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Earth Garden Flower Shop Pledges $5,000 In-Kind Support to Monroe Harding’s Fostering Joy Gala — Luxury Florals for a Cause

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s too rare to find moments that truly allow us to stop, breathe, and feel seen. That’s why Earth Garden Flower Shop, a luxury floral house based in Nashville, is honored to support Monroe Harding by contributing $5,000 in-kind to their upcoming gala, Fostering Joy: The Greatest Gala on Earth.


Our gift—from designer florals, labor, premium supplies, to shipping and handling—is far more than decoration. It’s an offering of peace, beauty, and support to those who deserve more than they often receive.


Elegant white bouquet with lilies and roses in a glass vase, set against a gray background. Sophisticated and serene mood.

Monroe Harding: A Legacy of Transformation

Since 1893, Monroe Harding has been committed to transforming the lives of children in foster care and young adults who age out of the system. Their work spans across foster care programs, supportive housing, education & workforce development, therapy, and healing. They believe every child should have a chance to thrive—not just survive.



Their mission has never mattered more. Youth in foster care often face disruption, trauma, lack of resources, and uncertain futures. Monroe Harding steps in to offer stability, mentoring, education, housing, and the compassionate support that helps them build their own paths.



The Gala: Fostering Joy — A Night to Celebrate Hope

Fostering Joy will take place Saturday, September 20, 2025 at City Winery Nashville, with festivities beginning in the evening. This is Monroe Harding’s signature fundraising event—an evening filled with live and silent auctions, exquisite dining, moving stories, fellowship, and joyful celebration. Guests will have the chance to contribute not just funds, but also awareness, hope, and compassion for youth who have endured much and dream big.



If you haven’t yet gotten your tickets, learn more or register here: Fostering Joy Gala Registration & Story.



Earth Garden Flower Shop: Where Luxury Meets Self-Care

Luxury, for us, isn’t about opulence only—it’s about meaning. Earth Garden Flower Shop exists to craft moments of calm, beauty, and restoration in everyday life. Our founder and CEO, Kaiana Lewis, has built this floral house with a vision: to design beauty that doesn’t just catch the eye, but helps the heart and mind relax.



From our Spa Night Subscription (monthly bouquets + wellness add-ons) to our Floral Personality Quiz, from sustainable sourcing to mindful packaging, every part of Earth Garden is designed to help life feel softer, gentler, more beautiful.


We partner with hotels, wellness retreats, nonprofits—organizations who value rest, care, dignity.



Why This Partnership Matters

When we commit to something like Monroe Harding’s gala, we’re not just giving flowers.


We’re helping:

  • Elevate the atmosphere so attendees feel the love, peace, and beauty behind the cause

  • Honoring the stories: every auction, every speech, every moment should feel worthy of the lives being uplifted

  • Reinforcing the value of philanthropy that doesn’t look generic—it looks intentional, handcrafted, soul-centred



We believe that environment shapes experience. When people walk into the gala and see thoughtfully arranged florals, when the scent is gentle, when light and color soothe—not overwhelm—that supports generosity, empathy, and hope.



What the $5,000 In-Kind Gift Covers

Here’s a closer look at what goes into a $5,000 in-kind floral donation:

Component

Estimated Cost / Value

What It Covers

Premium Floral Materials

~40-50% of the total

Fresh high-quality blooms (roses, peonies, foliage, accent flowers), vases, containers, foam, ribbons, etc.

Labor / Design / Arrangement

~20-25%

Floral designers’ time, handcrafted arrangements, setup on-site, any required staging and tear-down.

Supplies & Finishing

~10-15%

Wrapping, finishes, oasis, water tubes, protective packaging, decorative elements.

Shipping & Handling / Delivery & Handling

~10-15%

Transport costs to get materials to venue, setup crew, safe handling, clean-up.



By investing deeply in each element, we ensure no detail is overlooked.



A Day in the Life: From Petal to Gala

  1. Consultation & Visioning – We meet with Monroe Harding’s gala planners to understand theme, color palette, venue layout, guest count, mood.

