Join us for an elegant evening where thoughtfully crafted cuisine, world-class wines, and a shared passion for sustainable agriculture come together to celebrate the richness of the fall harvest and the enduring connection between farm, vineyard, and table.
Some dinners begin with a menu, but this one begins with two very different landscapes whose stories come together around the same table. Farm to Vine: An Autumn Harvest Dinner celebrates the flavors of New England’s harvest season with an unforgettable evening of exceptional food, wine, and hospitality on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at The Inn at Hastings Park in Lexington, Massachusetts.
On one side is Napa Valley, where Cakebread Cellars has been producing acclaimed wines in Rutherford since the 1970s. On the other is Lexington, Massachusetts, where Wilson Farm has been growing fresh produce at its present location since 1884. Together, they set the stage for an autumn dining experience rooted in place, season, and craftsmanship, connecting California wine country with the heart of New England’s fall harvest.
The evening features a thoughtfully designed five-course seasonal menu by Chef Cory Williams, with each course expertly paired with wines from Cakebread Cellars. Inspired by the bounty of autumn and the region’s finest seasonal ingredients, the menu brings together thoughtful cooking and winemaking while celebrating the artistry and sense of place behind every course and pairing.
For guests who appreciate meals that tell a story – where ingredients come from, how they are grown, and why particular flavors and wines belong together – Farm to Vine offers the kind of memorable October evening that can become the centerpiece of an entire fall getaway to Lexington.
The Farm-to-Vine Dinner Menu
The evening unfolds across five courses, each paired with a Cakebread Cellars wine selected to complement the flavors, textures, and seasonal character of the dish.
Lobster Bisque
Cognac, basil oil and garlic tuile
Paired with Cakebread North Coast Sauvignon Blanc
Arugula & Honey-Roasted Fig Salad
Cranberry, golden beets and maple syrup vinaigrette
Paired with Cakebread Reserve Chardonnay
Swordfish
Sweet potato purée, Bordelaise sauce and anchovy-Kalamata tapenade
Paired with Cakebread “Two Creeks” Pinot Noir
Lamb Navarin
Stewed root vegetables, Cabernet demi-glace and microgreens
Paired with Cakebread Cabernet Franc
Mille-Feuille
Pumpkin mousseline and brown sugar ice cream
Paired with Cakebread “Benchland” Cabernet Sauvignon
Please note:
This is a sample menu and is subject to change based on product availability and quality.
All guests attending must be 21 years of age or older.
What’s Included:
The Farm to Vine experience includes a five-course paired dinner for $185 per guest, plus a 20% service fee and 7% tax.
For guests who appreciate meals that tell a story – where ingredients come from, how they are grown, and why particular flavors and wines belong together – Farm to Vine offers the kind of memorable October evening that can become the centerpiece of an entire fall getaway to Lexington.
Two Places, One Fall Dinner
Our Featured Experiences & Events are designed to bring guests closer to the food, history, culture, and natural character of the region. The Farm to Vine series brings that philosophy beautifully to the table, pairing respected wineries with seasonal ingredients and agricultural traditions rooted much closer to home.
On October 13, that connection comes to life through Cakebread Cellars and Wilson Farm, bringing together two distinctive culinary stories for an evening inspired by the very best of the New England harvest season. It is a meeting of vineyard and farm at a time of year when local produce is at its most vibrant, with the deeper flavors, rich colors, and comforting textures that make autumn dining so memorable.
Founded by Jack and Dolores Cakebread in 1973 after the couple acquired a ranch in Rutherford, California, Cakebread Cellars has spent more than five decades crafting wines with food and the shared experience of the table in mind. For this special Farm to Vine Dinner, those wines become part of the culinary story, thoughtfully complementing each course and inviting guests to discover how the right pairing can elevate and transform a dish.
Wilson Farm brings the evening closer to home. Established by Irish immigrants and operating at its present Lexington location since 1884, the farm has become closely connected with locally grown produce and the changing seasons of New England agriculture. Its longstanding heritage and commitment to the land make it a natural partner for an evening centered around the flavors of the fall harvest.
And there may be no better time for this pairing than October. As the season shifts toward richer, more layered flavors, each course offers an opportunity to experience the relationship between farm, vineyard, and table in a new way. With seasonal ingredients, thoughtfully selected wines, and a shared appreciation for craftsmanship, the evening is an invitation to slow down, savor the harvest, and celebrate what makes this time of year in New England so special.
