Summer Garden Adventure Dinner
Breeding Barn Adventure Dinner
Sat, Aug 16
Horsford Garden & nursery, Charlotte
We were honored to bring our long table to the stunning show gardens of Horsford Nursery for a private garden feast that highlighted nearby Vermont farms produce, animals, and cheese. Guests sipped on culinary cocktails while learning about the integrated and sustainable horticultural practices that make this slice of heaven so special.
Our 3 hour experience kicked off with a festive welcome hour–a chance to meet fellow guests and farmers, sip a cocktail or mocktail from our pop-up bar, visit our field kitchen for your first course, and enjoy a leisurely self-guided tour of the magical gardens.
For dinner we took a seat at our signature long tables set amongst the rows of flowers for an abundant, shared meal sourced from Vermont farms and cooked over open flame. Punctuated by thoughtful wine and culinary cocktail pairings for each course (alcohol-free pairings available by request).
After dessert, we enjoyed a farm sunset and a magical sparkler send off.
Producers + Partners
Horsford Gardens & Nursery / host venue
Sas Stewart / host
Chef Eric Hodet / chef
Lauren Hayes / dir. of beverage and operations
Heather Gallagher / photographer
MENU
WELCOME
Flakey Tostada, Charred Sweet Corn + Fennel Salad, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Pickled Scallion, Ancho + Lime Dust Vegan
Soft Girl Summer, Chamomile Vodka, Lillet Rose, Watermelon, Lime
n/a: N/A Gin, Watermelon, Chamomile, Mint, Lime
ON THE TABLE
Soft Dinner Rolls, Herb + Flower Butter Veg
SALAD
Crispy Local Lettuces + Kale, Charred Zucchini, Blueberries, Honey-Roasted Sunflower Seed, Za’atar Vinaigrette Vegan/GF
2023 Chateau Massiac Pays D'oc Sauvignon Blanc
n/a: Coconut, Cucumber, Lime, Orange Blossom Water
INTERLUDE
Summer Tomatoes, Flakey Salt, Nice EVOO + Balsamic Vegan/GF
THE FEAST
Coal-Roasted Swordfish, Basil + Pistachio Gremolata DF/GF
Roasted New Potatoes, Caramelized Leeks, Charred Lemon + Smoked Salt Vegan/GF
Charred Carrots, Ginger Miso Glaze, XXXtra Crispy Chili Crisp Vegan/GF
2024 Ameztoi 'Rubentis' Getariako Txakolina, ESP
DESSERT
Brown Butter Orange Cake, Aperol Jam, Prosecco Whipped Cream Veg
The Assignment, Aperol, Peach, Ginger, Sparkling Rosé, Soda
n/a: N/A Aperitif, Peach, Ginger, Sparkling N/A Rosé, Soda
