WELCOME TO THE 2023 HARVEST DINNER & FUNDRAISER!

Saturday, September 23rd  |  Land's Sake Farm, Weston 

Thank you for joining Land's Sake Farm for our biggest event of the year! Your continued support of the Farm and its mission keeps us going and growing. We celebrate you, along with Land's Sake Farm's commitment to local food production, education, hunger relief, and community building. Our live auction items feature amazing vacation experiences, gourmet private dining opportunities,  and more. Preview all of the auction items below, and get ready to raise your glass to a year full of health and happiness!

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HARVEST DINNER 2023 LIVE AUCTION ITEMS 


 

#1

NEW THIS YEAR! Happy Hour Tasting & Cocktail Party in Your Home with Horizon Beverage 

Estimated value: $1,500

Host an interactive tasting and cocktail party for 12 friends! In the comfort of your own home, mixologist Patrick Gaggiano of Horizon Beverage will bring 3 bottles of different top tier tequila and 3 bottles of different premium American Bourbon and taste through these with you and your guests, explaining differences and production process of each. Following this tasting of spirits, Patrick will have 2 cocktails made for an in house Happy Hour, one with tequila and one with bourbon!

The event must be booked at least 4 weeks in advance for a mutually convenient date.


 

#2

NEW THIS YEAR! Member for a Day Area Golf Club Tour

Estimated value: $1,500

Enjoy a round of golf at some of the area’s great private golf courses! You and 2 guests of your choosing will have the opportunity to visit three different clubs, including Winchester Country Club, Eastward Ho! in Chatham, and The Weston Golf ClubYou and your two guests will create a foursome with a member of the club.

Golf outings will be scheduled with the club member at a mutually agreed upon time before September 23, 2024.


 

#3

Catered Dinner Party for 10 in Your Home by Forklift Catering

Estimated value: $3,000

Host a dinner party in your home with no need to worry about the food or service!
Forklift Catering will work with you to put together a delicious meal including three passed hors d'oeuvres, a first course, main course, and dessert. Forklift's commitment to exceeding expectations using the freshest seasonal and local food will make this an evening to remember. This package includes one chef and one manager. You won't have to lift a finger, just your fork!

The dinner must be booked at least 4 weeks in advance for a mutually convenient date and before September 1st, 2024.


 

#4

NEW THIS YEAR! Amazing Amalfi, 5-Night Stay for 4 in Amalfi, Italy

Estimated value: $8,465

The Amalfi Coast is an idyllic 30-mile stretch of coastal dreaminess on the southern edge of Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula that’s prized for its dramatic landscape, delicious cuisine, vineyards, lemon groves, cerulean waters, and colorful fishing villages — each seemingly more lovely than the last.

#5

NEW THIS YEAR! Host the First Private Party in the New Farmstand Building

Estimated value: $4,000

The new farmstand will be open spring 2024 and you can be the first to host a private party in the new building in 2024! Experience a summer sunset and the sights, sounds, and rhythm of the farm, with up to 40 of your friends at a Land’s Sake-style party. Celebrate summer, a birthday, or a special event in our architect-designed net-zero building with delicious local food and specially selected wine and beer. 

Good for a mutually agreed-upon afternoon or evening May - August 2024. This 3 hour party includes: Dinner by Blue Ribbon BBQ, in-season flowers, music, wine and beer.


 

#6

Private Omakase Dining Experience for 10 by Ten Homakase

Estimated value: $6,000

Enjoy an 18-course, customizable and intimate Omakase meal for 10 guests, in the comfort of your home, office, or event space. This performative, chef-lead dining experience features live preparation of sushi with fish sourced around the world. Sit back and watch as Omakase chefs prepare an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience for you and your guests.

Ten Homakase is a premium and private Omakase offering from renowned Sushi Chef and co-owner Daniel Kim, alongside seasoned industry individuals and long-time Omakase enthusiasts Jake Poznak and Maxwell Weiss. Ten Homakase provides an expandable nigiri course menu and quality-driven add-ons like uni, wagyu, and sake tastings (with kosher and vegetarian options).


 

#7

NEW THIS YEAR! Private 7-Night Villa Retreat on the Pacific for 12 (6-suites) Casa Angelina, Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Estimated value: $11,165

Breathtaking views from a lush jungle oasis await guests at Casa Angelina’s private villa retreat overlooking the Sierra Madre del Sur coastal mountain range. From sunbathing at the infinity-edge pool beneath wild parrots, to midnight stargazing on the terrace, each space offers a moment to find calm and escape distraction. A spirited surf town frequented by celebrities, there’s more to Zihua than its turquoise waters. From cycling through a rainforest reserve or exploring the Xihuacan ruins, to searching for handmade treasures in the old fishing village, there is plenty to experience beyond the beach.


 

#8

Raise the Paddle for Hunger Relief

Estimated value: priceless

Make a Difference – Help Provide Fresh, Local Food to Those in Need

Food insecurity among low income families and senior citizens in Massachusetts is higher than it has ever been. Food prices continue to rise and many seniors have not had the equivalent increase in their annual income. Recently rates have been fluctuating between 21% to 26%, and as of July 2023, an estimated 23.7% of MA households with children are facing food insecurity. The rising costs of housing and other basic needs, like food, are factors that can likely be attributed to the rising rates of food insecurity.

Charitable food donations have been a fundamental part of Land’s Sake Farm since its start more than 40 years ago. Each year, the farm donates 30% of the produce we harvest to our hunger relief partner organizations--such as food pantries, shelters, and food access programs--so that they can distribute our produce where it is needed most. Our partners include Food for Free, Lovin’ Spoonfuls Food Rescue, Boston Area Gleaners, Rosie's Place, St. Julia's Parish, the Newton Food Pantry, and the Weston Council on Aging.  To date we have donated more than $1.3 million dollars worth of produce to those in need. Learn more on our Hunger Relief page.

The majority of food that hunger relief organizations receive is packaged and processed. We are uniquely positioned to ensure that people who are food insecure have access to fresh food. Last year we donated 50,000 pounds of produce to those in need, the equivalent of 150,000 servings. With your help, we can share our bounty and feed even more people the healthy, fresh food grown at Land’s Sake Farm.

 


 

 

CHIP IN FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A HARVEST GIFT BASKET!

For a $50 donation, receive a "Harvest Buck", which you can enter to win a gift basket of your choice. Your donation helps fund important farm operations and preparation for next season - including tractor repairs and tune-ups, cooler modifications, tool sharpening, truck maintenance, new batteries, and much more.


 


THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS


 

 

THANK YOU TO OUR HOST COMMITTEE

Emily Griset & Andrew Chin (Co-Chairs)
Jessica & Steve Duncan
Kelly & Jordan Esten
Elizabeth & Nathaniel Heald

Amy & Jay Mofenson
Pam Hess, Debbie Pullen, Heather Hilton, Rebecca Loren, Kelly Cammerota

Proceeds from this event fund ongoing farm operations, provide hunger relief to those in need, and support Land's Sake education programs.

Please contact us for more information on ways to support the farm.