Gather at Hillwood for the annual Valentine's celebration on Thursday, February 13, 7-10 p.m. Be the first to explore the fabulous special exhibition, Setting Sail: The Story of Sea Cloud. Enjoy the open bar, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and dessert by Design Cuisine, and bid on exclusive items in the silent auction.

Your support is vital to Hillwood's continuing work to educate and inspire the public through the legacy of Marjorie Merriweather Post's collections and gardens. Gifts will support the development of new programming, educational opportunities, and special exhibitions. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

$10,000 Sponsor ($8,000 tax deductible)

• Twenty tickets to the opening night celebration on February 13
• Two reserved cocktail tables with your name and logo at the event
• Reserved VIP parking for up to three vehicles
• Exclusive preview of the exhibition Setting Sail: The Story of Sea Cloud, prior to the event with the curator
• Opportunity to host a private curator-led tour of the exhibition, Setting Sail: The Story of Sea Cloud, for up to fifteen guests
• Listing on Hillwood's Donor Wall, prominently located in the visitor center
• Listing on the e-invitation and Hillwood's website
• Listing in the program, distributed at the event

$5,000 Sponsor ($4,000 tax deductible)

• Ten tickets to the opening night celebration on February 13
• Reserved cocktail table with your name and logo at the event
• Opportunity to host a private curator-led tour of the exhibition, Setting Sail: The Story of Sea Cloud, for up to twelve guests
• Listing on Hillwood's Donor Wall, prominently located in the visitor center
• Listing on the e-invitation and Hillwood's website
• Listing in the program, distributed at the event

$2,500 Sponsor ($1,900 tax deductible)

• Six tickets to the opening night celebration on February 13
• Opportunity to host a private curator-led tour of the exhibition, Setting Sail: The Story of Sea Cloud, for up to eight guests
• Listing on the e-invitation and Hillwood's website
• Listing in the program, distributed at the event

$1,500 Sponsor ($1,100 tax deductible)

• Four tickets to the opening night celebration on February 13
• Opportunity to host a private curator-led tour of the exhibition, Setting Sail: The Story of Sea Cloud, for up to six guests
• Listing on the e-invitation and Hillwood's website
• Listing in the program, distributed at the event

$600 Sponsor ($400 tax deductible)

• Two tickets to the opening night celebration on February 13
• Listing on the e-invitation and Hillwood's website
• Listing in the program, distributed at the event

$300 Sponsor ($200 tax deductible)

• One ticket to the opening night celebration on February 13
• Listing on the e-invitation and Hillwood's website
• Listing in the program, distributed at the event

Please note: Sponsorships, which provide benefits to the donor, may not be paid for in full or in part through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) or foundation. Hillwood will only accept a grant from a DAF if the donor-advisor indicates the preference to waive all sponsorship benefits that are incidental, such as event tickets. In keeping with the various rules of DAFs, Hillwood cannot accept a personal payment to cover the benefits portion associated with a sponsorship gift. 

Tickets

Tickets will go on sale in December.

Event Co-Chairs

Lizzy Conroy • Lauren Cummings • Whitney Hubbard

Please contact Amy Hill, Special Events Manager, at 202.243.3974 or ahill@hillwoodmuseum.org with any questions.