If you've never attended a Field to Fork Dinner, here are some fun facts, frequently asked questions, and information that will hopefully convince you to join us!
What is the history
of the property?
Sections
of the massive barn date back to the 1660’s.
Parts of the main house date back to 1816. Over time it’s gone by many names, including
Pyle Farm and Hill Girt Farm. There are currently multiple conservation easements on the 700 acre farm dating back to the first one
placed on the flood plain in 1969, permanently preserving its natural beauty and
contributing to local sustainable agriculture. HG grows approximately 50 acres of vegetables of more
than 50 different types and hundreds of varieties. SIW Vegetables was founded
in 1986.
Fun
Fact: Director M. Night Shyamalan filmed his 2004 movie “The Village” on the
farm.
Who owns the Farm?
The
farm has been owned by the Haskell family since 1910 when it was purchased by
Harry G. Haskell, the du Pont executive for whom the company’s Stine-Haskell
Research Center in Newark was named. Harry’s son, Hal Haskell, a former
Delaware congressman (1957-1959) and mayor of Wilmington (1969-1973), who still
lives on the property, placed the farm on a conservation easement with the
Brandywine Conservancy in 1969. The
current owner, H.G. Haskell III, Harry Haskell’s grandson, continues his
families legacy by operating SIW Vegetables, which supplies more than thirty
types of fruits and vegetables to area residents, restaurants and visitors to
the Brandywine Valley. For more
information and details about the farms produce market and events we encourage you to visit our social media
pages:
Is this a sit-down meal?
Yes. We will have a delicious dinner with vegetables from the farm served family style. The menu will showcase locally sourced ingredients and will include vegetarian and gluten-free options. If you or your guest has allergies that you would like the Chef to be aware of, please email siwveggies@gmail.com.
Will there be alcohol served?
Field to Fork dinners are BYOB, so please feel free to bring a special bottle of wine to enjoy!
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When should I arrive?
We gather from 6-6:30 pm. Seating for dinner begins at 6:45 pm.
Are there animals on
the farm?
Although
the farm is primarily focused on growing produce, it hosts a number of horses,
including some that came to the farm through a rescue program. The stables are behind the barn.
What happens if the
weather is bad?
The
interior of the barn is a great party space rain or shine. Keep in mind, if raining, the grounds from
the car to the barn will be muddy. Bring
an umbrella if raining to get from parking area to the barn.
What’s the dress
code?
The
dress code is casual. Please feel free
to wear jeans. Casual footwear is strongly
encouraged-boots, flats, shoes that allow you to comfortably navigate the
historic barn and the surrounding farm.
What about COVID-19 issues?
We are abiding by all State of PA regulations regarding the number of diners, mask wearing and social distancing guidelines. We will provide diners with specific information as the individual dinner dates approach (guidelines are ever changing and will likely not be the same for those in August later in the season).
Is the site
accessible for those with mobility issues?
Guests
can access the barn and surrounding paths without navigating steps. There’s an incline to get into the barn. The restrooms, which are house in a trailer,
near the barn require walking up two steps.
If you have mobility concerns, please contact siwveggies@gmail.com for
more information.
How much are tickets and how to I purchase them?
Tickets are $93 per person and can be purchased at the farm stand with cash or check or online via PayPal (*please note, there is a $2.75 per ticket convenience fee when paying online).
Should
you have any additional questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out via
email: siwveggies@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you!
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