Oh, the Things We Saw and Did at GalaVille! The 2026 Gala in Review

380 guests, more than 70 sponsors and two records broken, on one October night at the Bourne Mansion. Dr. Seuss’ GalaVille  |  October 22, 2026  |  The Bourne Mansion, Oakdale, NY It’s not every day you see Thing One, Thing Two, Thing Three, and Thing Four wandering through the halls of a beautiful Long Island mansion. But on October 22nd, that was just part of the experience! Every year, Long Island Elite chooses a special theme for our annual gala, and this year’s was Dr. Seuss’ GalaVille! Judging by the smiles, laughter, and sea of red-and-white striped hats, I’d say everyone got into the spirit! For the first time, we brought our gala to the beautiful Bourne Mansion in Oakdale. And what a setting it was! With its many rooms, beautiful grounds, and different spaces to explore, there was something happening everywhere you turned. Guests enjoyed the outdoor spaces as much as the indoors, making an already spectacular setting even better. Everywhere you turned, there wa