Outstanding in the Field at Blackwood Educational Land
An Outstanding in the Field long-table dinner at Blackwood Educational Land Institute in Hempstead with guest chef Tom Cunanan and Mountain Valley Spring Water.
About the event
A long table at Blackwood
Outstanding in the Field brings a long-table, outdoor communal dining event to Blackwood Educational Land Institute in Hempstead. The meal is set across the institute’s 33-acre coastal prairie, with the page describing post-oak savannahs, pine barrens, and vegetable gardens with late-season harvests.
Chef and beverages
Guest chef Tom Cunanan of The Green Room is named for the dinner. The menu is described as inventive Filipino cuisine, with each course drawn directly from the farm’s bounty and late-season harvests. Mountain Valley Spring Water is listed as the guest beverage producer.
Blackwood’s educational mission
The event description also ties the setting to Blackwood Educational Land Institute’s regenerative food education work. It says young people are invited to explore, experiment, and take creative risks while learning what it means to grow food regeneratively and cultivate the curiosity and ingenuity that will shape the next generation of farmers.
Planning notes
The event is scheduled for October 15, 2026. The official policy says purchases are not refunded or credited if a participant cannot attend, but tickets can be transferred to another guest with the new guest’s information shared at least 24 hours before the event, or by having the replacement guest give the original reservation name at arrival.
Vegetarian requests are the only dietary accommodations the organizer says it can guarantee for this family-style meal, and those requests are entered during checkout when they apply.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the guest chef for the dinner?
Tom Cunanan of The Green Room is listed as the guest chef.
What kind of menu is being served?
The menu is described as inventive Filipino cuisine, with courses drawn from the farm’s bounty and late-season harvests.
Where does the event take place?
It takes place at Blackwood Educational Land Institute in Hempstead, on the institute’s 33-acre coastal prairie.
Can tickets be transferred?
Yes. The policy says tickets can be transferred to another guest if the new guest’s information is provided at least 24 hours before the event, or if the replacement guest gives the original reservation name at arrival.
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