Outstanding in the Field at Front Porch Farm
A June 7, 2026 Outstanding in the Field farm dinner in Healdsburg with host farmers Mimi and Peter Buckley, guest chefs Melissa Yanc and Sean McGaughey, and Lyndon Fog Cellars.
Event
Ridge Vineyards at Lytton Springs
Outstanding in the Field brings a communal vineyard dinner to Ridge Lytton Springs near Healdsburg with Ridge host vintners and Liholiho Yacht Club guest chefs.
About the event
A table in the vineyard
This Outstanding in the Field event centers on a communal outdoor table set among the rows at Ridge Lytton Springs, just outside Healdsburg. The vineyard is described as a living museum of California viticulture, where old-vine Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Carignane grow together in a traditional field blend.
Wine and menu focus
The meal is described as multi-course, seasonal, farm-to-table, and served family-style with Ridge Vineyards wines. The guest-chef program comes from Liholiho Yacht Club, whose menus draw from founding chef Ravi Kapur’s Hawaiian, Chinese, and Indian heritage.
Hosts and chefs
Shauna Rosenblum and Michael Bairdsmith are listed as the host vintners for Ridge Lytton Springs. Brett Shaw and Ivan Jurado are the headlining guest chefs from Liholiho Yacht Club, and Ravi Kapur is named in a supporting kitchen role.
The setting is also described as an elevated bench overlooking Dry Creek Valley, with some vines more than 120 years old.
Attendance notes
The published price is $428.03 in USD. The event page says purchases are not refundable or creditable if a participant cannot attend, tickets may be transferred with guest information provided at least 24 hours ahead, and vegetarian requests are the only dietary accommodations guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of meal is this?
It is a multi-course, seasonal farm-to-table meal served family-style and paired with Ridge Vineyards wines.
What wines or vineyard varieties are part of the setting?
The vineyard rows feature old-vine Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Carignane in a traditional field blend.
Who are the host vintners and guest chefs?
The host vintners are Shauna Rosenblum and Michael Bairdsmith. The guest chefs are Brett Shaw and Ivan Jurado from Liholiho Yacht Club.
Where does the event take place?
It takes place at Ridge Lytton Springs just outside Healdsburg, in a vineyard setting described as an elevated bench overlooking Dry Creek Valley.
Are dietary requests handled?
Yes, but only vegetarian requests are guaranteed, and they are entered during checkout.
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