INVESTING IN INSPIRATION AND EDUCATION
President’s Council members enjoy access to special events and opportunities to connect with people who share a passion for horticulture and a belief in its powers to enrich lives, strengthen communities, and inspire curiosity about our natural world.
September 24, 2026 | 6:00pm | River Farm | Alexandria, VA
Join us for a family-friendly outdoor concert and the inaugural event in the American Horticultural Society’s new Music at the Manor series at River Farm. Watch the sun set as the band Soulfire performs rock, pop, and soul favorites.
President's Council Members: Join us for a reception and tour of the new Perennial Garden beginning at 5:15pm.
Admission is free
October 15, 2026 | 6:00pm | River Farm | Alexandria, VA
Join us for an evening of music and laughter at River Farm, with live music by Lynne & Mary with Tom & Larry. Enjoy a performance of beloved songs spanning decades and genres as you gather with friends.
President's Council Members: Join us for a tasting of ciders in the Garden Calm starting at 5:15pm.
Addmission is free
A President's Council Salon
Hosted by AHS Board Member Debbie Driesman & Frank Islam
October 21, 2026 | 11:15am | Norton Manor | Potomac, MD
AHS Board Member and celebrated horticulturist Holly Shimizu joins acclaimed author and biologist David George Haskell for an inspiring conversation about the surprising ways flowers have shaped the human experience.
Tickets $300 ($170 tax-deductible)
November 5, 2026 | 2pm EST | Online
Join renowned houseplant educator and influencer Paige Tailyn for The Living Plant Museum, a fascinating look at the history of plants and the ways caring for them can enrich our own lives. Discover how our relationships with plants can support personal growth while deepening our appreciation for the living world around us.
President’s Council members: Receive complimentary registration, along with a special gift and an update from Suzanne B. Laporte, President & CEO, featuring the latest news from AHS and River Farm.
February 26, 2027 | 7:00pm | River Farm | Alexandria, VA
Celebrate winter with a candlelit performance by the Illuminos String Quartet in the warmth of our heated tent. Enjoy an evening of “Bridgerton inspired” classical music and sip on bubbly beverages and chocolates.
President's Council Members: Be sure to pick up your complimentary amaryllis to grow at home!
Tickets to be announced
