OLD LYME — On Saturday, June 11, High Hopes Therapeutic Riding will host its Big Barn Bash with a colorful theme of Hues of Hopes. Net proceeds from the event benefit High Hopes programs allowing it to remain a place where horses and humans together improve lives.
Tickets will be on sale today but NOT at the door.
Enjoy an open bar, theme cocktails, and graze (pun intended!) on hors d’oeuvres and dinner stations.
Bid on an extensive array of prizes in the spectacular auction.
Complete the evening in the Chez Cheval Lounge dancing to the music of Doug Jastremski, who was voted ‘Connecticut’s Hottest DJ’ and frequently features at glitzy parties in NYC and the Hamptons.
LymeLine.com is proud to be a sponsor of this star-spangled event.
To purchase tickets, visit this link.
Here is the full timeline for the event:
5:00–7:00 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres stations, cocktails, & live acoustic music overlooking the farm
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Bar, auction boutique, & dinner stations open in Chez Cheval Lounge. No formal seating this year. Early dancing.
6:35 p.m. Running of the Belmont Stakes
6:45 p.m. Outdoor bar closes
8:00 p.m. Food stations close, video presentation & scholarship drive, and live auction
8:15 p.m. Ice cream truck & coffee served, dance & jump around in Chez Cheval Lounge
9:00 p.m. Intermission & auction
9:20 p.m. Auction conclusion & more from DJ Doug
9:30 – 10:30 p.m. Gourmet pizza from The Rolling Tomato
10:30 p.m. Event conclusion
For tickets or more information, visit www.highhopestr.org or call 860 434-1974.
High Hopes is one of the oldest and largest therapeutic riding centers in the United States, operating since 1974 and accredited by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International (PATH Intl.) since 1979. High Hopes is committed to providing the highest quality service to all who might benefit, regardless of their financial means. www.highhopestr.org