Friends of Bonnet House
The Benefits of Your Friends of Bonnet House Membership
Become a member of Bonnet House Museum & Gardens and enjoy the benefits of membership, while at the same time helping to preserve this wonderful place. Link your corporation with Bonnet House and become VIP hosts of our events, education programs, dinners and evenings on the veranda.
Click on link below to become a new member or renew your membership.
Become a member or Renew your membership
You can also participate in the magic of Bonnet House as a volunteer, lead tours or students through the property, teach art classes or guide nature walks.
Your benefits also include enhancements, such as:
- Complimentary tours (specialty tours not included)
- Special Discounts
- Gifts
- Priority at Special Events
- Recognition in the Annual Report
If you have any membership questions, please call (954) 278-8791 or email [email protected].
Learn more about the different types of Bonnet House Memberships.
Membership in Bonnet House is a wonderful way to show your support for this rare example of Old South Florida while also enjoying valuable recreation and entertainment opportunities for you and your family.
All basic membership benefits include:
- Unlimited Free Admission for Year of Membership (specialty and guided tours not included),
- Half-price admission for up to three guests accompanied by member,
- Discounts for events, lectures, and classes,
- Subscription to Bonnet House newsletter and…
- The satisfaction of knowing that a membership in Bonnet House is helping to support and preserve a South Florida treasure!
Individual Level $65
All basic membership benefits plus:
- Annual admission pass to Bonnet House for one
- 10% gift shop discount (20% in May & November)
Dual Level $100
All basic membership benefits plus:
- Annual admission to Bonnet House pass for two
- 10% gift shop discount (20% in May and November)
Family Level $135
All basic membership benefits plus:
- Annual admission pass to Bonnet House for two plus all children in household under age 18
- 10% gift shop discount (20% in May and November)
Hibiscus Level $250
All basic membership benefits plus:
- Annual admission pass to Bonnet House for two plus all children in household under age 18
- Two general admission tickets to a Holiday Magic Evening Experience-December 11, 12, & 13, 2024 (please call (954) 278-8791 or email [email protected] to reserve your ticket)
- 15% gift shop discount (20% in May and November)
- Complimentary guided tour admission for members. $15 guided tour admission for up to three guests. Registration is required by calling (954) 703-2606.
Orchid Level $500
All basic membership benefits plus:
- Annual admission pass to Bonnet House for two plus all children in household under age 18
- One ticket to the Holiday Magic Soirée (please call (954) 278-8791 or email [email protected] to reserve your ticket).
- An invitation for two to an “Evening on the Veranda” Annual Donor reception and private house tour
- 15% gift shop discount (20% in May & November)
- Complimentary guided tour admission for members. $15 guided tour admission for up to three guests. Registration is required by calling (954) 703-2606.
Golden Shell Level $1,000
All basic membership benefits plus:
- Annual admission pass to Bonnet House for four plus all children in household under age 18
- Two tickets to the Holiday Magic Soiree (please call (954) 278-8791 or email [email protected] to reserve your ticket.)
- An invitation for two to an “Evening on the Veranda” Annual Donor reception and private house tour
- Private tour of house and grounds for 6 (please call to reserve time)
- 15% gift shop discount (20% in May and November)
The Bonnet House Fine Artists are a group of accomplished artists, whose work is often inspired by the lush and tropical Bonnet Grounds. Bonnet House Fine Artists members exhibit and sell their work on the Bonnet House property and at various galleries, museums, and public sites throughout the community. Membership is open to artists working in any media.
All basic membership benefits include:
- Unlimited Free Admission for Year of Membership (specialty and guided tours not included),
- Half-price admission for up to three guests accompanied by member,
- Discounts for events, lectures, and classes,
- Subscription to Bonnet House newsletter and…
- The satisfaction of knowing that a membership in Bonnet House is helping to support and preserve a South Florida treasure!
All basic membership benefits plus:
- Access to the property for drawing, painting, or still photography during regular tour hours,
- Eligibility to participate in Bonnet House Fine Art Exhibits and Sales Programs,
- The satisfaction of knowing that membership in Bonnet House is helping to support and preserve a South Florida treasure!
Individual Fine Artist Level $80
Dual Fine Artist Level $115
Become a memberIf you have any membership questions, please call 954-278-8791
Golden Shell Level $1,000
All basic membership benefits plus:
All basic membership benefits plus:
- Annual admission pass to Bonnet House for four plus all children in household under age 18
- Two tickets to the Holiday Magic Soirée (please call (954) 703-2614 or email [email protected] to reserve your tickets)
- An invitation for two to an “Evening on the Veranda” Annual Donor reception and private house tour
- Private tour of house and grounds for 6 (please call to reserve time)
- 15% gift shop discount (20% in May and November)
- Complimentary guided tour admission for members. $15 guided tour admission for up to three guests. Registration is required by calling (954) 703-2606.
