Farm Table Foundation

A BENEFIT FOR FARM TABLE FOUNDATION FEATURING DESSA AND HER MOM

Pasture Walk with Dessa’s Mom, 3 PM
Dessa’s mother, Sylvia Burgos Toftness, is rooted in the Amery, Wisconsin community. Get to know the passions and pursuits of Dessa’s mom as you tour Sylvia’s farm, Bull Brook Keep. We’ll walk the pastures, “meet the moos,” chat with Sylvia, sample (and purchase if you like) some of Sylvia’s grass-fed beef. Wear comfy shoes, hat, and shades. Be ready to grab a unique selfie for your socials! We’ll then head to Farm Table to connect with Dessa.

Baking Demonstration and Tasting with Dessa and Sylvia, 4:30 PM
Join Dessa and her mother, Sylvia Burgos Toftness, in Farm Table’s beautiful learning center as they demonstrate some of the finer techniques used in baking delicious scones. Sylvia is one of Farm Table’s baking instructors (and Dessa, to be diplomatic, is “a novice”). Enjoy the mother-daughter conversation, a chance to chat with Dessa, and maybe a scone or two.

Drinks, Dinner, and Dessert with Dessa, 6:00 PM
This 30-person dinner party features special guest Dessa who will read a short selection of her new poetry. Expect fine local fare from Farm Table’s restaurant including a signature cocktail, a locally inspired entrée, and a dessert special enough to satisfy Dessa’s sweet tooth. Dessa will share her work, engage in conversation, and take questions. This event does NOT feature a musical performance although a playlist curated by Dessa will set the mood.

REGISTER SOON as tickets are limited!