Petals & Palms: Blithewold’s 2026 Gala
Blithewold’s 2026 Gala
Petals & Palms: under the glass canopy
Friday, September 18
Please join us for Petals & Palms: under the glass canopy, a premiere fundraising gala bringing Blithewold’s supporters together for a lively evening. We will enjoy a delicious meal catered by Blackstone Caterers, a live auction, and dancing to the sounds of Decades by DeZyne – a 12-piece show band renowned across New England who have been performing for more than twenty-five years.
This year’s event will honor dedicated community member and volunteer, Jeff Hirsh, of Bristol, RI.
It is with deep appreciation and admiration that we honor Jeff. His unwavering generosity, enthusiastic spirit, and steadfast belief in the power of community embody the very heart of Blithewold. We are proud to recognize all he has done —and continues to do— to help Blithewold and Bristol flourish.
“I simply cannot imagine Bristol without Blithewold.” — Jeff Hirsh
Cocktail Hour: 5 PM
Dinner & Dancing: 6 – 11 PM
Attire: Cocktail
Event proceeds support the restoration of Blithewold’s historic Palm and Rose Houses — timeless symbols of growth, beauty, and renewal. Rebuilding these structures restores a missing chapter in Blithewold’s history, and bringing new life to the heart of our gardens.
Thank you to our generous sponsors
The Glass Canopy Circle
Noreen & Richard Ackerman • Bartlett Tree Experts • Joseph & Christopher Brito & the C. Brito Construction Family • DaPonte’s Landscaping Services • Judith & Kim Davis • Delta Dental • William & Janice Farber • Gil’s Appliances • Peter van W. Jeffries and Pamela J. Thompson • Pam Lenehan & Larry Geuss • Navigant • Kathy & Doug O’Brien • Donna M. Paolino • Aurelia Papitto • Frank & Lisa Sienkiewicz • Linda Silveira & Joe Murray • Howard Sutton • Sylvan Nursery • Anne & Michael Szostak
Palm House Patrons
BankNewport • Gene & Lynne Blanc • Bristol Macaroni Company • Carol & Johnathon Feinstein • Eric Johnson • Washington Trust Wealth Management
Rose House Benefactors
Alyda & Joe Dewhirst • Patricia Enright • Hall Capital Management Company • Renee & Matt Hayes and The Bosworth Fund
The Seedling Society
Roberta E. Adams • BayCoast Bank • Bristol Marine • Susan & David Hibbit • Theresa Jeremiah • John Andrade Insurance • Northeast Investment Group • Trish and Torre Peterson • Lisa Raiola & Waterman Brown • Jackie Savoie & Dennis McCool • Mary & Michael Schwartz • Shawen Williams & Andrew MacKeith
Sponsorship Information
Register Here
To make a check payment, please email Ali Montagnon, [email protected]