Thank you for your interest in the Harvest Dinners on the Farm to support the Healthy Food For All program.
Please purchase your tickets through PayPal by clicking on the buttons below. All proceeds go to providing low-income community members with access to fresh produce through subsidized CSA shares with local farms, as well as free nutrition and cooking classes.
With your support, and the help of the chefs, wineries, farms, and many volunteers we are able to reach one more low-income family for every 4 tickets sold - so please join us and enjoy your meal !
For additional info, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions below.
WINTER HARVEST DINNER - Sold Out!
RED NEWT WINE CELLARS & BISTRO
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WHEN:
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 - 5:00pm Reception at Finger Lakes Distilling, 6:00pm Hors d'oeuvres & Wine Reception at Red Newt, 7:00pm Dinner
WHERE:
Red Newt Wine Cellars and Bistro, Seneca Lake
COST:
$75 per ticket, all inclusive (non-refundable)
WHO:
Chef Debra Whiting and Winemaker Dave Whiting with a menu featuring ingredients from The Piggery, Autumns Harvest, Early Morning Farm, Remembrance Farm, Stick & Stone Farm, Sweet Land Farm, Three Sisters Farm, West Haven Farm, Cayuga Pure Organics and other local farms who support the Healthy Food for All program.
West Haven Farm Harvest Dinner - Sold Out!
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WHEN:
Sunday, November 8th, 2009 - 4:30 Reception; 5:45 Diner
WHERE:
West Haven Farm, Ecovillage, Ithaca
COST:
$75 per ticket
WHO:
Chef Jen Irwin & Stan Walton from Just a Taste with beverages from Ithaca Beer hosted at West Haven Farm & Kestrel Perch Berries.
Early Morning Farm Harvest Dinner - Sold Out!
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WHEN:
Sunday, September 20th, 2009 - 4:30pm Reception; 5:30pm Dinner
WHERE:
Early Morning Farm, Genoa
COST:
$75 per ticket
WHO:
Chef Sean O'Brian of Serendipity Catering (former Chef-Owner of Willow Restaurant), with wine poured by Bet the Farm Wines hosted at Early Morning Farm.
Sweet Land Farm Harvest Dinner - Sold Out!
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WHEN:
Sunday, September 13th, 2009 - Reception 5:30pm, Dinner 7:00pm
WHERE:
Sweet Land Farm, Trumansburg
COST:
$75 per ticket
WHO:
Chefs Christina & Jonah McKeough from Hazelnut Kitchen, with wine poured by Atwater Vineyards and Billsboro Winery hosted at Sweet Land Farm
Remembrance Farm Harvest Dinner - Sold Out!
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WHEN:
Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 - Reception 5:00pm, Dinner 6:00pm
WHERE:
Remembrance Farm, Trumansburg
COST:
$75 per ticket
WHO:
Chef Samantha Izzo from Simply Red Bistro at Sheldrake Point Vineyards and La Tourelle Resort and Spa, with wine poured by Damiani Wine Cellars and hosted at Remembrance Farm.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS THE MENU FOR EACH DINNER?
Each dinner will feature a three to five course meal, with wines paired for each course. Most of the produce will come from the farm with some fruit, meat, cheeses and breads coming from other nearby Finger Lakes growers and purveyors. Whatever the menu, it's sure to be fresh and delicious !
WHAT IS THE ATTIRE?
Casual dress is fine, and comfortable shoes are recommended for walking through the fields to get to the dinner tables.
WHAT ABOUT PARKING?
Parking will be available at each dinner. Volunteers will help guide you. We highly encourage carpooling so that we have little impact on traffic and the neighbors.
HOW WILL I KNOW MY RESERVATION IS CONFIRMED?
Once you make your purchase, we will send you a confirmation email/letter with your reservation information. Information will include the name of your party, the number of seats purchased, and logistical information for the dinner you are attending.
WHAT IF I WANT TO PAY BY CHECK?
To purchase by check, please send an e-mail to Laurie (lep57@cornell.edu) or call 607-272-2292 and we will help you make your reservations.
CAN I PURCHASE SEATS FOR MORE THAN ONE DINNER?
Yes, you can attend all of the dinners.
WHAT IS THE MONEY FOR THE DINNER GOING TO SUPPORT?
All proceeds will be donated to the Healthy Food for All program to reduce the cost of fresh, locally grown produce for over 100 low-income families in our community. To learn more about the Healthy Food for All program, or to make an additional contribution, please contact Liz Karabinakis at 607-272-2292 or evk4@cornell.edu. Donations can be made payable to CCETC- Local Foods Network and mailed to Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca NY 14850. Thank you for your support!
IS MY PAYMENT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
Yes, please indicate when you check in at the dinner that you would like to make your purchase a charitable tax deduction and Cornell Cooperative Extension will provide you with a receipt.
CAN I BRING CHILDREN?
Absolutely, however please include them in your reservation if you would like a seat and/or dinner reserved for them.
CAN I BRING PETS?
Sorry, pets are not allowed on the farm.
WHAT IF I HAVE SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS?
Please include any dietary requirements when you make your purchase. We do not guarantee that all special requests can be accommodated but the chefs will do their best to take care of you.
WHAT IF THE DINNER I WANT TO ATTEND IS SOLD OUT?
We are keeping a waiting list for each dinner and if we receive cancellations, we will contact the people on the waiting list, in order of their request for a reservation, to offer the available seats.
WHAT IF IT IS RAINING/SNOWING?
Each dinner will take place regardless of the weather, unless a "rain/snow date" is specified. We will have contingency plans and covered spaces in case it rains or snows. In the case that the event has to be switched to its alternative rain/snow date you will be contacted by email as soon as possible.
WHAT IF I HAVE TO CANCEL?
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Reservations can be sold or given to someone else if you cannot attend.
WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
Please contact Elizabeth Karabinakis, Cornell Cooperative Extension, at 607-272-2292 or evk4@cornell.edu.