We are so excited to share our September Farm to Table Dinner on the Farm

Dinner features delicious locally sourced food from BlackRock Catering! Served family style – the menu is
Leek and Potato soup topped with homemade French bread croutons.

Spring mix heirloom garden salad dressed with their balsamic vinaigrette

Peruvian roasted chicken served with Aji Verde dipping sauce with roasted root vegetable medley and cheddar bay biscuits.

Vegetarian option – Caribbean coconut milk and chickpea curry served over jasmine rice with roasted root vegetable medley and cheddar bay biscuits.

Brown Butter Apple Crisp served with Misty Meadows vanilla ice cream

Unsweet tea and water will be available, and smores will be available around the campfire after this delicious dinner.

This event is limited to 54 people. Dinner will be served on tables set up near the Farm store with real table clothes and China plates.

After dinner, attendees will have time to visit with the famous Painted Pastures mommy goats. Anne, our favorite dog and Ronnie the Rooster will also be on site to greet all our guest. This is a closed event. The Farm store will be open for the last 30 minutes of the event.

The cost of the tickets is $55 and you need to specific your choice of chicken or vegetarian when you purchase your ticket.

We are so excited to share that we will be donating $2 from each ticket sold for the September 20th Farm to Table Dinner to the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Washington County MD. Cancer effects so many people in our community and we are excited to do our part to help this worthy cause!

Deadline to purchase tickets is Sept 15th and we will only sell 54 tickets! We have put in our order for good weather – this is a RAIN OR SHINE event. If needed, we will just relocate to the barn. No refunds will be given.

Have questions – please email us at oreo0153@gmail.com or call the Farm Store at 301-416-2425. If no one answers – Lori is probably out working the farm, so please leave a message so she can call you back.

BLACKROCK CATERING’s goal is to create unforgettable culinary experiences that delight the senses and bring people together. They provide exceptional, customized catering services that exceed the expectations of their clients and their guests.
Their Core Values are

• Culinary Excellence: They are committed to the art of gastronomy, using the finest ingredients and innovative techniques to craft dishes that are as visually stunning as they are delectable.
• Personalization: They believe in the power of personalization, tailoring every event to the unique preferences and vision of our clients to create truly bespoke dining experiences.
• Exceptional Service: Their team is passionate about hospitality. We pride ourselves on delivering impeccable service with a warm and attentive touch, ensuring that every guest feels welcomed and valued.
• Sustainability: They are dedicated to minimizing our environmental footprint, sourcing locally and responsibly, and using eco-friendly practices to support a healthier planet.
• Collaboration: They work closely with our clients, event planners, and vendors to seamlessly execute every event. We believe that collaboration is the key to success.
• Innovation: Embracing the latest culinary trends and technology, we constantly seek new ways to surprise and delight our clients with fresh and exciting concepts

They promise to turn your special occasions into extraordinary memories where the art of cuisine meets the magic of togetherness. Whether it's an intimate gathering, a corporate event, or a grand celebration, Blackrock Catering is dedicated to creating a culinary journey that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. We are so excited to work with them to transform our Farm to Table events into culinary masterpieces, one plate at a time.

For more information about BlackRock Catering https://www.blackrockcateringandsauce.com/ or give them a call at 240-520-6703.

PAINTED PASTURES is a beautiful 12-acre farm in Smithsburg that has become home to some uniquely charming animals since January 2020. It was given the name Painted Pastures because it so perfectly describes the place. It is like a little piece of heaven where flowers bloom and visitors, are greeted by friendly multicolored Nigerian Dwarf goats and clucking chickens with shiny red, white and black feathers. Owner Lori Anderson can be found on the farm just about any day of the week, tending to her animals and flowers with her beloved canine companion Anne. Everyone is invited to visit this friendly place to see the goats, chickens, sheep, and horses. Ronnie the Rooster will be there to greet all the guests and keep all his animal friends in line. The Nigerian Dwarf goats are the star of this show (shh don’t tell Ronnie). The fields are a perfect play yard where they climb, jump and head butt each other knowing they are safe and loved. In the spring, the field is full of “kids” ( baby goats) and their mommies. It is quite the sight to see. “There is something very special about the atmosphere here. It makes people feel good and makes them forget about their troubles,” Lori says.

Lori raises her goats for their rich milk which she then uses to make soaps, lotions, balms, sugar scrubs and bath bombs. These goat milk personal care products are naturally emollient, and the soaps come in a wide variety of colors and fragrances. All are great to give as gifts or for daily use in your home. The Farm store is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and is filled with these products and many unique and one-of-a-kind pieces from other local artisans. You can also find their products at The Market Hub, Old Home Stead, McCutcheon Apple Products, Scenic View Orchard, and Deliteful Dairy. There is a lot of beauty on this quaint farm property. Along with the goat milk products, Lori raises and sells fresh cut flowers. They are grown in a hoop greenhouse just down the hill from the goat barn. During the summer months, she runs a roadside flower stand at the end of her driveway. Gorgeous bouquets of fresh flowers are available to purchase starting at $15 each. She says that she employs the “honor system” at the flower stand and it has worked out quite well.

Lori has an amazing green thumb and is available to create beautiful flowers for all your special events – like weddings, bridal showers, birthday parties and even prom flowers. No matter the occasion and even if you just need a bouquet to bring joy to your table, be sure to give Lori a call! Many of the flowers she uses in her arrangements are grow right here on the farm, in the flower garden or hoop house!

These Farm to Table event is just a small part of Lori’s mission to share this little slice of heaven with the rest of the world! She also hosts craft classes each week – things like painted gourds, macrame plant hangers and wood flower arrangements. The farm is also available to host your small special events like bridal showers and birthday parties.

Please remember your patronage of our special events /classes and purchases from the Farm Store are vital for us to be able to continue to take care of our animals in the way they deserve and at this point, allow hands on visits with the mommies and babies with no admission fee. BUT there may be weekends, when extra help is not available to supervise, so please understand that there may be times when field visits are not available. Everyone is always welcome to visit from outside the fence during regular store hours. Parents are also reminded that they MUST supervise their children at all times and follow all the posted rules. This is the animals' home and all the toys are there for their enjoyment. Thank you!

Don't forget to check out the website - www.PaintedPasturesMD.comfor all your goat milk soap needs! 24 hours a day! 7 days a week! or stop by the store Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 to 5 pm!

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