On Saturday, August 6, Vanessa Gordon of East End Taste will host the Origen Vodka Presents: The Hamptons Interactive Brunch co-hosted with LeeAnne Locken at Baron’s Cove in Sag Harbor.
The third Annual Hamptons Interactive Brunch, which is held by invitation, is produced by co-creators and celebrity event planners Brian Kelly and Sean Koski of Ticket2Events. The event will benefit the Children’s Museum of the East End.
The day offers an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of delight including a gourmet brunch menu paired with Holistic Spirits, Origen Vodka, and Baron’s Cove’s culinary favorites. BeachWaver will provide complimentary services to keep guests picture-perfect. The brunch will also include exciting integrations for guests to interact with as well. Participating brands expected at the event include SummerGo, Press Alcoholic Hard Seltzer, Nippies, and KoKolu. Joanna Buchanan is at the helm of the event’s design elements. Brands in the VIP luxury gift bag include Honey Mamas, Mama Mio, Lights Lacquer, BigMouth, Nécessaire, Dive Into Yoga, Members Only, and more. There will also be a raffle featuring brands like Meyer, SANG, and Divine Chocolate.
We caught up with Gordon to learn more.
What inspired you to start the Hamptons Interactive Brunch?
The Hamptons Interactive Brunch sparked as an idea for an initiative to create an intimate brunch series with colleagues and friends, utilizing the beautiful Hamptons as an iconic backdrop. At the time, Saturday afternoon events were practically non-existent. It was then that I presented the idea to my longtime friends, Sean Koski and Brian Kelly of Ticket2Events, simply as a casual conversation. It was with the help of this dynamic duo that brought the event well above par. I had attended many of their events in the past and knew the quality and dedication that they are able to execute. I cannot thank them enough for their help in co-creating the Hamptons Brunch!
This year will be at Baron’s Cove in Sag Harbor. Tell us a little about the programming and what guests can expect.
Baron’s Cove is one of the most beautiful properties in the Hamptons. It is also the hotel I refer family and friends to when they come to visit me year-round. This year’s event will be more intimate, with a curated sit-down experience along with beauty treatments, signature cocktails by our presenting sponsor, Holistic Origen Vodka, and of course our signature loaded VIP gift bag.
How have you seen the event evolve over the past few years?
I am looking forward to this season’s intimate experience. The first two years were perhaps more freeform. We wanted to allow for more people to have the full Hamptons Interactive Brunch experience. For this year, we are delighted to unveil an even more refined, intimate, and curated experience. This year’s event will be a sit-down brunch experience, featuring passed hors d’oeuvres and a full spread of brunch favorites from eggs Benedict and omelets to avocado toast and quinoa grain bowls by the incredible team at Baron’s Cove. The brunch experience will be paired with signature cocktails and libations from our presenting sponsor, Holistic Origen Vodka.
Ticket sales will benefit the Children’s Museum of the East End. Can you tell us a little about their work and why this charity is important to you?
My family and I have been members of the Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE) for over six years. The museum holds a very special place in our hearts; I remember bringing my daughter there for gardening and cooking classes when I was pregnant with my son, and then bringing both my son and my daughter there on a regular basis for weekend programming and to explore the museum’s activities throughout the year. The staff is always so kind and so helpful and the organization truly goes above and beyond to help families in need, especially during this pandemic. We are truly blessed to have CMEE as a part of the East End community and I am grateful for the opportunities they have provided for families, including my own.
