Marin Art and Garden Center

 is a special gathering place that celebrates learning, growth and the beauty of nature; a place to be inspired, educated and entertained—or to just be.

The grounds are open to the public free of charge from  sunrise to sunset year-round.

Edible Garden

Sunday, September 15 | 5–8pm

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Edible Garden is a unique dining adventure where the finest local culinary artists share their creations for an evening of fun, food and camaraderie to benefit our unrivaled outdoor setting. 

Programs| Wednesdays through September 25

Yoga in the Garden

Join us each week in the summer for a special blend of yoga stretch and Hatha flow aimed at improving strength and flexibility. Instructor Mirabai Warkulwiz welcomes all levels.

Programs | Thursdays from September 5 | SOLD OUT

Knitting at the Garden

With plenty of natural light and a spacious room, Chiaki Hayashi hosts an informal gathering where you decide what you’ll work on, while getting the professional support you need. 

Partner Programs | September 10

Roses & Soil, with Steven Swain

The Marin Rose Society’s monthly meeting features horticulturist Steven Swain, who will give a talk on using an integrated pest management approach to your rose garden and more.

Programs | September 11 | SOLD OUT

Spritzes in the Garden

It’s an Italy-inspired menu of iconic aperitivi cocktails from Plum Kitchen, along with a sampling of seasonal “no cook” appetizers in this hands-on class that is always in great taste.

Partner Programs | September 12

Shivering at the Top of the World

A new season of Ross Historical Society lectures begins with author and journalist Julia Flynn Siler’s talk on her recent trip to the Arctic Circle, following  the path of Marin explorer Louise Arner Boyd.

Partner Programs | Starts September 11

Ross Rec: Creative Canvas

Calling all young Picassos, Monets, and Van Goghs! Join Ross Rec for an hour of fun and creativity right here in the Garden.  If your child loves to experiment with shades and tones, they’ll love this class. 

Programs | Starts September 16

Music Time with Megan

Join Megan Schoenbohm on the Livermore Lawn each week for musical sessions offering a creative and engaging space for children to explore the world of rhythm and melody.

Programs | September 18

Paint & Sip with Robb Havassy

 Fine artist Robb Havassy returns with his popular Paint & Sip class. Learn painting technique while you sip sangria and enjoy an eclectic mix of music. Come with a friend or make new friends!

Programs | Starts September 19

Beginner Knitting with Chiaki

If you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this is for you! Choose a two-class session and learn how to cast on, join into a round, purl, and bind off to complete a beautiful cowl scarf.

Programs | September 26

Classic Cocktails with a Twist

Another chance to enjoy scrumptious seasonal cocktails and small bites in the garden! Plum Kitchen will provide simple recipes and styling tips that will be sure to elevate your next gathering.

In The Studio | September 27–29

BayWood Artists 27th Annual Show

BayWood Artists, a local group of nine professional landscape painters, are partnering with California State Parks and Parks California for their 2024 benefit show in The Studio.

Notes from the Garden

Thigmotropism

A student intern’s curiosity leads Garden Manager Michael Bogart down a twisty tendril of a path to understand the forces at work in our Edible Garden.

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IRS Guidelines for Gifts from Donor Advised Funds to Support MAGC Events

Thank you for your interest in giving to the Marin Art & Garden Center events from your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) or Family Foundation.

We sincerely appreciate your generosity and support!

To ensure your gift follows the current IRS guidelines for DAF/Family Foundation support of an event, we would like to share the below guidelines with you.

  • Raffle tickets, tickets to galas and other special events, auction items, and benefits conferred in connection with a DAF/foundation grant are not permitted.
    • IRS has specifically ruled that fair market value associated with fundraising events cannot be separated, a practice known as “bifurcation.”
      • For example, with Edible Garden, if the price of the ticket is $200 and the FMV fair market value (non-tax-deductible amount) is designated to be $50, the donor must pay from sources other than her DAF/foundation for the full value of the ticket ($200) and not just for the non-tax-deductible amount ($50).
    • We recommend you confer with your financial advisor to confirm if any of these examples of how donors may still use their DAF to support an event would work for you:
      • A donor could sponsor the event, and not attend, and pay fully out of the DAF/foundation.
      • A donor could sponsor the event using DAF/foundation funds and attend by purchasing an individual ticket through non-DAF/foundation funds.
      • A donor could sponsor the event, join the event as a guest of another donor/table guest, and pay fully out of the DAF/foundation.
      • A donor could sponsor the event and host the afforded number of people at their chosen level as long as they pay for the seats at the lowest ticket price ($200 for Edible Garden) outside of their DAF.
        • As an example, a $1,500 sponsor that covers 2 guests, could pay for their sponsorship with $400 from a different source of funds, and then give an additional gift of $1,100 out of their DAF.

 

Please email Tod Thorpe, Director of Development at tod.thorpe@maringarden.org to discuss your gift to Marin Art and Garden Center