Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 5PM

Join The Trustees for an unforgettable summer evening celebrating The FARM Institute and its inspiring work in education, sustainability, and community.

Under the sweeping tent with distant views of the Atlantic, savor a meal sourced from Katama Farm among other Vineyard farms, bid on a spirited silent auction, and dance the night away. Together, we’ll honor the farm’s legacy while supporting programs like summer camp, garden cooking classes, scholarships, and free education opportunities for Island students.

Online ticket purchasing has closed. Please contact Events@TheTrustees.org for availability. Thank you!

Tickets:
Sunflower Society (1 ticket): $350

Individual Sponsors:
Friendship Gardener (2 tickets): $1,500
Katama Keeper (4 tickets): $3,000
Barnyard Benefactor (6 tickets): $6,000
Cultivator Circle (8 tickets): $10,000
FARM Legacy (10 tickets): $15,000

Please note $110 per person is not tax-deductible.

Corporate and Business Sponsors:
Sponsorship packages include event tickets and additional benefits. For more information, please email Nichole Catsos.

Silent Auction is Live Now!

The excitement starts now! Our silent auction has officially launched online, allowing you to preview and bid on an array of amazing experiences and unique items well ahead of the event. We encourage you to explore the collection early and set your bids to stay ahead of the competition. Every winning bid directly supports The FARM Institute’s programming such as summer camp and cooking classes, in addition to offering scholarships and free education programs for Island students. The silent auction will close automatically at 8PM on the evening of the event.

Auction highlights include:

Private Group Dinner at Slough Farm in Edgartown
Berkshires Retreat at the newly reopened Folly at Field Farm
Sunflower Dinner at The FARM Institute
Round of Golf at Vineyard Golf Club
Private Sake Tasting at Mytoi Gardens
Celtics Tickets & Autographed Basketball
Vineyard Wellness Package
Two Round-Trip Tickets with Tradewind
Exclusive One-of-a-Kind Artwork

2026 Host Committee

Liz and Scott Carson*
Laura and Steven Coleman
Ivi Diamantopoulou and Adam Mignanelli
Debbie and Phil Edmundson
Julia and David Fleischner*
David Foster*
Stacey and David Hernandez
Debra Kraft and Rob Liberatore
Ellen Kurz
Cathy and Scot McCulloch
Andrea Miano* and Kevin Hodges
Catherine Samuels and Jeremy Henderson*
Randi Stone and Peter Farnsworth
Tyler Sullivan and Gerry Spelman
Maria and Mark Vassallo*
Phyllis Yale* and Tucker Taft

*Martha’s Vineyard Advisory Group Member

Donor Advised Funds

Donor Advised Funds, such as the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, the Boston Foundation, and CJP, have strict rules regarding the receipt of “goods and services” in exchange for sponsorship gifts. Gifts from a Donor Advised Fund cannot be used to pay for tickets. If you would like to make a separate donation to the fundraiser using a Donor Advised Fund, please email events@thetrustees.org so we can help make sure the designation is correct.

Planning to fly to the Vineyard?

Tradewind offers scheduled flights from Westchester County Airport (HPN) and Hanscom Field (BED) in Bedford, MA to Martha’s Vineyard and is extending an exclusive 5% discount to this year’s Meals in the Meadow attendees. To book, attendees can visit www.flytradewind.com and search for desired flights. On the next screen, enter the promo code MEADOW26 and click “Search Again” to apply the discount. Guests can also call the office directly and mention the Meals in the Meadow promo code for the discount at 203-267-3305 option 1, or email ScheduledService@FlyTradewind.com to book.