Dine under the stars at Boyce Thompson Arboretum's Third Annual Green Gala

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Picket Post Mountain, this event unfolds at the base of Boyce Thompson Arboretum's Hill House property. Immerse yourself in the golden glow of sunset, surrounded by towering saguaros and sweeping vistas of mountain ranges in every direction. An evening of great food, conversation and scenery championing the Arboretum’s mission to foster appreciation and stewardship of desert plants, wildlife, and ecosystems through education, research, and conservation.

Tickets are sold through Boyce Thompson Arboretum's ticketing platform. Buy your ticket here

Date: November 8, 2025

Time: 4pm - 9pm

Menu

Passed —

Bruschetta – prosciutto, arugula, goat cheese, fig jam

Smoked Salmon – cucumber, pickled onion, cream cheese, caper, dill (GF)

Roasted Golden Beet - whipped chevre, sorrel, honeycomb crumb, golden balsamic gastrique (GF)

To Share —

Focaccia - pesto, whipped butter, maldon

Mixed Tomato - chicory, ricotta, dewberry, picked herb, golden balsamic vinaigrette (GF)

Charred Vegetables – roasted artichoke, braised carrot, grilled asparagus, boursin cheese, candied walnut (GF)

Entree choice of (rsvp) —

Ash Crusted Tenderloin - wild mushroom, horseradish pomme puree, caramelized pearl onion, spotted bean, veal demi (GF)

Rosemary Rubbed Chicken - iron skillet herbed potato, charred broccolini, red wine stewed cherries, minneola orange, yellowrocket, fresh herb (GF)

To Finish —

Sticky Toffee Pudding - date caramel, pandan chantilly, candied filbert (GF)