Our spectacular seasonal party that makes you dream of summer in the Berkshires all year long. The gala includes a roving performance of They Stood Shaking, While Others Began to Shout by award-winning choreographer Reggie Wilson’s Fist and Heel Performance Group in the Round Stone Barn, a Shaker farm-to-table dinner, and grand finale fireworks over the fields.
Evening Schedule
6pm Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the gardens
7pm Roving performance by Reggie Wilson/Fist and Heel Performance Group in the barn
8pm Dinner by farm-to-table chef Brian Alberg in the tent & short live auction
10pm Fireworks over the fields
SPONSOR
$25,000 SUMMER GALA UNDERWRITER ($23,450 tax-deductible)
- Cocktails and dinner for 10
- Reserved seating at performance
- Opportunity to host a special guest or artist at your table
- Recognition given as lead sponsor during announcements and in the evening program
- A named fellowship for Hancock Shaker Village’s farm program
- 5 reserved parking spaces
TABLES
$10,000 ILLUMINATOR TABLE ($8,450 tax-deductible)
- Cocktails and dinner for 10
- Reserved seating at performance
- Recognition in the evening program
- Curatorial tour (10 guests) of Hancock Shaker Village’s collection with wine (mutually agreeable time)
- 5 reserved parking spaces
$5,000 VISIONARY TABLE ($3,450 tax deductible)
- Cocktails and dinner for 10
- Reserved seating at performance
- Recognition in the evening program
- 5 preferred parking passes
$2,500 BELIEVER TABLE ($950 tax deductible)
- Cocktails and dinner for 10
- Recognition in the evening program
TICKETS
$1,000 SUSTAINER TICKET(S) ($845 tax deductible)
- Cocktails and dinner for one
- Reserved seating at performance
- Recognition in the evening program
$500 SUPPORTER TICKET(S) ($345 tax deductible)
- Cocktails and dinner for one
- Recognition in the evening program
$250 FRIEND TICKET(S) ($95 is tax deductible)
- Cocktails and dinner for one
- Recognition in the evening program
100% of the proceeds from this benefit support the operations of Hancock Shaker Village
Please note: Reggie Wilson/Fist and Heel Performance Group’s performance is roving and seating may not be available for everyone. Illuminator and Visionary tables, plus Sustainer ticket holders, have reserved seating.
The value of goods and services provided at the benefit is $155 per person.