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Event Series Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga

This traditional yoga practice is done through a set of poses (asanas) with an emphasis on linking the breath (prana) and movement. The style incorporates a heating breath and actively moves through a series of postures to heat the body and encourage sweating. The opening sequence begins with Sun Salutations (A & B) followed by…

Antiques at the Gardens

Save the date for the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ 17th-annual Antiques at the Gardens show in fall 2023! Created by a committee of 150 dedicated volunteers, Birmingham’s premier antiques show includes talks by nationally acclaimed interior designers, floral designers, architects, landscape architects, and furniture designers. The show also welcomes celebrated antiques dealers from across the nation offering furniture,…

Red Diamond Lecture: Martin Brudnizki

Sponsored by Red Diamond, Inc.  Martin Brudnizki is the founder and principal of Martin Brudnizki Design Studio (MBDS), an internationally acclaimed interior architecture and design practice. The genius behind some of the world’s most lavish interiors, he has been described as “one of the best restaurant and hotel designers of his generation.” Martin will be…

Red Diamond Lecture: The Art of Tradition

Sponsored by Red Diamond, Inc. Three of the most iconic women in their respective industries will share the stage in this conversation exploring the intersection of tradition and design. Book signings to follow.  Our panelists and moderator are  Hannah Cecil Gurney, the director of the English bespoke wallpaper company de Gournay, renowned for its elegant…

LOVE IT OR HATE IT

Sponsored by Visual Comfort & Co. A returning audience favorite, Love or Hate It is an interactive debate in which expert designers give their honest and sometimes hilarious opinions on today’s popular design trends. Book signings to follow.  Our panelists and moderator include Become a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission…

 The Art of Hospitality

From logistics to linens, hear from experts and tastemakers whose guidance can help craft an evocative signature event reflective of its hosts’ personality and individual style. Book signings to follow.  Our panelists and moderator are Zoë de Givenchy, founder and creative director of luxury European home and table brand Z.d.G. and a champion for old-…

Floral Workshop: Keith Robinson

Keith Robinson talks through his creative process and inspirations as he crafts a signature arrangement for our audience. Known for his spectacular floral designs marked by a combination of richness and simplicity, Keith is much more than a floral stylist. He is the former creative director/owner of the event-services company Gloriosa and is known for…