On Sunday, September 10th, join us for wine, hors d'oeuvres, and performances by local singer songwriter John Schindler, fiddler Howie Carlough, and the No Spring Chickens duo!
Raffle: Each attendee will be entered for a chance to win a variety of prizes that have been donated by local businesses such as coffee beans from Crossroads Coffee, Veggies to Table flowers, Maple Syrup from Goranson’s farm, two year-long memberships to the Alliance Française du Maine, Gift cards from Bred in the Bone, Rising Tide Co-op, Farm 23, Dunton’s doghouse, Coastal Maine Popcorn Co., Footbridge Brewery, The Red Cup Coffee House, Shannon’s Unshelled and more. You can see all prizes and more info by heading to our TicketTailor page linked below.
Auction: Doug Gimbel will be auctioning off unique prizes to raise funds to help support Veggies to Table’s mission. We’re proud to be offering the following items (more to follow):
An electric Trail Tracker bike from Pedego in Boothbay Harbor value $2995
Pedego in Boothbay Harbor is the region's foremost electric bike experts offering sales, rentals, accessories, and service. Pedego® stands for premium quality and local service. Once you ride a Pedego, everything else is just an e-bike. The Trail Tracker bike comes with a charger and a 5 year warranty. Hello, fun….
A painting by Brad Betts value $1800 from Downeast Gallery
Brad Betts has been an artist for over 25 years and is a Signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA). His paintings have appeared in solo and group shows throughout New England, including the Mystic Seaport Gallery’s acclaimed “International Marine Art Exhibition” for the past 14 years. In 2006, Brad received the “Maritime Gallery Yachting Award” and in 2017 the “Award of Excellence” at this annual juried exhibition. In 2008, he was recognized as one of “Four Distinguished Artists” at the Mystic Seaport Gallery.
A painting by John Seitzer from Joy to the Wind Gallery value $700
John Seitzer, co-owner of Joy to the Wind Gallery in Boothbay Harbor, with his wife Lynne. His work has received local, state and regional awards and has recently been exhibited in the Art in The Embassies of Georgetown, Guyana and Bamako, Mali. Seitzer has shown in galleries across the United States, and is included in many corporate and private collections around the world. Together with his wife Lynne, also an artist, they paint and teach at home in Boothbay Harbor.
A stay in the Topside Inn in Boothbay Harbor value $500
Enjoy a step away from life in the beautiful Topside Inn. You’ll find a warm welcome waiting for you at their mid-coast Maine hilltop inn. They are in the center of Boothbay Harbor, at the very highest point, just steps from our main street and waterfront with over four private acres which offers stunning views while providing our guests with a quiet retreat.
The Erica and Alain Experience at Veggies to Table Value $500
Join Erica and Alain at the Veggies to Table farm for a private walking tour of the farm. You’ll get to hear how things started and why, see the veggies and flowers growing, and you'll even get to visit the chickens! After the tour, Erica and Alain will prepare an intimate meal in their home just for you with produce from the farm—the same top-quality produce they grow and donate. The table will be decorated with flower bouquets for you to take home as well (season permitting).
A night in a Seguin Treehouse in Georgetown value $450
Spending a restorative night up among the tall pines at Seguin Tree Dwellings in Georgetown, ME. You'll stay in their modern tree dwelling known as Souhegan, which has been featured in Elle Magazine and BBC Earth. Souhegan is perched atop a 21-acre wooded hill sloping to dramatic river views and conservation land. It features a wood-fired cedar hot tub 18’ up in the trees, which is accessed by a rope bridge from the primary structure. In the master bedroom you can enjoy the hygge of a Scandinavian gas fireplace as you gaze out the wall of windows into the tree canopy and to the river beyond. The dwelling sleeps up to 4 people.
A Barters Island Bees Experience value $450
Join Donna and Denny Denniston at Barters Island Bees for 3 hours of learning and experiencing beekeeping and honey production. Put on a bee-suit and go into the hives, or just watch the process as they work with the bees. You will be treated to a spread of delicious food and drinks featuring our honey products. You’ll also go home with a basket of Barters Island Bee's Raw Natural Honey, an assortment of our delicious creamed honeys, 10" beeswax taper candles, a Barters Island Bee Hat and best of all, an amazing BEEHIVE cake from Wildwoods Bakery.
A $400 gift certificate to Bred in the Bone in Damariscotta
Bred in the Bone is a community-based restaurant project in the heart of Damariscotta. They were founded with the simple intention of bringing good food to good people. Enjoy their Mediterranean fare, as their team brings what's nearby-on the land, in the sea, and in our hearts to your plate. You're sure to have a memorable meal.
A year long online Pastry Course by French Trained Chef Molly Wilkinson, a signed copy of her book, & a year-long membership to Alliance Française du Maine value $350
Molly Wilkinson moved to Paris for a year to study French pastry at Le Cordon Bleu. She went on to work for and learn from some of the best pastry chefs in France. She offers online courses that are taught from a gorgeous Versaillaise apartment. You and Molly will listen to French music and bake up ridiculously good French creations while she explains the process, making it easy for you to learn the techniques of making amazing French pastry.
A night in The Tipsy Butler Bed and Breakfast value $300
The Tipsy Butler is a recently-renovated bed and breakfast nestled in the heart of the twin villages of Newcastle and Damariscotta. Each of their four rooms are comfortable, inviting, and filled with little joys to rejuvenate you. Start your morning with a delicious home-cooked breakfast made with locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy a beverage on our porch, relax with a book in the field, learn a new board game or take a stroll downtown and enjoy the sights and shops.
A foraging on the Farm Experience for up to 4 at Veggies to Table value $240
Join forager Rachel Alexandrou on September 23rd at Veggies to Table for an educational walk and learn how to safely identify and cook with wild edible plants. The walk will last 2 hours and will end with a tasting of what you have gathered. Rachel has a degree in Environmental Horticulture and is certified in community herbalism. Bring a notebook because you will want to take notes so that you can continue to practice gathering the delicious bounty from our area.
A handmade oyster bowl from Ae Ceramics in Boothbay Harbor value $158
Alison Evans, owner and operator of Ae Ceramics, specializes in hand-molded and hand-glazed marine-inspired designs. She and her husband, Chris Fritz, have developed a unique, organic coastal aesthetic; woven a robust restaurant and retail market across the United States and some spots overseas; and been featured in local press and national press, including DownEast, Maine Homes, Travel + Leisure, The New York Times, and Vogue.
A $100 gift certificate to The Boothbay Craft Brewery, Taphouse, & RV
Boothbay Craft Brewery, Taphouse & RV is one of the most unique craft beer destinations offering a complete stay, drink, dine & play experience in one relaxing and entertaining location. Featuring farm-to-table fare, barbecue and award winning brews and a complete stay, drink, dine & play experience in one relaxing and entertaining location.
Your attendance at this event will help Veggies to Table bring even more top-quality organic produce and joyful flowers to our neighbors in need.
We are grateful to our hosts: Cliff Thaell, Georjean Machulis, and Denny and Donna Dennison of Barters Island Bees.
Seating is limited. Reserve your spot now.