The Destination

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  

The Atrium at Meadowlark Gardens

9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct, Vienna, VA 22182

Welcome Reception

Your Ambleside Experience begins as you step into the lush tranquility of Meadowlark Gardens’ Atrium for a cocktail reception. Exploring a flourishing garden of living plants, relax and socialize while admiring displays of student work. Learn from student-led demonstrations of the natural sciences, and stop by to chat with masters of horticulture and perfumery. Step directly outside into the White Garden to enjoy fresh spring air and arrays of daffodils.

Garden Tour

Next is our self-guided tour of Meadowlark’s gardens and grounds, taking you through collections of both ornamental and native plants. Visit the Volgeneau Conservatory containing Mediterranean plants, wander the Korean Bell Garden or climb the Spiral Mound. Maps will be provided.

Dinner is Served

For the evening meal, enjoy a delicious spring- inspired buffet from Merone’s family-owned catering, replete with garden-fresh ingredients, savory entrees and fruity desserts.

Featured Speaker: Dr. Scott Redd

Dr. Scott Redd is the president, Executive Director, and Stephen B. Elmer Professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary. He cares deeply about the teaching and application of Scripture to all situations in life, particularly in a learning and worshiping community. You will hear him speak on vivid biblical garden imagery and the cultivated Christian life.

A Living Education

We bring our evening to a close with an overview and invitation to come alongside the mission of Ambleside School.

Proceeds from our Ambleside Experience help to underwrite strategic initiatives:

Need-based Scholarships

Teacher Training

Retention Programming

Enrollment Enrichment and Expansion

Join Us

Ambleside Hero – $10,000

VIP Event Opportunities

Two reserved parking spaces

One traditionally handmade, all-natural perfume with lavender sachet from living historian and master craftsman, Rebecca Suerdieck.

American made, Dick Taylor craft chocolate bar for 10 guests

Fourth Edition of local publication Native Plants for Northern Virginia for 10 guests

Premier reserved table for 10 guests includes dinner and full program featuring reception with living historian and crafter of traditional perfumes Rebecca Suerdieck, garden tours, chocolate tasting and more.

Sponsor two-minute live presentation and guest welcome during program and live announcement recognition

Sponsor Logo On:

Ambleside Notes school e-newsletter for the 2025 – 2026 school academic year

School website event page for one year

Broadcast email invitation for the event

Recognition on unique Hero event PowerPoint presentation slide

Event table centerpiece card

Ambleside Champion – $5,000

VIP Event Opprtunities

Fourth Edition of local publication Native Plants for Northern Virginia for 10 guests

American made, Dick Taylor craft chocolate bar for 6 guests

Premier reserved table for 10 guests includes dinner and full program featuring reception with living historian and crafter of traditional perfumes Rebecca Suerdieck, garden tours, chocolate tasting and more.

Sponsor Logo On

Ambleside Notes e-newsletter for the 2025 – 2026 school academic year

School website event page for one year

Recognition on unique Champions event PowerPoint presentation slide

Event table centerpiece card

Ambleside Captain – $2,500

VIP Event Opportunities

American made, Dick Taylor craft chocolate bar for 2 guests

Premier reserved table for 10 guests includes dinner and full program featuring reception with living historian and crafter of traditional perfumes Rebecca Suerdieck, garden tours, chocolate tasting and more.

Sponsor Logo On

Recognition on unique Captains event PowerPoint presentation slide

Event table centerpiece card

Event Sponsors

Signage Sponsor - $1,000

Event signage

Full page on sponsor slide deck

2 event tickets

Full Slide Sponsor - $500

Full page on sponsor slide deck

2 event tickets

Half Slide Sponsor - $250

1/2 page on sponsor slide deck

2 event tickets

Table Host – $1,500

Reserved table for 10 guests includes dinner and full program featuring reception with living historian and crafter of traditional perfumes Rebecca Suerdieck, garden tours, chocolate tasting and more.

Name on event table centerpiece card

Individual Guest Ticket – $150

Reserved seating ticket includes dinner and full program featuring reception with living historian and crafter of traditional perfumes Rebecca Suerdieck, garden tours, chocolate tasting and more.