2026 GALA & BENEFIT
for Historic Preservation

Saturday, August 1, 2026

“Rooted in the Adirondacks, Growing the Future”

Join us for the evening……

5:00 pm - The Evening Begins

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, refreshments & live music by the Adirondack Jazz Ensemble
Browse silent auction items exclusively available in the Playhouse

6:30 pm - The Main Event!

Welcome remarks by Sagamore leadership
Dinner and dessert served by Hart’s Hill, Whitesboro, NY

7:45 pm - Live Auction & Raise the Paddle

Hosted by Sagamore Trustee Douglas Stinson, Auctioneer and Appraiser

Followed by…

Dancing to the Adirondack Jazz Ensemble
Port and coffee on the lawn

TICKETS - $300 per person

Purchase Gala tickets

Add a stay to your gala ticket purchase and join us for the weekend…

Friday, July 31

4:00 pm - Check-in begins at the Collins Building
5:00 pm - Cocktail Reception at the Boathouse
6:30 pm - The Sagamore Signature Dinner
8:00 pm - Campfire at the Lean-to

Saturday, August 1

8:00 am - Breakfast in the Dining Hall
10:00 am - Experience Sagamore!
12:00 pm - Lunch in the Dining Hall
2:00 pm - Private Historic Tour
5:00 pm - The Gala & Benefit begins

Sunday, August 2

8:00 am - Breakfast in the Dining Hall
10:00 am - Check out…until next time!

LODGING - starting at $260 per night

Preview the 2026 Gala Auction Items

Sagamore’s Annual Gala includes the opportunity to bid on many unique items in both our LIVE & SILENT auctions that are avidly sought by Gala guests and Sagamore friends!

click to view the gala auction items

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!

Business “Gold” Sponsors

Colley Asset Management Inc.

Business “Silver” Sponsor

“Gold” Sponsors…

Vivian & Peter Falco

Ken Murphy, MD

Douglas W. Stinson

Tom & Kathy Collins Sullivan

“Silver” Sponsors…

Jameson A. Baxter

Suzanne & Peter Durant

“Benefactor” Sponsors…

Barbara L. Glaser & Paul Zachos

Jane Nicholson & John Domanski

Dr. John & Joan Nicholson

Kathleen Peartree Moon & Peter Gibson

Jeffrey Sellon & Marilyn Burns

Brett Sheely & Oscar Mattsson

The Rosenau-Tieger Family

“Patron” Sponsors…

Beverly Bridger

Todd & Amy Clough

Gary Delemeester & Jeff Daly

Rick Hoffman

Michael & Pamela Hummel

Michael Mahoney &
Rebecca Kleinman

Bernard Melewski & Mollie Lampi

James Murphy

Sharon McAuliffe & Lowell Seifter

Mary Sanders Shartle

Trout Power

David & Kathryn Vogel

Tony Zazula & Mark Chamberlain

2026 Gala Sponsorship Opportunities

Your generous sponsorship will support our stewardship of Great Camp Sagamore so we may continue welcoming others to explore, learn from, and become part of Sagamore's history and community.

Individual Level Sponsorship

Platinum $25,000

Name Plate on a campus iconic “Sagamore Red Chair”
16 Gala Tickets (2 Tables)
Recognition in the Gala program and on Great Camp Sagamore’s website
Private Dinner & “Behind the Scenes Tour for 16 people
2 “Preservationist” Level Memberships (click the arrow below for membership details)

- Unlimited tours for 10 people throughout the season
- 8 one-time use complimentary tour passes to give to family or friends
- Unlimited tours for children under 18
- Exclusive opportunity for two to join volunteer weekends
- Invitations to Special Dinners throughout the season
- 6 complimentary meals in the Vanderbilt Dining Hall outside of an overnight stay(additional guests at member rates, reservations required)
- Use of Boathouse (and boats) during the season outside of an overnight stay. Fridays and Sundays, 10AM-4PM (must call ahead for availability)
- Option to rent the historic open-air bowling alley along with reception and dinner
- Store your own canoe or kayak at Sagamore for the season (limited availability)
- Host private meals for up to 16 guests on Sagamore’s Dining Porch (subject to availability)
- Arrange a special excursion with Great Camp Sagamore’s Program Director

select Platinum Level

Diamond $15,000

16 Gala Tickets (2 Tables)
Recognition in the Gala program and on Great Camp Sagamore’s website
Private Dinner & “Behind the Scenes” Tour for 16 people
2 “Preservationist” Level Memberships (click the arrow below for membership details)

