Opening Night Garden Party

October 17, 2025
Colonial Lake (Ashley Avenue and Broad Street, Charleston SC)
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Be among the first to experience the new Idea Garden at Colonial Lake during an unforgettable evening of garden inspiration and celebration. Mingle with garden luminaries while enjoying a champagne toast and special remarks from Idea Garden designer Molly Hendry, followed by a floral presentation by award-winning British designer and artist Lucy Hunter and an exclusive rare tree auction benefiting the Charleston Parks Conservancy. Guests will enjoy the Charleston Symphony Orchestra’s string quartet.

Tickets go on sale June 2, 2025 for $250 and include specialty cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and an enchanting atmosphere filled with floral installations, music, and more.