More Than Wine Beside a Plate
At our Town Meeting Bistro, seasonal New England cooking and an inspiring wine list come together to celebrate the bounty of the region. Our menus embrace the changing seasons, allowing fresh ingredients and distinctive flavors to take center stage at exactly the right time of year.
The Farm to Vine Dinner brings that philosophy to life, with each pairing thoughtfully woven into the progression of the evening. Wine becomes more than something poured beside the plate – it becomes part of how each course is experienced, inviting guests to discover how the right pairing can bring new depth and character to every bite.
A brighter wine might add freshness to a richer dish, while another pairing might highlight the natural sweetness, earthiness, or texture of seasonal ingredients. Course by course, these carefully considered combinations create an evening filled with discovery, encouraging guests to slow down, savor each pairing, and experience the delicious connection between food and wine.
October Is Part of the Ingredient List
There is also something especially fitting about hosting this dinner in Lexington during October, when cooler evenings, changing leaves, and the abundance of harvest season make the setting itself feel like part of the experience long before anyone sits down at the table.
Wilson Farm’s roots are local, while our own culinary philosophy celebrates the bounty of New England, so the dinner naturally reflects a moment when the region’s farms are transitioning from summer produce toward the ingredients and flavors that define autumn.
Guests can make the evening part of a wider fall visit by spending the day exploring historic Lexington, enjoying the changing foliage, or taking advantage of seasonal outdoor experiences before returning to the Inn for dinner.
Our Culinary Garden, which is open seasonally from May through October and sits between the Main House and restored barn, reinforces that same connection between growing, cooking, and gathering, with garden boxes filled with herbs that help make the relationship between garden and kitchen feel visible rather than abstract.
Add Music to the October Experience
Food and wine may be at the center of the Farm to Vine Dinner, but October at the Inn also offers another way to build an evening around the pleasures of gathering, this time by bringing dining and live music together through Supper & Symphony.
The idea fits naturally with the atmosphere of an autumn stay in Lexington, where an evening can move from a thoughtfully prepared supper into a musical experience, creating a night shaped by food, conversation, and performance rather than a rushed sequence of separate activities.
For travelers planning more than one October visit, or for guests who simply enjoy building a trip around culinary and cultural experiences, pairing the Farm to Vine Dinner with Supper & Symphony shows two different sides of the Inn’s event calendar: one rooted in agriculture, wine, and harvest season, and the other in the shared energy of dining and music.
The result is an October getaway that feels broader than leaf peeping alone, giving guests opportunities to experience Lexington through taste, sound, and a sense of occasion.
Turn Dinner into an Overnight Escape
A memorable wine dinner, or an evening that continues with music, is far more enjoyable when the night does not have to end with an immediate drive home, which is why staying overnight can completely change the pace and allow the experience to feel like a genuine fall escape rather than simply an event reservation.
After the final course, pairing, or performance, guests can settle into one of our rooms and suites and allow the evening to wind down naturally, surrounded by the historic character of the Inn’s buildings and the thoughtful contemporary comforts designed to make each stay feel relaxed and personal.
Our amenities and services include plush linens and towels, robes and slippers, LATHER bath amenities, complimentary Wi-Fi, and beverage centers stocked with refreshments, giving guests everything needed to ease into a slower evening and an equally unhurried morning the next day.
The following morning can begin with breakfast at Town Meeting Bistro before heading outside to explore more of Lexington, allowing the experience to extend beyond a single dinner and become part of a fuller New England autumn getaway.
A Table with Roots on Both Coasts
The October Farm to Vine Dinner brings together places separated by thousands of miles but connected by a shared respect for agriculture, seasonality, and the idea that food and wine become more meaningful when their origins are part of the story.
Napa contributes the winemaking tradition and character of Cakebread Cellars, Wilson Farm brings more than a century of Lexington farming heritage, and our culinary team creates the bridge between the two, building an evening that feels grounded in both New England harvest season and the elegance of California wine country.
Add experiences such as Supper & Symphony to the calendar, and October at The Inn at Hastings Park becomes about more than a single remarkable dinner, offering guests a reason to stay longer, return again, and discover how food, wine, music, and the character of Lexington can come together in entirely different ways throughout the season.
