About Us


Welcome! We are lucky to reside in one of the best parts of the country for the cultivation of orchids in the home, greenhouse, and garden. It is our hope that our site, meetings, and our members will spark your enthusiasm to give this most satisfying hobby a try!

​SFOS is a California 501(c)(3) non-profit organization composed of individuals and orchid related businesses interested in the culture and appreciation of orchids. Our mission is to foster the culture and cultivation of orchids and to promote orchid education to our members and to the public. We are affiliated with the American Orchid Society (AOS).
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Since the turn of the millennium, the SFOS has donated over $50,000 in support of local horticultural education and botanical gardens, botanical research, and international conservation efforts.
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Member Benefits:
  • Monthly meetings (in person and via zoom)
  • Monthly newsletter
  • VIP event access
  • Access to win free orchids at monthly meetings
  • ​Ability to sell plants at member plant sales tables
  • ​Show off your plants and techniques at our monthly meetings​
  • Your show and tell photo's are showcased on our social media
  • Connect with likeminded members
  • Login access to the member only portion of our website
  • Holiday gift baskets 
  • Being a 501(c)3 non-profit means that your membership is tax deductible!
  • So much more!
  • Multiple membership tiers to choose from​
Existing member? To get set up on our new recurring membership platform, email JohnRush@orchidsanfrancisco.org
Membership types:
(Being a 501(c)3 non-profit means that SFOS memberships and donations can be tax deductible). Memberships are billed annually

Standard Individual Membership

$25.00

Includes all member benefits and..


attendance at member meetings and events for one person


Photo credit:

John Russell McCallen

Orchid:

Phragmipedium Yelva Myhre (first bloom seedling)
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Household Membership

$40.00

Includes all member benefits.


Household membership is for 2 or more members that live together and includes monthly newsletter by email, and attendance at member meetings and events for each registered household member. Please email the names and emails of all members in your household to: johnrush@orchidsanfrancisco.org


Photo credit:

Jan Anderson

Orchid:

Paph Pinocchio
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Supporting Membership

$75.00
Includes all member benefits and..


two POE weekend passes* (*Note that there may not be a show in 2021, but we will track tickets owed for 2022 or provide a donation acknowledgement letter in lieu of the POE tickets)





Photo credit:
Jan Anderson
Orchid:
Ansellia africana
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SFOS Patron Membership

$150.00
Includes all member benefits and..


four POE weekend passes* (*Note that there may not be a show in 2021, but we will track tickets owed for 2022 or provide a donation acknowledgement letter in lieu of the POE tickets)

and one signed copy of A Bay Area Guide to Orchids and their Culture.



Photo credit:
Chaunie Langland
Orchid:
Phals OX Queen and OX Blackface
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SFOS Benefactor membership

$500.00
Includes all member benefits and..


four POE Gala/weekend passes* (*Note that there may not be a show in 2021, but we will track tickets owed for 2022 or provide additional value to the donation acknowledgement letter in lieu of the POE tickets)

a mention in one of the newsletters, and one signed copy of A Bay Area Guide to Orchids and their Culture.



(Note this level receives a letter acknowledging this donation from the treasurer/CFO)


Orchid:
DVQ Burrageara Nelly Isler Swiss Beauty
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SFOS Orchid Circle membership

$1,000.00
Includes all member benefits and..


four POE Gala/weekend passes* (*Note that there may not be a show in 2021, but we will track tickets owed for 2022 or provide additional value to the donation acknowledgement letter in lieu of the POE tickets)

a mention in one of the newsletters, one signed copy of A Bay Area Guide to Orchids and their Culture, and a one-time donation ($300) to the SFOS Conservation Committee fund, which may support a donation to the Orchid Conservation Alliance towards the purchase of orchid preserve lands.



(Note this level receives a letter acknowledging this donation from the treasurer/CFO)


Photo credit:
John Russell McCallen
Orchid:
Epc. magic Wand
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Existing member? To get set up on our new recurring membership platform, email JohnRush@orchidsanfrancisco.org
Have a questions? Contact us!