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A series of dining experiences that will surprise & delight you.
Night of the Rooster Farm to Table Dinner
Night of the Rooster: A Portuguese Farm-to-Table Dinner
Friday, August 14 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Auerfarm
158 Auerfarm Road, Bloomfield, CT
Step into an evening inspired by the rich traditions, vibrant flavors, and warm hospitality of Portugal. Night of the Rooster is a celebration of Chef Kristiann's Portuguese heritage—bringing old-world charm to the table through thoughtfully crafted dishes that honor generations of family recipes while embracing the beauty of locally sourced Connecticut ingredients.
Throughout this four-course, chef-led dining experience, you'll explore the bold contrasts that define Portuguese cuisine: smoky grilled flavors balanced with bright citrus, fresh herbs, rich olive oil, rustic breads, and seasonal vegetables harvested at their peak. Each course tells a story of tradition, family, and the simple joy of gathering around a shared table.
Inspired by the iconic Portuguese Rooster—a symbol of faith, good fortune, and hospitality—this dinner is an invitation to slow down, connect, and experience the warmth of a meal meant to be shared.
Event Details
Date: Friday, August 14
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Auerfarm, 158 Auerfarm Road, Bloomfield, CT
Experience: Four-course, chef-led farm-to-table dinner
Entrée: Choose one of two main course options when purchasing your ticket.
Tickets: $95 per person
Optional Wine Pairing: $35 per person
Beverages: A thoughtfully crafted signature mocktail will be available. Please note that this event is not BYOB.
Join us for an unforgettable evening where Portuguese tradition meets the farm, every plate tells a story, and every guest becomes part of the table.
Brunch on the Farm
Brunch on the Farm
There’s nothing quite like a slow Sunday morning on the farm—longer light, fresh spring air, and the quiet hum of the farm coming back to life.
Join Distinctive Ideas for Brunch on the Farm, an open-kitchen experience where you can order fresh, chef-crafted brunch favorites and then take your time enjoying everything Auerfarm has to offer. No rush, no reservations—just good food, open space, and a beautiful way to spend your morning.
Watch the kitchen in motion as dishes are prepared to order, featuring seasonal ingredients and bright, comforting flavors that feel just right for spring. Grab your plate, find a cozy spot, and settle in—whether that’s at a picnic table, strolling the property, or soaking up the sunshine with friends and family.
This is brunch the way it should be—relaxed, welcoming, and rooted in community.
And when you’re ready to keep the day going, farm programming begins at 1:00 PM, ($12 tickets must be purchased in advance) making it the perfect opportunity to turn brunch into a full day on the farm.
Details:
📍 Auerfarm, Bloomfield, CT
🗓 Sunday, September 13, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (open kitchen)
🍳 Order from the kitchen, no reservations required
🌿 Stay and enjoy the farm
🎟 Farm programming begins at 1:00 PM - tickets $12 (must be purcahsed in advance)
Come hungry, bring your people, and make a morning of it.
Tomato Fest - Farm to Table Dinner
Tomato Fest: A Farm-to-Table Celebration
Friday, September 18 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Auerfarm
158 Auerfarm Road, Bloomfield, CT
There are few ingredients that capture the magic of late summer quite like a perfectly ripe tomato. Grown under the warmth of the season and harvested at its peak, the tomato transforms from a humble garden staple into something extraordinary.
Join Distinctive Ideas for Tomato Fest, a three-course, chef-led farm-to-table dinner celebrating the beauty of the harvest and the farmers who make it possible. Throughout the evening, we'll showcase the incredible versatility of one simple ingredient, highlighting tomatoes in ways that are playful, elegant, and unexpectedly delicious.
From familiar favorites to imaginative bites, each course explores a different side of the tomato—smoked, roasted, charred, fresh, sweet, savory, and everything in between. Paired with the season's best produce and locally sourced ingredients, this dinner is a tribute to the abundance of the harvest and the creativity that comes from cooking with what's growing right now.
Whether you're a lifelong tomato lover or simply appreciate an unforgettable meal, prepare to experience this iconic ingredient in ways you never imagined.
Event Details
Date: Friday, September 18
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Auerfarm, 158 Auerfarm Road, Bloomfield, CT
Experience: Four-course, chef-led farm-to-table dinner
Entrée: Choose one of two main course options when purchasing your ticket.
Tickets: $90 per person
Optional Wine Pairing: $35 per person
Beverages: A signature handcrafted mocktail will be available. Please note that this event is not BYOB.
Come celebrate the flavors of the season, the joy of local farming, and the simple ingredients that become extraordinary when they're harvested at just the right moment. At Tomato Fest, every course is a reminder that some of the best meals begin in the garden.
