The Caroline Rose Hunt Society, which provides support for the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, held a dinner for 75 of its members at Marianne Planke’s home on Strait Lane on November 30.  Caroline Rose Hunt attended along with many of her family including children Steve Sands and his wife Marcy Sands; Patrick Sands and his wife Kristy Sands; and her daughter, Laurie Sands Harrison. Other family included Caroline L. Hunt, Houston Hunt and his wife Betsy Hunt and Lyda Hill, Caroline Rose Hunt’s niece, and other guests Margot and Ross Perot, Mark Wolf, Dallas Arboretum board chairman and his wife, Lynda Calkin Wolf, and Bob White with Bank of Texas, also sponsor of the Caroline Rose Hunt Society dinner.

Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres while listening to a trio of violinists during the cocktail hour and throughout dinner. The tables were filled with floral creations designed exquisitely by Junior of The Garden Gate, while the dinner was catered by Cassandra Fine Catering.

These donors include many philanthropic leaders who support the vision and current expansion projects for the Dallas Arboretum and city. Participation in the Caroline Rose Hunt Society begins with a contribution of $10,000. Those interested in joining can contact Karen Reardon at 214.515.6601 or kreardon@dallasarboretum.org.