As Executive Director, I am honored to welcome you to the Farm for our most important fundraising event of the year. Tonight, we celebrate YOU, our vibrant philanthropic community. Your generous support allows High Hopes to transform lives through equine-assisted services. Let’s connect, toast, and dance the night away!
— Missy Lamont
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails Overlooking the Farm
Bar & Auction Boutique Open in the Arena and Dinner Catered by COFFEE’S COUNTRY MARKET
6:30 pm Outdoor Bar Closes
7:30 pm
Silent Auction Closes, Live Auction, Video Presentation & Paddle Raise
At the heart of our evening is the Paddle Raise, a powerful opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact. Every dollar raised helps fund High Hopes’ programs, ensuring access for all.
8:00 pm Dancing to SUGAR
9:30 pm Gourmet Pizza from THE ROLLING TOMATO 9:00 pm Intermission 8:30 pm Auction & Paddle Raise Checkout
11:00 pm Event Conclusion
Looking back on the last 50 years, we’ve made an extraordinary impact together. We look forward to building on that momentum and continuing our legacy. We are committed to upholding our mission while fostering growth and innovation for years to come.
With your tax-deductible donation, you make High Hopes’ work possible and strengthen our ability to offer life-changing experiences.
Please give.
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Thank you to Power Posse Productions for shining a light on all that we do at High Hopes
Thank you to Power Posse Productions for shining a light on all that we do at High Hopes
Thank you to Power Posse Productions for shining a light on all that we do at High Hopes
Thank you to Power Posse Productions for shining a light on all that we do at High Hopes
Thank you to Power Posse Productions for shining a light on all that we do at High Hopes
For over fifty years, High Hopes has been a beacon of inspiration and hope in our community. Overabove is honored to partner with this remarkable organization, contributing to its mission through branding and marketing initiatives. Cheers to celebrating another year of profound impact and achievements.
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“The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire.”
GSB is honored to sponsor the High Hopes Summer Soirée, celebrating the remarkable connection between people and horses. We are proud to support their mission of fostering growth and well-being through these powerful partnerships in our community.
We specialize in party and event rentals to meet every need and budget. From our elegant party tents, to fine china and glassware, to our stylish linens, our fully trained staff is here to help you make your special event truly unforgettable.
We are a family owned and operated business with over 50 years of event planning and coordinating experience. We specialize in party and event rentals to meet every need and budget. From our elegant party tents, to fine china and glassware, to our stylish linens, our fully trained staff is here to help you make your special event truly unforgettable.
Lior Haim, MD
Jenny Temnogorod, MD Keith M. Lemire, OD Brian Courtemanche, OD
741 Broad St. Ext Waterford, CT 06385 860-442-5663
821 Boston Post Rd Old Saybrook, CT 06475 860-388-4242
High Hopes expresses its sincerest gratitude to all of our business supporters for their generous sponsorship of this event.
All American Waste, LLC
Coffee’s Country Market
Dominion Energy
Dreamscapes
Marketing + Design
Hall Communications, Inc.
Julia Balfour, LLC
Liberty Bank
Lighting Affiliates
Mercer Advisors
Orthopedic Partners
Overabove
Plus Coaching
| Adeline Horner Neubert
Power Posse Productions
Saybrook Home
The RiverLane
Robinson+Cole
Sperry View Farm
Sullivan Financial Advisors
The Bubbly Burro
The Herb Chambers Companies
The Mohegan Tribe
American Cruise Lines
Chelsea Groton Bank
Colonial Chevrolet, Cadillac, Hyundai
David Adams | Morgan
Stanley Wealth Management
Franklin Organic Mushrooms
Grand Prix Equine
Grand Wine & Spirits
Guilford Savings Bank in partnership with The Community Foundation of Middlesex County
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital
Novak Brothers Landscaping
Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union
Ring’s End
River Valley Periodontics & Implant Dentistry
The Rolling Tomato
Valenti Auto Group
Waterview Landscaping, LLC
All Pro Automotive
Benedetto Heating & A.C., LLC
BrandTech Scientific, Inc
Connecticut Orthopaedics
Deveaux Lawn & Landscape
Dime Bank
Essex Savings Bank
Heike Coffee Photography
Hydrangea Galore
Jamie Childs | William Pitt
Sotheby’s International Realty
K Blake and Company
Mashantucket Pequot
Museum & Research Center
Middlesex Health
Northern Trust
Artemisia, Inc.
