Food is Medicine: A Culinary Experience

Saturday, October 17

5:30PM | Cocktail Reception
7:00PM | Dinner

Michael Ritchie Big Barn | 54 Discovery Ridge Road, Hurleyville, NY

Join us for an unforgettable evening as world-renowned chefs present exquisitely crafted dishes, made with seasonal organic ingredients from The Center for Discovery’s Thanksgiving Farm. Together, we will honor The Center’s decades-long commitment to Food is Medicine and celebrate our latest achievements in transforming lives across the healthspan.

Cocktail Attire

2026 DaVinci Master Chefs

Dani Chavez Bello
Cesare Casella
Paul Denamiel
Fabrizio Facchini
Mark Ladner
Maria Loi
Oscar Lorenzzi
Herve Malivert
Julian Medina
Helen Nguyen
Riccardo Orfino
Peggy Parten
Ralph Scamardella
Raffaele Solinas

*this list is subject to change

This special fundraising event will launch The Center’s year-end Annual Appeal, with all proceeds directly benefiting TCFD’s mission-critical programs.

If you would like to discuss year-end contribution opportunities or have questions about the event, please reach out to Gabrielle Scott, Executive VP of Development at 845-707-8509 or gscott@tcfd.org.