SAGOPONACK-JUNE 20: EcoFabulous in the East End: Annual Summer Benefit for The Group for the East End on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Wölffer Estate Vineyard, 183 Sagg Road, Sagaponack, New York.
More than four hundred celebrities, philanthropists and environmentally-interested New Yorkers and East Enders came together to support the protection and restoration of eastern Long Island's natural environment at EcoFabulous in the East End, a sold-out benefit for Group for the East End. Powered by bio-diesel generators and inspired by a conservation ethic, EcoFabulous in the East End featured a farm-to-table mealsourced from local farms and prepared by award-winning local chefs; potted centerpieces that will be planted on the East End post-event; electronic event communication; and a hotly-anticipated luxury EcoAuction that features Tesla-for-a-weekend100% electric driving experience; luxury stay at the Dominican Republic’s Casa de Campo with eco-spa treatments at Cygalle Healing Spa; a rare Beech tree from Marder’s Nursery; Ferragamo eco-handbag; Brilliant Earth’s recycled gold jewelry and more. Event Co-Chairs: Katherine & Marco Birch, Carolyn & Greg Hoogkamp, Bill & Deni McChesney, Susan & Lou Meisel, Anna & Ari Meisel, Nicole Miller & Kim Taipale, Jackie & Peter Schellbach, Mary & Ken Walker. EcoFabulous Chefs: Todd Jacobs, (Tierra Mar and Atlantica); Gerry Hayden, (The North Fork Table); Tom Schaudel (Spring Close House, Downtown Grille and Wine Bar, Passionfish); Michael Ross (Jedediah’s Inn, Fiddleheads American Fish House & Grill) and Claudia Fleming (North Fork Table) Event design by April Milliken Trigg at Eventologie. Sponsors included EcoFabulous.com, the go-to resource for sexy, sustainable style; local newcomer Fire Island Beer and the 100% sustainable Wölffer Estate Vineyard.
PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come
More than four hundred celebrities, philanthropists and environmentally-interested New Yorkers and East Enders came together to support the protection and restoration of eastern Long Island's natural environment at EcoFabulous in the East End, a sold-out benefit for Group for the East End. Powered by bio-diesel generators and inspired by a conservation ethic, EcoFabulous in the East End featured a farm-to-table mealsourced from local farms and prepared by award-winning local chefs; potted centerpieces that will be planted on the East End post-event; electronic event communication; and a hotly-anticipated luxury EcoAuction that features Tesla-for-a-weekend100% electric driving experience; luxury stay at the Dominican Republic’s Casa de Campo with eco-spa treatments at Cygalle Healing Spa; a rare Beech tree from Marder’s Nursery; Ferragamo eco-handbag; Brilliant Earth’s recycled gold jewelry and more. Event Co-Chairs: Katherine & Marco Birch, Carolyn & Greg Hoogkamp, Bill & Deni McChesney, Susan & Lou Meisel, Anna & Ari Meisel, Nicole Miller & Kim Taipale, Jackie & Peter Schellbach, Mary & Ken Walker. EcoFabulous Chefs: Todd Jacobs, (Tierra Mar and Atlantica); Gerry Hayden, (The North Fork Table); Tom Schaudel (Spring Close House, Downtown Grille and Wine Bar, Passionfish); Michael Ross (Jedediah’s Inn, Fiddleheads American Fish House & Grill) and Claudia Fleming (North Fork Table) Event design by April Milliken Trigg at Eventologie. Sponsors included EcoFabulous.com, the go-to resource for sexy, sustainable style; local newcomer Fire Island Beer and the 100% sustainable Wölffer Estate Vineyard.
PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come
