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2025 Preservation Partners Summer Celebration

Growing Community, Rooted in Conservation

Please join us to celebrate our flourishing conservation community as we gather amidst the vibrant dahlia fields at Bainbridge Island Suyematsu Farm, nestled in the Manzanita Bay watershed.

Saturday, July 19, 2025

5:00 – 8:00 PM

13610 Manzanita Rd, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Thank You!

What a vibrant evening of celebration! We are so grateful for your generosity in support of our mission.

If you feel inspired to give, you can still contribute below.

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Event Details

Tickets

Join us for a special evening featuring a seasonally-inspired Pacific Northwest dinner by Frease Catering, complemented by signature cocktails and local wines from Eagle Harbor Wine Co. — a celebration of community, conservation, and the flavors of our island.

TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT!

Parking

Parking will be available onsite, but space is limited, so we kindly encourage guests to carpool if possible.

Golf carts will be available to assist you from the parking areas to the event space. If you require special parking accommodations, please contact Kate Kelly. We are here to ensure your experience is as seamless and enjoyable as possible.

To make carpooling easier, we’ve arranged additional parking at Seabold United Methodist Church (6894 NE Seabold Church Rd). You’re welcome to leave a car there and catch a ride with a fellow guest — there is no shuttle.

What to Wear

This event takes place outdoors, so please dress accordingly to embrace nature’s elements and ensure a delightful celebration. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, as some areas of the property contain uneven terrain.

Order of Events

  • Welcome social hour featuring craft cocktails, local selections from Eagle Harbor Wine Co & Bainbridge Brewing, and passed artisanal appetizers
  • Live jazz trio setting the mood for an unforgettable evening
  • Engaging exhibitors, including Orion the Great Horned Owl with Western Wildlife Encounters, a scent art experience by Anjali Perfumes, a community education exhibition, and a Bainbridge Island Suyematsu Farms booth
  • Pacific Northwest dinner by Frease Catering, including vegan and gluten-free options — a celebration of local flavors and fresh, seasonal ingredients
  • Inspiring presentation celebrating our work safeguarding natural places, stewarding precious habitats, and connecting people to nature
  • Signature “Raise the Fern” paddle raise, raffle & live auction to uplift our mission
  • Indulgent desserts to close out the evening

Auction Items

Private Shucking & Wine Experience
Experience the Pacific Northwest’s finest oysters in an intimate, hands-on shucking class & tasting with Salish Sea Greens founder Stephen Schreck. Enjoy expertly paired Washington wines, flavorful mignonettes, & three delicious oyster varieties as you master shucking & grilling techniques with up to 8 friends!

Hosted by Sally Hewett & Dan Meyer

Bainbridge Coffee Table – Handcrafted from Local Wood by Island Artisan David Kotz
Bring the natural beauty of Bainbridge Island into your home with this stunning, one-of-a-kind coffee table – featuring a live-edge maple top, rich with character & grain, resting on gracefully sculpted cedar legs.

Instant Happy Hour
An unforgettable evening of live music & elegant entertaining brought right to your doorstep! This exclusive experience brings the evening’s jazz band to your home for a private concert & cocktail party for you & up to 10 guests – delicious hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktail, & fine wine included.

Provided by Sandy Schubach & Connie Waddington