Dinner on the Desert 2023 blends the exquisite beauty of the Garden with the bold and lyrical large-scale sculptures of international artist, Rotraut, to create a memorable evening.

Event co-chairs, Shoshana Tancer and Faye Kitchel, look forward to welcoming guests as they enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and breathtaking art.

Back by popular demand is the Garden’s signature in-person silent auction, where guests can bid on distinctive plants, pots, and garden art, plus an array of exciting experiences. Afterward, enjoy a thoughtfully prepared dinner that reflects the flavors of spring in the Garden’s magical outdoor setting. The evening concludes with a farewell experience that promises to deliver a fun, flavorful, and entertaining departure. Please join us, for a perfect evening with friends, family, and colleagues amongst the splendor of the Garden.

Your participation in Dinner on the Desert supports the Garden as the global leader in desert plant conservation and its mission to advance excellence in education, research, and exhibition of desert plants.