$2,500 BARTLETT CIRCLE
All Golden Shell Level benefits plus:
•Opportunity to host private lunch for 16 at Bonnet House location of your choice (catering responsibility of donor)
$5,000 SILVER BARTLETT CIRCLE
All Golden Shell Level benefits plus:
•Opportunity to host private dinner at Bonnet House location of your choice for up to 16 people (catering responsibility of donor)
•Free use of Island Theater for four meetings per year
•Recognition as sponsor for one of the following rooms/areas during the year of membership with appropriate, prominent signage commemorating donation (subject to choice by prior donor):
Music Room • Butler’s Pantry • Bamboo Bar • Shell Museum • Boat House • Orchid Showroom • Hibiscus Garden • Citrus Courtyard
$10,000 GOLDEN BARTLETT CIRCLE
All Golden Shell Level benefits plus:
•Opportunity to host private event at Bonnet House location of your choice for up to 32 people (catering responsibility of donor)
•Free use of Island Theater for four meetings per year
•Recognition as sponsor for one of the following rooms/areas during the year of membership with appropriate, prominent signage commemorating donation (subject to choice by prior donor)
Drawing Room • Studio • Art Gallery
The Bartlett Circle memberships are the premier levels of Bonnet House memberships. Donors at these levels demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to Bonnet House Museum & Gardens and receive benefits that enable them to relive the Bartlett lifestyle. In recognition of the extraordinary support provided by Bartlett Circle members, memberships at these levels can be individually tailored to best suit member needs. Benefits include annual naming opportunities for rooms and areas of the Bonnet House property as well as opportunities to hold a private event at Bonnet House. For further information, contact Bonnet House Director of Development Darla L. Stanton at 954-653-1557 or via email [email protected].
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Membership in Bonnet House is a wonderful way to show your support for this rare example of Old South Florida while also enjoying valuable recreation and entertainment opportunities for you and your family.
All basic membership benefits include:
- Unlimited Free Admission for Year of Membership (specialty and guided tours not included),
- Half-price admission for up to three guests accompanied by member,
- Discounts for events, lectures, and classes,
- Subscription to Bonnet House newsletter and…
- The satisfaction of knowing that a membership in Bonnet House is helping to support and preserve a South Florida treasure!
Individual Level $65
All basic membership benefits plus:- Annual admission pass to Bonnet House for one
- 10% gift shop discount (20% in May & November)
Dual Level $100
All basic membership benefits plus:- Annual admission to Bonnet House pass for two
- 10% gift shop discount (20% in May and November)
Family Level $135
All basic membership benefits plus:- Annual admission pass to Bonnet House for two plus all children in household under age 18
- 10% gift shop discount (20% in May and November)
Hibiscus Level $250
All basic membership benefits plus:- Annual admission pass to Bonnet House for two plus all children in household under age 18
- Two general admission tickets to a Holiday Magic Evening Experience-December 11, 12, & 13, 2024 (please call (954) 278-8791 or email [email protected] to reserve your ticket)
- 15% gift shop discount (20% in May and November)
- Complimentary guided tour admission for members. $15 guided tour admission for up to three guests. Registration is required by calling (954) 703-2606.
Orchid Level $500
All basic membership benefits plus:- Annual admission pass to Bonnet House for two plus all children in household under age 18
- One ticket to the Holiday Magic Soirée (please call (954) 278-8791 or email [email protected] to reserve your ticket).
- An invitation for two to an “Evening on the Veranda” Annual Donor reception and private house tour
- 15% gift shop discount (20% in May & November)
- Complimentary guided tour admission for members. $15 guided tour admission for up to three guests. Registration is required by calling (954) 703-2606.
Golden Shell Level $1,000
All basic membership benefits plus:- Annual admission pass to Bonnet House for four plus all children in household under age 18
- Two tickets to the Holiday Magic Soiree (please call (954) 278-8791 or email [email protected] to reserve your ticket.)
- An invitation for two to an “Evening on the Veranda” Annual Donor reception and private house tour
- Private tour of house and grounds for 6 (please call to reserve time)
- 15% gift shop discount (20% in May and November)
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The Bonnet House Fine Artists are a group of accomplished artists, whose work is often inspired by the lush and tropical Bonnet Grounds. Bonnet House Fine Artists members exhibit and sell their work on the Bonnet House property and at various galleries, museums, and public sites throughout the community. Membership is open to artists working in any media.
All basic membership benefits include:
- Unlimited Free Admission for Year of Membership (specialty and guided tours not included),
- Half-price admission for up to three guests accompanied by member,
- Discounts for events, lectures, and classes,
- Subscription to Bonnet House newsletter and…
- The satisfaction of knowing that a membership in Bonnet House is helping to support and preserve a South Florida treasure!
