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Hermitage Museum & Gardens Members are invited to join the Hermitage Collective for an intimate evening of culinary delights, live jazz, artmaking, demonstrations, and autumn-inspired libations.
Explore the Hermitage galleries and back lawn to experience gourmet food tastings, seasonal beverages, artmaking and demonstrations, and the opportunity to meet our featured guests while learning about the Museum’s shoreline and gardens preservation. Wander through the second-floor galleries as museum docents share inspiring details on our special exhibition, An American Abroad: Florence Sloane in Europe, 1920s-1930s.
Harvest at the Hermitage is a low-waste event that brings awareness to environmental conservation efforts throughout the Hermitage gardens and along our living shoreline.
Guests are invited to mingle with members of The Hermitage Collective, the Hermitage’s young professional advisory board committed to serving as volunteers and ambassadors to the museum. This event takes place throughout the museum galleries and on the back lawn patio, and outdoor heaters will be placed throughout the lawn for your comfort.
Ticket Info:
Each admission ticket includes all food samplings and 2 complimentary beverage tickets. Additional beverage tickets will be available for purchase.
This event is open to active Hermitage Members over the age of 21.
Join or renew your membership today!
Early Bird Member Tickets:
Purchase tickets by Friday, October 18th to save $5!
$70 per person or $135 for 2 tickets
Member Tickets:
$75 per person or $140 for 2 tickets
Showcasing:
Norfolk Raw Bar Co.
Norfolk Raw Bar Co. is a woman-owned company that will offer a selection of raw oysters for guests to sample.
Aloha Cravings
Treat yourself to a sampling of delectable menu items from Aloha Cravings, a family-owned food truck and catering company dedicated to sharing Hawaiian-style food and culture with Hampton Roads.
Smallcakes Cupcakery
Indulge in a selection of fall-themed cupcake flavors from Smallcakes, a military family-owned bakery offering cupcakes, macarons, cookie sandwiches, and custom cakes in Smithfield.
Keypresh
Delight in the sounds of Keypresh, a piano and vocal jazz duet featuring musicians Ashley Branton and Andrew Wright.
The Hermitage Gardens & Grounds Department
Meet the Hermitage Garden staff and learn about the living shoreline, ever-changing gardens, and ongoing conservation efforts on the Hermitage grounds, including new rain barrels, in-house composting, garden clean-ups, and volunteer opportunities.
Kristine Kennedy, KKennedy Designs
Kristine Kennedy’s wearable art is made through a unique combination of found items, vintage pieces, and creative techniques. Watch Kristine work and peruse her pieces available for purchase.
Reverend Spirits by RD Wilhelm Distillery
Join Karl Dornemann, co-owner and certified Craft Distiller, for a specialty fall cocktail. Sample an array of Reverend Spirits’ bourbon, gin, or vodka while learning about the Norfolk distillery.
757 CreativeReUse Center
The 757 Creative ReUse Center is Norfolk’s only arts and crafts supply store! A 501(c)3, the 757 Creative ReUse Center is dedicated to decreasing waste, increasing creativity, and educating about sustainability. They will guide guests through a fall-themed printmaking activity using a Lego Letterpress!
Elizabeth River Project
The ERP works to restore the Elizabeth River through equitable collaboration with diverse communities, businesses, and governments. Stop by their table to learn more!
Chef by Design and Traditions Catering
A plentiful autumn charcuterie spread will be provided by Chef by Design and Traditions Catering, along with a bar featuring spiked cider, craft beer, and wine. Vegetarian and alcohol-free options will be available.
Photos by Lindsay Collette
