We are excited to welcome you to our Community Table throughout the fall. This beloved event brings a renowned chef to our farm to design an ecological meal around our four seasonal rotations (market garden, milpa, fruit forest, cover crops) highlighting the bioregional cuisine of San Juan. By bringing these culinary artists back to the source, they have the chance to connect with new ingredients, unearth fresh inspiration in our bioregion’s historic foodways, and discover the rewards of relationship with the land.
Join us at The Ecology Center for an unforgettable evening with Executive Chef Kyle St. John of Harvest at The Ranch. Chef Kyle’s culinary journey began on a family farm in Montana, where he honed his passion for farm-fresh, seasonal ingredients inspired by his grandmother’s recipes. Now, as the head of one of Southern California’s most celebrated farm-to-table restaurants, Chef Kyle brings the rich traditions of California’s organic farming history to life through his thoughtfully curated menus.
At Harvest, Chef Kyle emphasizes sustainable sourcing and hyper-local ingredients, many of which are grown on-site. For this special Community Table dinner, he’ll showcase his deep connection to the land, crafting a menu that reflects the bounty of our bioregion. With each course, you’ll experience the true flavors of California, reimagined through Chef Kyle’s expertise and passion for fresh, seasonal cuisine.
Savor this exclusive dining experience as we gather under the stars for a night of delicious food, community, and meaningful conversation about the importance of regenerative agriculture.
FAQ
DIETARY PREFERENCES
Community Table dinners are fixed course, family-style meals. As such, we cannot accommodate every dietary restriction. Please email us with any dietary needs. We will try to accommodate for vegetarian/vegan needs, gluten intolerance, and seafood/shellfish allergies but let us know if there are any specific dietary restrictions for any of your guests. We will do our best to accommodate anything beyond the 3 listed. If there are any life threatening allergies we recommend emailing before purchasing tickets.
SCHEDULE
Community Table Dinners begin at 6pm, when we’ll start with drinks and a farm tour. We appreciate timeliness as the dinner is coursed intentionally with just one seating. Dinners typically end around 10pm.
REFUNDS
We can offer refunds up to one week before the dinner. In the case that you need to cancel last minute, we would be happy to work with you to pass along your tickets to friends or family members.
MEMBERSHIP
If you are an active member of The Ecology Center, thank you so much for your support! As a token of our appreciation, we are pleased to offer you exclusive ticket pricing. If you are not yet a member but wish to take advantage of the discount, please visit our SUPPORT page to become a member today. If you’re unsure of your membership status, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected], and we’ll be happy to assis
