The "High-Tea" event delighted guests with a selection of sparkling wines, beer and juices and such teatime classics as cucumber sandwiches and cold poached salmon. The Hornigs were gracious enough to open up their newly restored 150-year-old barn (the only one of its kind on the East End), which will serve as a showcase for emerging artists, as well as, display works from their international art and antiques collection.  Guests were able to bid on silent auction items by some of the industry's top retailers and designers, as well as make donations to the Retreat by selecting "Buy It Now" items.

This year, The Retreat will celebrate a milestone - their 25th Anniversary  at the organization's Annual Benefit, Annual Artists Against Abuse on Saturday, June 16th, 2012 at the Ross Lower School Fieldhouse. Maria McBride and Russell Kolody of Maria McBride Productions, will transform the Great Hall into our very own carnival celebration!

Artists participating include Eric Fischl, Dan Rizzie, John Alexander, James Rosenquist, Stephen Hannock, David Salle, Eric Ernst and many others.  After cocktails and delectable appetizers, guests will enjoy a sumptuously prepared sit down dinner, prepared by local chef Peter Ambrose of Pete Ambrose Events Catering and Hamptons Seafood Company. After a quick welcome from Ringmaster, award-winning broadcaster, producer and host Bonnie Grice, they will bestow the Hope Award to jewelry designer and philanthropist Joan Hornig, and to Sag Harbor�s very own beloved artist, Dan Rizzie.