GATHERED AMONG THE PINES FARM TO TABLE SUPPER

On November 7, 2026, White Feather Events invites you to Gathered Among the Pines, a farm-to-table dinner hosted at the beautiful Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm in Manalapan, New Jersey.

We’re bringing our table to the farm for an afternoon centered around seasonal food, beautiful surroundings, and the simple joy of gathering together.

Your experience begins with a one-hour welcome hour featuring complimentary mocktails and charcuterie. From there, guests will gather around a beautifully styled outdoor table among the Christmas trees for a four-course plated harvest dinner prepared by Chef Barry Sexton.

After dinner, gather around the fire, enjoy the farm as evening settles in, and take in the start of the holiday season at Anne Ellen.

Your Dinner Ticket Includes

Your ticket to Gathered Among the Pines includes the White Feather Events farm-to-table experience:

One-hour welcome hour with complimentary mocktails and charcuterie

Four-course plated dinner prepared by Chef Barry Sexton

Outdoor, al fresco dining among the Christmas trees

Firepits following dinner

Optional participation in our White Feather Events Farm-to-Table Cookbook

Access to Anne Ellen’s daytime farm shops during their operating hours

Want to Stay for The Village? 🎄

Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm is also home to The Village at Anne Ellen, their nighttime Christmas light walkthrough experience.

Admission to The Village is NOT included with your Gathered Among the Pines dinner ticket.

However, Anne Ellen is offering our dinner guests an exclusive discounted rate for Village admission that same evening.

If you would like to continue your night at The Village, purchase your Gathered Among the Pines dinner ticket first. Your confirmation email will include a special promo code and instructions for purchasing your Village tickets separately.

Dinner tickets and Village tickets are two separate admissions. A dinner ticket does not provide admission to The Village.

Event Schedule

1:00 PM — Welcome Hour

Join us for complimentary mocktails and charcuterie as we welcome everyone to the farm.

2:40 PM — Gather Around the Table

Take your seat among the pines for our four-course farm-to-table dinner prepared by Chef Barry Sexton.

After Dinner — Gather Around the Fire

Stay awhile, gather around the fire, and enjoy the evening on the farm.

Guests who choose to purchase separate discounted admission to The Village at Anne Ellen can continue their evening with Anne Ellen’s nighttime Christmas experience.

Be Part of Our Cookbook — Optional

One of our favorite parts of gathering around a table is the stories and traditions that come with the food.

Guests who would like to participate can submit a favorite family recipe, a photo, and the story or memory behind it for inclusion in our White Feather Events Farm-to-Table Cookbook.

Participation is completely optional. Additional submission information will be provided before the dinner, and recipes should be submitted at least one week before the event.

Following the dinner, we’ll bring the recipes and stories from our guests together into a special cookbook that will be available for purchase.

Your recipe. Your story. Your memories. A little piece of your family at our table.

A Few Things to Know

BYOB: Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy with dinner. Outside liquor or spirits are not permitted.

Dress: Come as you are! There is no required dress code.

Footwear: This dinner is being held outdoors on a working Christmas tree farm. Guests will encounter grass, gravel, and natural, uneven terrain. High heels are not permitted, and comfortable footwear is strongly recommended.

Weather & Rain Date

Gathered Among the Pines is an outdoor experience.

Brief periods or small amounts of rain will not automatically cancel the event. If conditions are significant or unsafe, the dinner will be moved to our scheduled rain date of Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM.

If the rain date is necessary, your dinner ticket will automatically transfer and additional information will be communicated directly to ticket holders.

And if you want to keep the night going, stay for a little Christmas magic at Anne Ellen. 🌲✨

Space is limited for Gathered Among the Pines.

Come Gather With Us

Come for the food.
Stay for the stories.
Gather around the fire.
Watch the village light up.
And leave with a memory.

We can't wait to meet you!

MENU
A Four-Course Harvest Supper by Chef Barry Sexton

MEET & GREET STARTER
Spinach & Avocado Crostini
Crisp crostini topped with a vibrant spinach and avocado spread, accompanied by delicate canapés of roasted eggplant and creamy white bean hummus.

FIRST COURSE
Fire-Roasted Filet
Tender fire-roasted filet accompanied by emerald kale, purple cauliflower, and crisp Honeycrisp apple, finished with herb dressing.

SECOND COURSE
Succulent herb-roasted chicken served with a rustic rainbow carrot pot pie, rosemary crust, and a silky herb velouté.

THIRD COURSE
Seared Shrimp & Scallops
Perfectly seared shrimp and scallops nestled over creamy cauliflower grits with roasted delicata squash and caramelized leeks, finished with whipped vegan butter.

FOURTH COURSE
Butternut Squash Crêpe
A delicate crêpe filled with roasted pear and spiced pumpkin purée, accented with cranberry pearls and finished with warm cider caramel.

A celebration of the harvest, the season, and the simple pleasure of gathering around the table.

Refund Policy

All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Light or brief rain will not result in a refund. If severe weather requires the event to move to the November 8 rain date, tickets will automatically transfer. If the event is canceled entirely, refunds will be issued.

Terms & Conditions

By purchasing a ticket, you agree to our event policies. This is an outdoor farm event; comfortable footwear is recommended and high heels are not permitted. Tickets are non-refundable. Guests attend at their own risk and agree to photography/video use for event promotion.

Who do I contact with questions?

Please do not contact Anne Ellen Tree Farm directly with questions regarding the dinner. While Anne Ellen is graciously hosting us, White Feather Events is coordinating and managing the dinner experience. Questions? Email: [email protected]

Dietary Restrictions

Dietary Requests: We can accommodate simple dietary needs when possible with advance notice. Due to our menu and preparation, we cannot guarantee accommodation for all allergies, restrictions, or specialized meals. Please share needs when purchasing your ticket.

Celebrating a birthday or Anniversary?

Let us know when you purchase your ticket, and we’ll add a little extra magic to your evening!

Joining us with friends or family who purchased their tickets separately?

We’d love to make sure you’re seated together. Please let us know in advance by emailing [email protected] with the names of everyone in your group, and we’ll accommodate your seating request.

Anne-Ellen Christmas Tree Farm https://www.anneellenfarms.com/Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm is a beautiful 50+ acre family farm in Manalapan, NJ, with more than 80 years of holiday tradition. Surrounded by Christmas trees, charming shops, and a magical Christmas Village, it’s the perfect setting for our special evening.