Celebrate the unique Upper Delaware River region with the Delaware Highlands Conservancy at the 9th annual Foods of the Delaware Highlands Gala on April 30 at Hawley’s Settlers Inn In Wayne County starting at 5:30 p.m.

The Gala also features a four-course farm-to-table dinner and wine tasting followed by an exciting live auction.

The evening begins with a wine tasting and silent auction at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 7:00 p.m. The live auction and raffle cap the celebration during dessert. Gala tickets are $125 per person, which includes a $75 charitable gift to the Conservancy. Delicious gourmet cuisine will be prepared using locally grown ingredients.

This year, the Conservancy’s Foods of the Delaware Highlands Gala Dinner Committee is delighted to be supported by honorary co-chairs Gary Beilman, President and CEO of the Dime Bank; and Mark Ruffalo, actor, activist, and founder of Water Defense. Additional committee members include Jeanne Genzlinger, Nany Kiesendahl Bloch, Amy Litzenberger, Karen Lutz, Mary Sue Price, and Brenda Ruello.

Live and silent auctions and raffles offer exciting selections, including a relaxing stay at the Lodge at Woodloch; getaways to the Spicer Mansion in Mystic, Connecticut and the Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island; and a day of guided fly fishing at the Blooming Grove Hunting and Fishing Club.

Visit the Gala webpage in early April to view our full slate of auction items.  If you are unable to attend the dinner, but would still like to bid on an auction item, please email the Conservancy at: info@delawarehighlands.org or call 570-226-3164 or 845-583-1010 to make arrangements.

Sponsorships

Sincere thanks to generous dinner sponsors Al and Bonnie Albinson, Greg Belcamino and Judith Welcom; James and Elizabeth Brown; Catskill Regional Medical Group; Dave Chant and Nicole Patrisso; The Dime Bank; Keith and Elizabeth Fitzpatrick; Joe and Bernice Fowler; Michael and Elizabeth Geitz; Grant and Jeanne Genzlinger; Homestead School; Peter Kellogg; Nancy Kiesendahl Bloch; Richard and Rebecca Lindsey; Litzenberger Family Foundation; Greg and Patricia Lutfy; Karen and Charlie Lutz; Michael Normile; Clark and Peggy Pitcairn; Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau; Mary Sue Sweeney Price; Jeff and Gail Rosalsky; John and Donna Ross; Brenda and Sam Ruello; Sullivan County Visitors Association; and Water Defense.

Opportunities to support the Delaware Highlands Conservancy as a dinner sponsor are available. The Conservator level for $2,500 includes 4 guaranteed tickets to the dinner and a full page in the evening’s program.

The Reception Sponsor level for $1,500 includes 4 guaranteed tickets to the dinner and a half-page in the program; the Guardian level for $1,000 includes 4 guaranteed tickets to the dinner and a quarter-page in the program; and the Steward level for $500 includes 2 guaranteed tickets to the dinner and 2 lines in the program.

For those who cannot attend, the $250 Friend level also includes 2 lines in the program. Sponsorships are a charitable contribution to the Conservancy less $50 per person attending.

The theme of the gala dinner, “Love where you live!” highlights our working farms and forests and the exceptional quality of life we enjoy in the Upper Delaware River region.

Reserve your seat or sponsor the 9th annual Foods of the Delaware Highlands Gala today by contacting the Conservancy by sending email to: info@delawarehighlands.org or 570-226-3164 or 845-583-1010.

For more information on program, initiatives and special events, visit the Delaware Highlands Conservancy website.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates from the Conservancy (upper right of the page), Like on Facebook and Follow on Twitter. 

3/14/2016