For the Good of the Cause in Sonoma County

Hallberg Butterfly Gardens

Hallberg Butterfly Gardens

The oldest butterfly garden in the United States, Hallberg Gardens, serves as a wildlife sanctuary and demonstration garden with a focus on supporting butterflies and other pollinators. Hallberg Butterfly Gardens, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, covers nine acres of overgrown vines, thickets, flowering pathways, and meadows among the apple orchards of Western Sonoma County. The gardens are known for their diverse butterfly species and serve as a habitat for butterflies and other animals. Open to the public by appointment from April to October, Hallberg Butterfly Gardens supports sustainability and environmental education and promotes the power of observation by offering tours, events, plant sales, workshops, garden workdays, and educational resources. Visitors can interact with butterflies in butterfly houses, gardens, and farms up close and personal.

Starlight Supper with Smile Train

An elegant dinner party is planned at the Jordan Winery Chateau, in support of an important cause with the John Jordan Foundation. Smile Train, the largest cleft-focused organization globally, receives aid from this event, enabling local medical professionals in over 70 countries to provide free cleft surgeries and care. The evening begins with a reception featuring Jordan Cuvée by Champagne AR Lenoble, followed by a three-course meal on the newly renovated Jordan Winery Terrace. The chef's cuisine highlights ingredients from the garden, paired with Jordan Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Guests can participate in a silent auction offering exclusive experiences, wines, and travel packages. Proceeds from ticket sales and auction items directly support Smile Train, through the John Jordan Foundation. July 13 | 6:30 – 9:30 pm

Monarch Joint Venture at DeVero Farms & Winery

Monarch butterfly

DaVero Farms & Winery has partnered with the Monarch Joint Venture to support the iconic Monarch butterfly. Through this collaboration, DaVero has been planting native flowers and milkweed on half an acre of land across the Healdsburg farm’s various garden zones. These plants are essential food sources and breeding grounds for Monarch butterflies, helping to sustain their population and preserve their migration path. This initiative is part of DaVero’s commitment to regenerative and biodynamic farming, as they work to build a harmonious relationship with the land and our community.