- Unlimited tours for 10 people throughout the season
- 8 one-time use complimentary tour passes to give to family or friends
- Unlimited tours for children under 18
- Exclusive opportunity for two to join volunteer weekends
- Invitations to Special Dinners throughout the season
- 6 complimentary meals in the Vanderbilt Dining Hall outside of an overnight stay(additional guests at member rates, reservations required)
- Use of Boathouse (and boats) during the season outside of an overnight stay. Fridays and Sundays, 10AM-4PM (must call ahead for availability)
- Option to rent the historic open-air bowling alley along with reception and dinner
- Store your own canoe or kayak at Sagamore for the season (limited availability)
- Host private meals for up to 16 guests on Sagamore’s Dining Porch (subject to availability)
- Arrange a special excursion with Great Camp Sagamore’s Program Director

select Diamond level

Gold $10,000

8 Gala Tickets (1 Table)
Recognition in the Gala program and on Great Camp Sagamore’s website
Private Dinner & “Behind the Scenes” Tour for 16 people.
1 “Preservationist” Level Memberships (click the arrow below for membership details)

- Unlimited tours for 10 people throughout the season
- 8 one-time use complimentary tour passes to give to family or friends
- Unlimited tours for children under 18
- Exclusive opportunity for two to join volunteer weekends
- Invitations to Special Dinners throughout the season
- 6 complimentary meals in the Vanderbilt Dining Hall outside of an overnight stay(additional guests at member rates, reservations required)
- Use of Boathouse (and boats) during the season outside of an overnight stay. Fridays and Sundays, 10AM-4PM (must call ahead for availability)
- Option to rent the historic open-air bowling alley along with reception and dinner
- Store your own canoe or kayak at Sagamore for the season (limited availability)
- Host private meals for up to 16 guests on Sagamore’s Dining Porch (subject to availability)
- Arrange a special excursion with Great Camp Sagamore’s Program Director

select Gold level

Silver $5,000

8 Gala Tickets (1 Tables)
Recognition in the Gala program and on Great Camp Sagamore’s website
Private Dinner & “Behind the Scenes” Tour for 4 people.
1 “Preservationist” Level Memberships (click the arrow below for membership details)

- Unlimited tours for 10 people throughout the season
- 8 one-time use complimentary tour passes to give to family or friends
- Unlimited tours for children under 18
- Exclusive opportunity for two to join volunteer weekends
- Invitations to Special Dinners throughout the season
- 6 complimentary meals in the Vanderbilt Dining Hall outside of an overnight stay(additional guests at member rates, reservations required)
- Use of Boathouse (and boats) during the season outside of an overnight stay. Fridays and Sundays, 10AM-4PM (must call ahead for availability)
- Option to rent the historic open-air bowling alley along with reception and dinner
- Store your own canoe or kayak at Sagamore for the season (limited availability)
- Host private meals for up to 16 guests on Sagamore’s Dining Porch (subject to availability)
- Arrange a special excursion with Great Camp Sagamore’s Program Director

select Silver level

Benefactor $2,500

4 Gala Tickets
1 “1897” Level Memberships (click the arrow below for membership details)

- Unlimited tours for 8 people throughout the season
- 6 one-time use complimentary tour passes to give to family or friends.
- Unlimited tours for children under 18.
- Exclusive opportunity for TWO to join volunteer weekends.
- 4 complimentary meals in the Vanderbilt Dining Hall outside of an overnight stay (additional guests at member rate, reservations required)
- Invitations to Special Dinners throughout the season.
- Use of Boathouse (and boats) during the season outside of an overnight stay. Fridays and Sundays, 10AM-4PM (must call ahead for availability)
- Option to rent the historic open-air bowling alley, along with reception and dinner.