Gold Cup!
The sun was shining and the mint juleps were flowing Saturday at the 91st running of the Virginia Gold Cup in The Plains.
Guests spent an afternoon tailgating, sun soaking, and wagering at the annual steeplechase. Becky's Fund hosted its annual Investing in Hope tent, which has fundraised against domestic violence for 10 years. Here, founder Becky Lee flanked by sponsors CCAA's Clarence Wright and WPGC's Guy Lambert.
Hawthorne Hemlock hosted a sought-after tent on the North Rail; guests were spoiled with flowing champagne, desserts and cigars. Here, managing partner A. Dennis Baxter II with Victoria Norman.
The Hawthorne Hemlock event benefited Youth Service America, a nationwide organization that engages youth for meaningful service, learning and leadership. Here, its team: Adam Mousa, Mike Cuttler, Davis Truslow, Eric Schweizer, Brendan McOmber, Stephen Pasinski, Moose Blasch, Adam Skomurski, Timur Selimovic, and Joe Santos Dellasanto.
Among the professionals from the sustainability and real estate development industries, Qatar Airlines' Jackson Gerst III, Keller Williams' Jason Lorenzo, Capital Partners for Education's Regina Leslie, and Windsor, Wyeth & Ward's Jason Fenwick.