Gardner's Harvest

05/08/2025

Introducing something new and indulgent- your own private picnic escape! 🧺🍷 I’m happy to now be offering luxury picnic experiences curated with the same care and creativity as my private dinners.

Set among the backdrop of my Shenandoah Valley family farm, Surrounded by rolling pastures, big skies, and baby lambs, our picnics offer seasonal bites, styled tablescapes, cozy pillows, and unforgettable views of the blue ridge mountains.

Whether you’re planning an intimate date, bachelorette brunch, or a whimsical gathering with friends, there are several picnic packages available that will fit every moment and budget.
A peaceful kind of luxury, waiting just down the farm road 🐓🐐🐑

Now booking for spring and summer- link to my website in bio 🔗

03/10/2025

As my next dinner party with .botanical.crozet approaches I find myself reflecting on almost a year of my “pop up” dinner parties. I have been hosted by small farms and small businesses in the valley and have been able to connect with and feed so many people from my community. From beautiful venues, delicious wine, talented photographers, and hardworking wait staff, I’ve been supported in my passion to bring together people through locally sourced food. Here’s to another year of sharing a seat at the table! .picnicsanddesigns PC-

03/06/2025

Nothing brings people together like sharing a meal (and a glass of wine, or 3!) Join Chef Aaron on Sunday, March 23rd in welcoming Spring with our second pop up dinner party of the year! In line with our gracious hosts .botanical.crozet, this multi course dinner party will be 100% VEGAN. Compromising on meat does not mean compromising on flavor and texture. If you don’t believe us, come try for yourself! Limited tickets available. Purchase your Ticket through the link in my bio 🎟️ pictures shown from previous dinner parties , ,

12/30/2024

Photo dump- life on my farm edition 🐓

12/28/2024

Photo dump part 2- sharing some highlights from a year of honing in on my plating skills and presentation

12/19/2024

Reflecting on the year of incredible meals and great people. Thanks to everyone who shared a seat at the table. There are so many moments captured doing what I love so stay tuned for a few more photo dumps! PC:

12/03/2024

Feeling grateful to see one of my recipes featured in Edible Blue Ridge—and even more honored that the dish made the cover! It’s a privilege to share my passion for local, seasonal cooking with this community. Thanks to the team at Edible Blue Ridge for the opportunity and to the farmers who make it all possible.

10/07/2024

I'm partnering with Endless View Farms for my next farm to table dinner on October 25th. Send me a message for ticket information! Hope to see you there!

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Mark your calendars for October 25th and join us at Endless View Farms for A Dinner to Remember! 🍽️ We're bringing the best of local, fresh ingredients straight from the farm to your table. In partnership with Gardner's Harvest and Cross Key Farms, this Farm-to-Table experience celebrates everything we love about seasonal flavors and community connections. You won’t want to miss this unforgettable evening!

10/05/2024

08/15/2024

Here is a video from my last pop up vegan dinner. Photo's coming soon!