Treehouse

A sign announced the theme of "love and leadership" at the entrance to the event space. Guests entered through a heart-shaped cutout that reinforced the theme.

A decor piece styled like a map listed and thanked the organization's donors.

Fabricated trees did double duty, hiding structural columns in the venue and adding to the park decor. The leaves were evoked by fabric canopies suspended by airline cable.

Dancers evoked people who come to the park to read, with a high-tech twist: Their books glowed thanks to LED lights.

“What I like to do is layer,” said David Stark on his design philosophy, using details that add to the experience. One example: tearaway signs attached to lamp poles that featured positive messaging.

Major Food Group donated all cocktails at five stations, each branded for one of its restaurants, including the much-anticipated the Grill in the home of the former Four Seasons.

Familiar landmarks like Bethesda Fountain in Central Park were recreated, with salsa dancers providing entertainment.

On the main stage, roller skaters performed choreographed routines.

Catering included classic New York food carts that served pretzels and pigs in a blanket. They were customized with decals of a heart and the Robin Hood logo.

The dining room's perimeter was lined with 20 movie-theater-size screens.

Programs had a textured paper cover evoking tree bark with a heart-shape cutout recalling the evening's theme.

The centerpieces played off the story of Robin Hood shooting an arrow through an apple. Afterward, the organization planned to donate the apples to New York Common Pantry, estimating they would meet the food pantry's need for three weeks.

Union Square Events provided the catering during cocktails and the three-course dinner, which started with an asparagus salad with horseradish yogurt and mushroom vinaigrette.