In celebration of Earth Day, April 22, 2025, Lansdowne Resort will host a Virginia Regenerative Farm-to-Table Dinner as part of its popular new Culinary Series. The event will feature the legendary regenerative rancher and author Joel Salatin as guest speaker and the menu will prominently showcase foods sourced directly from his Polyface Farms in Swoope, Virginia.
The Polyface Philosophy
Rather than utilizing conventional farming practices, Salatin and the Polyface Farms team follow nature’s own pattern “to develop emotionally, economically, environmentally enhancing agricultural enterprises and facilitate their duplication throughout the world.” In day-to-day operations, this translates to raising animals on a 100% grass-based diet with “pastured livestock and poultry moved frequently to new ‘salad bars’ (to) offer landscape healing and nutritional superiority.”
The Dinner
Executive Chef Chris Ferrier and his culinary team have crafted an Earth-friendly gastronomic menu showcasing produce and cuts of meat from Polyface Farms expertly paired with varietals from Honig Vineyard & Winery. Practicing Sustainable Winegrowing in California, this family-owned and operated vineyard is yet another Lansdowne Resort supplier committed to the health and well-being of our planet. With Joel Salatin as the honored guest speaker, this dinner is as much nourishment for the mind as it is for the body. Advance reservations are required for this exclusive culinary event hosted at Lansdowne Resort on April 22, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
The Lansdowne Culinary Series embraces the approach of Eat Global, Source Local. Previous events have featured the cuisine of France and Ireland. Throughout the year, guests will also look forward to savoring Nordic, Mediterranean and other fare as part of the series – all with the guiding principle of healthful selections. After all, the human body relies on the energy and nutrients from the food we consume to function properly. And Lansdowne Resort is proud to be Virginia’s true wellness destination.