  2. Design Drafts & Mood Boards – Sketches and mockups of centerpieces, entrance arrangements, stage pieces, etc.

  3. Sourcing – Flower farms, sustainable vendors, premium stems; ensuring turn-around time and freshness.

  4. Crafting – In our floral house, designers hand-craft each arrangement; attention to detail is non-negotiable.

  5. Delivery, Installation, & Touches – Arranging delivery, installing arrangements in place at the gala venue, evaluating how each piece interacts with lighting, space, acoustics.

  6. Post-Event Care & Breakdown – Tear down, composting or reusing materials when possible, ensuring waste is minimized.


Our Values in Action

This gift is more than pure philanthropy; it’s aligned with our values:

  • Sustainability: Wherever possible, choosing eco-friendly packaging, reusing or composting materials after event, selecting locally grown florals.

  • Labor Ethics: Paying fair wages for design, set-up, breakdown; honoring the artisans behind the beauty.

  • Beauty as Healing: Using color, scent, design to evoke peace, calm, and mental wellbeing for all present—guests, staff, youth.



Voices from Both Sides


“We are so moved by Earth Garden Flower Shop’s commitment—beauty with purpose reflects exactly what we want at Fostering Joy. Their designs won’t just fill space—they’ll fill hearts.”— Gala Director, Monroe Harding


“As a floral brand, we always want to be more than pretty—we want to embody the rest and reconnection people need. Joining Monroe Harding is an honor.”— Kaiana Lewis, CEO & Founder, Earth Garden Flower Shop


How to Join Us in Fostering Joy

  • Buy a ticket to the gala: experience the evening and contribute directly.

  • Sponsor an item or table: help underwrite parts of the event—your gift multiplied.

  • Donations in kind: If you are a business with goods or services, consider contributing.

  • Spread the word: Share this story; talk about Monroe Harding; advocate for foster youth.



Our Other Offerings: Experiences, Products, Impact

Because Earth Garden is more than events and galas, here’s a deeper look at what we offer and why people love us:



Shop Collections & Gifts

  • Floral Arrangements: Anniversary, Sympathy, Just Because, Plant Collections.

  • Gifts & Add-Ons: Spa-inspired extras, wellness tools, small tokens to make moments sweeter.

  • Floral Subscriptions & Spa Night Boxes: A ritual delivered, monthly or seasonally.



Events & Learning

  • Floral Workshops & Classes: for individuals, couples, groups who want to learn floral design / de-stress through creative work.

  • Spa Night Expos: combining florals, wellness brands, soft music, intentional rest.



Sustainability & Impact

  • Ethical sourcing of flowers

  • Minimization of waste in floral design (reuse, compost, recycle)

  • Transparency in our Impact Report (goods delivered, donations made, partnerships formed) Earth Garden Flower Shop



Community & Partnerships

  • Monroe Harding is among our valued partners. Together, we elevate what it means to give back beautifully. Earth Garden Flower Shop+1

  • We also partner with luxury hotels, coworking & event spaces, wellness-oriented businesses.



Why This Story Is Important

Because in our world:

  • Beauty should not be superficial—it should uplift.

  • Luxury can coexist with caring, giving, healing.

  • Self-care is a practice—not a trend. And giving back is part of self-care for the soul.



When Earth Garden Flower Shop steps up for Monroe Harding, we are not just delivering florals; we are affirming every foster youth’s worth. We are saying: we see you, and we believe in you.


Final Thoughts & Gratitude

We are deeply grateful to Monroe Harding for their tireless work. We are honored to play a small but heartfelt part. And to our customers, community, and supporters: your love, purchases, partnership make it possible for us to give. Because luxury is not truly luxurious unless it does good.



Join us in Fostering Joy. Let’s make this gala an evening where beauty and impact converge—and show everyone that when we give with intention, the world becomes more gentle, more hopeful, more human.



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Conclusion

At Earth Garden Flower Shop, we believe in powerful intersections: between luxury and purpose; between beauty and healing; between giving back and moving forward. Our $5,000 in-kind gift to Monroe Harding’s Fostering Joy 2025 gala is one expression of that belief. We hope this post inspires others: to partner, to donate, to design experiences that heal, to build brands that give back.



When we love people well, beauty becomes more than aesthetic—it becomes legacy.

 
 
 

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