Forage & Feast: From the Garden to the Table with Rincon Hill Farm

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A one-of-a-kind Garden dinner party awaits. Join us for a special evening celebrating California’s native plants with cocktails and a family style, three course meal by Rincon Hill Farm with wine pairings by Story of Soil.

With the strength of our partnerships and the support of donors like you, the Garden is rising to meet the challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change.  Together, we’re growing a greener, more resilient future – from the roots up.

About our Event Partners

Rincon Hill Farm is the organic farm behind the future restaurant concepts at the iconic Palms building in Carpinteria led by former Restaurant at Meadowood alumni Ryan Sohn and Chef Daniel Kim. Rincon Hill Farm’s mission is to cultivate outstanding fruits and vegetables using organic methods, emphasizing soil health and regenerative agricultural practices. JADAM is short for Jayonul Damun Saramdul, a Korean phrase which means “people who resemble nature”. Rincon Hill employs JADAM techniques to develop living, biologically-active soils that foster long-term productivity and resilience. By focusing on sustainability, natural inputs, and the stewardship of native microorganisms, the farmers establish a closed-loop system that improves crop quality, decreases environmental impact, and provides superior flavor and nutrition. Rincon Hill is dedicated to ongoing innovation in organic farming, delivering high-quality produce while supporting ecological balance, transparency, and long-lasting value for their community and partners. Learn more here.

Jessica Gasca’s Story of Soil focuses on single-vineyard, single-varietal wines that are as pure and honest as they come. From the beginning, her mission has been clear: to highlight the distinct character of each site and grape, crafted with intention, humility, and gratitude—three values that shape every bottle.

Every wine is made in small batches, sourced exclusively from organically or biodynamically farmed vineyards—some of the best in Santa Barbara County. In the cellar, Jessica and her small team take a gentle, low-intervention approach, allowing place and vintage to lead the way.

While nuanced and complex, the wines are ultimately just flat-out delicious—welcoming to a wide range of palates and are increasingly hard to get your hands on as demand grows. What began as a modest dream in 2012 has grown into one of the most beloved 3,000-case wineries in the region, and it’s easy to see why. Learn more here.

Join us. Tables are now available for purchase through September 15, 2025.

If you have any questions regarding sponsorship of this event, please contact Jenny McClure, our Senior Donor Relations Manager. jmcclure@SBBotanicGarden.org | 805.690.1689

Please note that event fees cannot be subtracted from the donor advised fund grant amount. For more information on Donor Advised Funds, click here.