Brunch & Blooms

Gather with us for a joyful celebration of loved ones, native plants, and the beauty of the season.

Join us for our annual Brunch & Blooms on Saturday, May 9, a spring gathering in support of Reflection Riding’s Native Plant Nursery and the P. Robert Philp Memorial Garden, an ericaceous garden showcasing native plants such as rhododendron, azalea, and mountain laurel.

We are sincerely grateful to this year’s co-chairs, Bena DeVaney, Bena Pearson, McCall DeVaney, and Carla Morgan, whose generosity and thoughtful leadership help bring this meaningful tradition to life.

Each spring, as the landscape awakens with vibrant blooms and the return of hummingbirds, we gather for Brunch & Blooms, a joyful celebration of loved ones, native plants, and the beauty of the season. Held near Mother’s Day, this special event offers a wonderful opportunity to share a cocktail brunch, enjoy live music from Alva Leigh, and spend time together on campus surrounded by the gardens.

Some more info:

• Ticket includes brunch, cocktails, and live music entertainment.
• Vegetarian options will be available.
• The Nursery will also be open to browse our selection of native plants.
• Brunch will be served from 11am-12:30pm.
• Children 6 and under are free, tickets for children ages 7-18 are $30 per child.
• Reserved seating available for Garden Patrons and Sponsors.

As an outdoor facility, our programs and events are almost always dependent on the weather. In the event of severe weather, programs may be postponed or cancelled.

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors:

Garden Champions: Elder's Ace Hardware, Coca Cola Bottling, NAI Charter, Nancy & Charlie Belin, and TVA

Garden Sponsors: Bill Moore and Crissie Smith, Chattanooga Whiskey, Chris and Ellen Moore, HHM, and Julia and Keith Sanford

In-Kind Sponsors:‍ ‍Athen's Distributing, Bleu Fox, Hutton & Smith, Sophie's Shoppe, and The Unicorn Catering