Light the Night
May 22, 2024 · 6 PM · WEE BURN BEACH CLUB · ROWAYTON, CT
Join us for our Second Annual “Light the Night” event on Wednesday, May 22nd at Wee Burn Beach Club to launch the next chapter in the Lighthouse’s epic history.
Thanks to generous donors and volunteers, the Lighthouse is nearing the completion of a critical five-year restoration. With urgent restoration work complete, we’ve launched the “Next 100 Years” – a vision to transform the Lighthouse into a beacon of research and education and to endow its preservation for generations to come.
“Launch” the Next 100 Years With Us
A key component to the Lighthouse’s “Next 100 Years” vision is the acquisition of a purpose-built Munson Boat with world-class capabilities and safety features to meet our unique challenges and facilitate educational opportunities throughout the community. Munson Boats is the pre-eminent builder of commercial-grade vessels and has built launch boats for peer Lighthouse organizations and other research and educational institutions. The aluminum vessel is Coast Guard-certified to transport 20 passengers to the Lighthouse from the Darien and Norwalk coastline.
The vessel has a unique beach landing capability, enabling passenger pick-up from local beaches along public parks and clubs, which would enhance our ability to offer educational programming and share the Lighthouse with the community. In addition to its world-class safety features and its unique beach landing and passenger transport capabilities, the vessel itself has capabilities to facilitate marine research and education, and to function as a multi-purpose workboat to support future restoration work – functioning as an adjacent “community asset” for the Lighthouse and the community.
To showcase the boat and its incredible capabilities, we’ve chartered the RV Rutgers – a Munson research vessel - to run cruises around the Lighthouse during the Light the Night event for all attendees. Ticket Packages also include VIP Passes to join a Pre/Post Event Tour of the Lighthouse.
Event Sponsors
Michael Joseph's
Direct Wines
Capt. Saam’s Scuba
Compass Charters
Brendan’s 101
Calderwood Photography
Arden’s Rowayton
Moffly Media
Liz Arredondo Yoga
Rowayton Wine Shop
Darien Cheese & Fine Foods
Wilson Conroy Music
The Ranch Hudson Valley
Berry Creative
Palmer’s Market
ARC Sound.Stage.Lighting
Live Auction Items
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Overnight at the Lighthouse for 6 Adults or Make it a Slumber Party for Up to 10 Kids. Dinner & Dessert are Provided by Brendan's 101. Transportation by Compass Charters.
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Family Photoshoot at the Lighthouse by Katharine Calderwood Photography. Perfect for Christmas cards or special events.
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Two-Part Package Includes a Yoga Session at the Lighthouse by Liz Arredondo for 8 Friends with Lunch Provided by Arden’s Rowayton. Then Enjoy A Private 3-Night Retreat for 1 at The Ranch Hudson Valley Resort
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Lobster & Seafood Dinner at the Lighthouse for Up to 12 Guests. Ccaered by Ripka’s Beach Café, Drinks Provided by Two Roads & Rowayton Wine Shop
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Guided Wine & Cheese Tasting at the Lighthouse for Up to 20 Guests. Wine Provided by Direct Wines. Food by Palmer's Market & Darien Cheese & Fine Foods.
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An all-inclusive catered party at the lighthouse for up to 30 guests for Wedding, Birthday Party, or Special Event. Catered by Michael Joseph’s, Drinks by Rowayton WIne Shop, Live Music by Will Conroy, Charter Included by Captain Saam.
Can’t attend the event but want to bid on a item? Contact us at savegreensledge@gmail.com with your best and highest bid and we will place a proxy bid on your behalf!
Make a Donation to Greens Ledge Light
Interested in showing your support for Greens Ledge Light by donating directly? Click the button below to be directed to our page on Give Lively. Your donation will help us continue our restoration of this historic landmark and get us closer to our goal of opening Greens Ledge Light to the community in the months and years to come. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Event Supporters
Commodore
Walker Family
Pettee Family
Olsen Family
Murphy Family
Tombros Family
First Mate
Buck Family
Duncan Family
Walker Family
Schlinkert Family
Price Family
Eaton Family
Tomlinson Family
Cochran Family
Zech Family
Steward
Sommi Family
Galbreath Family
Ritchey Family
Nagler Family
Event Committee
SHEILA PETTEE
TIM PETTEE
Sarah Ritchey
DIANE SCHLINKERT
ANNE WALKER
CHRIS WALKER
TERRI WALKER
TASHA NAGLER
KATHY OLSEN
ALEX PETTEE
LIZZIE PETTEE
EMMA BROWN
LAURA JAYSON
BRENDAN MCGEE
SOPHIE MURPHY