Bishop's Orchards Farm Dinners at the Medad Stone Tavern

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Bishop’s has asked La Cuisine to design the menu, prepare and serve dinner to a limited number of guests on August 5th and 6th. Uli Weil, Executive Chef, will lead a team to celebrate the height of summer’s flavors. Hors d’oeuvres, followed by a five course meal will all feature local ingredients, many from Bishop’s fields ½ mile away, as well as other area farms and pastures. Bishop’s will provide a selection of Connecticut wines, including some made on the farm.

Our menu is inspired by the day's harvest. For this reason, we are unable to announce the evening's menu ahead of time. We hope you'll enjoy the surprise and diversity of foods fresh from the farm, prepared on site in an uncomplicated style. Due to the lack of a full pantry and limited cooking facilities, we cannot accommodate menu substitutions. The cost for the evening, inclusive of menu, beverages and gratuity is $115 per person.

The Medad Stone Tavern was built in 1803 by Medad Stone to serve as a Tavern. The building has 14 rooms and 10 fireplaces. The Guilford Keeping Society inherited it from Len Hubbard in 2001. It was decided to restore it and open it as a living link to Guilford’s past. The property is the home of the Len Hubbard Community Gardens, and holds a barn, corn crib and extensive fields.

The event will start at 6pm, with dinner at long tables under a tent promptly at 7pm. Please arrive on time, to enjoy a welcome aperitif together with passed hors d’oeuvre as you tour the Tavern. The evening is not suitable for children.

We will gather rain or shine. Our incredibly wet Spring has spawned an equally incredible population of biting insects. Feel free to apply repellant when you leave the car, prior to joining us under the tent. Please bring appropriate clothing for the weather – the tent will not be air conditioned.

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Bishop’s Orchards Farm Dinner Guidelines

• Purchases are final. They may NOT be refunded or exchanged. They may be transferred to friends or the nice people you find on Craigslist.
• The dinners are held rain or shine.
• Menus are not published in advance, and menu substitutions will be politely declined.
• Farm Dinners are not suitable for children. You must be 21 years of age to consume alcoholic beverages. Non-alcoholic beverages will always be available.
• Pets are not permitted at dinner and may not be left in cars.
• We respect all dietary choices and restrictions. Our chefs are challenged to create a dynamic menu for a large audience in a very limited kitchen without the benefit of a full pantry.
• Pescatarians, vegetarians, vegans, and the gluten-intolerant may find our dinners unsatisfactory.
• If you have any questions, please call Ben at 203.488.7100.
• Summer Casual is the best guideline we can provide for what to wear. The terrain may be uneven, dusty or muddy. High heels, no matter how comfortable, may well provide a sinking experience. Sunscreen, parasols, sweaters, sunglasses and insect repellant are all appropriate accoutrements.