Beverly's Update - July 2025
JULY
WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR A SHORT VACATION FOR OUR STAFF FROM JUNE 30 - JULY 11, 2025
Phone and e-mail service will be intermittent - you are able to make reservations on opentable.com
Unbelievable that it is July. We deadhead our flowers to help continue the blooms, harvest daily as vegetables always taste better when young and tender, try to stay on top of the pests as we walk daily through the gardens, hope that we can use all the vegetables, herbs and flowers as they take over the kitchen. We mulch, mulch, mulch to retain moisture and suppress those pesky weeds and the planting continues as we prepare for Fall crops.
July brings magical moments on the farm. Harvest baskets will overflow with tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, beans, fennel, berries and of course, the abundance of squash as they quickly fill the kitchen. We are picking wineberries and soon blackberries. We have an abundance of nasturtiums and basil - creating lots of pesto. The garlic will be soon harvested and the herbs are flourishing.
This is the perfect time to visit your local farmer's market. Feel the connection to the earth, knowing that the fruits and vegetables found in your garden or at the local market will sustain us through the next months. It is satisfying knowing that we are creating food that is healthy and enjoyed. What fun to pick from your garden and come inside and create a dish that tastes fresh and is full of nutrition. The recipes are endless. This is the prime time of the year for farms to shine. Enjoy as you visit the farmer's markets choosing from a wide selection of fruits, vegetables, breads, honey or flowers creating pure wonderment. The rewards are many at our restaurant knowing we respect the earth and honor where the food comes from whether it be from the grower, producer or straight from our farm.
Whether sitting in our glass conservatory, gazebo or open-air tent, the view overlooking the Potomac River never disappoints. A tranquil setting, inspired by nature, the venue presents a breathtaking view and natural setting. Join us for a celebration of the connection between kitchen and earth. Each course presents inspiration for the seasons and harmony with the earth. The chefs draw from what the region has to offer, crafting a progression menu on what our farm and local farmers, fishermen and foragers provide. We strive to excel at turning ordinary evenings into extraordinary ones. There are personalized touches throughout your dining experience that will excite your palate and nourish your soul®
Please support your local farmers. Thank them, the artisan producers, wineries and breweries that work with so much pride to provide you and us with outstanding products. There is no substitute for the simple pleasures that "real" food can provide to your body.
It continues to be our honor to welcome you to the restaurant.
Beverly
"You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore before you decide to be happy" Anonymous
"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." Albert Einstein
BRUNCH/LUNCH
SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2025
$100.00 per person plus drinks, tax and gratuity
12:00 - 2:30 p.m.
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BRUNCH/LUNCH
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
$100.00 per person plus drinks, tax and gratuity
12:00 - 2:30 p.m.
JULY FUN FACTS
If ant hills are high in July, the coming winter will be hard
July birth flowers - Larkspur and water lily
National Hot Dog Month
July was named after Julius Caesar
July 1 - Canada Day
July 3 - Start of the Dog Days of Summer
July 4 - Independence Day
Juy 10 - Buck Full Moon
July 11 - International Town Criers Day
July 13 - my sweet, talented granddaughter's birthday
July 14 - Bastille Day
July 17 - National Hot Dog Day
AND - two of the the most beautiful, adored girls/women in my life/my daughters birthday
July 22 - Spooner's Day
July 23 - National Day of the Cowboy
July 27 - Take your houseplants for a walk day - that would be a real challenge for me!
July 30 - National Cheesecake Day