St. James was turned into 'A Secret Garden' to raise money for the church and Children's Academy

The event was held Jan. 21.

By Emily Blackwood
| 4:30 p.m. January 22, 2017

Gene and Samantha Crouch (Photos by Emily Blackwood)

Children' s Academy teachers: Lisa Hall, Tiaura Simmons, Karetta Roundtree, Brittany Williams and Michele Mele

Beth and Justin Robinson from Ormond Brewing Co.

The event invited staff, church members, parents and the public.

Joseph Cofer of Schmancy Pops

Michelle Caudell, Kelly Kwiatek and Heather Welch

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For those who frequent the grounds of St. James Episcopal Church in Ormond Beach, the parish hall may have looked a little different than normal Saturday night.

In a joint effort to raise money for both the church and The Children's Academy on the Halifax, the building was transformed into "A Secret Garden" Jan. 21 thanks to Cornerstone Theatre Co., a well-known company based in Orlando.

The fundraising event featured tastes from Stonewood, Lulu's, Kale Cafe, and 31 Supper Club, and Ormond Brewing Co. There was live music by Sonny Ferguson, and a silent auction offered over 100 bargain buys.