Be the Belle of the Ball at The Hermitage's Annual Rose Ball Gala

Champagne with strawberries, mini brioche stuffed with goat cheese, roasted chicken breast and apple torte. Are your taste buds watering? These are just a few items off the elaborately crafted menu for the Hermitage’s annual Rose Ball Gala on June 10.

Held at the Woodcliff Lake Hilton, the fundraiser will also include a cocktail party, auction item viewing, and of course dancing.

“It’s fantastic,” said Catherine Cooke, co-chair of the event. “We have so many people returning. It’s the big thing they look forward to each year.”

The Gala is the main fundraiser for the Hermitage, a National Historic Landmark that was once George Washington's headquarters during the Revolutionary War. “So we have to do good,” said Cooke.

The Hermitage will be auctioning off a trip to Puerto Rico, original artwork, and gift certificates to local merchants. It will also celebrate this year’s honorees: a collection of people who have contributed their time and energy towards the betterment of the Hermitage.

Dr. Delight W. Dodyk will be receiving the Humanitarian Award for her service and support of educational programs at the museum and expert display gallery building. She has served as the President of the Friends of the Hermitage, and as a member of The Hermitage Board for several years.

Laurie & Gordon Hamm, owners of the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn, will be receiving the Humanitarian Award to a Local Business Owner for their 'give-back to the community' mentality, as well as gracious hosting of events at the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn.

Dale Price Berian & Virginia C. Bryan will be receiving the Volunteers of the Year award for tirelessly creating special events for The Hermitage, including the Annual Rose Ball Gala. The two women have worked for the Hermitage for many years, and have also served on The Hermitage Board.

Special Recognition will go to Dr. Henry Bischoff, the Hermitage’s resident Historian for over 15 years. Bischoff is a retired Ramapo College Professor and is an integral member of Teaching American History Grant Program.  He has written extensively on The Hermitage, including the soon-to-be-published Victorian Gothic:  The Rosencrantz Family at the Hermitage, 1807-1970. He has also served on the staff and the Board of The Hermitage.

The evening will last from 6:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. and tickets are $200. For more information contact (201) 445-8311 ext 36 or info@thehermitage.org.