Rendering of The Purdy Center
Brookgreen Gardens, a beloved National Historic Landmark on the Lowcountry coast, will soon celebrate the opening of its new Welcome Center and Conservatory, The Purdy Center – the capstone of Brookgreen's broader initiative, the Campaign for the Next Generation. To honor this milestone, Brookgreen is now offering supporters the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the project with a personalized paver that will be displayed at the entrance.
“We’re thrilled to share this next chapter in Brookgreen’s mission to preserve the region’s flora, fauna and culture with the visitors and supporters who helped make it possible,” said Page Kiniry, president and CEO of Brookgreen Gardens. “Personalizing a paver offers a meaningful way for the community to help shape Brookgreen’s future and leave a tribute that will greet visitors for generations to come.”
4-by-8-inch pavers are now available through Aug. 31 for a donation of $2,025 each. Each paver will be engraved with the supporter’s name or company name, and purchasers will receive an invitation to an exclusive campaign celebration and preview of The Purdy Center. Proceeds from the sale will directly support the initiatives of the Campaign for the Next Generation.
The Campaign for the Next Generation, funded entirely by gifts and grants, aims to expand Brookgreen’s art, nature, and history programs for future generations. The campaign focuses on four key projects: the new Contemporary Conservatory and Welcome Center, new art facilities, expanded Lowcountry history exhibits, and a new exhibit in the Lowcountry Zoo. The Purdy Center is the largest of these capital projects and will serve as a new Welcome Center and house expanded event and educational spaces, including the new Contemporary Conservatory. The Conservatory Great Hall, the project’s centerpiece, will feature skylights and open-air access to an expansive courtyard. With ever-changing botanical displays, a floor-to-ceiling Green Wall of tropical plants, and an array of hanging baskets and planters, the space will seamlessly extend the natural beauty of the Gardens.
The Purdy Center is named for Verl and Sandra Purdy of Charlotte, North Carolina, and the Peninsula at Inlet Point South at Litchfield, South Carolina, in honor of their leadership support of the Campaign and love of the Gardens as Honorary Trustees.
For more information, visit www.brookgreen.org/purdy-