5 Year Celebration Farm to Table
Distinctive Ideas 5-Year Celebration Farm-to-Table Dinner
Friday, July 24 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Auerfarm
158 Auerfarm Road, Bloomfield, CT
Five years ago, Distinctive Ideas began with one simple belief: that incredible food has the power to bring people together. What started as a dream has grown into a community of farmers, families, friends, partners, and guests who have shared countless meals and unforgettable moments around our table.
Join us as we celebrate this incredible milestone with a special four-course, chef-led dining experience that reflects our journey. Throughout the evening, Chef Kristiann will share the stories behind some of our signature dishes while introducing exciting new flavors that represent where we're headed next. Each course is designed to honor our roots, celebrate our growth, and thank the people who have helped make this dream possible.
This isn't just another dinner—it's an evening to pause, reflect, laugh, and celebrate the community that has been part of our story from the very beginning.
Event Details
Date: Friday, July 24
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Auerfarm, 158 Auerfarm Road, Bloomfield, CT
Experience: Four-course, chef-led farm-to-table dinner
Entrée: Choose one of two main course options when purchasing your ticket.
Tickets: $95 per person
Optional Wine Pairing: $35 per person
Beverages: A signature handcrafted mocktail will be available. Please note that this event is not BYOB.
Whether you've been with us since day one or this is your very first Farm-to-Table dinner, we'd be honored to celebrate with you. Here's to five incredible years—and to everything still waiting to be created together.
Brunch on the Farm
Brunch on the Farm
There’s nothing quite like a slow Sunday morning on the farm—longer light, fresh spring air, and the quiet hum of the farm coming back to life.
Join Distinctive Ideas for Brunch on the Farm, an open-kitchen experience where you can order fresh, chef-crafted brunch favorites and then take your time enjoying everything Auerfarm has to offer. No rush, no reservations—just good food, open space, and a beautiful way to spend your morning.
Watch the kitchen in motion as dishes are prepared to order, featuring seasonal ingredients and bright, comforting flavors that feel just right for spring. Grab your plate, find a cozy spot, and settle in—whether that’s at a picnic table, strolling the property, or soaking up the sunshine with friends and family.
This is brunch the way it should be—relaxed, welcoming, and rooted in community.
And when you’re ready to keep the day going, farm programming begins at 1:00 PM, ($12 tickets must be purchased in advance) making it the perfect opportunity to turn brunch into a full day on the farm.
Details:
📍 Auerfarm, Bloomfield, CT
🗓 Sunday, April 19, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (open kitchen)
🍳 Order from the kitchen, no reservations required
🌿 Stay and enjoy the farm
🎟 Farm programming begins at 1:00 PM - tickets $12 (must be purcahsed in advance)
Come hungry, bring your people, and make a morning of it.
Brunch on the Farm
Brunch on the Farm
There’s nothing quite like a slow Sunday morning on the farm—longer light, fresh spring air, and the quiet hum of the farm coming back to life.
Join Distinctive Ideas for Brunch on the Farm, an open-kitchen experience where you can order fresh, chef-crafted brunch favorites and then take your time enjoying everything Auerfarm has to offer. No rush, no reservations—just good food, open space, and a beautiful way to spend your morning.
Watch the kitchen in motion as dishes are prepared to order, featuring seasonal ingredients and bright, comforting flavors that feel just right for spring. Grab your plate, find a cozy spot, and settle in—whether that’s at a picnic table, strolling the property, or soaking up the sunshine with friends and family.
This is brunch the way it should be—relaxed, welcoming, and rooted in community.
And when you’re ready to keep the day going, farm programming begins at 1:00 PM, ($12 tickets must be purchased in advance) making it the perfect opportunity to turn brunch into a full day on the farm.
Details:
📍 Auerfarm, Bloomfield, CT
🗓 Sunday, April 19, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (open kitchen)
🍳 Order from the kitchen, no reservations required
🌿 Stay and enjoy the farm
🎟 Farm programming begins at 1:00 PM - tickets $12 (must be purcahsed in advance)
Come hungry, bring your people, and make a morning of it.
May Garden Farm to Table
Farm-to-Table Dinner at Auerfarm
Friday, May 22 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Bloomfield, CT
Spring is finally showing up on the plate—and this dinner is all about those first real flavors of the season.
Join us at Auerfarm for our May Farm-to-Table Dinner, where we’re leaning into what’s coming out of the ground right now—crisp asparagus, sweet peas, wild garlic, and the first hits of strawberry and rhubarb.
