The Asservo Project Gala

We invite you to join us for our inaugural gala event. Tickets are limited and are on a first come, first served basis so do not wait to purchase your tickets!

This fundraiser will go to support the anti-human trafficking work of The Asservo Project. The Asservo Project Gala will take place on Friday, November 14, 2025 from 7:00-10:00 PM. This is a night that you are sure to enjoy with a delicious plated dinner from the Hyeholde, a silent auction, an opportunity to hear from Joe Sweeney and a special guest speaker. A cash bar will also be available. 

Please note this is a formal event and formal attire, suit or black tie, is expected. There will also be valet service for your convenience, please plan accordingly.

The mission of The Asservo Project is a two-fold approach to combat global human trafficking, child exploitation and sexual predators, to support the recovery of victims, and aid in the imprisonment of perpetrators. First, our team of diverse, dedicated, and experienced professionals utilizes the latest cutting-edge technology to identify, analyze, and eradicate sexual exploitation and its associated networks online. Secondly, our vision is to end human trafficking through intervention, education, and protection. Our talented and passionate education team strives to see a well-informed public take a uniform stance against human trafficking, while those who have been victimized work toward recovery with the support of their communities through education and awareness training.

About the Hyeholde:

A modern legacy of culinary excellence since 1937. Hyeholde's story began with a promise William Kryskill made to his bride, Clara: he would build her a castle on a cornfield crest. This dream, built with their own hands over seven years, became Hyeholde. The original half of the building started in 1931, intended as both a restaurant and living quarters. The couple spent summers operating Clark Studio Tea Room in Connecticut and returned each fall to work on Hyeholde. By 1938, they served their first meals, and it quickly became a success.

Chef Chris O’Brien became the executive chef at Hyeholde in 1997, before returning in 2021 and ultimately becoming Hyeholde’s new owner in 2023. Under his leadership, Hyeholde’s epicurean spirit has bloomed into a true five-star dining atmosphere, offering a sanctuary for the senses in a rustically-elegant, American cottage-style escape. The chef-driven menu evokes a sense of nostalgia; Chef O’Brien expertly modernizes culinary techniques from bygone eras, like cassoulets, housemade foie gras, and a strong emphasis on game meats, always reflecting the seasonality of the moment and respecting the integrity of the area’s freshest ingredients.