About the Experience

Held on the evening of Daylight Saving Time—when light quite literally returns—A Light Exists in Spring is an intimate, reflective farm-to-table dinner inspired by the poetry of Emily Dickinson.

The evening blends seasonal cuisine, poetry, and storytelling to honor moments of transition: from uncertainty to stability, from crisis to care, from darkness toward light.

This benefit dinner supports CommUnity Crisis Services, an organization providing immediate, non-judgmental support for individuals and families facing emotional, food, and financial crises in our community.

What’s Included

• 🍽️ Five-course, garden-inspired farm-to-table dinner

• 🕯️ Candlelight Walk experience with reflection stations

• 🎶 Live background music from the great Kevin Burt

• 📝 Emily Dickinson Poetry woven throughout the evening

• 🎁 Curated silent auction

The Menu Theme: A Journey Toward Light

Each course reflects a stage of hope and renewal:

• The Soil – Grounding & stability

• The Seed – Possibility begins

• The Roots – Strength below the surface

• The Shoot – Emergence & growth

• The Bloom – Renewal & abundance

Candlelight Walk

Guests will move through candle-lit garden stations—located on the grounds or within the pavilion—each representing a stage of renewal. Stations feature poetry excerpts, impact moments from CommUnity Crisis Services, and a small reflective action such as lighting a candle or planting a seed.

Pricing & Service

• $95 per guest for which $50 directly supports CommUnity Crisis Services. 

• 22% service charge shared among our hospitality team