Outstanding in the Field at Hidden Creek Farm
Outstanding in the Field brings host farmers Andrea and Dendy Young, guest chefs Amanda and Derek Luhowiak of The Whole Ox, and Mountain Valley Spring Water to Hidden Creek Farm.
About the event
Outstanding in the Field at Hidden Creek Farm
This Outstanding in the Field event centers on Hidden Creek Farm, with Andrea and Dendy Young named as host farmers and Amanda and Derek Luhowiak of The Whole Ox named as guest chefs. Mountain Valley Spring Water is listed as the guest beverage producer for the program.
The program is described as Outstanding in the Field’s outdoor roving dining format, set around a single continuous long table in the farm landscape. It includes a welcome reception, a farm tour led by the host farmers with discussion of regenerative farming and soil stewardship, and a multi-course community feast.
The Whole Ox brings whole-animal butchery
The Whole Ox is an artisanal butcher shop and eatery in Marshall, Virginia, founded in 2011 by husband-and-wife duo Derek and Amanda Luhowiak. Its work is described around whole-animal butchery, ethically raised pasture-fed meats from local farms, full transparency, minimal waste, and nose-to-tail use.
For this dinner, the multi-course feast is described as using ethically raised meats and Certified Organic produce from Hidden Creek Farm. The Whole Ox shop is also associated with farmer’s cheeses, jams, chutneys, pickles, and herb mixes.
Hidden Creek Farm’s livestock and land
Hidden Creek Farm is described as a humane-certified organic farm focused on soil health and holistic land stewardship since 2015. The farm spans 550 acres, including 406 acres protected under a conservation easement, and raises Red Poll cattle, Tamalitsa pigs, Katahdin sheep, heritage laying chickens, and organic vegetables grown in open-air gardens and high tunnel greenhouses.
Transfer and dietary notes
Outstanding in the Field states that no refunds or credits are given if a participant cannot attend, but tickets can be transferred to someone else. The event page also says vegetarian requests are the only accommodations it can guarantee for the family-style meal, with that information entered during checkout.
Frequently asked questions
What is served at this Hidden Creek Farm event?
The event includes a multi-course community feast described as using ethically raised meats and Certified Organic produce from Hidden Creek Farm.
Who are the host farmers and guest chefs?
Andrea and Dendy Young of Hidden Creek Farm are the host farmers. Amanda and Derek Luhowiak of The Whole Ox are the guest chefs.
Why is The Whole Ox part of the program?
The Whole Ox is described as an artisanal butcher shop and eatery in Marshall founded by Derek and Amanda Luhowiak, with a focus on whole-animal butchery, ethically raised pasture-fed meats from local farms, transparency, minimal waste, and nose-to-tail use.
What is notable about Hidden Creek Farm?
Hidden Creek Farm is described as a humane-certified organic farm dedicated to soil health and holistic land stewardship since 2015, with heritage livestock, organic vegetables, open-air gardens, high tunnel greenhouses, and 406 protected acres within its 550 acres.
Are dietary accommodations available?
Because the meal is family style, Outstanding in the Field says it can only guarantee accommodations for vegetarian requests, which can be entered during checkout.
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