Fall Harvest Feast at Lucky Day Homestead
Fall Harvest Feast at Lucky Day Homestead
Homestead Prepares for New Season and New Events
Photos / Lucky Day Homestead
As fall officially begins this weekend, Lucky Day Homestead is kicking off a new season of events and opportunities to make this fall the most memorable yet! For those looking to enjoy a delicious feast, pick up a seasonal dessert, or plan a special moment with a loved one, Lucky Day Homestead has it all. Join owner Emily Tingue and her family as they welcome a new season at their self-sustainable 30-acre homestead at 5111 Roszyk Hill Road in Machias.
Tingue is excited to host her Fall Harvest Feast and Festivities, a themed dinner taking place on Saturday, September 30th beginning at 4:00pm. “I wanted to do a harvest feast to showcase all the food locally grown in the area,” Tingue explained. “The meal will feature food from local growers and farmers, and we’ll also have beverages from Bee Spit Meadery out of Holland and Ellicottville Distillery.” The Harvest Feast is Viking-themed (guests are encouraged to dress accordingly) and will feature live performances, including belly dancing and an interactive drum circle.
“It’s the full moon on the 30th,” Tingue noted. “We’re expecting it to be a beautiful night!” Doors open at 4:00pm and the festivities are expected to conclude between 9:00 and 10:00pm. Tickets are $80 and include dinner, entertainment, and two drink tickets. Enjoy bonfires around the homestead, dancing, tarot readings by Suzy Woo from 4:00-6:00pm and so much more! “There are only a few tickets left,” Tingue advised. “But we’re already booking for next year’s harvest feast!” To purchase tickets, call the Homestead at 716-353-0193 or click on the Eventbrite link on the Lucky Day Homestead Facebook page.
Speaking of themed dinners, Tingue is looking forward to hosting more in 2024. “We’re planning to do several themed dinners next year: another Viking-themed dinner, a Great Gatsby theme, a country western hoedown… it’s really been fun!”
Fortunately, you don’t have to wait until next year to have a memorable evening (or two) at Lucky Day Homestead. The AirBnB cabin located on the property is available for booking year ‘round and is perfect for a cozy getaway for two. “We have a couple new things for our overnight guests,” said Tingue. “Guests can order the breakfast door stop delivery: we bring them a farm-to-table breakfast right to their door. We also offer a picnic lunch in the fall, which includes a blanket, a packed picnic basket, and people can request wine or anything additional with that.” For those looking to plan a picnic with a proposal, “We love to do engagements and do something really unique to make that moment special!”
While Lucky Day Homestead is a lovely spot to plan a romantic proposal this fall, it’s also a great place to tie the knot next year! Tingue is booking elopement and intimate wedding packages for next year and can accommodate parties of up to 80 people. “We cater; we can grow flowers and different things if they book early - anything we can do to make it a special day,” she said. There is plenty of outdoor space for a ceremony, and for those looking to book something indoors, the large barn built in 1850 is complete with vintage lighting and plenty of long tables and seating. Tingue works with two local photographers, Vintage Country Photography and Creatives by Carly. To book a wedding event, contact Tingue at the Homestead at 716-353-0193.
The new season means new flavors at Lucky Day Homestead’s farm stand bakery, which sells a mouthwatering variety of pies, breads and more all year. Tingue’s spiced pumpkin, American apple, French apple, and apple maple pumpkin are just some of the pie flavors available. “In October, we start taking orders for our Thanksgiving pies, and those flavors will be posted on our Facebook page soon,” she added. “We recommend people get their orders in quickly because we’re capping it at 150 pies this year.”
For those looking to expand their own culinary skills, Lucky Day Homestead offers cooking workshops throughout the year. In November, Tingue will be teaching a German claypot cooking class. She said, “It’s really unique - it’s healthy and just an easy, quick way to put together a delicious meal in a short amount of time.”
For more information about the Homestead’s classes, events and baked good selections, follow them on Facebook or email luckydayhomestead@gmail.com to sign up for the quarterly newsletter.