About This Event
Rooted in Purpose
Celebrating Five Years of Growth, Opportunity, and Community
Featuring the 5th Annual Chef Dinner in the Field
September 13, 2026
Five years ago, New Growth Project planted a seed.
A vision that adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve meaningful work, purpose, and belonging. A vision that farming could be more than growing food—it could grow confidence, independence, friendships, and opportunity.
Today, that seed has grown into something remarkable.
Join us as we celebrate five years of impact at our 5th Annual Chef Dinner in the Field, an unforgettable evening featuring a farm-to-table dining experience prepared by acclaimed chefs Mandy Thompson and Karen Chaffee.
As the sun sets over the fields, guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated multi-course meal showcasing the season's harvest, handcrafted cocktails, meaningful stories, and the beauty of gathering around a common table.
More than a dinner, this evening is a celebration of what has been cultivated together:
• Meaningful employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• A thriving farm that provides chemical-free food for our community
• A growing social enterprise creating jobs and purpose
• Thousands of volunteer hours and countless acts of generosity
• A community that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to contribute and belong
The evening begins with a Welcome Hour featuring seasonal cocktails, local beverages, and farm-fresh hors d'oeuvres before guests are seated among the fields for dinner.
With only 104 seats available, this event sells out every year.
Join us for an evening rooted in purpose and celebrate the harvest of five extraordinary years.
Event Details
Sunday, September 13, 2026 5 p.m.
New Growth Project Farm
Featuring Chefs Mandy Thompson & Karen Chaffee
Tickets: $125 per person
Reserve your seat today.
About This Event
Rooted in Purpose
Celebrating Five Years of Growth, Opportunity, and Community
Featuring the 5th Annual Chef Dinner in the Field
September 13, 2026
Five years ago, New Growth Project planted a seed.
A vision that adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve meaningful work, purpose, and belonging. A vision that farming could be more than growing food—it could grow confidence, independence, friendships, and opportunity.
Today, that seed has grown into something remarkable.
Join us as we celebrate five years of impact at our 5th Annual Chef Dinner in the Field, an unforgettable evening featuring a farm-to-table dining experience prepared by acclaimed chefs Mandy Thompson and Karen Chaffee.
As the sun sets over the fields, guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated multi-course meal showcasing the season's harvest, handcrafted cocktails, meaningful stories, and the beauty of gathering around a common table.
More than a dinner, this evening is a celebration of what has been cultivated together:
• Meaningful employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• A thriving farm that provides chemical-free food for our community
• A growing social enterprise creating jobs and purpose
• Thousands of volunteer hours and countless acts of generosity
• A community that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to contribute and belong
The evening begins with a Welcome Hour featuring seasonal cocktails, local beverages, and farm-fresh hors d'oeuvres before guests are seated among the fields for dinner.
With only 104 seats available, this event sells out every year.
Join us for an evening rooted in purpose and celebrate the harvest of five extraordinary years.
Event Details
Sunday, September 13, 2026 5 p.m.
New Growth Project Farm
Featuring Chefs Mandy Thompson & Karen Chaffee
Tickets: $125 per person
Reserve your seat today.