# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Feast of Reason Dinner
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Eastwood presents Feast of Reason, a special dinner designed to invite conversation and highlight local chefs and wines.About this EventIn collaboration with Monticello, Eastwood Farm and Winery presents Feast of Reason at its new production facility, the Virginia Wine Collective in Charlottesville, Virginia. This will be an immersive, family-style dinner featuring Emmy-award winning food historian, Deb Freeman and James Beard nominee Chef Leah Branch of The Roosevelt. Wines from the Monticello Wine Trail will be paired throughout, helping tell a story of land, agriculture, and community.This is a dinner designed to invite conversation and discuss questions that shape our civic life. Gathering around the table to share food and ideas has long been a powerful tool for strengthening community. The dinners that Jefferson hosted at Monticello and at the White House were known for remarkable food and conversation. Inspired by this timeless tradition and the extraordinary legacy of enslaved chefs such as Edith Hern Fossett and James and Peter Hemings, Feast of Reason creates space for curiosity, listening, and meaningful conversation.Leah Branch is a Virginia native and James Beard Foundation Semifinalist for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic (2026). A graduate of Johnson & Wales University, Leah brings over 20 years of culinary experience, ranging from catering and baking to executive chef leadership. Recognized as a Richmond Dining All-Star and one of the city’s Top 40 Under 40, her work at The Roosevelt reflects a deep commitment to Southern cuisine and a thoughtful exploration of regional foodways, with features in Garden & Gun, Eater, and the Cooking Channel.Deb Freeman is an Emmy Award–winning documentarian, writer, and leading voice on Black foodways. As the host of Finding Edna Lewis and the award-winning podcast Setting the Table, Deb brings a powerful perspective on the intersection of race, culture, and food, guiding the evening’s conversation through history.Seating is limited for this one-night event.Co-Sponsors:Thomas Jefferson's MonticelloGetting Word African American History Department
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlottesville/feast-of-reason-dinner/100001987842024005
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, sports, art, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 3 hours
  - Location: Virginia Wine Collective by Eastwood Farm and Winery
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 96.81, max: 96.81, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Charlottesville
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Virginia Wine Collective by Eastwood Farm and Winery
- **lat**: 38.0082195
- **long**: -78.4910431
- **full address**: Virginia Wine Collective by Eastwood Farm and Winery, 1585 Avon Street Extended, Charlottesville, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Feast of Reason Dinner being held?
  - **A:** Feast of Reason Dinner takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Virginia Wine Collective by Eastwood Farm and Winery, 1585 Avon Street Extended, Charlottesville, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Feast of Reason Dinner?
  - **A:** Feast of Reason Dinner is organized by Eastwood Farm and Winery.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Feast of Reason Dinner is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlottesville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Feast of Reason Dinner sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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