Palm Coast, FL – The Garden Club at Palm Coast proudly celebrated its 50th Anniversary while hosting the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs (FFGC) District VI Fall Meeting on October 24 at the elegant Hammock Dunes Club. The milestone event brought together a full complement of members from across the district for a day of fellowship, learning, and celebration of Florida’s gardening community.
The morning began with registration, hospitality, and boutique shopping, where guests mingled and browsed unique garden-inspired gifts from local vendors. The scenic coastal venue set the tone for a day filled with camaraderie and inspiration.
District VI Director Debra Griffith presided over the meeting, guiding a full agenda that highlighted club achievements and initiatives from across the district. The event provided an opportunity for each participating garden club to share updates on their projects, from community beautification efforts to youth engagement and conservation programs.
Garden Club at Palm Coast President Denise Garcia was recognized for the club’s 50th anniversary milestone, honoring five decades of service, education, and environmental stewardship in the Palm Coast community.
Months of work came down to the last few days as The Garden Club at Palm Coast put the finishing touches on the event.
“We had a very special day here at the Hammock Dunes Country Club,” said Garcia. “I am so proud of the team. They all came together as a community effort.”
FFGC President Christy Linke, along with officers Mary Whisler, Maria Wolfe, and Leticia Gunn, expressed their appreciation for the hospitality and enthusiasm shown by the hosting clubs. “We felt the love these past three weeks and were so thrilled to see all the lovely Garden Club members from across our beautiful state,” Linke shared.
Local dignitaries attended the meeting and luncheon including Flagler County Commissioner Pam Richardson.
“What a beautiful celebration of the Palm Coast Garden Club’s 50th anniversary, said Richardson.
“President Denise Garcia transformed the Hammock Dunes ballroom into a botanical wonderland as members and dignitaries from across the region gathered to share gardening inspiration and friendship. We enjoyed a delightful meal in the sunlit, oceanfront venue, browsed holiday gifts from local vendors, and learned about the club’s youth summer camp scholarships that foster a love of nature. Here’s to the next 50 years of growth and blooming success,” she said.
The event concluded with lunch overlooking the ocean—an elegant and fitting tribute to both the legacy and the continued growth of The Garden Club at Palm Coast, as it blossoms into its next fifty years of community impact and friendship.
“The nice thing about garden club is we have a convention every year. So, you’ve got friends you might only see once a year. You might see those friends when another club does the district party so that’s one of the fun parts about it, getting to see people you’ve known for years.”
The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs will hold their 2026 Convention & State Flower Show on April 14-17, 2026 at the Embassy Suites, Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Visit www.ffgc.org for details.
