“Our continued involvement and support come from the amazing work that Project SAGE does to combat and deal with domestic violence. It is an amazing organization that works tirelessly with many volunteers to produce this well run and beautiful show.”

- BUNNY WILLIAMS AND JOHN ROSSELLI -

Your generous support helps make Trade Secrets possible while generating critical funding for Project SAGE’s year-round programs and services. We couldn’t do this without you!

If you have any questions, please contact Christi Norman, Development Associate at (860) 397-5305 or christin@project-sage.org. Thank you for your invaluable support!

Underwriter Benefits & Levels for 2027

As an Underwriter, you are invited to enjoy early access beginning at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, CT, where you can explore the renowned Rare Plants & Garden Antiques Sale before Early Buyer admission begins.

All underwriters have access to an à la carte continental breakfast served from 7:30–9:00 AM.

BECOME AN UNDERWRITER TODAY

  • You will receive:

    • Four tickets to the Friday Evening Underwriter Cocktail Party

    • Four 7:30 a.m. Underwriter tickets to the Sunday Rare Plants and Garden Antiques Sale, including the Underwriter Breakfast

    • Garden Tour admission for up to four guests at up to three selected gardens

      • Garden Tour tickets must be reserved through the Trade Secrets ticketing process using the instructions provided in your confirmation email and acknowledgment letter.

    • Underwriter Ticket Concierge Service

    • Prominent leadership recognition on the 2027 Trade Secrets Underwriter webpage

    • Opportunity to request additional Trade Secrets tickets, subject to availability and event capacity

    • Optional personalized mission or impact update

    Plus prominent recognition in connection with the Sunday Underwriter Breakfast, with your name featured on breakfast event signage in recognition of your Visionary leadership.

  • You will receive:

    • Four tickets to the Friday Evening Underwriter Cocktail Party

    • Four 7:30 a.m. Underwriter tickets to the Sunday Rare Plants and Garden Antiques Sale, including the Underwriter Breakfast

    • Garden Tour admission for up to four guests at up to three selected gardens

      • Garden Tour tickets must be reserved through the Trade Secrets ticketing process using the instructions provided in your confirmation email and acknowledgment letter.

    • Underwriter Ticket Concierge Service

    • Enhanced recognition on the 2027 Trade Secrets Underwriter webpage

    • Individual underwriting acknowledgment and stewardship

    Plus prominent leadership recognition, the opportunity to request additional Trade Secrets tickets subject to availability and event capacity, and an optional personalized mission or impact update.

  • You will receive:

    • Four tickets to the Friday Evening Underwriter Cocktail Party

    • Four 7:30 a.m. Underwriter tickets to the Sunday Rare Plants and Garden Antiques Sale, including the Underwriter Breakfast

    • Garden Tour admission for up to four guests at up to three selected gardens

      • Garden Tour tickets must be reserved through the Trade Secrets ticketing process using the instructions provided in your confirmation email and acknowledgment letter.

    • Underwriter Ticket Concierge Service

    • Enhanced recognition on the 2027 Trade Secrets Underwriter webpage

    • Individual underwriting acknowledgment and stewardship

  • You will receive:

    • Two tickets to the Friday Evening Underwriter Cocktail Party

    • Four 7:30 a.m. Underwriter tickets to the Sunday Rare Plants and Garden Antiques Sale, including the Underwriter Breakfast

    • Garden Tour admission for up to four guests at up to two selected gardens

      • Garden Tour tickets must be reserved through the Trade Secrets ticketing process using the instructions provided in your confirmation email and acknowledgment letter.

    • Recognition on the 2027 Trade Secrets Underwriter webpage

    • Individual underwriting acknowledgment and stewardship

  • You will receive:

    • Two 7:30 a.m. Underwriter tickets to the Sunday Rare Plants and Garden Antiques Sale, including the Underwriter Breakfast

    • Garden Tour admission for two guests at up to two selected gardens

      • Garden Tour tickets must be reserved through the Trade Secrets ticketing process using the instructions provided in your confirmation email and acknowledgment letter.

    • Recognition on the 2027 Trade Secrets Underwriter webpage

    • Individual underwriting acknowledgment and stewardship

Trade Secrets Weekend Packages

Enjoy a curated Trade Secrets weekend experience with advance access to Saturday Garden Tours and Sunday’s Rare Plants & Garden Antiques Sale.

Purchase a Weekend Package

  • You will receive:

    • Two 9:00 a.m. Early Buyer tickets to the Sunday Rare Plants and Garden Antiques Sale

    • Garden Tour admission for two guests at up to two selected gardens

      • Garden Tour tickets must be reserved through the Trade Secrets ticketing process using the instructions provided in your confirmation email and acknowledgment letter.

    • Advance package access beginning March 29

    • Discounted pair pricing

    • Package-specific acknowledgment

    Please note: Weekend Packages are not Individual Underwriting levels and do not include the Friday Underwriter Cocktail Party, 7:30 a.m. Sunday Underwriter entry and breakfast, Underwriter webpage recognition, or Ticket Concierge Service.

  • You will receive:

    • One 9:00 a.m. Early Buyer ticket to the Sunday Rare Plants and Garden Antiques Sale

    • Garden Tour admission for one guest at up to two selected gardens

      • Garden Tour tickets must be reserved through the Trade Secrets ticketing process using the instructions provided in your confirmation email and acknowledgment letter.

    • Advance package access beginning March 29

    • Package-specific acknowledgment

    Please note: Weekend Packages are not Individual Underwriting levels and do not include the Friday Underwriter Cocktail Party, 7:30 a.m. Sunday Underwriter entry and breakfast, Underwriter webpage recognition, or Ticket Concierge Service.

Important Notes

Underwriter access begins March 1. Weekend Package access begins March 29. Public ticket sales begin April 5.

All ticket and garden benefits are subject to availability, capacity, deadlines, and final ticketing procedures. Guardian and Visionary additional tickets are available by request only and are not guaranteed.

Donor-advised fund grants are gratefully accepted for Trade Secrets underwriting. In accordance with DAF requirements, all associated event benefits must be declined.

Check out the full Garden Tour lineup here, or learn more about Trade Secrets Rare Plants & Garden Antiques Sale here.

Trade Secrets 2027 Underwriting Committee

Edie Dao Schechter - Chair
Pascale Delfosse - Vice-Chair

 

Adelaide Harris
Alexandra Lange
Anita Tiburzi Johnson
Barbara Kahn Moller
Elyse Harney-Morris

Francesca Donner
Karen Joyce Dillman
Kristy Foss
Lisa Foster

Mary Nelson Sinclair
Mimi Estes
Sabina Breece
Sarah Stapleton Rees
Susan DeMelle

 
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