Sense of Place
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Jane Purdy Berger
, a full-time resident of Moorings Park in Naples, is credited with introducing the Hats in the Garden concept to Naples Botanical Garden a decade ago. Since then the event has become the signature sell-out fundraiser for the Garden, where Berger has served on the board of directors for the past six years.
PENNY TAYLOR
1. Guilty pleasure: It comes in a tall green bottle. (Laughs.) We have such a great time to celebrate it in January with the Naples Winter Wine Festival. I’m currently loving Domaine Serene from Grace and Ken Evenstad’s vineyard in Oregon. They make a wonderful Pinot Noir. 2. Favorite outdoor activity: I do love gardening, am pretty much non sportive! I do enjoy walking, Favorite quote: especially the Gordon River “Where there is no Green Way. While I’m there vision, the people it’s a joy to stop in to the will perish.” Conservancy of Southwest —Proverbs 29:18 Florida.
3. Favorite charities: I’m totally dedicated and spiritually involved with the Naples Botanical Garden. I have been lucky enough to serve on the board and participate in the major fundraising events of the garden. I’m also very involved with Artis—Naples. I underwrite the harp in Naples Philharmonic, Dickie Fleisher is my chair. He’s a wonderful artist and a kind man. My husband and I have done that for about 15 years. 4. Favorite travel destination: Italy. Forte dei Marmi in the summer, and Milan is truly my favorite city. I lived there for seven years. My favorite place to stay is the Bulgari Hotel in Milan. 5. Best locally made product: Kristi’s Key Lime Cookies, by owner and creator Kim Casciero 9 6. Favorite book: Kay Thompson’s Eloise at The Plaza, with illustrations by Hilary Knight. 7. Favorite restaurant: Dolce & Salato. I feel like I have had an authentic Italian experience. My favorite is the Carpaccio Di Manzo. 8. Go-to scent: Waterlily Sun, Aerin 9. Best place to shop: We are so lucky to have both Marissa Collections and Saks Fifth Avenue. What else could a girl need?
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5 Favorite tailor: Maxine’s Alterations. They are magic with a needle and thread!
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Favorite hairstylist: Anita at Salon Zenergy in Naples.
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