All basic membership benefits plus:
- Access to the property for drawing, painting, or still photography during regular tour hours,
- Eligibility to participate in Bonnet House Fine Art Exhibits and Sales Programs,
- The satisfaction of knowing that membership in Bonnet House is helping to support and preserve a South Florida treasure!
Individual Fine Artist Level $80
Dual Fine Artist Level $115
Become a memberIf you have any membership questions, please call 954-278-8791
- + BARTLETT
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Golden Shell Level $1,000
All basic membership benefits plus:- Annual admission pass to Bonnet House for four plus all children in household under age 18
- Two tickets to the Holiday Magic Soirée (please call (954) 703-2614 or email [email protected] to reserve your tickets)
- An invitation for two to an “Evening on the Veranda” Annual Donor reception and private house tour
- Private tour of house and grounds for 6 (please call to reserve time)
- 15% gift shop discount (20% in May and November)
- Complimentary guided tour admission for members. $15 guided tour admission for up to three guests. Registration is required by calling (954) 703-2606.
$2,500 BARTLETT CIRCLE
All Golden Shell Level benefits plus:
•Opportunity to host private lunch for 16 at Bonnet House location of your choice (catering responsibility of donor)$5,000 SILVER BARTLETT CIRCLE
All Golden Shell Level benefits plus:
•Opportunity to host private dinner at Bonnet House location of your choice for up to 16 people (catering responsibility of donor)
•Free use of Island Theater for four meetings per year
•Recognition as sponsor for one of the following rooms/areas during the year of membership with appropriate, prominent signage commemorating donation (subject to choice by prior donor):
Music Room • Butler’s Pantry • Bamboo Bar • Shell Museum • Boat House • Orchid Showroom • Hibiscus Garden • Citrus Courtyard$10,000 GOLDEN BARTLETT CIRCLE
Become a member
All Golden Shell Level benefits plus:
•Opportunity to host private event at Bonnet House location of your choice for up to 32 people (catering responsibility of donor)
•Free use of Island Theater for four meetings per year
•Recognition as sponsor for one of the following rooms/areas during the year of membership with appropriate, prominent signage commemorating donation (subject to choice by prior donor)
Drawing Room • Studio • Art GalleryThe Bartlett Circle memberships are the premier levels of Bonnet House memberships. Donors at these levels demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to Bonnet House Museum & Gardens and receive benefits that enable them to relive the Bartlett lifestyle. In recognition of the extraordinary support provided by Bartlett Circle members, memberships at these levels can be individually tailored to best suit member needs. Benefits include annual naming opportunities for rooms and areas of the Bonnet House property as well as opportunities to hold a private event at Bonnet House. For further information, contact Bonnet House Director of Development Darla L. Stanton at 954-653-1557 or via email [email protected].
SUPPORT
Celebrating Over 100 Years of Gracious Living, Charm and Whimsy
B onnet House Museum & Gardens is an extraordinary blend of art, architecture, history and ecology. This 35-acre subtropical estate and historic house museum was built in 1920 and was the winter retreat of the Birch/Bartlett family. Filled with a delightful collection of art and personal treasures, the Main House exudes a sense of charm, whimsy and gracious living. The surrounding grounds of the estate remain a virtual oasis of coastal wilderness and informal gardens, nestled amid the commercial development of the Fort Lauderdale beachfront. Bonnet House has survived with remarkable authenticity – reflecting the creative lifestyle of its artist owners and preserving the natural setting of Old South Florida.
B onnet House Museum & Gardens is the unique legacy of Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett. This whimsical estate located on 35 acres between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway preserves the home of these two American artists. It offers a glimpse into their life style and the world of art and Florida in the early 20th Century.
Help us maintain their legacy for now and years to come. Your tax deductible contribution will go toward the maintenance and operations of Bonnet House Museum & Gardens.
Please help us keep the doors open for everyone with your donation TODAY. Thanks so much for your consideration and support!
Leave a Legacy and Support Bonnet House in Perpetuity
With a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA), you can make a long-lasting impact for the preservation of Bonnet House-and here’s what you get in return for your gift:
Receive stable, fixed payments for the rest of your life, regardless of fluctuations in the market
Pay less tax on those payments than regular income
Get a charitable deduction for the current market value of your gift and face no liability for the capital gains when you fund your gift with appreciated stock
Receive payments immediately or defer them to a future date when you may need additional income.
The minimum age is 60 and the minimum gift is $10,000.
Some payout rates are as follows:
Age 70 – 5.1% annually
Age 75 – 5.8% annually
Age 80 – 6.8% annually
Age 85 – 7.8 % annually
No wonder the Charitable Gift Annuity is such a popular gift. It gives long-term support for your loved ones, Bonnet House, and you!
Contact Patrick to get individualized information detailing what your annuity payments and interest rates would be:
Patrick Shavloske, CEO, [email protected]
