Photo Recap: The FarmOn Foundation’s Hootenanny

by Katie Schlientz
farm on hootenanny

Last weekend, I headed up to Copake, NY, for the FarmOn! Foundation‘s Hootenanny, a dinner benefitting local Hudson Valley farms, and showcasing the products and produce from the area. With Chef Jean-George Vongerichten cooking up in the kitchen—using vegetables, fruits, meats and dairy from minutes away—we ate elbow to elbow with farming families who make an unbelievable contribution to our community. As the FarmOn! tagline says, if you ate today, thank a farmer!

farm on hootenanny

The big top tent at the (gorgeous!) Copake Country Club and The Greens Restaurant at the FarmOn Foundation’s Hootenanny dinner.
farmon hootenanny
Chaseholm Farm‘s creamy cheesey goodness at the FarmOn Foundation’s Hootenanny, a benefit dinner featuring Hudson Valley produce and goods.

farm on hootenanny

I don’t crave sweets. I crave charcuterie. And I was a huge fan of JACüTERIE at the FarmOn Foundation’s Hootenanny, a benefit dinner featuring Hudson Valley produce and goods.

(A little birdie told me they can be found at the Pleasantville Farmers Market and Down to Earth Markets in Ossining)

farm on hootenanny

The FarmOn Foundation’s Hootenanny menu was designed by ABC Kitchen By Jean Georges. Served family style, the first course featured a kale salad with lemon, serrano chilies and mint.
farm on hootenanny
Jim Gaudet and The Railroad Boys performed at the FarmOn Foundation’s Hootenanny.
farm on hootenanny
The FarmOn Foundation’s Hootenanny menu was designed by ABC Kitchen By Jean Georges. Served family style, the first course featured a roasted beet salad and organic yogurt from the Farm at Miller’s Crossing.
farm on hootenanny
Dessert is served! ABC Kitchen By Jean Georges made a delicious blueberry lemon tart for the final course of the FarmOn Foundation’s Hootenanny dinner.

{IntoxiKate Tip}

Support the FarmOn! Foundation’s local farm to school milk initiative, a cause near and dear to me! Every dollar counts to provide fresh quality local Hudson Valley milk to local school districts. The FarmOn! Foundation is the first to sponsor and implement a local dairy program in NYS to local school districts. To learn more, visit friendsofthefarmer.com.

You may also like