Greenleaves

August 5, 2023 - HUDSON VALLEY, NEW YORK

Inspired by Tolkien's Mirkwood, the great forest of Middle Earth and home to the wood elves, Greenleaves is an effort to build something creative through community.

Greenleaves will be an enchanted one night event totally created through crowdfunding and collaborative effort. Patrons at the highest tiers will be invited to experience a dinner like no other along side some of their favorite creators in the Hudson Valley Region of New York.

Read on to uncover more of the tale, and how you can breathe life into Greenleaves...

The Mission

Greenleaves aims to discover what can happen when a creative community comes together to create a shared fantasy. What if we could make an enchanted forest on a rural New York property just a couple of hours from one of the world's greatest cities? Liza Roberts would like to find out. Join her in creating a fairytale that we can all share and say we had a part in creating. Similar to kickstarter, this independent project will rely heavily on resources from those willing to gift their talents, and those who are able to contribute monetary funds. Unlike other projects though, you'll be able to see (and choose if you so like) exactly what your contribution is adding to the project. Do you want to cover the cost of a gown for a model (who could be one of your favorite creators)? Maybe you'd like to chip in with several others to buy the lighting that will hang over the shoot to create the ethereal glow of Greenleaves Forest? The choice is yours and you'll be able to see exactly what YOU helped to create.

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The Creative Team

The creative team is still coming together! Photos and bios about us will be made available as soon as possible.

Liza, Creative Director & Event Photographer

Liza is a fantasy photographer from Philadelphia, PA. She is well known for her retreats and events for creatives. While Liza is always proud of the work that she and others create at these events, the biggest accomplishment for her is the experiences attendees have and the new friendships and connections formed.

Liza has worked with brands like Prime Video, Sanctuary World, and Adobe Express.

Astraea

Model

Madi

Model

Minji

Model

Mint

Model

Rachel

Model

Yana

Model

Kelsey - I Do Declare

Costuming

Ash - Goatspell

Costuming

Kirby Moore

Costuming

Justin Swain, Chef

Justin Swain has been in the restaurant industry for 10 years and has worked to help create fantastic menus for events and restaurants. He is also part of the husband/wife duo behind the Dusty Druid, a bookstore that looks to bring fantasy into the hands of everyone.

Kelly Swain, Hairstyling

Greetings! My name is Kelly Swain. I have been a Hairstylist specializing in cut, color and styling for 15 years in my hometown of Philadelphia. A collector of the old and strange, lover of reading and snacks with the desire to create immersive fantasy experiences with friends and loved ones.

Liz Boures

Liz is a professional makeup artist from Fort Worth, Tx. For the last ten years she has enjoyed helping people bring their visions to life! From fantasy, to glamour, from editorial, to bridal, her goal is to enhance the beauty that already lies within each client, and make them feel gorgeous, as well as powerful. A born adventurer, and seeker of all things magical, she loves to explore the world as much as she can, creating some art along the way.

Elena, Culinary Team

Elena is a freelance private chef based in NYC and the Hamptons. When she's not cooking or waxing poetic about things like Greek Easter and Star Wars, she's likely either playing tennis or nerding it up in an elaborate cosplay at a comic con.

The Northway Studio, Jewels

The North Way Studio is a wee atelier that weaves amulets from a dragon’s hoard of fine, reclaimed metals and lush, meticulously gathered jewels.

Madhouse FX, Prosthetics

Hand-crafters, specialized in elf ears, masks and prosthetics.

Marissa, Fairytale Teas, Tablescape Styling

Marissa Kinsler is the creator, founder, and lead Fairy Godmother of Fairy Tale Teas.
Forever a lover of fairytale princesses, desserts, and romantic tea parties, Kinsler knew from a young age that she would live a life that celebrated all things abundantly beautiful. A life where she would not only enjoy magic, but share it with others.
Kinsler and her team of fae {fairytale creatures} scour countryside’s all over the world in search of the perfect fairytale to inspire each magical tea blend.

Costurero Real

Event Partner

Ellie Desautels, Videography

Ellie is an actor and filmmaker who is best known for their debut television role in NBC's "Rise". They made history as the second out non-binary actor to play a trans character on primetime television. From hobbit fairytales to sci-fi and clowns, Ellie's storytelling in film and video art has touched and inspired many.

Ali, Event Volunteer

Marianne Bell

Lighting

The Revivalist Spirits

Cocktail & Spirits Sponsor

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Join the Project

Help us create Greenleaves by joining as a Patron!

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Patron Items & Rewards

Contribute to Greenleaves & Receive rewards! You could even attend the event...

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Volunteer your Talents

Liza is looking for ONLY the following:

Event rentals. An individual or company that can deliver and set up tables, chairs, flatware, dinnerware, etc.
Those who have small items they'd like to offer, promote, or sell for a themed gift bag.

No other skills are needed at this time. Those writing in to offer other help such as photography or modeling will not receive responses just because there are so many things coming in to Liza's inbox!

All applicants must have a photo portfolio. Please send this portfolio to lizabetroberts@gmail.com after filling out the contact form (you can also send your entire inquiry via direct email).

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