WILD!
Travel
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HOW TO GET TO THE WILD! GALA,
DINNER & THEATER IN THE WOODS
BY AIR: From your destination city, the nearest airport to listed lodging and the
event site is Syracuse Hancock International
Airport. From the airport, it is about an hour
drive to Restore Forward.
BY CAR: For navigation, please input the
following address:
11518 Webster Hill Road, Ava
New York​​​ 13309
BY TRAIN: The nearest Amtrak station is
Utica; it’s about a 35 minute drive from the
land at Restore Forward.
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Get on the Charter Bus from Brooklyn or Harlem
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WILD!
Attire
Enchanted Woodland Elegance
​Step into a realm where wild elegance and enchantment entwine under the starlit canopy of an ancient forest.
Embrace your inner goddess, witch, healer, and conjurer with flowing gowns and robes in rich, earthy tones or jewel hues, adorned with intricate embroidery, lace, or celestial motifs, reflecting the spirit of nature and wilderness.
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Crown yourself with floral wreaths, leaf tiaras, or moonstone jewelry, and add nature- inspired accents like feathers, crystals, or shells. Mystical layers such as capes, shawls, or kimonos with
magical patterns enhance the mystery, while elegant yet comfortable footwear allows for graceful wandering through the woods.
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Let your makeup be ethereal and enchanting, with shimmering highlights and bold accents, and style your hair in puffy afros, locs, twists, loose waves, intricate braids, or adorned with nature-inspired clips and pins. Complete your look with a mystical prop—a staff, a book of spells, or a delicate lantern— embodying the wild, the wise, and the wonderful as you weave a tale of enchantment, celebrating the extraordinary spirits that gather to feast, honor, and revel in the magic of the woods.
WILD! Stays
Lodges, hotels, treehouses, and grottos
​Located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, the location boasts more than 2,000 miles of hiking trails, over 3,000 lakes and ponds and 1,200 miles of rivers. Restore Forward’s land features pavilions and hammocks, meditation yurts, an open meadow, and a 12,000 square foot event space. If you walk to the edge of the forest you will find a peaceful point. We are a preservation space for the natural world, including wetlands and Monarch butterflies. The land lends guests to hours of sun and forest bathing. The Gala will take place in the Woods at Restore Forward.
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​A block of rooms has been reserved at a discounted rate at Hampton Inn in Rome—use the link below to access the special rate, valid through August 11.
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Overnight Stay at Hampton Inn in Rome:
Guests planning to stay overnight will need to cover the cost of one night’s lodging with our hotel partner.
Book the room here:
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Address for lodging option: Hampton Inn in Rome - Address: 1352 Floyd Ave, Rome, NY 13441
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​Or choose to stay at other area lodges, hotels and retreats, and please let us know where.
WILD! Feast
​Prepare for an extraordinary culinary adventure at WILD!, where the menu, artfully designed by our talented chef, highlights the rich flavors and natural bounty of our surroundings.
Also included in the menu:
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Sweets
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To satisfy your sweet tooth, indulge in decadent dark cakes infused with dark liquor and local sweets featuring maple, dates, honey, fruits, and berries.
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Teas and Elixirs
Complementing the feast, we will have an herbal tea station with an assortment of soothing teas, as well as a variety of wild cocktails and mocktails featuring flavors of maple, honey, and local ingredients. A curated selection of local cheeses and wines will also be available to enhance your dining experience.
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The Bar
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The bar will showcase a cocktail menu reflective of Restore Forward's spirit, blending traditional favorites with innovative creations using local and wild ingredients.
Join us at WILD for an unforgettable evening of gourmet delights and natural beauty, where every bite and sip celebrates the essence of our land.
WILD! Volunteers Needed
Join us for an unforgettable evening in the woods, and help us make WILD! Miracles, a Feast of Gratitude in the Woods a success! This unique Feast and Festival will feature a Dinner and Theater performance by our artists and youth in residence.
Volunteer Opportunities: We are looking for 100 Wild! Volunteers to help with various tasks to ensure the event runs smoothly on-site.
Roles include:
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Event Setup and Breakdown
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Registration and Guest Services
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Food and Beverage Service
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Parking and Transportation Assistance
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Performance Support
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General Support
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Logistics Coordinators
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Technical Support
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Hospitality Hosts
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Environmental Stewards
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Medical and Safety Support
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Runners
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Social Media and Photography
Why Volunteer?
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Be part of a meaningful initiative that promotes mental health through arts and nature.
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Gain experience in event management and hospitality.
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Network with professionals and community leaders.
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Enjoy the beautiful setting of The Clearing at Restore Forward.
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Join us at WILD! Miracles and make a difference in our community. We look forward to seeing you there!
WILD! Gifts
Sponsor a Magnificent Monument and Sacred Landmark: View our sponsorship packet and learn about the luminaries we are honoring.​​​
Buy a Table at WILD!: Reserve a table for 10 in the WILD! Garden under the stars and over the shoulders of our honorees.​
Write a check to:
The Reconciliation Center, Inc
271 Cadman Plaza E.P.O. Box 24713
New York, NY 11202​​​​
Bring your gifts and meet us at the Giving Tree: WILD! is a gift exchange. Come to receive gifts and come to give gifts. Bring your pocketbook or checkbook in your satchel and deposit your gift when you arrive.