Splendor in the Garden
The San Antonio Botanical Garden’s 19th Annual Splendor in the Garden Gala
Thursday, October 22, 2026
6:30 – 11 PM
Hosted by San Antonio Botanical Garden President & CEO Katherine Trumble,
with Event Co-Chairs Melody McMahon and Clair McMahon Jones
For table sponsorships and underwriting opportunities, contact the Development Team at splendor@sabgtx.org.
Table Sponsorships
Cattleya
$50,000
- Table for 20 with premier seating
- Concierge service
- Premium reserve wines
- Custom place card settings for your guests
- Name recognition during event remarks and a three-minute speaking opportunity from the podium
- Choice of name or logo recognition on event materials and webpage
- 20 invitations to VIP Reception
- Name and spotlight as Signature Table Sponsor on SABG website
- 25 one-day Garden guest passes
- Your choice of a “Behind the Scenes” Garden tour with the CEO or CMO for up to 10 people
- One free daytime use of a meeting room (excludes The Betty Kelso Center)
- Opportunity to gift an annual “Patron Level” membership to an individual/family of your choice
Vanda
$25,000
- Table for 10 with priority seating
- Concierge service
- Premium wines
- Custom place card settings for your guests
- Name recognition during event remarks
- Choice of name or logo recognition on event materials and webpage
- 10 invitations to VIP Reception
Cymbidium
$10,000
- Table for 10
- Choice of name or logo recognition on event materials and webpage
- 4 invitations to VIP Reception
Dendrobium
$7,500
- Table for 8
- Name listed on event materials
- 2 invitations to VIP Reception
All underwriters receive:
- Name or logo recognition in event materials
- Invitation to the annual donor reception
Custom underwriting levels at $30,000 and above can be created.
(2 available)
Special recognition at signature cocktail bar and in printed program
(1 available)
Special recognition from podium at start of Paddle Raise and in printed program
Celebrating Our Sponsors
Vanda
Melody McMahon
Cymbidium
Co-Chairs
Melody McMahon and Clair McMahon Jones
About Melody McMahon
Melody McMahon has called San Antonio home for most of her life and has long been devoted to gardening, volunteerism, and philanthropy centered around bringing natural beauty to others. With a lifelong passion for flowers and all things green, she became a Master Gardener in 2005, a reflection of her deep knowledge and commitment to cultivating and sharing the beauty of natural spaces. She has spent countless hours contributing to public gardens while also tending to her own garden and greenhouse, which have become a place of both creativity and connection. She is honored to co-chair Splendor in the Garden alongside her daughter, Clair, continuing a shared appreciation for the beauty and inspiration found at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Melody holds dear the opportunity to help bring this year’s celebration to life, supporting the Garden’s mission and fostering a love of nature for generations to come.
About Clair McMahon Jones
Clair McMahon is a San Antonio native who grew up cherishing frequent visits to the Botanical Garden with her family, where her love of nature was first nurtured by her mother, Melody, who she is honored to co-chair Splendor in the Garden alongside. After spending eight years in New York City, Clair returned home with a renewed appreciation for the importance of green spaces and the way they connect people from all walks of life, offering both beauty and a sense of grounding. Clair and her husband, Marc Jones, enjoy traveling, especially time spent in England with his family, and life at home with their beloved pets. She holds dear the memories made at the Garden while looking forward to helping bring this year’s celebration to life in support of its continued growth and impact.