Sagaponack - More than 400 celebrities, philanthropists and environmentally-interested East Enders will come together to support the protection and restoration of eastern Long Island's natural environment at EcoFabulous in the East End to benefit Group for the East End.

Powered by bio-diesel generators and inspired by a conservation ethic, EcoFabulous in the East End will feature a farm-to-table meal sourced from local farms and prepared by award-winning local chefs; potted centerpieces that will be planted on the East End post-event; electronic event communication; and a hotly-anticipated luxury EcoAuction that features Tesla-for-a-weekend 100 percent electric driving experience; luxury stay at the Dominican Republic's Casa de Campo with eco-spa treatments at Cygalle Healing Spa; a rare Beech tree from Marder's Nursery; Ferragamo eco-handbag; Brilliant Earth's recycled gold jewelry and more!

The event will take place on Saturday, June 20, at the Wölffer Estate Vineyard, 183 Sagg Road in Sagaponack. Cocktails and the silent auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and the live auction will begin at 8 p.m.

EcoFabulous Event Co-Chairs are Katherine and Marco Birch, Carolyn and Greg Hoogkamp, Bill and Deni McChesney, Susan and Lou Meisel, Anna and Ari Meisel, Nicole Miller and Kim Taipale, Jackie and Peter Schellbach, and Mary and Ken Walker.

Sponsors include EcoFabulous.com, the go-to resource for sexy, sustainable style; local newcomer Fire Island Beer and the 100 percent sustainable Wölffer Estate Vineyard.

Confirmed guests include Alec Baldwin, Honorary Auction Host, Ann Colley, Jonathan and Somers Farkas, Lilee Fell, Dorothy Lichtenstein, Nicole Miller, Honorary Dinner Host, Stavros Niarchos, Dee Dee Ricks, Stephen Schwarzman, and Felicia Taylor.

Chef Gerry Hayden.

Honorary Dinner Host Nicole Miller and more than 400 environmentally-interested East Enders will feast on delicacies featuring locally-grown produce and locally-sourced foods prepared by award-winning North and South Fork chefs including Todd Jacobs (Tierra Mar, Atlantica); Gerry Hayden and Claudia Fleming (The North Fork Table); Tom Schaudel (Spring Close House, Downtown Grille and Wine Bar, Passionfish); and Michael Ross (Jedediah's Inn, Fiddleheads American Fish House & Grill). Local growers and purveyors include Mecox Bay Dairy, Catapano Farm, Southold Fish Market, KK Haspel at the Farm and Wickham Farms.

Tickets are from $450 to $1,250 and tables from $5,000 to $50,000 at www.eastendgala.org.

Chef Michael Ross.

Q&A with Group for the East End President Bob DeLuca.

Why EcoFabulous?
We want East Enders to know that Eco and Fabulous can coexist. Our farm-to-table approach to this year's benefit highlights local foods, sourced from local farms prepared by award-winning local chefs - because eating locally greatly reduces the environmental impacts associated with food transport and assures the exceptional taste and nutrition that only fresh, preservative-free local production can provide. And our EcoAuction will showcase an incredible array of sustainable and environmentally responsible products, because if we can build the market for sustainable products, we can reduce our impact on the earth.

Chef Todd Jacobs.

How will funds raised at EcoFabulous in the East End be used?
The proceeds from our EcoFabulous event will be used to protect undeveloped land, improve the quality of our bays and harbors, challenge irresponsible development proposals, develop new strategies for energy conservation and natural resource protection, and educate thousands of local children and residents about the direct connection between the health of our local environment and future health of our economy. One of our key reasons for being is to help East Enders embrace a conservation ethic and lead a more sustainable lifestyle.

So how can East Enders lead a more sustainable lifestyle?
Spend time outside and get acquainted with the wonderful beauty of local landscape; support local agriculture by buying local produce and farm products; reduce our energy consumption by increasing the efficiency of appliances or considering alternative energy options like solar panels; get involved in the local decision making proces, or if you can't be present at meetings where land use decisions are made, support advocates that can. Read, eat and live local because commerce, lifestyle and actions send a clear message that environmental protection is a top priority.

Chef Tom Schaudel.

Who supports the Group's work and this annual benefit?
Each year, this event attracts celebrities, philanthropists and local residents who all have the same goal in mind - preserving the natural environment of this beautiful place. Nearly 40 years ago a small but diverse group of East End residents began to observe the unprecedented rate of development racing across Long Island and realized that our fragile coastal environment and historic agricultural economy was at risk of complete elimination. Today, the Group is Eastern Long Island's largest professional conservation advocacy and education organization. Through our programs we are working to protect and restore the local environment and inspire a conservation ethic that will help every East End resident play a personal role in the future protection of our precious local environment

For more information, contact Carrie Waible at 646-423-0230 or carrie@cwandco.com.