President Trump unveiled the newly renovated Rose Garden at the White House on Friday night, hosting a dinner for members of Congress at what he labeled the “Rose Garden Club.” The event marked the first gathering at the space, which Trump described as a venue for “senators, congresspeople and people in Washington, and frankly, people that can bring peace and success to our country.”

Trump’s plans to host tech executives at the Rose Garden Club on Thursday night were thwarted by adverse weather. The renovation, initiated in April, did not disclose its costs. The Rose Garden is part of Trump’s broader White House remodeling efforts, which include gilded decor in the Oval Office and cabinet room, two 100-foot flag poles on the North and South lawns, and a proposed $200 million self-funded ballroom near the East Wing.

The design elements, including yellow umbrellas reminiscent of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, echoed his private club’s aesthetic, where he often curates entertainment. Songs like “Whiter Shade of Pale” by Procol Harum and “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” by Elvis have been played at the White House during sound system tests.

White House spokesman Davis Ingle praised the Rose Garden Club as “the hottest place to be in Washington, or perhaps the world,” anticipating future events with business, political, and tech leaders. Trump adviser Steven Cheung promoted the club’s launch on social media, sharing imagery of gold-embossed stationary and polished silverware.

Earlier this year, Trump revealed plans to reconfigure the Rose Garden, a historic site used for presidential events for over a century. He criticized the original garden as “always wet and damp,” citing difficulties during press conferences due to muddy conditions that took days to dry.