Join us on the farm Saturday, April 11th for our Spring Garden Workshop. Hear from Jordan and Whitney first hand about what makes a productive garden. Learn about starting seeds, transplanting, when to weed, building compost and so much more! Take home plant starts for your own garden and knowledge to make 2026 your best garden year! Limited spots available. Tickets are $125/person

Included: Welcome drink, farm/garden tour, lessons on all things vegetable gardening, a farm fresh lunch.

Join us for dinner on the farm with Chef Ian Robertson of Des Moines’ Oak Park on Sunday, May 31. It is always a treat when we get to welcome Chef Ian and his team to the farm and we couldn’t think of a better way to kick off the season! Their incredible attention to details to the way they magically highlight our produce will help create a night you won’t forget. Be sure to grab a seat at the table! Tickets available April 1st.

Chef Ian Robertson’s fascination with food began in childhood while living abroad with his family in Malaysia, Scotland, Benin, and France, where exposure to vibrant markets and diverse cuisines sparked a lifelong curiosity about how cultures express themselves through food. He trained at Ferrandi Paris before working in renowned kitchens including The Fat Duck in Bray and Chicago’s two-Michelin-starred Tru, later holding leadership roles in Chicago, Iowa, and New York, including Executive Sous Chef at ABC Kitchen.

For the past two and a half years, Robertson has served as Executive Chef of Oak Park in Des Moines, where his refined, seasonal menus and ingredient-driven approach have helped cultivate a reputation for exceptional quality and thoughtful fine dining. Drawing on decades of experience in Michelin- and AAA Five Diamond-recognized kitchens, Robertson pairs technical precision with Midwestern sensibility, creating dishes that celebrate the seasons while making guests feel both inspired and at home.

Arrival is 4:30pm

All events are BYOB

Join us on the farm Sunday, June 14th for dinner with the owners of Littleleaf Luncheonette of Waukee. The lunch scene in the metro area was recently elevated to a new level when Mallory and Ryan opened the doors to Littleleaf. Everything from the decor to the details in each dish reflect their passion for delicious, fresh and seasonal food. We stopped by for lunch this winter and immediately knew we had to bring them to the farm for a dinner this summer and we can’t wait! Tickets available April 1st!

Mallory Holt, an Iowa native, and Ryan Nicholson, originally from upstate New York, are the duo behind Littleleaf Luncheonette in Waukee. After six years of working side by side, they took the leap to build something of their own, rooted in quality, seasonality, and genuine hospitality. Inspired by their travels and driven by a deep respect for ingredients, they opened Littleleaf in October of 2025, creating a space where thoughtful sourcing and community meet at the table.

Arrival is 4:30pm

All events are BYOB

*This year $10 from every ticket sold will go towards a local non-profit. The recipient of this dinner’s donation is The Earlham Public Library.

Join us on the farm for dinner with Chef Aaron Holt of Catering by Doolittle Farms on Sunday, June 28th. Chef Aaron and his team always prepare the most delicious and beautiful dishes using an abundance of what is in season each time. We love hosting them! This dinner is one you won’t want to miss! Tickets available May 28th!

Chef Aaron Holt — owner of Doolittle Family Farm LLC and Catering by Doolittle Farm. A century-old family farm sits on 53 beautiful acres near Story City, where he grows an incredible array of seasonal fruits, vegetables, microgreens + edible flowers. His family has been tending this land since the late 1880s, and today his two daughters proudly represent the fifth generation to harvest its fields. Aaron’s mission is a special one: to restore the farm to the way it operated over 100 years ago, practicing regenerative agriculture + building a sustainable food future.

A self-taught chef with 20+ years in Iowa kitchens, Aaron launched his own business in 2017, crafting chef-inspired dinners that showcase the bounty of his farm. What began as intimate themed dinners has blossomed into a thriving, fast-growing catering company. He’s deeply committed to sourcing locally — proudly using Iowa-grown ingredients whenever possible — and stays inspired by emerging food trends, sustainability, and collaborating with chefs across the state. 

