Matthew Benson Lectures and Workshop - Part 2

Chrissy Bennett-West, Matthew Benson,
Marie McNabb and President Leslie Huey

Attendees at our Spring Luncheon at the Memorial Art Gallery were delighted by anecdotes and garden tips from our guest of honor, Matthew Benson, owner of Stonegate Farm. We were not only honored to have him as our guest, but lucky, as well. Air travel can be unreliable, especially in and out of Rochester. Because of storms somewhere in the flight path, Matthew's Sunday afternoon flight to Rochester was delayed until the wee hours of Monday morning! His travel travails and lack of sleep didn't diminish his lively and inspiring talks on both growing beautiful food and garden photography.

We also enjoyed a delicious lunch catered by Brown Hound, and the event raised over $24,000 for our Club's ongoing projects. Many thanks to Chrissy Bennett-West and Marie McNabb for organizing the two-day event, and to Joan Fulreader for organizing the silent auction!

The following day, nine participants accompanied Matthew to Highland Park for a hands-on photography workshop. They were able to watch Matthew as he explained his why's and how's and then take their own photographs, using his techniques and their own creativity. 

Matthew's return flight home was uneventful, thankfully, and we hope that his first trip to Rochester won't be his last! 



The beautiful centerpieces, which
were also available to purchase


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