Bailey Enterprises, LLC
Barn Brew Company
Ben McGuire & Joshua Janson
Best Cleaners
Brushline Design
Carefree Boat Club
Charter Oak Credit Union
Cooked Marketplace & Mercantile
Cortland Park
Daniels Energy
Pasta Vita
Principle Wealth Partners
Reynolds’ Subaru & Reynolds’ Boats
S.D. Hallahan Housewright, Inc.
Shoreline Eye Group
Solari Brothers Carting, LLC
Taylor Rental | Party Plus
Ted Schaaf | Citizens Private Client
The Claremont Sales Corporation
Duncan Downie’s
Septic & Excavation
Essex Dentist
Essex Marine Group
Eversource Energy Foundation
Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant
Finkeldey’s BMJ
HP Broom Housewright
Jansky’s Rubbish
Jodi Strycharz | William Pitt
Sotheby’s International Realty
MAR Floral
Petra Star
Roger Parkman | William Pitt
Sotheby’s International Realty
Shore & Country Real Estate, LLC
Suzanne Murphy, DC
The E-List
Wilcox Tree Experts
Kim Grant & Adeline Horner Neubert
Andrew Scotella
Diana Artiles
Chris Berger
Todd Burgess
Mary Cavicke
Jamie Childs
Bobby Ehlert
Kim Kaiser
Terry Klee
Jim Lewis
Sara Qua
Gary Rogers
Tia Smith
Pam Vasiliou
Maris Wacs
Barbara Willkens
Amara Alpert
Marci Bender
Trudy Burgess
Jessica Caron
Karen Castelli
Audra Chmiel
Kathy Christensen
Chris Clarke
Jenn Dube
Mike Fox
Claire Gadrow
Nicole LaJuenesse
Missy Lamont
Nicole Makos
Cara Morello
Lesley Olsen
Juanita Paris
Mykenzie Parker
Hayley Plas
Kim Severance
Juli Yudkin
Erin Wester
Peter Watt
Chair
Sarah Hill Canning
Vice Chair
Gary Rogers
Vice Chair, Development
Natalie Yonker
Treasurer
Chris Berger
Liz Doering
Mark Fader
Beth Garrity
Kimberly Grant
Sarah Kitchings Keenan
Todd Machnik
Mac Mummert
Landon Potts
Chase Rogers
Gregory Varga
Wendy Visgilio
Maris Wacs
Barbara Willkens
Design donated by Julia Balfour, LLC
John & Jenn Bauman
Marian Burke
Peter J. Curley & Hon. Elaine Gordon
Liz Doering
Michelle Fontaine-Calkins
Kevin & Jennifer Rogers
Sandy Mulligan
Kelly Reed
(as of May 31, 2025)
Dave Adams
Nancy Adams
Sue Bailey
Jane Bolles
Alison Brinkmann
Rich Burr
Kristyn Castaldi
Jadee Clegg
Judith Cohen
Cheryl Colangelo
Christine DeBiasi
Gary Decker
Dominion Energy
Eversource
Bill Farrell
Scott Fox
Mike Furgueson
John Gadrow
Ann Gaulin
Mike Gobeli
John Golebiewski
Lisa Golebiewski
Gillian Grant
Angus Grant
Kerrie Guarino
Jackie Kangley
Robin Kelly
Melissa Knapp
Liberty Bank
Lighting Affiliates
Deborah Line
Joan Lombardozzi
Michael Lombardozzi
Lynn Martell
Jenny Merrick
Anthony Moir
Nancy Ellen Morris
Peter Norris
Shane O’Brien
Danielle Olsen
Kristina Quinones
Brad Resler
Joe Rhodes
Holly Ridgway
Jeff Ridgway
Chris Rivera
Erin Schaaf
Susan Shulman
Missy Stedman
Jodi Strycharz
Pat Thompson
Deb Tietjen-Smith
Sharon Tracy
John Visgilio
Dianne Walsh
Holly Wills
Wireless Zone
Edna Beaudette
Charlie Bogen
John & Athana Catlett
Patrick Comaskey
Mary Coyle
Bruno Gelormini
Darlene Jones
Tom & Mary Murray
Mike & Judy O’Connor
Kevin Palmer & Martha Everett
Vincent Paolini & Karen Peterson
Susan Raible Birch
Richard & Gail Rosseau
Ally Spurling
Ron Thomas & Marian Burnbaum