This is a menu that bridges the seasons. It still has a little depth from the colder months, but you’ll start to feel that brightness coming through in every course.
First Course
Asparagus & Pea Salad
Avocado Mousse with Carrot Marrow
Second Course
Spring Beef with Wild Garlic Scapes
Green Risotto & Carrot Tartin
Dessert
Strawberry Rhubarb with Cardamom
Louise Cake
We’ll be dining right on the farm, with a simple, beautiful table and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. No frills for the sake of it—just really good food, thoughtful sourcing, and a space to slow down for a couple of hours.
These dinners tend to fill quickly, and we keep them intentionally small so the experience stays personal.
If you’ve been waiting for a reason to get back outside, gather with people, and eat something that actually tastes like the season—it’s this one.
Brunch on the Farm
Brunch on the Farm
Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
There’s nothing quite like a slow Sunday morning on the farm—longer light, fresh spring air, and the quiet hum of the farm coming back to life.
Join Distinctive Ideas for Brunch on the Farm, an open-kitchen experience where you can order fresh, chef-crafted brunch favorites and then take your time enjoying everything Auerfarm has to offer. No rush, no reservations—just good food, open space, and a beautiful way to spend your morning.
Watch the kitchen in motion as dishes are prepared to order, featuring seasonal ingredients and bright, comforting flavors that feel just right for spring. Grab your plate, find a cozy spot, and settle in—whether that’s at a picnic table, strolling the property, or soaking up the sunshine with friends and family.
This is brunch the way it should be—relaxed, welcoming, and rooted in community.
And when you’re ready to keep the day going, free farm programming begins at 1:00 PM, making it the perfect opportunity to turn brunch into a full day on the farm.
Details:
📍 Auerfarm, Bloomfield, CT
🗓 Sunday, April 19, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (open kitchen)
🍳 Order from the kitchen, no reservations required
🌿 Stay and enjoy the farm
🎟 Free farm programming begins at 1:00 PM
Come hungry, bring your people, and make a morning of it.
April Farm to Table Dinner
April Farm-to-Table Dinner at Auerfarm
Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Spring is finally stretching its legs, the sun is lingering a little longer, and Auerfarm is coming back to life—and there is no better way to celebrate it than around the table.
Join Distinctive Ideas for a chef-led farm-to-table dinner that begins not just with a meal, but with a moment. Arrive early, take a walk through the farm, breathe in that crisp spring air, and settle into an evening rooted in community, connection, and really beautiful food.
We’ll start with a bright and refreshing shaved asparagus and fennel salad, layered with creamy goat cheese, pistachio, and citrus—crisp, vibrant, and full of that early-season energy we’ve all been waiting for.
Then we move into something a little more grounding: herb-crusted lamb, paired with silky carrot purée, delicate potato pavé, and charred leeks, finished with a fragrant spring garlic oil. It’s rich, it’s balanced, and it’s everything you want as the seasons begin to shift.
And for dessert, a little sunshine on a plate—Portuguese sour cream cake with lemon curd and sugared basil mascarpone. Light, citrusy, and just herbaceous enough to keep things interesting.
This is what we do best—bringing people together, creating space to disconnect from the noise, and reconnect over food that is intentional, seasonal, and meant to be shared.
Vegetarian option available upon request—because everyone deserves a seat at the table and a plate that feels just as thoughtfully crafted.
Details:
📍 Auerfarm, Bloomfield, CT
🗓 Friday, April 17, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
🍽 Three-course chef-led farm-to-table dinner
🍷 BYOB
💲 $95 per person
Come for the food, stay for the feeling. We’ll save you a seat at the table.
Spring Equinox Greenhouse Farm to Table Dinner
4 Course Spring Equinox Greenhouse dining experience with Distinctive Ideas at Auerfarm.
French Country Farm to Table Cooking Experience
French Country Farm to Table Cooking Experience with Distinctive Ideas at Auerfarm.
Mediterranean Farm to Table Cooking Experience
Intimate, hands-on evening inspired by the sun-soaked flavors and slow, intentional cooking of the Mediterranean.
Dia De Los Muertos Farm to Table
Join us to honor the spirit of Día de los Muertos with an unforgettable farm-to-table feast that celebrates the vibrancy, flavors, and artistry of Mexican tradition.
Farm to Table - Tomato Fest
A vibrant end-of-summer farm-to-table dinner that celebrates the star of the season — the tomato.
Farm to Table - Mediterranean Dinner
A celebration of the season’s finest produce at our next farm-to-table dinner: The Mediterranean.
