Not Your Mom's Garden Party
Saturday, March 14, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
The University Club
175 N Oakland Ave | Pasadena
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2026 Rooted & Rising Spring Auction and Party—a night of celebration, connection, and fun. Enjoy dinner, dancing, and time together as a community as we gather for this much-anticipated adults-only event.
This year’s theme, Rooted & Rising, is not your mom’s garden party! Inspired by growth and renewal, the evening will celebrate how far we’ve come and look ahead to what we are building together. So book your sitters and get ready for a lively night of auction excitement, great food, and dancing.
Our Auction Is Live – Place Your Bids Now!
Our online auction is now open, and bids are already coming in! Don’t miss your chance to claim some amazing items and experiences while supporting Saint Mark’s. Be sure to browse the Wellness, Beauty, and Fitness offerings—there are some incredible opportunities (and a few great steals!). You’ll also find exciting items like BTS tickets, Dodgers games, and much. There’s something for everyone!
Join a Buy In Party!
Buy In Parties are a wonderful way to connect with other parents and friends in our community, whether at a fun adults only gathering or a family friendly event.
A Special Gift to Our Community
Please accept this thank you gift for attending Rooted & Rising, Saint Mark’s Spring Auction and Party, and for simply being a part of our community. This commemorative poster was created just for the families of Saint Mark’s School to commemorate this event by local Altadena artist Austin Scott.
You can download the Commemorative Poster or the Artwork by itself, to print and frame, or use as your iPhone wallpaper!
DOWNLOAD COMMEMORATIVE POSTER
DOWNLOAD ARTWORK
About Austin Scott
You will recognize Austin’s Altadena Forever coloring sheet and his murals around town! Austin’s work was included to represent Altadena in LA Time’s artists of Los Angeles feature gifting readers free downloads of holiday wrapping paper and phone wallpaper.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Distinguished Deodars
Lively Live Oaks
Charming Chaparrals
Peaceful Pines
UNDERWRITING
Garden Grooves
Bloom & Brilliance Decor
The De Pietro Family
Capture the Magic
Evergreen Reminder
The Posthuma Family
Faculty/Staff Reservation
Lively Live Oaks
$1,500.00 (4 tickets included)
- 4 dinner reservations + 8 drink tickets
- One VIP Valet parking spot (limited to the first 2 Lively Live Oaks purchased)
- Supports 2 Faculty/Staff reservations
- Preferred seating for your group of four
- Prominent name recognition
Charming Chaparrals
$750.00 (2 tickets included)
- 2 dinner reservations + 4 drink tickets
- Supports 1 Faculty/Staff reservation
- Name recognition
Peaceful Pines
$500.00 (2 tickets included)
- 2 dinner reservations + 4 drink tickets
- Name recognition
Individual Ticket
$195.00
- dinner reservations + 2 drink tickets
You will have the opportunity to list who you would like to sit with at checkout. While seating requests are not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate them.
- 626-798-8858
- 1505 E Howard Street Pasadena, CA 91104