Sponsors
Producing an outstanding symposium is our main goal, and over the years we have sought to make this event inviting, while still cost effective, to encourage as many people as possible to attend and visit our community. The Southern Garden Symposium would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors! On behalf of the Southern Garden Symposium Steering Committee, thank you for your support!
In keeping with its mission, the Southern Garden Symposium has been delighted to support many in their pursuits to enhance gardens and educate gardeners by funding numerous education and beautification projects. Of particular note:
• Symposium Park, which is a cornerstone of the historic district of St. Francisville, was purchased by the Symposium Steering Committee and donated to the Town of St. Francisville;
• Support is given to the historic gardens in our community, including those at Rosedown State Historic Site, Audubon State Historic Site, and Afton Villa Gardens;
• University students are assisted through a scholarship at Louisiana State University School of Landscape Architecture, established to honor the memory of Dr. Neil Odenwald, a longtime leader of the Southern Garden Symposium.
• For the first time in 2026 the Steering Committee is partnering with the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art to further cultivate a deeper appreciation of gardens as integral expressions of both culture and architecture.