I recently had the opportunity to photograph the first Harvest Dinner hosted by Jenny Darco, holistic chef, at the Walpack Inn. The mix of the country setting, rustic tablescapes with beautiful florals, a locally sourced plant-based menu, and the creative heart and soul in every detail made this night incredibly magical. Guests were greeted with “The Dreaming Bee”, a tequila based cocktail with cherry, lemon balm, and rimmed with bee balm infused sea salt. Organic heirloom melon salads with lime juice, chili oil, and mint started the dinner. Following shortly after was a baby gems salad with candy cane and badger flame beets sprinkled with edible flowers. Peach caprese and summer squash pillows led up to the star of the night- golden chanterelles with sweet corn and squash blossoms. While the sun set on the mountain view and string lights illuminated the tables, the dinner finished with fresh organic peach and nectarine tarts with homemade coconut ice cream.
I hope this description gives you a taste of the dreamy dining experience and the amount of love that Jenny instills from sourcing the ingredients to preparing and serving.
Good news- there will be more dinners this season. For more details about upcoming dates, follow The Walpack Inn and Jenny on Instagram.
