Founded in 1998 with the support of the Loveland Garden Club, the Lauritzen Gardens Guild membership is comprised of enthusiastic civic leaders from Omaha and its surrounding suburbs. The Lauritzen Gardens Guild is a volunteer organization dedicated to the support and growth of Lauritzen Gardens.

The guild is committed to assisting Lauritzen Gardens by broadening its awareness in the community, raising funds for its support and providing services that advance the garden's mission. Money raised through guild events supports educating children to celebrate the bond between people and plants- by engaging them through programs and displays that help to instill a deeper understanding of the need to conserve the earth's biological heritage and by promoting an ethic of environmental stewardship.

You are invited to join the Guild today.   

Annual Guild Events:  

• Spring Luncheon and Lecture - Hosting renowned floral designers from across the country, the spring luncheon is the perfect way to prepare for the arrival of spring.
• Deck the Holidays: Lauritzen Gardens Guild Holiday Luncheon- Set your sights on a celebration of the winter season and the magic of the holidays at the guild's annual holiday luncheon. 
• Guild Member Events 

Previous Guild Projects:   

• KidStructure (2008)
• Quilts in the Garden (2010-2012)
• Guild Educational Video- "Discover the Garden"
• Discovery Bags
• Garden Festivals and Event Hospitality 
• Easter Extravaganza support

2019 Guild Board:  
 
President                                     
Teresa Matteson     

President-Elect
Sarah Maaske

Secretary
Christine Dostal

Treasurer 
Melissa Steffes

Vice President of Community & Education             
Amy Woodke     

Vice President of Membership 
Carla Patton-Ochsner

Vice President of Fundraising
to be determined

Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show Liaison
Carmen Smith

2019 Spring Luncheon Honorary Chair
Kim Davis

2019 Spring Luncheon Chairs
Sarah Maaske and Amy Woodke

2019 Deck the Holidays Honorary Chair
Diana Walker

2019 Deck the Holidays Luncheon Chairs
Carmen Smith and Cindy Tooher  

Annual Meeting
Connie Kinnear

Advisor
Jonnie Robinson    

Board Members at-Large: