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An edible conversation between a farm, a chef, and the community.

Our Community Table series continues into the Summer with a new cast of world-class chefs and a seasonal palette of fruits, vegetables, herbs, berries and flowers. By bringing these culinary artists back to the source, we give them an opportunity to connect with new ingredients, find fresh inspiration in our bioregion’s historic foodways, and discover the rewards of relationship with the land.

Join us for an intimate, family-style feast featuring thoughtful courses crafted from ingredients grown on our 28-acre Regenerative Organic Certified™ farm.

With a guest list capped at just 72 people, this intimate gathering is designed to provide an authentic taste of the farm.


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Community Table with Chef Roberto Alcocer

The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA

We are excited to have Chef Roberto Alcocer on the farm to create his vibrant and playful dishes that express his artful balance between traditional Mexican and Baja California flavors.

Sold Out $160.00

Community Table with Rich Mead, Dan Mattern and Paddy Glennon

The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA

Driven by his passion for bringing farmers and foodies together in celebration of the land that nourishes us, Chef Rich Mead’s exuberance and integrity have made him a favorite collaborator here at The Ecology Center since the beginning. Join us for a decadent evening with Chef Rich Mead and Chef Dan Mattern.

Sold Out $160.00

Community Table with Chef Jorge Valines

The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA

Chef Valines draws inspiration from the region’s citrus groves, rocky coast, and leisurely culture to bring farm-to-table cuisine back to its roots. Join us for a special evening with Chef Jorge Valines.

Community Table with Chef Cathy McKnight

The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA

“My life is an open cookbook, and I am inspired everyday by the abundance that Mother Earth supplies for us. Eat with love and respect for her and know that every dollar you spend on food can enrich our earth.” Gather on the farm for a fireside dinner with Chef Cathy McKnight.

Community Table with Chef Joshua Gil of Mírame

The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA

Chef Joshua of Mírame, fuses homestyle Mexican cooking with the best locally sourced seasonal ingredients and his own irreverent creativity to offer a fresh take on Alta California cuisine. Join us for a special evening with Chef Joshua Gil.

Community Table with Chef Sarah Glover

The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA

With her roots and culinary escapades founded in Tasmania, Sarah now bounces between Australia and the USA, where she has cooked for the likes of Martha Stewart and Gordon Ramsay, and shares her knowledge around creating world class sustainable fare. Gather on the farm for a fireside dinner with Chef Sarah Glover.

Community Table with Chef Anthony Wells of Juniper & Ivy

The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA

A longtime champion of local and seasonal cooking, Wells brings inventive technique and artful plating to elevate farm-focused cuisine to unprecedented heights. Join us for a special evening with Chef Anthony Wells.

Community Table with Chef David Pratt of Brick

The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA

Wherever his culinary inspiration takes him, you can rest assured Chef David Pratt remains hyper focused on local, fresh ingredients and he’s excited about making a meal that reflects the season on our farm this summer. As a long time friend of the farm, we are confident this will be a dinner not to be missed!

Community Table with Chef Reyna Venegas of Rancho La Puerta

The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA

Executive Chef Reyna Venegas fuses the culinary and cultural heritages of her own Northern Baja roots to prepare fresh and delicious food that energizes, inspires, and nourishes guests. Gather on the farm for a fireside dinner with Chef Venegas.

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The Community Table

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Principles of a Regenerative Food System

Our Community Table dinner series began with the development of the Community Table Accord–a set of principles developed by chefs and leaders of the regenerative food movement to promote sustainability throughout all aspects of sourcing, preparing, and eating food. At The Ecology Center, we believe that everyday, simple solutions create big change in our communities. Together, we are building a healthy, vibrant future designed around the understanding that we are a part of nature.

The Community Table Accord is an effort to mainstream sustainability in the global farm-to-table community. Shaped, practiced, and shared by our found chefs, the Community Table Accord advances the conversation at the dinner table. By living and eating in accordance with these principles, each one of us contributes to a more abundant future.

eat fresh + seasonal

Choose local produce that’s in season

Buy local

Support a dynamic local economy

Choose Organic

Remove contaminants and toxins from our food supply

Choose Organic

Remove contaminants and toxins from our food supply

Respect Animals

Only eat animals raised with intention and respect

Grow your own

Participate in the act of growing food

Celebrate diversity

Cultivate and consume a diverse variety of foods

Promote Polycultures

Make farms regenerative ecosystems

Nourish All Children

Give children everywhere access to delicious, healthy food

Educate for Change

Empower positive change through personal and collective activism

Celebrate the harvest

Take time to celebrate, recognize, and inspire your community