Cozy Up for a Delightful Winter Dinner Series Inspired by Martha Stewart’s 100th Book! ✨

This winter, I invite you to join us for a truly special experience as we celebrate the culinary mastery of Martha Stewart with a Cozy Dinner Series inspired by her New York Times #1 bestselling book, Martha: The Cookbook. It was an honor to meet Martha on The Drew Barrymore Show this past autumn—a dream come true—and her books have been a treasured resource in creating Modern Homestead. Each evening in this series will be an elegant celebration of warmth and flavor, thoughtfully crafted to capture the essence of the season.

Indulge in a menu full of comfort and style:

Amuse Bouche:
Petite Roasted Potato with Crème Fraiche and Caviar – A bite-sized delight to start the evening with sophistication.

Greens:
Winter Greens Salad
with Champagne Vinaigrette

Main:
Mahogany Fried Chicken
with Buttermilk Potato Salad 

Dessert:
Upside-Down Lemon Meringue Pie

Don’t miss out on this Martha Stewart inspired experience; invite some friends and join us for an unforgettable evening filled with cozy ambiance, flavorful food, and great company. Book now before it’s too late and make this winter one to remember!

This dinner series will be a “very good thing!”

Celebrate the new year with family and friends at our cozy dinner.

Amuse Bouche - local cheeses and savory bites

Borscht 

New Orleans Style Crab Cakes with Remoulade Drizzle

Winter Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette

Filet Mignon with Grain Salad and Roasted Asparagus

Decadent Chocolate with Mocha Frosting and Berry Coulis

125.00

Enjoy a festive 5 course meal at our cozy cafe.

Around the Fire
Raw Oyster Bar
Chesapeake Bay Oysters with Mignonette Sauce

Amuse Bouche
Butternut Squash Bisque with fried sage leaves

Greens
Tender Lettuces with Roasted Golden Beets
with Champagne Vinaigrette

Entree
Roast of Prime Rib
with Horseradish Cream Sauce with Rosemary Potatoes and Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Sweets
Sweet Potato Tart with Sugared Pecans
and Vanilla Whipped Cream

$85 per person | BYOB

Vegetarian Option Available Upon Request at Booking.

Enjoy a festive 5 course meal at our cozy cafe.

Around the Fire
Raw Oyster Bar
Chesapeake Bay Oysters with Mignonette Sauce

Amuse Bouche
Butternut Squash Bisque with fried sage leaves

Greens
Tender Lettuces with Roasted Golden Beets
with Champagne Vinaigrette

Entree
Roast of Prime Rib
with Horseradish Cream Sauce with Rosemary Potatoes and Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Sweets
Sweet Potato Tart with Sugared Pecans
and Vanilla Whipped Cream

$85 per person | BYOB

Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal at our cozy cafe.

Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette

Pasta al Sugo
Tuscan Vegetable Ragu Popular throughout Tuscany served over Rigatoni Pasta

Tiramisu

$50 per person | BYOB
Vegetarian Option Available
Upon Request at Booking.

Join us for our annual Holiday Market to kick-off the festive season. More details coming soon.

Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal at our cozy cafe.

Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette

Shellfish and Chorizo Stew
Flavorful Broth with Clams, Mussels,
Shrimp, Potatoes and Spanish Chorizo

Apple Cake
with Vanilla Whipped Cream

$55 per person | BYOB
Vegetarian Option Available
Upon Request at Booking.

Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal at our cozy cafe.

Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette

Balsamic Chicken with Burst Tomatoes
served with Lemon Herb Orzo

French Apple Tart
with Vanilla Whipped Cream

$50 per person | BYOB
Vegetarian Option Available
Upon Request at Booking.

Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal at our cozy cafe.

Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette

Braised Short Ribs
Red Wine Braised Boneless Short Ribs
with Horseradish Potato Puree
and Roasted Vegetables

Chocolate Cake
with Mocha Frosting

$65 per person | BYOB
Vegetarian Option Available
Upon Request at Booking.

Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal at our cozy cafe.

Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette

Lamb Ragu
Slow Braised Ground Lamb with San Marzano Tomatoes, Root Vegetables and Herbs served over Gemelli Pasta

Citrus Olive Oil Cake
with Vanilla Whipped Cream

$50 per person | BYOB
Vegetarian Option Available
Upon Request at Booking.

Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal at our cozy cafe.

Butternut Squash Bisque

Beef Bourgignon

Maple Pumpkin Pie
with Vanilla Whipped Cream

$40/per person | BYOB
Vegetarian Option Available
Upon Request at Booking.

Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal at our cozy cafe.

Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette

Trout Almondine
Pan seared Rainbow Trout
with Brown Butter and Toasted Almond Topping served with Saffron Rice

White Chocolate Bread Pudding
with Whiskey Sauce

$50 per person | BYOB
Vegetarian Option Available
Upon Request at Booking.

Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal at our cozy cafe.

Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette

Steak Diane
Filet of Beef with Shallot and Peppercorn Sauce
with Potato Puree
and Wilted Spinach

Apple Cake
with Vanilla Whipped Cream

$70 per person | BYOB
Vegetarian Option Available
Upon Request at Booking.

Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal at our cozy cafe.

Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette

Buttermilk-Brined Roasted Chicken
with Grain Salad
and Autumnal Vegetables

Plum Torte
with Vanilla Whipped Cream

$45/per person | BYOB
Vegetarian Option Available
Upon Request at Booking.

Enjoy a delicious 4 course meal at our cozy cafe featuring the bounty of regional farms.

Welcome Drink

Warm Apple Cider

infused with aromatic spices 

Amuse Bouche

Duck Rilette

creamy, spreadable French pâté made from slow-cooked duck meat mixed with its own fat and aromatic seasonings

First Course

Heirloom Pumpkin Soup

Pureed pumpkin with rich stock and herbs

Autumn Greens

Radicchio, Arugula and Butter Lettuces with a Mustard Sherry Vinaigrette

Second Course

Harvest Ragu

hearty, autumn-inspired meat sauce featuring local pork, beef, lamb, seasonal vegetables and herbs, simmered until rich and flavorful served over a puddle of creamy polenta

Third Course

Spiced Apple Cake with Caramel Glaze

Kindly note that due to the nature of this event, we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions or preferences. This meal may contain dairy, eggs, gluten, and nuts.

$65/per person | BYOB

Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal at our cozy cafe.

Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette

Filet Mignon
with Peppercorn Sauce,
Rosemary Potatoes
and Roasted Butternut Squash

Pear Tart
with Vanilla Whipped Cream

$68/per person | BYOB
Vegetarian Option Available
Upon Request at Booking.

Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal at our cozy cafe.

Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette

Shrimp and Grits

Apple Crisp
with Vanilla Whipped Cream

$50/per person | BYOB
Vegetarian Option Available
Upon Request at Booking.

Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal at our cozy cafe.

Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
served with Popcorn Rice

Banana Fosters Cake
with vanilla whipped cream

$50/per person | BYOB
Vegetarian Option Available
Upon Request at Booking.

Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal at our cozy cafe.

Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette

Crab Cakes
with Remoulade Sauce served with Saffron Rice
and Summer Roasted Vegetables

Pineapple Upside Down Cake
with vanilla whipped cream

$50/per person | BYOB
Vegetarian Option Available
Upon Request at Booking.

Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal at our cozy cafe.

Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette

Coq au Vin
classic French dish featuring chicken braised slowly in red wine with mushrooms, onions, and bacon, creating a rich and savory stew

Tarte Tartin
French upside-down caramelized apple tart, where tender apples are cooked in butter and sugar before being baked with a buttery pastry crust on top with vanilla whipped cream

$50/per person | BYOB
Vegetarian Option Available
Upon Request at Booking.

Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal at our cozy cafe.

Spring Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette

Lemon Rosemary Chicken
with Farro + Summer Roasted Vegetables

Mixed Berry Slab Pie
with Vanilla Whipped Cream

$50/per person | BYOB
Vegetarian Option Available
Upon Request at Booking.

Join us this summer at the Rustic Church featuring the Cave Twins. Enjoy craft beer by Short Story Brewing and concessions from our cafe.

The Cave Twins is David Mayfield & Abby Rose. Identical twins separated at birth and reunited in song. David Mayfield, a Grammy & Emmy nominated artist grew up in a family band and has toured & recorded with groups like The Avett Brothers, Black Keys, & Mumford & Sons, and made numerous appearances on television including The Late Show with David Letterman & The Grand Ole Opry. Abby grew up alone. With no one to hear her cries. She eventually turned those cries into "songs" and toured extensively with Northeast Ohio supergroup "The Speedbumps" until she found out that she had a long lost twin brother. However, it's not their sordid pasts or even the chilling tale of their separation and journey to find each other that makes them special. No, it's their unique blend of playing instruments and singing words that really sets them apart. Their music has been described as, "A nice mix of short cute little songs & shorter cuter littler songs". 

Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal at our cozy cafe.

Spring Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette

Filet Mignon
topped Bearnaise Sauce
with Potato Puree

Blackberry Cobbler
with Vanilla Whipped Cream

$68/per person | BYOB
Vegetarian Option Available
Upon Request at Booking.

Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal at our cozy cafe.

Spring Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette

Turkey Lasagna
with Honey Roasted Carrots

Lemon Coconut Cake

$50/per person | BYOB
Vegetarian Option Available
Upon Request at Booking.

Cafe open all weekend. Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am-4pm.

Join us for next Saturday for our Cozy Dinner 6pm. Reservations needed.

Saturday, July 13 | 6pm

Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal at our cozy cafe.

Spring Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette

Cajun Crab Cakes
with Wild Rice + Summer Vegetable Medley

Bourbon Pecan Pie with Vanilla Whipped Cream

$50/per person | BYOB
Vegetarian Option Available
Upon Request at Booking.

Cafe open all weekend. Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am-4pm.

Join us for our Cozy Dinner, Saturday at 6pm. Reservations needed.

Join us for a delightful evening in the garden at Modern Homestead. Enjoy dinner served al fresco amidst the beauty of our hydrangea garden, featuring a raw oyster bar and a cheese board with selections from regional makers. For the entrée, savor a crisp summer salad with champagne vinaigrette, applewood grilled chicken with basil puree, and a grain salad with grilled summer vegetables. For a sweet finish, enjoy peach cobbler with vanilla whipped cream and café au lait.

Seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early.

In case of inclement weather, the dinner will be held in our event facility, the Rustic Church.

Join us this summer at the Rustic Church featuring The Wildmans. Enjoy craft beer by Short Story Brewing and artisan pizza by Imposter Pizza.

The Wildmans come from the hills of Floyd, Virginia, in the heart of the Appalachian mountain music tradition. From campsite jamming at festivals and fiddler's conventions and a college level music education comes the foundation for musical exploration that sets this group apart, taking the audience on a musical journey that reflects the growth and passion of these talented musicians.

The group has appeared on stages large and small, performing in festivals such as Red Wing Roots, Chantilly Farm's Bluegrass and BBQ festival, Grey Fox Bluegrass, Floyd Fest, and The Steep Canyon Rangers’ Mountain Song Festival. They also regularly represent young talent along the Crooked Road in regional fiddler’s conventions. Having shared the stage with talents such as Bela Fleck, The Steep Canyon Rangers. The Steel Wheels, Danny Knicely, Sammy Shelor, Sierra Hull, Billy Strings, and more. These young musicians are making their way in the American stringband scene.