August 29, 2026 | The Hickories

Farm tour, reception, and family-style meal

August 29, 2026 | The Hickories is an Outstanding in the Field event in Ridgefield, CT. The format is an outdoor farm-to-table communal long-table dining experience, with a program that includes a farm tour led by the host farmer, a reception, and a multi-course meal served family-style.

The Hickories is identified as a working organic farm in Ridgefield. The official description centers the farm tour on Farmer Dina and the farm crew, noting that the tour is a recurring source of questions and learning for the organizer’s events there.

Host farmer and guest chef

Dina Brewster is the host farmer for The Hickories. Benjamin Bruckenthal of The Farmers' Feast Inc. is the guest chef, placing the meal under a named chef while the farm portion is tied to Brewster and the farm crew.

Beverage partners

The beverage lineup names Louisiane Remy and César Vega of Barbichette as guest winery partners. Nod Hill Brewery is listed as guest brewery, and Mountain Valley Spring Water is listed as guest beverage producer.

These beverage names are part of the event’s named program subjects rather than a general bar description. No specific wines, beers, water service format, pairings, or menu items are provided in the event details.

Ticket and dietary policies

The published policy says no refunds or credits are given if a participant cannot attend, but tickets can be transferred to someone else. Transfer instructions include contacting the organizer with the new guest’s information at least 24 hours before the event, or having the guests using the reservation give the original reservation name at arrival.

Dietary accommodations are limited: vegetarian requests are the only requests guaranteed. Those requests are entered during checkout, according to the meal policy for this family-style event.