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2013 Farm Dinner and Events

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2012 Farm Dinners and Events

July 28th, 3rd Ocassional

FUNK FEAST with

Euforquestra

and Chef Megan MacMillan

Dinner at 5:30, Doors at 6:30, Show at 7:30

Check them out here

• Come get your funk on to the sounds of Euforquestra on the farm! Get a ticket for the meal and show or just the show. Should be a great night for gettin' funky so come on out and boggie down!  Tickets to the show are $15 Advanced and $18 at the REvolution beer will be served.  $60 Inlcudes the dinner/show/wine or beer.  Call the farm for dinner reservations 527-36threesix. "Eufórquestra is a seven-member unit that relocated to Fort Collins, CO in Summer 2008 after spending five years in Iowa City, IA. The band’s own brand of High Intensity Global Dance Music is a percussion and horn driven blend of modern music that fuses afrobeat, reggae, dub, funk, rock, soca and highlife with traditional sounds from Cuba, Brazil, West Africa and beyond. This is cutting edge music that ignites dance floors across the country with a sound that “explodes, dances and melts in your ear with sheer bliss” (Chris M. Slawecki; www.allaboutjazz.com)." The Menu: A Feast of Greek Funk Fusion. Funk Fest 2012 Featuring Chef Megan MacMillan Slow roasted leg of Zephyro's lamb, pulled and piled upon warm pita bread, topped with cucumber-mint yogurt sauce. Traditional Greek Salad with Zephyro's heirloom tomatoes and farm fresh feta cheese. 3 Sistas Salad featuring local pinto beans, corn and squash. Herbed Quinoa Salad with roasted peppers and sourdough croutons Eggplant Croquettes, lightly fried and served with tarragon aioli for dippin' Magic Meringues drizzled with Zephyro's lemon balm desert sauce and grill-kissed peaches

2011 Farm Dinners and Events

July 5th, 2nd Occasional Funk Feast Featuring

Big Sams Funky Nation

Big Sam's Funky Nation have established their presence on the forefront of the New Orleans music scene. Trombone powerhouse and band leader "Big Sam" Williams, formerly of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, has been celebrated as "the top man on the slide trombone in the birthplace of jazz" by the San Francisco Chronicle and the band has been touted for consistently "bringing a straight raw party" by Jambase. 2010 has been a busy year for The Nation, with two European tours (France and Greece), a recurring role in the new HBO original series "Treme", and a busy US touring schedule including festivals such as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Bonnaroo Arts & Music Festival, South by Southwest, Doheney Blues Festival and Gathering of the Vibes. For 2011, BSFN does not intend to slow down. The momentum BSFN has recently accumulated will only continue to grow off of the successful release of their fourth and most prolific album to date, King Of The Party. Be on the lookout for BSFN's masterful blend of a rock, with an improv-style associated with jazz and a horn-heavy front section that's the hallmark of funk. The energy level is always high voltage when BSFN takes the stage.

The dinner & the show

Dinner starts at 6:30 with wine and beer included for $60, or w/out wine and beer $55.  The meal features the cooking of renowned local Chef and winemaker Yvon Gros of Leroux Creek Inn & Vineyard

Food menu elegant down home Rocky Mountain inspired New Orleans cuisine!

The show a la carte

The show starts at 8:30 with Big Sam’s Funky Nation out under the stars

Ticket includes Beer:  Advanced $20, door $25

Ticket only $15

Kids Funk for Free

Come and eat some grubbin' local food and get down with some pure New Orleans Funk from Big Sam's Funky Nation!  Beer and Wine included with the purchase of a ticket.  Tickets are available at Hardin’s Natural Foods in Hotchkiss or at Paonia Farm Supply in Paonia, or call Zephyros at 970-527-3636.

Tickets:

Available at Hardin’s Natural food in Hotchkiss

Paonia Farm Supply in Paonia,

Or by calling the farm @ 527-3636

2010 Farm Events

August, 23rd, 1st Occasional No-Cash Farm Bash

WHEN: Monday August 23rd, firing up the stoves at 2ish. 
Shared dinner at 7 sharp.

WHAT GIVES: This is a down home Hootenany. Celebratin' what we all have to offer- food, art and community. Come prepared to COOK, PLAY AND EAT TOGETHER. Get back to the root of the matter.

