Record-Breaking Charity Auctioneer & Author Lydia Fenet Will Headline Jay Soirée

Save the Date for our 2025 Jay Soirée on Saturday, September 13 “A Night in the Gardens of Spain” with our Special Guest Lydia Fenet, world-renowned auctioneer and founder of the first auctioneering talent agency (Lydia Fenet Agency). Lydia Fenet is a trailblazer who is reshaping the landscape of her industry. In addition to her two decades as a Global Managing Director at Christie’s, Lydia became the lead charity auctioneer for the firm, single-handedly raising more than $1 billion for non-profits. Since launching the Lydia Fenet Agency just two years ago, she and her team have already raised over $210 million for charitable organizations. Known for her poise, commanding presence, and signature style, she’s shared the stage with the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Hugh Jackman, Elton John, and Matt Damon.

Beyond the auction block, Lydia is the bestselling author of The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You—currently in development for TV by Hulu with Lydia as executive producer—and Claim Your Confidence. She also hosts the Rockefeller Center-sponsored podcast Claim Your Confidence, and is a contributing writer for Fast Company. Lydia is represented by CAA and travels internationally as a keynote speaker, empowering others to reach their full potential.

Residents of the Jay Estate were global travelers and appreciated the history and traditions of other countries. Join us as we channel the beauty of the Spanish gardens from the Alhambra of Granada to the Alcazar of Seville. We’ll transport you and friends with a night of delicious wine tastings, tapas, flamenco, dinner and more! Live music by 2025 Best of Westchester winner “Naked Soul.” Catering by Scarborough Fair. Proceeds benefit ongoing operation of the Jay Estate for public enjoyment! CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS TODAY!

Thank you to our Co-Chairs Josy and Nicholas Cassin, Suzanne and Rich Clary, Katherine Ernest, Laurence Lafforgue and Jorge Otero-Pailos, Lindsay Bello Martin and Caroline and Scott Wallach.

Join Our Benefit Committee - it's a great way to give back to the community and meet like-minded people from throughout Westchester and Fairfield County! Find out more by emailing Suzanne Clary jayheritagecenter@gmail.com