Hurricane Helene Relief Dinner- Recap

Guests gathering in the barn before dinner.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Hurricane Helene relief fundraiser this last Sunday! Together with Foxtail Farm we raised $14,040 dollars! 100% of the proceeds went to Blue Ridge Women In Agriculture. An organization that provides a range of support for women growers and their families. To learn more about them, click here.

We are so grateful to all who donated. A special thanks goes out to our lovely staff, who volunteered their personal time to serve everyone.

FROM BLUE RIGDGE WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE:

We are humbled and grateful for your community’s support of our community! It has been a tough month+ in the High Country since Helene. Our resiliency is strong, especially with folks like you whose support will benefit so many producers here. Thank you! We wish we could hug all your necks and shake all your hands- staff, volunteers, donors, diners, etc! Really looks like an incredible night Orchard Kitchen!

Server Aaron offering hors d’oeuvres before guests are seated.

Pickled Wild Gulf Prawns, Our Sweet Onion, Peppers, Carrots & Chili Lemon, Lime, Cilantro, Parsley & Salanova Greens.

Our Delicata Squash Soup, Brown Butter & Maple Toasted Pecans.

Smoked Shoulder Of Pig, Braised Greens, Caramelized Onions & Ham Hocks, Our 8- Row Flint Corn Grits.

Loyal Customer Dan (left) and Owners, Vincent’s and Tyla’s daughter, Molly (right)collecting donations at the end of the night.