No Spectators ~ only Spectaculars! 

COST: what ya got to share and cook? No Cash, No Kidding. This is free for all, and a free-for-all.

Bring it. Share it. Eat it in fine company.

What we got: Farm & Fun. 

Food to Contribute:Real, Ripe, & Local. 
Bring what YOU grow or buy it from a farmer who you know and love.

2009 Farm Dinners

 First Annual Local Food and Funk Fest on July 7th 2009, Featuring 

APHRODESIA

Culinary School of the Rockies Celebration in the Field

September 15th, 2009 5:00-9:00PM

Join with Zpehyros Farm and Garden and The Culinary School of the rockies for another Celebration in the Field Dinner.  Last years dinner was one of the best dinners that we have ever had and so we will be celebrating with the student chefs again as they culminate their week of adventures on local farms.  Come eat what they have learn while being on the local farms, with around 15 chefs it is hard to go wrong.  To make a reservation please go to Celebration Dinner or call 303-494-7988.  We look foraward to hosting you for this most unique event!

2008 Farm Dinners

The History of Farm Dinners at Zephyros

Thanks to working with Outstandinginthefield via our cohort Rebecca we have started a tradition of having dinners on our farm, and many others in the valley.  We have had the pleasure of working with the best local chefs, growers, and wine makers in our years of having farm dinners.  Below see some of our pictures which say a thousand words!  

 The table is set and ready for guests to arrive with rows of flowers and veggies behind!

Our September supper in 2007 was sponsored by the Kampe Foundation and celebrated the local farmers, forty of whom attended as the guests of the Kampe Foundation and Zephyros.  Pictured are some of the Homestead Ranch familes who keep our spaces open.

Guests seated at the table between the pond and the gardens.

The potatoes from Rivendell Farm

Russ Chapman takes a break

Chef Ryan of the Little Nell working hard

A toast and thanks to all who have made these dinners happen!

Another perfect night at Zephyros, come and join us again.

Come get your tomatoes, favorites old and new.  Some of the varieties of tomatoes we carry are Black Cherry, Green Zebra, Brandywine, Striped German, Sun Gold, Yellow Pear, Chadwick's Cherry, Black Krim, Cherokee Purple, Nyagous, Green Grape, San Marzano, Roma, and many more.  Also do not forget our great selection of Basils, large leaf, Genovese, Thai, Lemon, and Purple.  Later in the year get a jump on melons, squash, pumpkins and winter squahs. 

As a certified organic grower of a huge diversity of flowers here at Zephyros Farm and Garden we have fallen in love with floral design.  Growing the freshest organic flowers and most unique and novel varieties, which are not all available to florist, we are able to create a distinctive look for your wedding or event.  Working with us shows your support of organic growing practices, and local producers.  Our specialties include bride’s bouquets, table bouquets, large arrangements, boutonnières, corsages, and a range of other fun floral products such as pomanders, collars, wreaths, and petals for flower girls. Check out a short slideshow of wedding and event flowers here!

"WOW, we were SO impressed with the flowers!!!! I absolutely loved them and actually blown away by how beautiful they looked. I can't thank you enough for all of the work and being a part of our wedding celebration.  I will recommend your farm to anyone who is getting married.  You were delightful to work with and hopefully we can meet in person someday. :-)"

                                                   Natasha Kelly

We would love to work with you in creating the perfect feeling you desire for your wedding ceremony or special event.  Our website has many wonderful pictures to get your ideas flowing.  Below are the services we provide:

Full Service Wedding

If you are looking for a full service florist/designer who can be at your wedding we can talk with you about the various options.  The minimum on this service is $1500.

A la Carte Wedding Flowers

This is for the cost conscious bride who wants to pick and choose floral items.  Choose each item and we will give you a quote based on the quantities and types of flowers we discuss. 

Bulk Wedding Flowers

This is an option for the creative, do it yourself bride.  We offer flowers for sale either by the stem or bunch.  The minimum order is $250 to receive bulk pricing.  You will need to know how much and of what kind of flowers you need.  If you need help to figure it out we are happy to help for a design fee. 

If you have any questions about the flowers try visiting our flower slide show.  Please do not hesitate to call or email and we will be happy to provide you with a quote, contact us here. 

