Pepperwood’s Seventh Annual Sunset Celebration

“Celebrating Leadership and Legacy”

Saturday, June 3rd
4:30 – 9:30pm 

At the Dwight Center for Conservation Science

4:30 – Cocktail Reception
6:00 – Seated Dinner
7:00 – Program & Fund-A-Need
8:00 – Music & Dancing

Join us for an enchanted evening at Pepperwood’s seventh annual Sunset Celebration! Take in expansive views of the Mayacamas mountains while sipping on hand-crafted cocktails and enjoying delicious, artfully prepared food. Mingle with your friends while viewing our new exhibit in the gallery.

We are thrilled to honor Ben Benson as our 2023 Sunset Honoree for his 15 years of service to Pepperwood as our Gallery Director and Cultural Resources Coordinator. The main program includes inspiring remarks from our featured speaker, Jennifer Norris, followed by an exciting Fund-A-Need Paddle Raise.

Following the program we will dance the night away with exceptional music curated by renowned Composer and Pianist Nolan Gasser & Friends.

Pepperwood’s Sunset Celebration is our most important fundraiser of the year. Proceeds help us advance our four core strategic initiatives: Inspiring Connections with Nature, Restoring Native Grasslands, Linking Landscapes for Wildlife, and Building Climate and Fire Resilience.

Individual Tickets – $375
Table Sponsor – $3,500 (Includes seating for 10)
Premier Table Sponsor – $5,000 (Includes premier wine and optimal seating for 10)

RSVP by May 15th

Online registration available at the bottom of this page

For registration questions, and other ways to support this event, contact Sloane Shinn, Donor Relations

Featured Exhibit by local artist, Richard McDaniel

Featuring an exhibit by Richard McDaniel. Curated by Ben Benson, this exhibit will be on display in the Pepperwood Gallery, with purchases supporting our Inspiring Connections with Nature Initiative.

Event Sponsorship Opportunities

Redwood Lily Event Sponsor $25,000
Sponsorship Benefits Include: Signage on stage; Special acknowledgement the during event; Premier seating for Two Tables of 10 guests; Sparkling Wine toast during dinner; Premier Wine Service; Naming in the program; Special recognition in our E-Newsletter

Poppies Performance Sponsor $15,000
Sponsorship Benefits Include: Acknowledgement during the program; Signage at Piano; Premier Seating for a Table of 10 guests; Sparkling Wine toast during dinner; Premier Wine Service; Naming in Program; Special recognition in our E-Newsletter

Woodland Star Wine Sponsor $10,000
Sponsorship Benefits Include: Signage at Bar; Premier Seating for a Table of 10 guests; Premier Wine Service; Naming in Program

Premier Table Sponsor $5,000
Sponsorship Benefits Include: Seating for a Table of 10, Premier wine service, Naming in program

Table Sponsor $3,500
Sponsorship Benefits Include: Seating for a Table of 10, Naming in program

To sponsor this event, please contact Sloane Shinn, Donor Relations

Register for Sunset Celebration 2023

RSVP by May 15th

To register, select the applicable level below, either Single Ticket or Table Sponsor and click +Add. On mobile devices, please scroll all the way to the right to find the +Add button. In the pop up window, enter your information and meal preference and scroll to the bottom to click “Continue”. Next, on the main form, you may add any additional information and scroll to the bottom for payment. Click the green “Process” button on this final page to complete your transaction.