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  2025 Summer Harvest Farm-to-Table Dinner Series Wild New American Menu by Guest Chef Darren Footé www.dafootehfinefoods.com 📆 Saturday July 12th, 2025 ⏰ 4:00 – 8:00 pm 🎟️ $175 Dinner for Two (Admits 2) 🎟️ $95 Single Dinner Ticket (Admits 1) Menu Options Available: Choose traditional or vegan/gluten-free Ticket includes one free beer or wine Rockledge House 328 El Paso Boulevard Manitou Springs, CO Celebrate the peak of the season with an unforgettable farm-to-table evening at Smokebrush Farm. As the sun sets behind Tava, gather at the historic Rockledge House for "Wild New American" — the second dinner in our 2025 Summer Harvest Series.   Standard Menu Includes meat and gluten-containing ingredients First Course – Family Style Appetizers • Chilled Pea Soup with Nettle Pesto (V) • Sopapillas • Carrot Salad – Farm carrots, wild greens, pickled green tomatoes, spiced pepitas (V) Mains • Porchetta – Young pork loin and belly, seasoned with dried wild porcinis • Polenta – With lambsquarter and farm greens • Roasted Root Vegetables – Braised in farm tomatoes Dessert • Elderflower Panna Cotta – With sour cherry & rosehip conserve Vegan & Gluten-Free Menu Fully vegan and gluten-free friendly First Course – Family Style Appetizers • Chilled Pea Soup with Nettle Pesto (V, GF) • Sopapillas (V, GF) • Carrot Salad – Farm carrots, wild greens, pickled green tomatoes, spiced pepitas (V, GF) Mains • Roasted Mushrooms – Seasoned in the style of the porchetta (V, GF) • Polenta – With lambsquarter and farm greens (V, GF) • Roasted Root Vegetables – Braised in farm tomatoes (V, GF) Dessert • Oat Milk Panna Cotta – Elderflower-infused with sour cherry & rosehip conserve (V, GF)   Join us at the historic Rockledge House as the sun sets behind Tava, casting a golden glow across the hand-tended gardens of Smokebrush Farm. This intimate evening features guest chef Darren Footé presenting a multi-course American-style menu with a focus on Rocky Mountain foraged edibles. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted from ingredients grown just steps away, fresh, seasonal, and deeply connected to the land, and reflecting the vibrant flavors of early summer. As you dine, the music of Patchwork Jack sets the tone for the evening with their combination of Texan country, Cajun folk, Latin ballads, and Romani swing.  Learn more about the entire Summer Harvest series. Preview menus, get info about guest chefs and musical acts and more! CLICK HERE     Guest Chef Darren Footé Welcome to my culinary adventure! My love for cooking began on the farm and grew even more while I traveled through Italy, singing opera. After years of experience in renowned James Beard and Michelin restaurants, coupled with substantial time as a sommelier and bartender, I now dedicate myself to sharing my passion for food through interactive cooking classes and unforgettable experiences. www.dafootehfinefoods.com Click HERE to purchase your tickets from Eventbrite.com Seats are going fast! Don’t miss your chance to taste the very first harvests of the season — fresh from the fields of Smokebrush Farm to your plate. Celebrate summer with a farm-to-table feast you won’t find anywhere else. Reserve now before it’s gone! Historic Rockledge House • Smokebrush Farm, Manitou Springs, CO   Upcoming Events In This Series Willy Wonka Tea Party w/ Smokebrush Foundation In-House Chef Aimee Morrow Sunday, August 3rd Ticket link: https://events.humanitix.com/willy-wonka Southern Sunday Supper featured guest chef Jamar Pierre Sunday, August 31st Middle Eastern Fusion: The Finale Harvest w/ Smokebrush Foundation In-House Chef Aimee Morrow Saturday, November 15th ROCKLEDGE HOUSE • RED CRAGS ARTS and AGRICULTURE HOUSE • ONALEDGE HOUSE Historic mountain estates thoughtfully transformed into an expansive retreat and urban farm destination — a haven for wellness, creativity, and connection. Nestled in the majestic Rocky Mountain foothills near the healing mineral waters of Manitou Springs, this serene environment is designed to be a peaceful space for deepening your practice.   All tickets for our events and workshops are now available through Humanitix, a platform that transforms booking fees into funding for vital education, healthcare, and community initiatives. Ticket links and details for all events can be found at events.humanitix.com/host/smokebrush-foundation-for-the-arts Smokebrush Foundation |  [e-mail] | smokebrush.org   Since 1992, the Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts has produced and presented innovative arts experiences that foster creativity and collaboration. Providing creative leadership and inspiring positive change in the Southern Colorado community and beyond.    Want to host a workshop or event? Email [e-mail] Interested in reserving a space for a wedding or private function? Email [e-mail]

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