A Colorado farm wedding is a beautiful experience where family and friends can come together to enjoy the beauty and fun that our farm can offer. To choose a wedding at our farm assures the best in local and organic food and flowers, amazing views, and a down home experience with exceptional sites for your ceremony.  We can be flexible to meet your budget yet offer you the best of what matters to you for your wedding. 

Why Zephyros Farm and Garden?

We are a gorgeous family farm located in the North Fork Valley of the Gunnison River.  An area that is rich in agricultural tradition from orchards and ranches to Colorado’s renowned west elk appellation vineyards. Our farm is nestled onto the end of a mesa with views of the mountains and dessert unsurpassed in the valley, giving the feel of being isolated while being conveniently located between Paonia and Hotchkiss.  The North Fork Valley offers a plethora of things to do from fly fishing, wine tasting, river rafting, hiking, biking, and horse back riding.  In addition there are amazing wildflowers, theaters, and gorgeous sunsets.  We have hosted highly acclaimed farm dinners and bands with groups of up to 200 guests for the past seven years, so are accustomed to putting on big events.  You should have confidence that we will accommodate your wedding in a beautiful and professional manner that will have your guests talking about your wedding for years.  We have experience with and choices for both your food and flowers incomparable to other locations because they are all fresh and on the farm.  We can make it part of a complete package or you can work with an array of local expert caterers, musicians, flower designers and event coordinators as you wish. 

Our farm has many amenities that can give your guests the pastoral appeal you are looking for.  We have a great pond for swimming, goats and sheep to play with, chicken eggs to collect, old tractors to drive, and the rhythm of a vibrant working produce and flower farm.  Our production fields, orchards, vineyard, pond and pastures offer many options for a unique ceremony location.   

We will work with you individually to create a unique and memorable wedding ceremony and celebration.  Please contact us to discuss your vision and ideas and we can work together to make the perfect event. 

Prices

Farm Rental- $1250/day

Flowers- See the wedding flowers page on the website for pricing  

Food- We can connect you with great local catering options who can utilize our produce, and meat or other local fare.

Event Planning- All other supplies are additional such as tents, tables, place settings, but we can help or let you handle those arrangements.

Zephyros Farm Flower CSA

Zephyros Farm and Garden has long been known for our amazing cut flowers.  This year we are offering a special new addition to our flower CSA, delivery to the Roaring Fork!  Look forward to our mixed bouquets and stems beautifying your tables all season long.  Sign up now to assure one of our limited flower shares.

 Our specialty here at the farm is flowers.  Over the course of a season we grow hundreds of varieties of flowers, making our bouquets unique and stunningly varied.  Expect sunflowers, lilies, amaranth, cosmos, snapdragons, bells of Ireland, zinnias, dahlias, delphiniums, seedpods, and lots of perennial flowers to name but a few.  These flowers are not from Ecuador or Florida but from the fields on our farm.  Our flowers are freshly harvested at the peak of bloom time for your enjoyment.  We are able to grow many varieties that the local florist or grocery store can not carry.  And as always our flowers are grown organically and with love, so sign up now here!

How it Works

SIGN UP

Sign up by enrolling online through our website here, choose the size bouquet you want, where you will pick up your bouquet and put a check in the mail, simple!  We will send you notices, give you tips about how to make you flowers last, and keep you updated about activities on the farm throughout the year. 

CSA SEASON

The CSA will be for 24 weeks.  There will be three early season weeks of flowers such as tulips, anemones, and ranunculus along with fruit wood blossoms.  These bouquets are hard to time and will be announced a couple weeks ahead probably mid March-mid April.  Then our main season will be from May 29^th to October 9^th, 2013.  There will be one last delivery in November of a dried flower bouquet. 

SIZE/COST

Flower Power for $17.99/wk or $430/season

Bodacious Blooms for $29.99/wk, or $720/season

On farm the weekly cost is $14.99 or $360/season

If cost is an issue think about signing up with a friend and get a bouquet every other week.  One of you will need to be the one that pays the bill but you can add names under one membership so that you both get the emails and information.

PICKUP LOCATIONS

The four locations to choose from are the Carbondale Community Food Coop in Carbondale, Epicurious in El Jebel/Basalt, the Cheese Shop in Aspen, or Delicious Orchards in Paonia.  Once you are signed up we will send you more details about the where and the when.  But generally pick up day is each Wednesday from the open to close of business of your pick-up location. 

