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Rosalie Morris and Olivia Wiley at the American Horticultural Society annual gala.
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\Dan Via, Kristen Coffield, Monte Durham, Susan Klejst, Skipp Calvert, Joanne Sawczuk, David Sawczuk, Bill Coffield at the American Horticultural Society gala.
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Susan Klejst, Monte Durham, Katy Moss Warner at the American Horticultural Society.
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2019 Honorary Chair Kristen Coffield.
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Yi Wang, Ling Bai, Ilyse Filowitz, Chris Holly at the American Horticultural Society's annual gala.
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Dinner under the tent at the American Horticultural Society's annual gala.
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Laura Dowling, Susan Klejst, Kristen Coffield; back row (left to right) – Ashley Greer, Erich Veitenheimer, Skipp Calvert, Drew Cariaso, Joanne Sawczuk at the American Horticultural Society's annual gala.
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Sitting (left to right) - Erich Veitenheimer, Laura Dowling, Holly Shimizu, Bob Murray; standing (left to right) – Tim Conlon, Cindy Tyler, Skipp Calvert at the American Horticultural Society annual gala.
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Drew Cariaso and Erich Veitenheimer.
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Tim Conlon, Christine Conlon, James Munro, Patricia Munro at the American Horticultural Society annual gala.
The American Horticultural Society (AHS) hosted its 26th Annual Gala Sept. 21, featuring a "Harvest of Health & Happiness" theme with Honorary Chair, Alexandria culinary coach Kristen Coffield.
Founded in 1922, AHS is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to making America a nation of gardeners, a land of gardens.
As the founder and owner of The Culinary Cure, Coffield helps people use the power of food to
change their lives. She believes a largely plant-based diet holds the key to enhanced wellness and disease prevention, and that creating powerful culinary habits can profoundly influence longevity.
The evening under the stars includes a cocktail reception, live, silent and online auctions and a three-course dinner with live music at AHS River Farm headquarters in Alexandria, at 7931 E. Boulevard.
Participants celebrated the society's work of positively impacting millions of lives for more than 95 years by raising awareness about the vital connection between people and plants, and inspiring its community to be responsible caretakers of the Earth – an impossible outcome without the public’s support.
Proceeds raised at the Gala provided vital funds for an array of key programs, most notably the stewardship of AHS' historic headquarters at River Farm and the Society’s education and outreach programs.
