A Spectacle For The Eye: Naumkeag's Garden Party
The gala raised funds toward ongoing engagement and stewardship work of a magnificent property.
Cellist and Berkshires resident Yo-Yo Ma with Denise Trapani, director of leadership giving and a Founders Circle member.
Naumkeag knows how to throw a garden party. Every year, it puts on the most lavish affair in a setting that’s beyond compare. On Saturday, July 28, the Trustees of Reservations and garden party committee co-chairs Hilary Somers Deely and Celia deG. Kittredge brought supporters together to celebrate the gardens, history and splendor of one of the Berkshires’ icons. Barbara Erickson, president and CEO of the Trustees, praised the transformation of the gardens, which are now nationally recognized. Added Peter Coffin, chair of the Trustees, “Our properties nourish our souls and nourish our communities.” Especially when catered by MAX Ultimate Food, presented as beautifully as the scenery.
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Matteline deVries-Dilling, founder of Lite Brite Neon, one of the evening's honoree of this year's Upstate Benefit adresses the gala from the Caboose's caboose.
- Karen Pearson. Courtesy Art Omi.
Olana senior vice president and landscape curatorMark Prezorski, president Sean Sawyer, The evenings honoree Kristin Gamble and New York State Assemblymember Didi Barrett.
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