Rachel Louchen reports from Greenport.The only thing more beautiful than the view of the Hudson Valley and the madcap Persian-inspired house that Frederic Church built for himself, were the art-inspired hors d’oeurves served at the Olanafest Gala, October 7. Held on the east lawn of the historical home, guests mingled to sunset music while enjoying food prepared from local restaurants inspired by some of the art hanging just a few feet away inside the Olana party tent. Last year's turnout of 200 more that doubled this year -- no surprise to longtime supporter Paula Rickborn (at left with Ed Beatty), “People are passionate about Olana. It’s really a gem.”
Mike Webber and Roy Ardizzone of The Merchant House; Johnnie Moore, lawyer Hal Witt , and Ashton Hawkins.
Michael Zipp and Chelsea Nichols; host committee member Colin Stair with Olana President Sara Griffen.
Guests enjoyed music along with food prepared by local restaurants.
Todd Gribben and Steve Isoz of Gallerie Gris; Doug Wingo with designer Tim Legg
Erica Campbell Clarke, antique dealer David Petrovsky, realtor Mary Mullane, and Johnnie Moore.
Host Committee Member Michael Kurzer; Event Co-Chairs Keith Nuss and Ramzi Abufaraj.
Hermes Mallea and Rural Intelligence contributor Carey Maloney, both of M (Group); Sotheby's Margi Schwartz and Muffie Cunningham of Stair Galleries.
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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.
- Oxygen House Photo
