A MidSummer Dream: LongHouse Reserve's Gala Celebration in East Hampton

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LongHouse Reserve's annual Summer Benefit was a MidSummer Dream come true, honoring the joyful creativity of artist Mary Heilmann and the literary genius of A. M. Homes. The evening was filled with wonder, from stilt walkers to trapeze aerialists, and the entire 16-acre grounds were open for discovery, with art at every turn. Guests were transported into a whimsical world, and the evening raised over $650,000.

The dinner began with a poignant video of the late LongHouse Founder Jack Lenor Larsen, who shared his vision for discovery and change. Director Carrie Rebora Barratt quoted Eleanor Roosevelt, referencing Jack's vision for LongHouse, and Board President Nina Gillman spoke of the transition of LongHouse from a private residence to a fully public institution. The words of the evening were filled with inspiration, reflection, and a toast to the future.

Laurie Anderson introduced A.M. Homes with a playful and profound speech, sharing her first encounter with A.M. in a tree and her recent exploration of A.M.'s work with talking trees and AI. A.M. took the stage to share her personal connection with Jack Lenor Larsen, revealing how his fabric designs influenced her first visions and experiences.

The celebration continued with artist Almond Zigmund introducing honoree Mary Heilmann, likening her paintings to catching a perfect wave. A Junior Committee hosted the afterparty, filled with cocktails, dessert, and dancing. The art auction benefiting education at LongHouse included works by renowned artists, and the upcoming events at LongHouse promise to continue the enchantment and celebration of art and creativity. LongHouse Reserve truly shines as a magical place that inspires and connects the community.

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East Hampton Home Sells for $45 Million

Last Friday, the East Hampton, 6.7-acre oceanfront estate at 26 and 32 Windmill Lane for Union Pacific Former President and later Chairman of the Board, James Evans was sold for $45 million, being the largest transaction of the year according to the Wall Street Journal.

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The estate comprises two parcels--including one with a 5,500-square-foot, five-bedroom, six-bath main house on designed by architects Zwirko & Ortmann, which is sited on 5.4 acres, and a separate nearly 1.3-acre parcel with a four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath guest house with pool. 

Walls of windows and outdoor living spaces offer 180-degree ocean views at the compound, which offers the unique possibility for easy expansion and development without going through the variance process. Options include adding a north-south-facing tennis court and a 60-foot-long ocean side pool. Zoning also allows for an approximately 12,500-square-foot new house with a full finished lower level to be built on the primary lot, and a new, approximately 6,000-square-foot cottage with a full finished lower level to be built on the secondary lot. Gary DePersia of Corcoran brought the buyer. 

The listing was co-exclusively represented by Paul Brennan and Martha Gundersen of Douglas Elliman, and Valerie Smith and Frank Newbold of Sotheby's.

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