“ONCE UPON A DREAM”
2026 Spring Gala Celebration
Honoring
Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright
Christopher Spitzmiller
Wilkinson Global Asset Management
April 30, 2026 | Cipriani 42nd Street
Photos by Annie Watt Agency
Photos by Christopher Delaney & Marco Ricca
On April 30th, 2026, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House welcomed more than 500 supporters and partners to Cipriani 42nd Street for “Once Upon a Dream”—our annual black-tie Spring Gala celebration to raise critical funds for thousands of New Yorkers in need.
Dozens of acclaimed interior designers from across the country lent their talents and creativity to constructing enchanting tablescapes for the celebration, which honored Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright, Honorary Design Chair and Former Board Member Christopher Spitzmiller, and longtime partner Wilkinson Global Asset Management.
Martha Stewart was on hand to admire the tablescapes and toast the designers. Diana Quasha served as Gala Chair Emerita; Dinner Sponsors included Ingrid & Thomas Edelman, The Marc Haas Foundation, Yesim & Dusty Philip, Stanley Shuman, Wilkinson Global Asset Management; Benefactor Sponsors included Neha & Dan Lepanto, Arthur Loeb, Marianna & Juan Sabater, Hedi & Tom White; Patron Sponsors included Chele & Richard Farley, Beth & David Greenwald, Elizabeth P. Munson & Robert L. von Stade, Helene & Hugh Tilney; Friend Supporters included Ann & Mal Barasch, Frances Beatty & Allen R. Adler, Taylor Doyle, Joseph Haslip, Jolie & Jeff Korek, Ali & Greg Kwiat, Renée & Carl C. Landegger, Anne & John Manice, Lisa & Christopher Manice, Tracy & Weston Quasha, Steve Rabin & Jonathan Winslow, Margery & Stephen Riker, Daisy & Guy Rutherfurd, Christopher Spitzmiller & Anthony Bellomo, Jacqueline & Charles Warren, Waymo, Bunny Williams & John Rosselli.
Guided by Design Chairs Lindsey Coral Harper and Harry Heissmann, the spectacular designers sought inspiration from this year’s “Once Upon a Dream” theme to dream up breathtaking and unique tablescape creations. A special preview hour was followed by a lively cocktail reception, dinner, tributes, live music and dancing. Renowned auctioneer Lydia Fenet led the spirited Paddle Raise to support our essential programs. New York Cottages & Gardens served as the Media Sponsor, with Homeworthy serving as the Broadcast Partner.
This year’s star-studded designer lineup included: Andrea Stark for Stark Carpet & Barbara Lewis for Lewis Gallo Design Group; Anthony Bellomo of Orangerie; Anthony Taccetta Event Design; Antonio Deloatch Designs; Brianna Scott Interiors & Via Amendola Designs; Daniella Feldman Design; Dean Yoder Interiors; Elizabeth King for Kings' Carriage House & The Linen Shop; Emily Hodge Interior Design; Esencial Hogar Inc; Flowers by Special Arrangement & Antoinette Wysocki; Gingham & Gable Interior Design; Grace Kaynor Designs; Harry Heissmann with Sarabeth Designs; Houz of Rebel; JLW Interiors X Nsombi Woodson Design; Jolie Korek & Co; Katherine Gold Design & Leafy Lane Florals; Laura Casale Architects; LGC Interior Design; Lord Byron James for Highland Park Media Group; Maison Sheik; Marni Sugerman & D'Ascoli; Miriam Weinreb Lissak of MWL Design Group; Nadia Watts; New York School of Interior Design Students; Paige Boller Art + Design; Paris K Design; Purple Cherry Architecture & Interiors; Sarah Baderna Studio & Matilde Droz Blanc; Sarah Chesters Designs & Dennis Remorca Designs; Tamara Stephenson for Root Cellar Designs; Taylor Doyle for TCD Properties & Design; The Clark by Jared M. Clark Design; TRP Interiors; Vivere Interior Design; and an additional special table designed by the Early Childhood Center students at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House.
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