Montalvo Service Group

Join to help with important fundraising and volunteering efforts.

The Montalvo Service Group (MSG) is the auxiliary that has supported Montalvo Arts Center, in Saratoga, since 1954. MSG’s fund-raising and volunteer service hours have made invaluable contributions to the upkeep of Montalvo Arts Center and its educational programs.

MSG fundraising events:

• Mad Hatter’s Tea – held in the spring each year: dress in your finest hats for a fabulous, Wonderland-themed tea party.
• Summer Luncheons on the Villa’s Veranda – our guests enjoy the beautiful setting and delicious food each Wednesday in the months August and September. 
• See the Villa in her holiday splendor at the Yuletide Boutique.

Other MSG Activities:

• As Education and Outreach volunteers, we greet and host elementary school age children on their field trips to see shows in the Carriage House Theatre. 
• Gourmet Dinner Committee prepares and serves up a delightful dinner to the lucky Donation Drawing winner for up to 10 people. Drawings are held 3-4 times per year.
• Hiking: explore the Art Center’s 100+ acres with hiking trails, and the surrounding neighborhood.
• Make jams: delicious preserves are made from seasonal fruits.
• Luncheons with guest speakers.
• Membership Teas and Luncheons sponsored by our Board and members.
• Sewing Group: meets weekly; made boutique items are sold during the Summer Luncheons and at the Yuletide Boutique.
• Social meet ups and field trips.

2026 MSG Event Dates:

Mad Hatter’s Tea: March 15
Membership Tea: April 21
Summer Luncheons: Wednesdays, July 8 – August 12
Yuletide Boutique: November 20 – 21 (Tea: November 22)

How to join the Montalvo Service Group:

At the beginning of each year, we open up to new volunteers interested in becoming members. There are many Members-Only social events and meetings with guest speakers, where luncheons follow. This is a place where enduring friendships are made and the time spent at Montalvo has a special magic.

Interested in attending our events or joining the Montalvo Service Group? Please email msg@montalvoarts.org or call us +1 (408) 961-5823 and provide us with your name, address, phone number, and email address—or click the button below to complete the interest form.

Please allow several days for us to contact you about your inquiry.