Wainwright House 2025 Benefit: Cultivating Connection • Leadership • Legacy

Set against the golden glow of Milton Harbor, this festive night brings together friends, neighbors, and change-makers to honor those whose vision and dedication elevate the shared spaces we call home. It is also an opportunity to support Wainwright House, the oldest nonprofit, nonsectarian learning center in the United States, helping sustain its ongoing programs and mission of community-rooted learning, transformation, and connection.

This year, we proudly honor six individuals whose dedication and vision reflect the spirit of Wainwright:

Catherine Parker
Legacy of Leadership
For her longstanding civic service and unwavering commitment to our region

Tracy Stora
Rooted Stewardship
For over a decade of leadership dedicated to protecting Rye’s biodiversity through conservation, education, and community advocacy

Dr. David G. Olarsch, N.D., RH (AHG) & Susan Romeo-Riordan
Cultivating Connection
For building vibrant community through Pickleball and inclusive engagement

Tammy Newell
The Path of Transformation
For her heartfelt dedication to healing, support, and personal growth

Ben Laschever
Young Changemaker
Whose creative vision and storytelling have brought Wainwright’s mission to life through film

Your presence illuminates Wainwright’s work and ensures that this historic home continues to inspire transformation, connection, and growth for generations to come. Together, we celebrate not only those we honor, but the enduring community that sustains this extraordinary place.

Let’s gather. Let’s celebrate. Let’s illuminate the night.