Ever since attending a spring photography lecture at the Madoo Conservancy in Sagaponack, KDH is in love with the magical grounds of this secret garden. This weekend the Conservancy hosts their Much Ado About Madoo benefit, celebrating 20 years of the Madoo Conservancy.

KDH pal, Alejandro Saralegui [below left], Director of The Madoo Conservancy shares,”What makes Madoo so magical is its poetic and romantic nature. I’m a linear thinker and like classical compositions, but Madoo has taught me to be much freer with my garden designs…..and even my way of thinking.”

Alejandro adds, “Much Ado About Madoo is our signature event and this year we’ve busted it open to two days! Year by year it gets bigger and bigger, but in a nice organic way. Also, we’ve got painting classes in the garden that start July 11 and we end the summer with a free cocktail party for members on September 20. It’s our way of saying thank you to our devoted members, and a great inducement to joining the Madoo Conservancy!”

The two day long event will begin with the Garden Market Party on Friday June 14th with a Silent Auction presented by Jamie Niven. The auction will include Swedish-inspired hors d’oeuvres from award-winning chef Görgen Tidén, special Madoo cocktails from Hendrick’s Gin and wines from the Wölfer Estate Vineyard. Auction lots feature trips to Sweden, beautiful garden furniture, and wonderful home accessories. Sounds fun right?

Tickets for the Garden Party start at $100 for Madoo Members, $125 for all. Magnolia tickets, include two tickets to all events throughout the weekend at $500, and Beech tickets at $1000 dollars include 4 tickets to all events.

The following day, June 15th Much Adoo about Madoo will hold the Garden Market. Starting at 10am outstanding vendors presenting rare and unusual plants, wonderful home and garden accessories, beautiful garden antiques and delicious treats will be sold to benefit the Madoo Conservancy [10% of all sales will be donated to Madoo]. Some notable vendors include: Amagansett Sea Salt Co., Marders, Joey Newton, Hunter Boot USA, Seibert & Rice, Madison James, The New General Store, Chezzoe succulents [below], and other KDH favs.

All day Saturday different events will be held on the grounds for individuals to experience the best the Conservancy has to offer. The event schedule is as follows.

*11 am: Catherine Warren  invites you to learn the tricks of the trade for growing and finding the best fragrant roses. Tickets are $40 dollars for all and $30 for Madoo members

*Noon: Mac Griswold, a graden historian will give a guest lecture on her new book about Shelter Island’s Sylvester Manor. Lunch is included. Tickets are $60 dollars for all and $50 for Madoo members.

*1:30 pm: Cooking With Flowers Miche Bacher, Mali B. Sweets. Learn from the best how to cook sweet and savory recipes infused with edible flowers. Tickets are $40 dollars for all and $30 for Madoo members.

*2:30 pm: Potager to Party Julia Sullivan, Haven’s Kitchen. Julia Sullivan talks easy to make hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $40 dollars for all and $30 for Madoo memebers

*3:30 pm: Madoo Mixology: Garden Cocktails Andrew Maturana, Rapt Affairs. Learn to make refreshing summertime cocktails from NYC’s master mixologist. Tickets are $40 dollars for all and $30 for Madoo members

For more information and to purchase tickets to the event please visit: http://www.madoo.org/ado.html#