GARDEN DINNER SERIES

Indulge your palate with special dining experiences that honor plants, local agricultural, and the craft of cooking. Enjoy thoughtfully curated, multicourse menus provided by Peppers Artful Events. Each dinner in the series focuses on a different cuisine, reflecting seasonal themes and enhancing experiences at the Garden. Garden Dinners are 21+ events.

UPCOMING DINNERS

Aromatic Table: An Afternoon Tea 
Saturday, June 7, 3PM
Join us for an enchanting Afternoon Tea at the botanical garden, where a four-course parade of plattered delights awaits, from savory to sweet. Featuring garden-fresh herbs, edible flowers, and house-crafted tea infusions, each course celebrates the season’s flavors. Savor delicate bites and pastries, paired perfectly with hand-blended teas, as you unwind amidst the lush garden surroundings for an unforgettable afternoon. View the menu here.
Summer Solstice: Garden Dinner
Tuesday, June 17, 6PM
Celebrate the Summer Solstice in the heart of New England, where the longest day of the year is honored with a three-course dinner featuring the freshest early-season produce. Our Solstice Dinner highlights vibrant ingredients like peas, asparagus, early squash, and radishes, paired with wood-fired fish and crispy herb-crusted pork belly. Each dish reflects the dynamic flavors of both land and sea, crafted to showcase the season’s bounty. As the sun sets over the countryside, gather with friends and family to enjoy a meal that celebrates summer’s arrival. This enchanting evening is a perfect blend of nature, community, and unforgettable culinary experiences. View the menu here.

Past Dinners:

Cooked vegetables in a green soup, Spring Equinox dinner

Spring Equinox
Thursday, March 20
Welcome the transition from winter to spring with a dinner that celebrates the fresh, tender flavors of our region’s earliest spring produce. This artfully crafted menu will highlight locally sourced vegetables such as asparagus, fiddlehead ferns, and radishes. The dinner will be set against a backdrop of blooming flowers and soft, warm lighting, for an ambience that honors the balance between winter’s comforts and spring’s promise. View the menu here.

Orchid delight, soup dinner

Orchid Delight
Sunday, February 16
Join us on a culinary journey around the world. Each plate in this multi-course meal will be crafted to reflect the native regions of orchids featured in the Garden’s annual orchid exhibition. Inspired by the flavors and traditions of Southeast Asia, South America, the Caribbean, and beyond, this vibrant menu celebrates the essence of orchid diversity. View Orchid Delight menu.

Flora Fete

Savor creative, wholesome dishes that celebrate the bounty of the earth, offering a nourishing and delicious feast that’s as good for the planet as it is for your palate. Showcasing the finest seasonal vegetables, hearty grains, and delectable legumes, artfully prepared to highlight their natural goodness. View Flora Fete menu..

Harvest dinner autumn soup

New England Harvest Dinner

Join us for a Fall New England Harvest Dinner at the Garden. Immerse yourselves in the essence of the autumn harvest season and celebrate nature’s bounty with refined flavors and exquisite aromas amidst the beauty of fall foliage. View the New England Harvest Dinner menu..

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