WELCOME TO GATHER
In honor of America’s 250th Anniversary, and in collaboration with Culpeper Tourism, GATHER sets the table outdoors at Salubria Manor to explores the early American table, how people provisioned, preserved, and lived from the land. Provision & Forage is an unforgettable evening inspired by the early American table—where provisions carried across the Atlantic meet ingredients foraged from Virginia soil. A single long table. Five thoughtful courses. Stories shared beneath the Virginia sky. Guests will gather at a single long table for a five-course dinner prepared by Chef Frida Johansson each course is accompanied by thoughtfully selected beverages that reflect the region and the spirit of the evening. Food historian Michael Carter Jr.—author of Africulture—will share insights drawn from his family's century farm in Orange County, Virginia.
YOUR EVENING INCLUDES
A relaxed welcome gathering with light bites and curated beverages
A candlelit setting designed for conversation and connection
A five-course seasonal dinner shared at a communal table
Thoughtfully selected beverage pairings
Historical context shared by a guest food historian
A keepsake to remember the evening
Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Reception: 6:00 PM
Dinner: 7:00 PM
Location: Salubria Manor
2062 Germanna Highway
Locust Grove, Virginia
Arrival details, including parking instructions, will be shared with guests prior to the evening. Dietary needs are welcome and accommodated whenever possible. GATHER intentionally limits seating to preserve the intimacy, conversation, and connection that make each evening special. Your reservation supports the creation of the GATHER table.
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