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2023 Annual Society Gathering

In early November, G&G hosted the fourth annual Garden & Gun Society Gathering at Gasparilla Inn & Club in Boca Grande, Florida. The unforgettable event featured curated activities including brunch and boating with Barton & Gray Mariners Club, a fishing excursion with G&G editor in chief David DiBenedetto, and an afternoon of croquet and lunch on the lawn of Gasparilla Inn’s Mallet Club. Throughout the weekend, Society members enjoyed Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice cocktails while engaging with special guests including Ann Marshall and Scott Blackwell of High Wire Distillery for a spirits discussion; fashion historian Caroline Rennolds Milbank for a dialogue on style; two-time Olympian Andy Mill for a saltwater fly-fishing conversation; and storyteller, documentarian, and chef Von Diaz for a finale dinner with incredible food and beverage pairings.

 

Special thanks to:

Andy Mill
Barton & Gray Mariners Club
Caroline Rennolds Milbank
Gasparilla Inn & Club
High Wire Distillery
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company
Von Diaz

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The Gasparilla Inn & Club in Boca Grande, Florida.

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Cocktails and a seafood barbecue dinner with live music and local brews by the beach welcome guests.

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G&G cofounder and CEO Rebecca Darwin with Lily Darwin.

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G&G Society members aboard one of Barton & Gray’s Hinckley yachts on a tour of the islands.

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From left: G&G Society members Woody and Rae Faulk and Susan and Scott Walker.

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Dolphin spotting on the boat excursion.

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A brunch mimosa bar with Natalie’s Juice at Gasparilla Inn & Club’s Pink Elephant restaurant.

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Founding G&G Society members, Kate and Ed Rutledge.

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The table is set for a luau-themed dinner on the Golf Club lawn featuring a modern spin on traditional Hawaiian flavors.

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From left: G&G Society founding members Jim and Olivia Sharpton and Marie and Jeff Welna.

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A whole suckling pig with mango barbecue sauce.

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From left: Garden & Gun cofounder and CEO Rebecca Darwin, G&G Society founding members John and Taunia Elick and Linda Walker, and G&G Society concierge, Ali Karn.

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Matthew Levitan, David Scheible, and Mike Chapman prepare for the fishing excursion.

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Guests depart for an exclusive angler experience with Garden & Gun editor in chief David DiBenedetto.

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A casual croquet tournament at Gasparilla Inn & Club’s Mallet Club.

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Two-time Olympian Andy Mill discusses saltwater fly fishing and his storied career as an athlete and champion angler. 

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The tables are set for the finale dinner and a show.

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Emmy Award-winning documentarian, food historian, and cookbook author Von Diaz.

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Dave DiBenedetto and Nancy Lee McLaughlin.

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Style historian Caroline Reynolds Milbank and her husband Jerry Milbank.

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Ann Marshall of High Wire Distilling Co. and Andy Mill sample the G&G Editor’s Select barrel in the Pelican Club Room.

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Cheers to another exceptional G&G Society Gathering!

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