“La Dolce Vita”
2025 Spring Gala Celebration
Photos by Annie Watt Agency
Photos by Marco Ricca and Christopher Delaney
On May 1, 2025, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House hosted more than 500 supporters and friends at Cipriani 42nd Street to celebrate “La Dolce Vita”—our annual Spring Gala celebration. This spectacular black-tie fundraising benefit and premier tabletop event raised nearly $1.2 million to support 17,000 New Yorkers in need.
Dozens of renowned interior designers volunteered their talents to create breathtaking tablescapes for the celebration, which honored Board Member Dusty Philip and recognized Executive Director Warren B. Scharf for decades of leadership.
Diana Quasha served as Gala Chair Emerita; Dinner Sponsors included Thomas & Ingrid Edelman, Yesim & Dusty Philip, Wilkinson Global Asset Management; Benefactors included Daniel Dees, James Donovan, Timothy Ingrassia, Neha & Dan Lepanto, Arthur Loeb, Peter Lyon, Orveda Skincare, Michael Rimland, Marianna & Juan Sabater, Marshall Smith, David Solomon/Goldman Sachs Gives, Jane Spinak & Warren Scharf, Julia & Edward Weld, Hedi & Tom White. Patrons included Taylor Doyle, Chele & Richard Farley, Beth & David Greenwald, Joseph Haslip, Elizabeth Munson & Robert von Stade, Tracy & Weston Quasha, Suhail Sikhtian, James Sinclair, Helene & Hugh Tilney; Friend supporters included Ann & Mal Barasch, Benjamin Frost, Michael Graziano, Christie & Adam King, Ali & Greg Kwiat, Renée & Carl Landegger, David Ludwig, Anne & John Manice, Lisa & Christopher Manice, Alison Mass, Matthew McClure, Christina Minnis, NewYork-Presbyterian, Saara Pritchard & Thomas Melton, Steve Rabin & Jonathan Winslow, Marko Ratesic, Margery & Stephen Riker, Yassaman Salas, Kurt Simon, The Soloviev Foundation, Christopher Spitzmiller & Anthony Bellomo, Gene Sykes, John Waldron, Jacqueline & Charles Warren, Waymo.
Guided by Honorary Design Chair Christopher Spitzmiller and Design Chairs Lindsey Coral Harper and Harry Heissmann, the talented designers used this year’s “La Dolce Vita” theme as inspiration for their fabulous and unique designs. Table previews and cocktails were followed by dinner, program tributes, live music and dancing. Jennifer Wright of Christie’s led a spirited Paddle Raise. New York Cottages & Gardens served as the Media Sponsor, with Homeworthy serving as the Broadcast Partner.
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Click here for our Gala Journal to view the full lineup of participating designers and read the beautiful tablescape descriptions.
Click here to view press coverage of this year’s Spring Gala!