Located in the heart of Baton Rouge, the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden is a green oasis which promotes the importance of plants and their environment to the physical, mental and spiritual well being of our community and visitors. The Gardens are fast becoming one of the most popular outdoor destinations for families and children in our region.
The Friends of LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens promote the further development of the Gardens master plan through friendship making and fund raising. Wine and Roses, the Friends elegant, annual gala held in the beautiful Rose Garden takes on a new form this year, an extravagant remote raffle affair. The Friends have curated a collection of 20 differently themed baskets that are overflowing with something for everyone. Along with the curated items, each basket contains wine glasses, wine, prosecco and a bouquet of roses. The raffle ends and tickets are drawn for each basket at 1:00 PM on November 23, 2020.
Don't miss this opportunity to win items that are uniquely from the Gardens at Burden!
HERE IS HOW YOU ENTER: 1. Pour yourself a glass of your favorite beverage and sit back in your favorite chair. 2. Grab your smartphone, tablet or computer. 3. Scroll through all of the amazing baskets. Click on the photo of the basket to enlarge it. NOTE: Don't forget to look at all 20! Each basket is unique for a wide variety of interests! 4. Make a list of the baskets that you love. 5. Fill out the "Enter Now" section at the bottom of this page. 6. Indicate the prize number you are entering for with the number of tickets for each prize. E.g. Prize 5 - 2 tickets; Prize 13 - 3 tickets
Hint: The more you buy, the more affordable the tickets become and the greater your chance at winning!!
Proceeds support the building of the new Burden Museum & Gardens Welcome Center designed by EskewDumezRipple Architecture & Design Firm.
Thank you to our supporters! Gerard and Selma Ruth Acadian Frame & Art Purple and Gold Randy Roussell Kathleen Mears Missy Jones Lorice Say Kitty Hessburg Weimerr Judy Foil
1) Art Collector's Dream: Don Wright Oil Painting (38 tickets purchased) Don Wright C.JPG 1.31 MBFrom the art collection of Gerard and Selma Ruth
"Rooster's Paradise" (1981), signed Don Wright original acrylic on canvas, framed 35 x 30 in.
Don Wright was one of Steele Burden's favorite local artists. While the theme of Wright's subjects varied, he is well known for rural farm scenes that include a proud rooster.
"Alluvial" featuring photography by Randy Roussel
"The Cajuns of George Rodrigue" featuring paintings by George Rodrigue
2 Wine Glasses
1 Bottle of Sean Minor Chardonnay
1 Bottle of Enrico Prosecco
Custom Rose Bouquet made by the Wine and Roses Design Team
2) Art Collector's Dream: Collette P. Heldner Oil Painting (68 tickets purchased)
"Swamp Idyl", signed Collette P Heldner original oil on canvas, framed 24 x 20 in.
Collette was one of the most flamboyant members of the bohemian art colony in the French Quarter. After the passing of her artist husband Knut Heldner, Collette became well known for her colorful Louisiana swamp scenes.
"Alluvial" featuring photography by Randy Roussel
"The Cajuns of George Rodrigue" featuring paintings by George Rodrigue
2 Wine Glasses
1 Bottle of Sean Minor Chardonnay
1 Bottle of Enrico Prosecco
Custom Rose Bouquet made by the Wine and Roses Design Team
3) Art Collector's Dream: Robert Rucker Watercolor Painting (44 tickets purchased)
"Farmstead", signed Robert Rucker original watercolor, framed 23 x 27 in.
Rucker is well known for oil paintings of steamboats on the Mississippi River. This painting is a rare watercolor exemplifying his ability to combine realism and impressionism.
"Alluvial" featuring photography by Randy Roussel
"The Cajuns of George Rodrigue" featuring paintings by George Rodrigue
2 Wine Glasses
1 Bottle of Sean Minor Chardonnay
1 Bottle of Enrico Prosecco
Custom Rose Bouquet made by the Wine and Roses Design Team
4) Art Collector's Dream: Rodrigue and Roses (28 tickets purchased)
"Morning Glories Blonde" (1989), signed George Rodrigue serigraph, framed 40 x 30 in.
This painting of a beautiful blonde on a morning glory swing is the center piece of triptych by Rodrigue, which captures the artist’s distinctive style through its scale, striking color and skillful composition.
"Alluvial" featuring photography by Randy Roussel
"The Cajuns of George Rodrigue" featuring paintings by George Rodrigue
2 Wine Glasses
1 Bottle of Sean Minor Chardonnay
1 Bottle of Enrico Prosecco
Custom Rose Bouquet made by the Wine and Roses Design Team
"Wilson Bridge Barn in St. Helena Parish" (1991), signed Beth Watson pen and ink, framed 23 x 25 in.
Ms. Watson was best known for her China painting. This is a rare pencil and ink depicting a barn in St. Helena Parish where she traveled often to gain inspiration for her nature and rural-themed artwork.
"Alluvial" featuring photography by Randy Roussel
"The Cajuns of George Rodrigue" featuring paintings by George Rodrigue
2 Wine Glasses
1 Bottle of Sean Minor Chardonnay
1 Bottle of Enrico Prosecco
Custom Rose Bouquet made by the Wine and Roses Design Team