PAYMENT

We prefer that in the true nature of a CSA you pay all at once.  If not possible we offer a monthly payment plan (over a six month period) with a down payment of $100.  If cost is an issue please let us know as we do not want cost to get in the way of beauty in your life.  We appreciate early season payments to help with all of the up front costs of farming.  A check is best but we can accept a credit cards online.

From Delta/Hotchkiss/Grand Junction/Montrose

Take Highway 50 to Delta, and turn west on Hwy 92 to Hotchkiss.  When in Hotchkiss take Hwy 92 towards Crawford.  About one mile after crossing river turn left onto Back River Road.  In about three miles take a right onto Bone Mesa Rd.  In ¼ mile turn left on 3725 Rd.  Follow to the top of the hill, and the farm is on the right inside the deer fence

From Paonia/Aspen/Carbondale

Turn left off of Hwy 133 into Paonia, this is Grand Ave. (the main Ave. in Paonia) follow until it dead ends on the far side of town and takes a right.  Follow this street and bear left out of town.  This road becomes Back River road, and then turns left to become the Crawford Road.  Turn right at Stewart Mesa Rd.  Follow for about two miles past the airport and large castle like house on left.  Look for 3725 Rd. on the left.  Take a left on 3725 Rd. follow down into creek across stream bed and up the other side.  The farm is 11466 3725 rd. the second driveway/house on the left inside the deer fence. 

From Denver DIA

Take Pena Blvd out of DIA to I-70 take I-70 West for about three hours to Glenwood Springs.  Take hwy 82 south in Glenwood Springs to Carbondale.  It is about 15 min. to the 133 turn off at Carbondale, take a left onto 133 and go through Carbondale and into mountains, over Mc Clure pass and then follow the above directions.

Please DRIVE SLOW on our little coutnry road.  There are several blind corners, and it can get dusty so please out of respect for our neighbors and saftey of our neighborhood drive slow on 3725 Rd. Thanks!

Zephyros Farm Volunteer Day

Come for a day and experience life on a trueworking organic farm.  As the old adage goes many hands makes light work.    Come and see the farm at any time of the year and meet new people from the community or folks passing through.  Most importantly help us make this endeavor fruitful.

Although some work on a farm is skilled and can only be done by those who are trained there are many jobs that can be taught quickly.  Depending on the time of year you may find yourself planting transplants, thinning carrots, harvesting tomatoes, or weeding!  We will try our best to have a diversity of tasks each volunteer day, not just hours of weeding or other laborious tasks! 

HOW IT WORKS

Volunteer day is each Tuesday from 8-12.  We will take a break during which we will do a brief tour.  Lunch will be served at noon, and then you are done or you can go for a swim in the pond or a walk around the farm.  Please let us know of any dietary concerns we are happy making vegetarian food, gluten free, vegan etc.  Please contact us by Sunday night so we can plan to have enough food and the right jobs for the crew size.  We appreciate you being there the whole time if possible.  We understand that farm work can be demanding so please let us know if you have any special needs so we can create tasks to accommodate all of those who wish to volunteer.   For all of those who volunteer we will have veggies and flowers for sale after lunch at a discounted rate.  If you are looking for lots of something please let us know so we can have it harvested. 

The GOAL

The goal of the Zephyros farm volunteer day is to introduce people to our farm and to farm work.  It is an opportunity for those who want to experience a day in the life of a farm to get their hands in the dirt.  We want people to ask lots of questions and learn as much as they can, or just have a good conversation and a laugh over some bindweed. 

BRING

A hat, a water bottle, sunscreen, gloves (tight fitting are better), sunglasses or any other clothes you will need for the weather.  Bring a swimsuit if you are interested in swimming in the pond afterwards.  Bring a good attitude to do some hard work.  Also bring a snack.  Kids are welcomed and not expected to work hard the whole time but we do encourage them to be involved at least in some way.  Please let us know the age of the kid(s) so we can incorporate them to the best of our ability. 

DO NOT BRING

Please leave your dog at home.  We do have farm animals that do not always take to being in the mouth of a strange dog.  Also, it tends to make the owner distracted, and dogs have a tendency to walk all over the plants.  Thanks for your understanding.