SCHEDULE – Watch for exact dates and details!
PLEASE NOTE: There will not be a Kickoff Event for the 2026 Parties for the Necklace.
Parties for the Necklace 2026 reservations will be available in January.
Party #1 What’s It Worth?
Tuesday, January 20, 5 to 8pm
Are you shopping or selling? Either way, you want to know what the item could be worth. At this first Party of the 2026 Parties for the Necklace collection, you can bring your questionable item or items to Barton Hall at Historic Asistencia where four very knowledgeable folk, including Ron Curran with Redlands Antique Auction, will tell you what it might be worth, and if it will sell! These are casual assessments – NOT for insurance purposes! But, you will receive expert informed opinions that will help you decide what to do with it – get rid of it or like it even better! You do not need to bring anything to this party to have fun. Getting a chance to watch how the items are assessed will be a great time, whether they belong to you or not. Champagne and hors d’oeuvres served.
Price:$50 per guest
Host: Redlands Conservancy’s A-Team
Location: Historic Asistencia
Party #2 Canyon Fest; Live Bands at Gateway Ranch
April 18, 4 – 7pm,
Headlining by the Connie Roener Band and opening ensemble by Bill Weisberg’s, The Chaud
Come join Redlands Conservancy in a celebration of open space, live music, multiple no host food trucks, cocktail bar, wine, beer and more.
Guests are encouraged to hike the hills, have a cocktail or eat a meal while melodies are performed from the Jeff Waldron Memorial Pavilion at Gateway.
Be an integral component of our beautiful community of open spaces and trail with this unique opportunity.
Price: $35 per guest, Children under 12 are free!
Host: Todd and Judy Owen Elder
Location: At the Jeff Waldron Pavilion and The Watering Hole at Gateway Ranch
Party #3 Re-boot the Roaring Twenties at the Marrins’ Estate
June 13, 4:30pm
Tour the stunning gardens with Jack and Norma Marrin as you sip champagne, then settle down for a fine multi-course dinner in one of the gardens overlooking the San Bernardino Valley. 20’s attire is encouraged! Catering by Rory Haden.
Price: $130.00 per guest, limit to 24 guests
Host: Jack and Norma Marrin with Gail Smith
Location: Home of Jack and Norma Marrin
Party #4 Fine Dining at Rory’s Place
Date TBA
Dine at Chef Rory Haden’s private home – an incredible culinary experience available to only a handful of guests, and you will be one of them!
Price: $125.00 per guest, limit 32 guests
Host: Rory Haden with Gail Smith
Location: Home of Rory Haden
Reservations will be available soon
Party #5 Garner Holt Studio
Date TBA
Tour the renowned Garner Holt Studio in Redlands and see the phenomenal characters the group has developed for all the major movie and television studios.
Price: $125.00 per guest, limit 12 guests
Host: Garner Holt with Gail Smith
Location: Garner Holt Studio
Reservations will be available soon
Party #6 Wine Not?
Summer, Date TBA
A guided wine tasting in Barton Hall at Asistencia, featuring wines from our own Gerrards’ Market in Redlands. Gerrards’ wine expert will surprise guests with wines right from the store’s aisles – three different whites, three different reds, and three different sparklies. Hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages served, including the custom created “Smart Drink”.
Price: $50.00 per guest, limit 100 guests
Host: Gerrards’ Market with Kathy Behrens
Location: Historic Asistencia
Reservations will be available soon
HOW TO MAKE RESERVATIONS:
PLEASE NOTE: There will not be a Kickoff Event for the 2026 Parties for the Necklace.
Parties for the Necklace 2026 reservations will be available in January;
Watch for details! Announcements will start in mid-December.
Watch on web site, weekly email blasts and social media.
***Do You Want to Help Redlands Conservancy Make More Money? Underwrite one or more of the Parties at $300 to $900 per party, depending on costs. You and your business will be acknowledged at the Party, in our newsletter, on our web site, in the newspaper, and in the Annual Report for 2025. This will be the most reasonable underwriting you will do this year! Sign up now! We will thank you right away! Contact Redlands Conservancy at sherli@redlandsconservancy.org, 909 782-6208
What does Parties for the Necklace support?
The revenue generated by the Parties for the Necklace program is directed to funding Redlands Conservancy’s Emerald Necklace Programs and Projects including:
Herngt ‘Aki’ Preserve management
San Timoteo Nature Sanctuary management
Trails at 10
Redlands Heritage Trails
Outdoor Ambassadors
Open Space Acquisition efforts
Outdoor Experience Program
Redlands Gateway Ranch
Two Canyons Parklands
