Hope on the Hudson:Where Land, Legacy, and Care Endure
Get ready to celebrate with old friends and new at Westchester Land Trust’s biggest night of the year!
Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 6–10:30 pm
at The Center at Mariandale, Ossining, NY
This year’s celebration will take place under a starlit tent in Ossining, overlooking the Hudson River on land protected forever by a Westchester Land Trust conservation easement and cared for by the Dominican Sisters of Hope.
It will be an evening of beauty, connection, and shared commitment to the people and places that bring us hope and matter most.
During the evening, we will proudly honor three inspiring leaders whose care for the land and community embodies the spirit of Westchester Land Trust:
Preservation Award
Dominican Sisters of Hope
For their vision and dedication in protecting their remarkable land overlooking the Hudson River in Ossining.
Cultivating Community Award
Allison Turcan
For her tireless work as a community farmer and founder of DIG Farm in North Salem, connecting people—especially young people—to the land in meaningful ways.
Community Volunteer Award
Doug Mancinelli
For his hands-on leadership and commitment as the founder of the North Castle Vine Cutters.
Honorary Benefit Committee Co-Chairs
LORI ENSINGER
Former President of Westchester Land Trust
LAURA ROSSI
Vice President of the New York Community Trust, Westchester
Benefit Committee Co-Chairs
JESSICA WATTS and JENNIFER WEGE
Ways to Get Involved
Leave your mark on our most fabulous fundraiser of the year! We welcome community members, organizational partners, and businesses to help support our Annual Benefit. Contact Susan Leighton at susan@westchesterlandtrust.org or 914-234-6992 ext. 23 to learn about:
Joining our Annual Benefit Committee
Corporate sponsorships
Underwriting opportunities
Event advertisements