Thank You for Making Bluegrass in the Meadow So Special!

Bluegrass in the Meadow has come to a close, and what an incredible evening it was!

Thank you to everyone who joined us, supported us, volunteered, sponsored, donated, and helped make the evening such a tremendous success. Despite the nor’easter, we welcomed 230 guests to celebrate the land we love and honor the memory of our dear friend Carol Goldberg.

Together, we raised more than $500,000 to establish the Carol Goldberg Land Preservation Fund, helping ensure that future generations will have the opportunity to enjoy and cherish the open land of North Salem.

We are deeply grateful to our community for making this unforgettable evening possible. Thank you for believing in Open Land and for helping us preserve the places we all love.

If you didn't get a chance to raise your paddle or would like to donate, please click the Donate button above. Thank you! 

 

 

HONOREE

CAROL GOLDBERG, longtime board president of the Open Land Foundation and a leader of the organization since its founding in 1974, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2026. Carol was an accomplished equestrian and horse show judge, a widely respected expert on North Salem real estate, a master gardener and collector of fine antiques. And in many ways, she was the heart and soul of this town.

“It didn’t happen by accident,” she would often say about North Salem’s unparalleled rural character and natural beauty. It happened because Carol and her supporters made it happen, helping to acquire and preserve 1,500 acres of pristine land across more than fifty years of service. Under her watch, the Open Land Foundation became a nationally accredited regional frontrunner in land conservation. A natural leader,

Carol gained the trust of countless friends, neighbors and community organizations over the years, recruiting them to her conservation ethic. All who knew Carol were charmed by her sly wit and awed by her fierce dedication to protecting North Salem’s special landscape. The Open Land Foundation will never forget her towering contribution to the land she loved. Please join us to celebrate Carol’s legacy and continue her important work.