The Orchid Dinner
6:30 p.m.
The Plaza Hotel
#Orchid Dinner
The New York Botanical Garden will host one of the most spectacular events of the winter season, The Orchid Dinner, at the Plaza Hotel on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Known for its unique and carefully curated display of floral artistry, this year’s event will celebrate NYBG’s beloved The Orchid Show. Which will be experienced through the eyes of Mr. Flower Fantastic, a visionary designer and New York native, known for blending floristry with pop art, street culture and fine art, he will transform NYBG’s Enid A. Haupt Conservatory into a breathtaking orchid tribute to the spirit, style, and skyline of New York City.
Guests are invited to enjoy cocktails and a sale of rare orchids carefully curated by NYBG horticulturalists, followed by an elegant dinner and dancing.
Proceeds from The Orchid Dinner support NYBG’s mission and work. From fundamental research on plants and fungi, to education, outreach, and capacity-building around the world, NYBG advances nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises – helping realize a greener future for us all.
For additional information, please contact Anita Hall at 914.579.1000 or email OrchidDinner@nybg.org.
If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation.
LEAD CHAIRS
Susan and George Matelich
CHAIRS
Maureen K. and Richard L. Chilton, Jr.
Gillian Hearst
Steve and Tina Swartz
in formation
DESIGN COMMITTEE CHAIR
Marc Hachadorian
Director of Glasshouse Horticulture and Senior Curator of Orchids
NYBG
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