Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico – As the date draws nearer, excitement is building for the Puerto Vallarta Garden Club’s Black, White and Bling! Gala, set to be held at Oscar’s Restaurant at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.
During this year’s Fundraising Gala, the Garden Club will hold a special raffle, and one lucky winner will receive a lovely day trip for 6 to the incredibly beautiful Rancho Primavera in El Tuito. Raffle tickets will be sold for 100 pesos each, 6 for 500 pesos or 12 chances for 1,000 pesos.
Rancho Primavera is a quiet retreat just 1 hour south of Puerto Vallarta, but feels world’s away from the hustle and bustle of city life. In 1996, the owners purchased this former mango and cattle ranch and proceeded to heal its overgrazed lands by planting over 5000 native trees on the 200 acres and were quickly rewarded by a return of the native birds and wildlife.
Nowadays, it’s a top destination for bird-watching groups and nature lovers. The 200 acres of ranch supports over 256 species of birds, including parrots, trogans, cuckoos and 16 types of hummingbirds! And, depending upon the time of year, you may also see many neotropical migrants like sparrows and warblers. Birding tour groups regularly visit and cherish Rancho Primavera for its birdlife and solitude.
The trip will include private van transportation for 6, lunch with wine, water and soft drinks, a tour of the ranch, and time to stroll the grounds to check out the beautiful environment. Bonnie Jauregui, the owner of Rancho Primavera and a long-time supporter of the Vallarta Garden Club, will be your host for the excursion. It’s such a relaxing place and you and your friends will really enjoy the outing.
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For more information about the PVGC’s Black, White and Bling! Gala, contact David Muck at davidmuck(at)yahoo.com.
If you’ve not yet purchased your tickets to the Garden Club’s Annual Fundraising Gala, the PVGC still has a few remaining seats to fill and would love to welcome you. Tickets are 2,500 pesos each and can be purchased online at vallartagardenclub.com. You can also renew or add a 21/22 Garden Club Membership while you are there.
“The gala brings in about half of our annual operating income, so your support is very much appreciated. We will continue to be optimistic about our plans and look forward to seeing everyone at the Black White and Bling! Gala on March 15,” Puerto Vallarta Garden Club President, John McKinney, said.
Oscar’s Restaurant is located on the Malecón extension footbridge that leads to La Isla Río Cuale, just south of downtown. Telephone: 322-223-0789.
The Garden Club is a registered non-profit organization in Mexico that’s devoted to enhancing the beauty, appeal and value of Puerto Vallarta through vibrant public landscaping. Annual dues start at $500 pesos for individuals or $750 for couples and are used to support the club’s ongoing efforts to make Vallarta a more beautiful place. For more information, ‘Friend’ us on Facebook or visit vallartagardenclub.com.