Farm to Table - All Things Veggie
A celebration of the season’s finest produce at our next farm-to-table dinner: All Things Veggie
Farm to Table - Portuguese Clam Bake
A celebration of the season’s finest produce at our next farm-to-table dinner: All Things Veggie
Farm to Table - Classic Americana
An unforgettable evening of Classic Americana flavors at the farm.
10th Annual Auerfarm Party in Plaid
Auerfarm's Annual Party in Plaid Fundraiser is an opportunity for YOU to get involved in furthering our mission of inspiring children and adults to engage in, learn about, and enjoy agriculture, science, and the natural environment.
Equinox Farm to Table
Join us for a one-of-a-kind seasonal dining experience in the enchanting Auerfarm Greenhouse as we celebrate the arrival of spring!
For the Love...Farm to Table Dinner
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating love, community, and the art of farm-to-table dining. For the Love...Farm-to-Table Dinner is a specially curated 3-course chef dining experience by Distinctive Ideas, hosted at the picturesque Auerfarm.
Breakfast with Santa!
Join Distinctive Ideas at Auerfarm for Breakfast with Santa on December 7th at 9 am! Our signature Pancake Breakfast will have the whole family excited to meet & greet with Santa!
12 Days of Christmas Cookie Decorating
Kick off the holiday season with a sweet evening of creativity, fun, and festive treats at Distinctive Ideas’ 12 Days of Christmas Cookie Decorating event! Gather your friends and family, bring the kids, and join us in our cozy, farm-based kitchen for a night of holiday cookie decorating and cheer.
Thanksgiving Meal Pickup
We’ve got your Thanksgiving Family Meal covered - everything except the dishes! Order ahead to pick up your Thanksgiving Meal and join us at Auerfarm for the pickup! Scroll down to find the Thanksgiving Menu and Ordering Form. Only 25 meals will be prepared, so first come first serve!
Dia de Los Muertos: Farm to Table Pig Roast
Let’s end the Farm to Table Season with a spectacular PIG ROAST! Come enjoy an evening immersed in culture, cuisine, and community!
October Kids Cooking Classes
Resident Chef Kristiann is passionate about teaching the next generation of chefs to learn the importance of kitchen safety, food preparation, and clean-up all while learning to make a new meal each class! Ages 8 -12.
September Farm to Table
Join us for a delicious 4 course evening filled with Middle Eastern flavors and locally sourced ingredients. The event will take place on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 6 pm at 158 Auer Farm Road, Bloomfield, CT.
Mixology 101: The Art of Improv
Join us for an unforgettable evening of conversations about cocktails & creativity, hosted by Distinctive Ideas in partnership with renowned Mixologist Katie Lloyd and sponsored by Opici Family Distributing.
Full Moon Farm to Table Dinner
Distinctive Ideas and Auerfarm present...
April Farm to Table Dinner
📍 Auerfarm
158 Auer Farm Rd,
Bloomfield, CT
🗓️Friday May 31st, 2024
⏰ 6 pm - 8:30 pm
🎟️ $85/person (+ fees)
Join Chef Kristiann and the Distinctive Ideas team as we host our monthly Farm to Table dinner at Auerfarm! Come experience the finer touches of Farm to Table dining and flavors as we begin the new year and a new adventure!
This 4 course meal will be a very intimate affair - no tickets will be sold at the gate.
Learn more about Chef Kristiann - Distinctive Ideas and who they are:
Kids Cooking Classes - Sushi Surprise
Distinctive Ideas with Auerfarm presents…
Sushi Surprise
📍 Auerfarm
158 Auer Farm Rd,
Bloomfield, CT
🗓️Thursday, May 16th, 2024
⏰ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
🎟️ $40/child (+ fees)
Join Chef Kristiann and the Distinctive Ideas team as we host our Sushi Surprise cooking class!
Each Little Chef will learn how to make vegetarian sushi rolls. We will cover food safety, instructions on how to follow a recipe and so much more. At the end of the class each Little Chef will bring home a complete meal.
Learn more about Chef Kristiann - Distinctive Ideas and who they are:
Kids Cooking Classes - Cookie Craze
Distinctive Ideas with Auerfarm presents…
Cookie Craze
📍 Auerfarm
158 Auer Farm Rd,
Bloomfield, CT
🗓️Tuesday, May 14th, 2024
⏰ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
🎟️ $40/child (+ fees)
Join Chef Kristiann and the Distinctive Ideas team as we host our Cookie Craze baking class!
Each Little Chef will learn how to make cooked dough from scratch and how to customize their own unique stuffed cookies. We will cover food safety, instructions on how to follow a recipe and so much more. At the end of the class each Little Chef will bring home their baking creations.
Learn more about Chef Kristiann - Distinctive Ideas and who they are: