Celebrating 50 years of
Saving Sagamore to Share Sagamore!

We are thrilled to be celebrating the last fifty years of Sagamore Institute of the Adirondacks’ preservation of Great Camp Sagamore. The pinnacle of our year-long celebration will be our Annual Gala & Benefit for Historic Preservation. We hope to celebrate with you!
The evening will celebrate the forethought and innovative work by the founders of what is now Sagamore Institute of the Adirondacks as well as the nascent Preservation League of New York State. Together, they helped ensure the preservation of Sagamore and our ability to share its transformative powers with others for the past 50 years and for the future.

Gala & Benefit Tickets
$275 per person

The evening begins at 5:00 pm with…
- A Silent Auction of Treasures
- Cocktails & delicious Hors d’oeuvres
- Live Music with Hot Club of Saratoga
- “Wall of Wine” Raffle

At 6:45 pm we will move to the tent for…
- A Sumptuous Dinner
- 50th Celebration Presentation
- Our Signature Live Auction

All followed by…
- Dancing to Hot Club of Saratoga
- A Tantalizing Selection of Desserts
- Port & Coffee on the Lawn

Purchase Tickets

Stay for the Weekend**

Extend the celebration…
- Select from available rooms
- Enjoy the rustic beauty of the historic camp & grounds
- Experience the amenities including the boats & boathouse, bowling, tours & hikes.
- One, Two or Three night stays available.
- Includes lodging, meals (with the exception of the Gala dinner on Saturday night), access to optional daily activities and recreational equipment. Learn More about the Great Camp Sagamore experience.

**Lodging prices do not include Gala tickets which must be purchased separately.

Book a 1 Night Stay

Book a 2 or 3 Night Stay

Online Silent Auction

Auction preview begins Wednesday, July 23
Open for bidding on Saturday, July 26!

Don’t miss the exciting Online Silent Auction featuring an array of items unique to Sagamore, it’s past, its people and the artisans that capture the beauty of the Adirondacks.

Thank you to our 2025 Gala Sponsors!

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

Business “Gold” Sponsor

“Diamond” Sponsors…

Vivian & Peter Falco
Barbara Linell Glaser & Paul Zachos
Ken Murphy, M.D.

“Gold” Sponsors…

Douglas W. Stinson Auctioneer & Appraiser

“Silver” Sponsors…

Anonymous
Jameson A. Baxter
Clark & Susan Durant
Peter & Suzanne Durant
Wendy & David Lingafelter
The Stewart Family

“Benefactor” Sponsors…

Linda Cohen & Sarah Cohen
Chrissy & John Colley
Jane Nicholson & John Domanski
Dr. John & Joan Nicholson
David & Debra Suits

Trout Power
David & Kathryn Vogel
Dionne Ward & Cari Ray
Tony Zazula & Mark Chamberlain

“Patron” Sponsors…

Keith Arbour & Nancy Hallock
Pat Benton
Michael Bisner & Michelle Hunsinger
Beverly Bridger

Bernard Melewski & Mollie Lampi
Kathleen Peartree Moon
James Murphy
Mary Sanders Shartle

Wanda & Ronald Burch
Coldwell Banker Whitbeck: Your Luxury is Our Legacy
Gary Delemeester & Jeff Daly
Michael & Pamela Hummel

2025 Gala Sponsorship Opportunities

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.