Light the Night
May 21, 2025 · 6 PM · WEE BURN BEACH CLUB · ROWAYTON, CT
Join us for our Third Annual “Light the Night” on Wednesday, May 21st at Wee Burn Beach Club to launch the next chapter in the Lighthouse’s epic history.
Thanks to donors and volunteers, the Lighthouse is nearing the completion of a critical restoration. We’ve now launched the “Next 100 Years” – a campaign that seeks to endow the long-term preservation of the Lighthouse through a focus on Education, Community, and Sustainability.
Gather with friends and family for a magnificent evening filled with delicious food, live music, sunset Lighthouse cruises aboard the R/V Rutgers, and a live auction featuring incredible Lighthouse events.
Launch the Next 100 Years
The “Next 100 Years” envisions the Lighthouse as a “community asset” - an active beacon of education and community, which revives the functionality and relevance of the Lighthouse to keep the light shining for generations to come.
We are missing a key component to make the “Next 100 Years” vision truly sustainable: a launch vessel with the capabilities and safety features to meet the unique challenges inherent in providing access to an offshore lighthouse.
At Light the Night, we are seeking to fully fund the acquisition of R/V Sound Keeper, a world-class 20-passenger research vessel. The Munson landing craft has unique beach landing capability - enabling passenger pick-up from local beaches - along with capabilities to facilitate marine research and education along the Darien and Norwalk coastlines.
To showcase its incredible capabilities, we’ve again 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-Event Champagne Toast at the Lighthouse.
2025 Event Sponsors
Moffly Media
Berry Creative
House of Swans - Compass
DR Bank
Lynn Morgan Design
Darien Butcher
Sail's American Grill
Hinkley Yachts
Arden’s Rowayton
Michael Joseph's
Rowayton Seafood
Rowayton Wine Shop
Brendan’s 101
Vineyard Vines
Two Roads Brewing Company
Palmer’s Market
Angelakis Family Foundation
Anne & George Walker
Schlinkert Family
Goldie-Morrison Family
Pettee Family
Rogers Family
Price Family
Tokeneke Foundation
Cochran Family
Murphy Family
Duncan Family
Erdmann Family
Terri & Chris Walker
Nagler Family
Kathy Olsen
Live Auction Items
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Overnight at the Light
Up to 6 guests – Dinner & Overnight.
An all-inclusive dinner and overnight at the lighthouse for up to 6 guests. As featured in Travel + Leisure, the lighthouse is one of the only offshore lighthouses in the world that hosts overnight guests a handful of nights each year. Dinner and breakfast provided.
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Harbor Cruise & Cocktails at the Light
Up to 12 guests – Cocktail Cruise & 2 Hour Event
Climb aboard Rowayton Seafood’s newly restored Pearl oyster boat for a one of a kind harbor cruise to the lighthouse. For up to 12 guests on a mutually agreed upon Monday or Tuesday evening. Enjoy Cocktails, caviar & oysters as you the cruise to the lighthouse for your fully catered cocktail party and private tour. Transportation to and from provided on Pearl.
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Cocktail & Dance Party at the Light
Up to 50 Guests – 3 Hour Event
Elegantly catered cocktail party with heavy hors d’oeuvres and DJ spinning your favorite tunes as the sun sets over Long Island Sound! Dance the night away as you enjoy a truly unforgettable birthday celebration, anniversary, reunion or corporate event. Transportation to and from provided.
Become A Sponsor
Last year, we proudly announced the successful completion of the “Save the Light” campaign - a five-year fundraising and restoration campaign that addressed the urgently needed restoration work and transformed the lighthouse from a decaying structure into a world-class icon of our community.
We've now launched the “Next 100 Years” - a fundraising and programming campaign that seeks to ensure that the Lighthouse never falls back into a state of disrepair. By elevating the Lighthouse into an active "beacon" through a focus on education, research, and community, we can "keep the light shining" for generations to come.
In addition to individual tickets and ticket packages, we are seeking event sponsors. Sponsor packages include ticket packages to the event, an invitation to the pre-event VIP lighthouse tour, and prominent features of your name and/or logo across our event marketing – before, during, and after the event. Please email us to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
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 Committee
SHEILA PETTEETIM PETTEESarah RitcheyDIANE SCHLINKERTANNE WALKERCHRIS WALKERTERRI WALKERREBECCA ROBBINS
TASHA NAGLERKATHY OLSENALEX PETTEELIZZIE PETTEEEMMA BROWNMeg SchwanhausserBRENDAN MCGEESOPHIE MURPHYDAVID RADULSKI