Botanic is created around a love for people. We’ve gathered a team of talented individuals who bring their passion into every detail to make unforgettable experiences.
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King & Stacy
Owners
Meet the visionaries behind Botanic! As owner of Blooming Colors & Crepe Myrtle Cafe, a former Auburn staple, King has extensive knowledge in horticulture and talented design skills, making him the ultimate resource for our garden services and the expert on applying sustainable practices to every inch of Botanic. King is shaping the property into a beautiful, botanical haven right in the middle of town, and we can’t wait to see what he brings to life next!
Stacy’s experience of founding and franchising Chicken Salad Chick has sparked her desire to design and build again! Her passion to deliver unique environments, incredible cuisine & memorable experiences will be found throughout the Botanic campus and within the talented & heartfelt team she has assembled. Every nook and cranny has been designed with the end result in mind—to make every guest feel special, valued and loved.
In 2019, the couple had dreams of combining their passions along with all life’s experiences into one amazing place. When Covid struck it turned that dream into a mission. They discovered that now, more than ever, people seek to grow relationships in person, share experiences together, and reconnect to nature. King & Stacy made a point to ensure everything on Botanic’s campus was irreplaceable by technology. All aspects of Botanic will be expressed through nature or by the hands of a caring individual. The couple also share a love for unique and handmade art. Their support of local artists & makers captures a snapshot of the community in every hand-selected item at Botanic.
—We’re proud of the sentiment they have achieved and are excited to share it with everyone!

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For Lauren, Botanic is also a place for her children to grow up. She remembers the first time her two kids came to Botanic, they played for 3 hours non-stop! We love having Lauren and her multitalented family around! Her daughter, Emily, painted faces during the Fall festival, and her husband Eduardo, a singer/songwriter, has played at the Patio Bar. When the Garden restaurant is complete, Lauren wants to simply drink a beer by the firepits on Cypress point while her kids feed the ducks and her husband plays a set!

Botanic reminds Madelyn of the people she loves, especially her late Aunt Linda, who made everything look beautiful and everyone feel welcome. Today, Madelyn’s favorite spot at Botanic is the Grain Bin which is being transformed into a private dining room.
Madelyn can’t wait to meet all our guests and make them feel at home at Botanic!

Angela’s favorite spot of Botanic is the Garden Shoppe where she finds inspiration in all the beautiful décor & novelties. She is excited to share Botanic with her nephews and hopes they won’t chase the chickens around!
We can’t wait for the upcoming events scheduled at Botanic! If you’re planning a special celebration or get-together, Angela is your girl!
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Kennedy is a recent Auburn grad with over 6 years of experience serving. Born and raised right here, Kennedy is a diehard Auburn football fan—he loves the sense of comradery it creates within the community and is excited to see the Auburn-Opelika area grow even more with the addition of Botanic!
His favorite spot at Botanic is sitting outside on the Patio with some live music. Or when the lobby piano is not playing itself, he is quick to chime in with some Billy Joel!
In our weeks of training, Kennedy was integral in building up a bond within our team. He helped us establish exceptional service through teamwork and collaborative problem-solving.
Kennedy is gifted at entertaining people, making folks laugh, and making the effort for everyone to have a good time! We love his quick wit, driven attitude, and attention to detail. We are lucky to have him guiding our team and caring for our guests in the Grille!
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HOURS
The Market
- Tuesday – Saturday 7am – 9pm
- Sunday 7am -5pm
- Closed Mondays
The Grille
- Tuesday – Saturday 5pm – 9pm
- Sunday 10am -3pm
- Closed Mondays
The Greenhouse
- Tuesday-Sunday 9am – 5pm
- Closed Monday
The Garden Shoppe
- Tuesday-Sunday 9am – 5pm
- Closed Monday
The Patio Bar
- Tuesday – Friday 3pm-Close
- Saturday & Sunday 12pm – Close
- Closed Monday