Arrival is 4:30pm

All events are BYOB

*This year $10 from every ticket sold will go towards a local non profit. The recipient of this dinner’s donation is the Earlham Little League

Join us on the farm for dinner with Chef Grant Gillon. We love hosting Chef Grant as he always does an amazing job creating inventive and delicious dinners for our guests. This year we thought we would take this dinner to the next level by incorporating an interactive and educational experience by hosting butcher Calvin Schnucker, founder and head butcher of The Good Butcher in Des Moines. Guests will not only get to enjoy a plated meal but they will also learn about the art of butchery. Tickets available June 26th!

Chef Grant Gillon is an Iowa-based private chef and passionate advocate for local agriculture. Known for his bold flavors and refined technique, Grant rose to national recognition as the winner of MasterChef Season 13, showcasing his ability to blend creativity with heartland ingredients.

At the core of his cooking is a deep commitment to farm-to-table sourcing. Grant partners closely with Iowa farmers, dairies, and producers to build menus that celebrate the season and tell the story of the land. Each dish reflects his belief that great food starts with great relationships — from pasture to plate.

Calvin Schnucker is the founder and head butcher of The Good Butcher in Des Moines, Iowa. With nearly 20 years in the meat industry, he specializes in whole-animal butchery, house-made sausages, and traditional dry-cured charcuterie. Calvin is passionate about sourcing high-quality meats from local farms and bringing old-world butcher craftsmanship back to the neighborhood shop.

Arrival is 4:30

All events are BYOB

This year $10 from every ticket sold will go towards a local non-profit. The recipient of this dinner’s donation is the Earlham Christmas Share.

Join us on the farm Sunday, August 16th for dinner with Chef Andrew Hoffman of Hoffman Farm and Forage. If you love eating wild edibles then this is the dinner for you! Chef Andrew always incorporates food from his hikes in his dinners and we can’t wait to see what he prepares! Tickets available July 16th!

Andrew of Hoffmann Farm and Forage is a professional chef, wild forager, and diverse produce farmer. With over 17 years as a chef in the restaurant industry his focus aimed at locally sourced, sustainable, and in season Iowa ingredients. His passion is cultivating a strong community of local farmers & chefs with a desire to build connections to further develop the local food movement. 

Andrew, his wife, Sarah, and son Luca operate a produce farm on his family farm just outside of story city where they are the 4th generation to tend the land. They sell produce and wild mushrooms direct to restaurants and at the Des Moines farmers Market. 

Andrew also curates farm to table dinners in central Iowa creating seasonal locally sourced menus highlighting his produce and foraged mushrooms alongside sustainable Iowa ingredients. His menus are studded with the wild ramps, specialty produce, preserved ingredients, and choice proteins offering a true taste of Iowa.

Arrival is 4:30pm

All events are BYOB

*This year $10 from every ticket sold will go towards a local non-profit. The recipient of this dinner’s donation is Christmas on Chestnut.

Please join us on the farm Sunday, September 13th for dinner with Chef Ryan Skinner of DMACC Culinary Arts. This dinner is very exciting for us because we plan to donate $20 from every ticket purchased to the DMACC program. When Whitney was in high school, she participated in culinary art classes through DMACC so we are excited to make a donation to this incredible program that central Iowa is lucky to have! Chef Ryan will be bringing along a few passionate students to learn about the farm to table experience. Tickets are $175 and available August 13th!

Chef Ryan has over 15 years of experience working across, casual, high-volume, farm to table and Michelin starred restaurants. He is an ICI alum and recipient of the Marge Anderson French Culinary Scholarship. Previously, he served as the chef of Harbinger and most recently opened Tom Arhcer’s Supper Club. He now is an instructor at ICI. His cooking is rooted in making pasta by hand, cooking with the seasons and building strong relationships with local farmers.

Arrival is 430pm

All events are BYOB