Join us for
Wave Hill's Spring Gala
Celebrate with us in Wave Hill's beautiful gardens as we honor Tom de Witte,
international landscape designer, and kick-off the creation of our new meadow.
Thursday, May 30, 2024
6:30PM Cocktails
8PM Dinner & Honoree Presentation
Followed by Live Auction
Attire: Garden Party Chic
Wave Hill
249th St & Independence Ave
Bronx, NY
Valet Parking
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Spring Gala Committee
Grayson Rueckert & Pamela Fontaine Salvatore, Co-Chairs
Ezra Borut & Lisa Cintron
Lisa and Michael Cader
Cynthia Branch Mas
Katie Michel
Priscilla A. Newman
Signe Nielsen
Bryce and Samantha O'Brien
Cleveland Rueckert
Beatrice Welch
Audrey Zinman
Horticulture at Wave Hill & the New Meadow
Wave Hill has always been an innovator in the field of horticulture, transforming American gardening by growing bold plants in daring combinations. The cutting-edge, "beauty first" design principles pioneered by founding Director of Horticulture Marco Polo Stufano continues to this day.
Current Director of Horticulture Cathy Deutsch - who studied under Marco as an intern - carries on these revered traditions while updating techniques and materials to address sustainability, the climate crisis, biodiversity and biosecurity. Cathy is undertaking ambitious projects to expand our gardens and access, including the renovation of a 20,000 square-foot meadow. She will be collaborating with Marco and Tom de Witte on the design of the meadow and concepts to enhance adjacent areas.
Wave Hill interns helping to prepare the future meadow site
About Tom de Witte
Tom's designs span the globe from the Netherlands to Tokyo. His love of plants began at an early age. His vast plant knowledge and focus on layering throughout the seasons guide his characteristic designs for both small and large outdoor spaces. He has worked collaboratively with renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, who Tom describes as his mentor, on both public and private landscape projects for over 20 years.
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