2026 GALA & BENEFIT
for Historic Preservation
Saturday, August 1, 2026
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
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
6:00 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!
Booking for an overnight stay
will be available on June ??, 2026
Thank you to our 2026 Early Sponsors!
Business “Gold” Sponsor
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…
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
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)
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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
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
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
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
Benefactor $2,500
4 Gala Tickets
1 “1897” Level Memberships (click the arrow below for membership details)
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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.
Patron $1,000
2 Gala Tickets
Business Level Sponsorship
Business Diamond $10,000
4 Gala Tickets
12 Lunch & History Tour Passes
3 Tabling/Display Options at Gala
4 Business Spotlights to our e-newsletter audience of 9,000+ subscribers
Large Logo and link to your business webpage on our website
Large Logo on all print materials related to the Gala
Business Gold $5,000
4 Gala Tickets
8 Lunch & History Tour Passes
2 Tabling/Display Options at Gala
2 Business Spotlights to our e-newsletter audience of 9,000+ subscribers
Large Logo and link to your business webpage on our website
Large Logo on all print materials related to the Gala
Business Silver $2.500
2 Gala Tickets
4 Lunch & History Tour Passes
1 Tabling/Display Options at Gala
1 Business Spotlights to our e-newsletter audience of 9,000+ subscribers
Small Logo and link to your business webpage on our website
Small Logo on all print materials related to the Gala
Make a Donation to the 2026 Gala Auctions
Sagamore’s Annual Gala includes the opportunity to bid on many unique items that are avidly sought by Gala guests and Sagamore friends!
LIVE Auction
VIRTUAL Auction
SILENT Auction
If you have an item you are interested in donating for the benefit of Great Camp Sagamore, please download and complete the donation form and email or mail the form to:
Samantha Plahm, Donor Relations Manager
Email: splahm@greatcampsagamore.org
Mail: Samantha Plahm, Great Camp Sagamore, 1105 Sagamore Rd., PO Box 40, Raquette Lake, NY 13426
