Darien Land Trust’s “Celebrate the Land” Spotlights Sustainability

On Saturday, September 6th, supporters of the Darien Land Trust will gather at Waterbury Field for Celebrate the Land—an elegant evening of cocktails, dinner, and live acoustic bluegrass under the open sky. Preserved in 2009, Waterbury Field offers a stunning backdrop for the Land Trust’s commitment to the preservation of natural space.

In 2025, the Darien Land Trust made sustainability the guiding theme of its work, and this year’s event reflects that focus in every detail. Guests will enjoy a locally inspired, bountiful family-style dinner by Palmer’s Catering & Events, who partner with nearby farms to source the freshest and most sustainable ingredients.

Local farms will also set the stage in the evening’s décor. Flowers donated by The Hickories Farm in Ridgefield and Darien’s own Eighth Acre, will be transformed into floral arrangements that highlight the beauty of the season.

Thanks to the partnership with the DCA Thrift Shop, guests will dine with vintage china, eliminating the need for single-use items. At the close of the evening, wildflower arrangements will be delivered to residents at The Residence at Selleck’s Woods, extending the joy of the night. And to ensure nothing goes to waste, food scraps will be collected for composting by the Darien Department of Public Works.

The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a toast to conservation at the welcome bar. Guests will have their choice of On River Time, a private label rosé from WinePort; the signature DLTini, crafted with Montauk Distilling Company’s Modico Vodka and sweetened with Land Trust wildflower honey; Captain Zig Beer; or a selection of Heineken beers, including non-alcoholic options.

This event would not be possible without the generous support of our corporate sponsors, including DR Bank, The Nancy Dauk Team, Land Rover Darien, Baywater Properties, LandTech, The Residence at Selleck's Woods, Tyton Partners, Belpointe, A Little Something White, Montauk Distilling Company, BMW of Darien, Cross Private Client Insurance, Norwalk Vet, Ring’s End, Rolleri & Sheppard CPAs, Hollow Tree Self Storage, Temple Hill Designs, WinePort of Darien and Northeast Hardwoods.

For more information and tickets, please visit www.darienlandtrust.org or contact 203-655-4148.