Behind the Table
The farmers, makers, and partners behind tonight’s gathering
The Spring Table is shaped by a community of Ventura County farmers, artisans, and collaborators whose work brings this evening to life. From the ingredients on the plate to the florals, pastries, and shared table, each contribution reflects the spirit of place and season. We’re grateful to the partners below who helped make this gathering possible.
Meet the Makers
Timber Canyon Ranch provided seasonal citrus used throughout the menu, including clementines in the spring salad and lemons for the white wine broth served with the salmon. Their citrus also brightens the braised gigante beans and several dishes across the evening’s menu.
Coleman Family Farms contributed edible garnish flowers — borage and calendula — bringing delicate color and seasonal brightness to the evening’s dishes.
A multi-generational family farm in nearby Carpinteria, Coleman Family Farms has been growing distinctive greens, herbs, and vegetables since the 1960s. Known for their pesticide-free farming and uncommon varieties, their produce has long shaped the way chefs cook in Southern California.
Milliken Family Farms supplied fresh California artichokes, grilled and served with caper aioli as part of the opening courses.
From Tutti Frutti Farms, spring snap peas appear in the opening salad, alongside butternut squash featured in the roasted vegetable course.
Tutti Frutti Farms is a family-owned, certified organic farm in California’s Santa Rita Hills, growing fruits and vegetables with regenerative soil practices since 1988. Their produce is distributed to farmers markets, grocers, and restaurants throughout the region.
Ventura Rentals helped shape the gathering with the feasting tables, cocktail tables, heaters, and napkins that brought the evening’s shared table to life.
Ventura Rental Center is a local, family-run business providing event rentals across Ventura County. From tables and linens to glassware and serving pieces, they help bring gatherings and celebrations to life throughout the community.
Native Bloom Winery selected and paired the wines served throughout the evening, chosen to complement the seasonal menu and highlight vineyards across California’s Central Coast.
Native Bloom Winery crafts small-lot wines along California’s Central Coast, highlighting the character of the region’s vineyards and growing conditions. Their wines celebrate place, season, and the natural rhythm of the land.
Awkward Pastry prepared the evening’s dessert — a Meyer lemon buttermilk cake layered with salty honey buttercream, seasonal market berries, and generous spoonfuls of honey and jam.
Awkward Pastry is a Ventura-based bakery known for thoughtful, small-batch pastries made with seasonal ingredients. Their desserts balance classic technique with playful flavors, bringing a touch of sweetness to the evening.
Fleur de Rye designed the floral pieces throughout the space, bringing seasonal blooms and natural textures to the tables and gathering areas.
Fleur de Rye creates natural, garden-inspired floral designs rooted in seasonal blooms and organic textures. Their arrangements bring an effortless sense of place and beauty to gatherings and celebrations.
Fiddle & Fern filled the indoor spaces with plants and pots that brought warmth, texture, and a cozy sense of life to the evening. If you spot one that feels perfect for your own space, let us know — many of the pieces are available for purchase.
Fiddle & Fern is a Downtown Ventura plant and home décor shop known for its thoughtfully curated collection of plants, vessels, and home goods. Rooted in Patricia’s lifelong love of plants, the shop has become a warm and welcoming space for plant lovers of all experience levels.
