Elms Fantasy co-chairs, and Elms parents, Meg Roke and Leah Russell, invite you to step into a world of emerald and gold on Saturday, February 21, 2026. This elegant evening will guide you on a journey of celebration and generosity. Enjoy inspired cuisine, bid on exceptional auction items, and help create opportunities that will shape the lives and futures of Elm girls — for good.

Every gift helps support the Elms Scholarship Fund, and thanks to the Ralph L. & Florence A. Bernard Foundation Trust, every dollar raised will be matched up to $100,000!

Did you miss our online ticketing deadline? Call 330.867.0148 to reserve tickets.

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Beneath the emerald glow

  • 6:00 pm Silent auction, cocktails & hors d’oeuvres

  • 7:00 pm Dinner & Live Auction, followed by an Alumnae Photo

  • 8:00 pm Music & dancing

  • 9:00 pm Silent Auction Ends

  • 10:00 pm There’s no place like home!

In the spirit of generosity that shines, we are grateful to once again receive a $100,000 challenge fro scholarship funds from The Ralph L. & Florence A. Bernard Foundation Trust. Raise your paddle during the Live Auction to help fulfill the promise of an Elms education for our students and pave the road to a bright future.

Ticket Sales — On Sale now!

  • Young Alumnae Tickets ($75) are available for the classes of 2015 to 2025.

  • Individual Seat ($125)

  • V.I.P. Tickets ($250) include a surprise gift

  • Table ($1,000) seats eight people.

Connect with your classmates and support your school. Alumnae tables are now forming, and you’re welcome to sit with your class. Include your class year on your RSVP, and you’ll be seated with fellow classmates. 

Live Auction Highlight

A Wicked London Getaway For Two

Picture yourself in London for 5 days / 4 nights at the Waldorf Hilton London, staying in a Superior Queen room, with daily breakfast for two adults included. To make travel easy, this package also includes round-trip private car service to and from London Heathrow Airport.

And the highlight?
🎭 Two tickets to see Wicked the Musical at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, with seats center stage in the Stalls section, the kind of view you remember forever.

Your city stay continues with:
🍽️ A memorable dinner, with a $300 dining voucher to enjoy at Boulevard Brasserie, Luciano by Gino D’Acampo, or Toklas Mediterranean

🚘 A 4–6 hour private tour of London’s highlights with a local expert guide, including transportation

Travel may be scheduled at any time through December 31, 2026.

North Fort Myers Getaway

Escape to warm Gulf Coast breezes with a five-day stay in a spacious two-bedroom home in North Fort Myers, Florida—the perfect retreat for couples, friends, or a small family.

During your stay, you’ll enjoy:

  • A comfortable two-bedroom private home

  • Round-trip transportation to and from the airport

  • Access to a community pool

  • Pickleball courts for casual fun or friendly competition

Whether you spend your days poolside, exploring the area, or enjoying friendly matches on the court, this getaway offers a refreshing change of pace in a beautiful Florida setting.

Travel must be completed before June 1, 2026.

(Additional dates after June 1 may be available upon request, pending host availability.) Donated by Dr. Caryl Hess ‘74.

Date Nights For A Year

Your couch and Netflix are great, but they aren’t a date. Get out of the house! This is Date Night for a Year—12 months of dinners, movies, and fun. It’s the perfect way to recharge and reconnect. Don’t let another month go by with the same old routine

Cleveland Zoo Private Golf Cart Tour

Experience an exclusive golf cart V.I.P. tour of the Cleveland Zoo, perfect for six guests! Guided by Sarah Crupi ’95, CEO of the Cleveland Zoological Society, you’ll gain special insight into the zoo’s hidden wonders. This exceptional tour offers an unforgettable adventure, coupled with some delightful swag to commemorate your visit. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover the zoo like never before! Donated by Sarah Crupi ’95.

“Spring by the Riverside” by Sister Matilda

“Spring by the Riverside” is A peaceful pastoral scene by Sister Matilda Bechter that captures the quiet beauty of spring in bloom. Flowering trees and a peaceful cottage frame a tranquil countryside, while a lone figure gazes into a calm stream, inviting reflection and stillness. Rich textures and gentle movement celebrate nature’s renewal and the simple grace of the season.

And More!

Thank You To Our Sponsors

Sponsors & Ads

We appreciate the support of corporations and foundations that believe in our mission to educate girls and young women to live boldly, with purpose, confidence, kindness, resilience, justice, and faith. If you are interested in supporting the Elms by becoming a sponsor or placing an ad, please contact us at 330.864.3311.

Purchasing Ad Space

  • Full Page - $500

  • Half Page - $250

  • Quarter Page - $100

  • Ad Space Deadline: Monday, February 9