $2,500 up to $25,000 and includes lunch delivered the morning of the event to the host’s home or business up to 10 guests, autographed book for the host and each guest, membership in The Lisianthus Society for the host, recognition in printed materials and more. Individual Patron Tickets are $250 and $500, including lunch, autographed copy of a symposium book and other benefits. Individual tickets for the Virtual Symposium Only are $75 and include a one-year subscription to Flower Magazine.  Check the website for more details, benefits and tickets: www.womenscouncildallasarboretum.org

About the speakers: Mississippi-born textile guru Lisa Fine is the founder of Lisa Fine Textiles, which specializes in hand printed linens that are sold in sixteen showrooms worldwide.  With a southern drawl and a truly adventurous spirit, Fine splits her time between New York and Dallas with frequent trips to Paris and India.  Over twenty years ago at a camel festival in Jaisalmer, Fine fell in love with India.  The colors, the patterns, the Mughal palaces and gardens were her original inspirations for Lisa Fine Textiles.  Since then Fine’s far reaching travels continues to influence her collection, where exotic and traditional prints in vibrant and romantic colors feel both worldly and timeless.

Fine’s work has appeared in Departures, Elle Décor, House & Garden UK, House Beautiful, The New York Times, The Herald Tribune, The World of Interiors and Vogue.  Prior to designing textiles, Fine worked as a contributing editor for Elle Décor and House Beautiful.  She is currently a contributing editor for Town & Country.  Her book, Near & Far: Interiors I Love, was published in October 2019 by Vendome, which will be discussed at the symposium. https://www.lisafinetextiles.com/   Read more about her in this interview in Flower magazine: https://flowermag.com/textile-designer-lisa-fine/                   

        
James Farmer will discuss his most recent publication, Arriving Home A Gracious Southern Welcome, featuring design projects from the farmlands of Georgia to the rolling countryside of Connecticut. James is a Southern author, interior designer, and speaker. He is the author of the Wall Street Journal best-selling books A Time to Plant; Sip & Savor; Porch Living; Wreaths For All Seasons; A Time To Cook; Dinner on the Grounds; A Time to Celebrate and A Place to Call Home.  In addition, his work has been published in various magazines including Southern Living, House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Southern Home, Flower and more. As a frequent speaker and guest on television, James’s natural grace and warm personality light up any room. Whether designing homes or sharing his gardening expertise, James Farmer is truly a fresh voice for his generation. Born and raised in Georgia, James proudly has built his business in his hometown of Perry.  http://www.jamesfarmer.com/

ABOUT THE WOMEN’S COUNCIL:  Since 1986 the major goal of the Women’s Council has been the design, construction, funding and endowment of A Woman’s Garden, the only public garden in the United States conceived by women, funded by the efforts of women and dedicated to the spirit of women. The support of over 500 members of the Women’s Council makes possible the continued expansion and development of A Woman’s Garden. The Women’s Council is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  www.WomensCouncilDallasArboretum.org

ABOUT A WOMAN’S GARDEN: A Woman’s Garden is the only garden in the nation conceived, constructed and maintained by the funding efforts of women. Ablaze with color in every season, A Woman’s Garden sits majestically as a living testament to the passion and vision of the Women’s Council founders and the boundless energy and devotion of its members whose commitment to creating a garden dedicated to the universal spirit of women across generations is realized in its inspired design. Our beautiful garden celebrates the power, creativity, resourcefulness, passion and unwavering commitment of the women who came before us and those entrusted with its care now, and into the future.

*A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon photo by Danny Campbell.)

(Sharon Adams, Adams Communications Public Relations, is honored to represent these Women’s Council events: A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon and the Mad Hatter’s Tea.)