Ina Garten Hosts Rare East Hampton Gathering at Her Home to Benefit Local Children’s Center

Only 25 guests will join the Barefoot Contessa for “Roses & Rosé,” an exclusive afternoon inside her iconic East Hampton Barn and garden benefiting the Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center.

Food icon, author and television personality Ina Garten will open the doors to her beloved East Hampton Barn and garden for a rare summer afternoon experience benefiting local children and families.

Ina Garten. Phoro courtesy of Warn Bros.

On Wednesday, July 22, from 4 to 6 p.m., Garten will host “Roses & Rosé,” an intimate gathering limited to just 25 guests, offering a unique opportunity to step inside the private East Hampton setting where she films her beloved cooking programs and hosts friends.

Guests will be welcomed by Garten herself at The Barn, her iconic studio and gathering space, before enjoying a leisurely stroll through her renowned garden. The afternoon will offer a rare glimpse into the world behind the celebrated cook and author’s signature style of entertaining.

Ina Garten will entertain guests to raise funds for the Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center. Montage courtesy of Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center. Photo: Photo: Quentin Bacon

More than an exclusive summer gathering, Roses & Rosé reflects Garten’s continued commitment to the East Hampton community. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center (EWECC), which provides affordable childcare and high-quality early education for local families.

“East Hampton is a magical place; it is also considered a childcare desert,” said EWECC Director Tim Frazier. “For many local families, childcare is their biggest expense after housing. Thanks to the generosity of people like Ina Garten, we are able to provide high-quality early education and full-day care so working families can pursue their dreams.”

Laurie Malman, EWECC Co-Chair, added, “Thanks to the generosity of supporters like Ina, we can give local children the strong foundation they deserve, no matter their family’s financial circumstances.”

With only 25 guests invited, Roses & Rosé is an exceptionally limited Hamptons summer opportunity. Tickets are $3,000 and are available now. The event address will be provided to guests on the day of the gathering.

Event Details

Roses & Rosé with Ina Garten
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
4–6 p.m.
East Hampton, NY

Tickets are available through this link.

For more info, visit: ewecc.org

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Angela LaGreca

Editor, Co-Founder/Publisher

Angela LaGreca, Editor-in-chief and co-Founder/Publisher of Spark Hamptons, is a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, producer, writer and comedian/host. Her TV credits include NBC’s “Today,” ABC’s “The View,” and, most recently, the primetime cable news program “Cuomo” on NewsNation. On the East End, she was the Creative Director at LTV, VP Features/Events/Photo Editor at Dan’s Papers, and has performed at Guild Hall, Bay Street Theater and the WHBPAC. Her publishing career began at Modern Photography, where she was managing editor. LaGreca lives in Manhattan and East Hampton and can be reached at angelatvmedia@gmail.com and angela@sparkhamptons.com .