within the hedges

Within The Hedges - "I'm overwhelmed with this honor. The Center has always been such a wonderful place," Nancy McCaffrey told us.

Within The Hedges - A true anchor of this community, the Southampton Inn has housed everyone from politicians to rock stars passing through the Hamptons.

Within The Hedges - "This is our third year here at 230 Elm," Julie Ratner, President of The Ellen Hermanson Foundation, told us. "We love it here!"

Within The Hedges - "It was grueling work - we went into houses and ripped from ceilings down in many places and emptied out houses," said Maureen Rutkowski who volunteered with Team Rubicon.

Within The Hedges - "All of the birdhouses sold for higher numbers than expected," Karyn Mannix said.

Within The Hedges - "There's no argument any longer that the no kill ethos has carried the day," Battista told the room. "Who wants to have killing animals in their job description?"

Within The Hedges - "One of her emails begins with 'Read every damn word of this email,'" Laurie recounted. "Who wouldn't read that?"

Within The Hedges - "We're on track to adopt 200 more animals this year, a 15 percent increase from the last," Scott Howe noted.

Within The Hedges - "I'm very honored to be hosting tonight," Katie Cleary of World Animal News told Hamptons.com.

Within The Hedges - "In addition to ensuring that The Ellen Hermanson Breast Center remains technologically superior, the foundation is committed to supporting women during and after treatment through a wonderful program called Ellen's Well," Julie Ratner shared.

Within The Hedges - "It will be an opportunity to bring all of their resources and skills together with all the great things about Southampton Hospital," President and CEO Robert S. Chaloner told Hamptons.com.

Within The Hedges - "Lou and Laurie performed here at our gala 20 years ago at a concert after dinner," Robert Wilson shared. "Laurie will once again be performing this year, which we are very excited about."

Within The Hedges - Jill, an original member of The Real Housewives of New York City and co-author, (with sister, Lisa Wexler and mom, Gloria Kamen) of Secrets of a Jewish Mother, was now mothering all her friends - showering us with new beauty, health and fashion products at the hottest goodie bag grab in the Hamptons.

Within The Hedges - "I lived with this disease very closely when I lost my mother in 2004," said Nina Garcia, "so, this is very close to me."

Within The Hedges - "Depression is the number one cause of disability worldwide," Audrey told the crowd.

Within The Hedges - "What's unique is that many of the rooms are not overwhelmingly big and it's nice to see intimacy again," he ever effusive Jamie Drake explained.

Within The Hedges - "The enthusiasm and commitment for the Cinema's revival is nothing short of breath taking and inspirational," said Jayne Young.

Within The Hedges - "When kids struggle, there's nothing greater than exercising creative muscles," Russell Simmons told the crowd.

Within The Hedges - "To me, Aggie's not just an art goddess but a morality goddess, an extraordinary woman," shared Debra Bancroft about honoree Agnes Gund.

Within The Hedges - "Lately, it seems that when we say America first, and it always should be, it takes a tone of selfishness," actor Richard Kind told the crowd.