An Aventine, Davies Farm Partnership
Dinner OFF The Grounds
Family style, farm-to-table
Anniversary
LEVEL TICKETS- Premier Parking at Grace Events
- Exclusive 6:00pm-6:45pm wine tasting with Newby Farm & Vineyard at Grace Events
- Hors D’oeuvres
- Premier Access to Silent Auction
- Includes Supporter Level Package
- (Only 20 tickets available)
Supporter
LEVEL TICKETS- Four Course Plated Meal
- Featured Newby Farm & Vineyard wines with each meal
- Silent Auction Access
- (Only 80 tickets available)
Event Details
The Venue
For Anniversary Ticketholders, the check-in point for the wine tasting with Newby Wines will be at Grace Events (309 N 5th Ave, Rome, GA 30161) at 6:00pm.
Supporter Ticketholders should proceed to the Aventine main entrance located at 401 W 3rd St., Rome, GA 30165 for check-in at 6:30pm
Kindly note that dinner service will commence promptly at 7:00 pm. To facilitate a smooth check-in process, please arrive at the designated check-in location 30 minutes ahead of time.
Silent Aution
A silent auction will be conducted, featuring several exquisite items to bid on. Be prepared to bid on items that pique your interest, with all proceeds directed towards The Davies Shelter, helping to commemorate 20 years of providing shelter.
Music
Dinner OFF The Grounds will showcase a live jazz trio from the local community. While no specific dance floor exists, guests are welcome to move about freely and dance with their partners.
Attire
To ensure an impeccable ambiance, we kindly request that all ticketholders dress in semi-formal attire. We kindly ask that you refrain from wearing casual clothing such as jeans.v
Beverages
Wine will be donated by Newby Vineyard to be provided with dinner. Beer and liquor will be available at a cash bar.
Weather
The Event will be hosted inside the Aventine Restaurant and on the deck outside.
About Aventine
A collaboration between restauranteur Kevin Dillmon, chef Adam Ohara, and pastry chef Megan Ware. Our restaurant features artful farm-to-table selections inspired by the legacy of Southern hospitality while incorporating the European sensibilities of the culinary district of Aventine Hill in Rome, Italy — our sister city. We have something for everyone, so bring your family and join us!
About Davies Farm
In 2019, we expanded the community garden behind the Davies Men’s Shelter to a 2-acre farm in South Rome. Combined, both the Campbell-Rife Community Garden and the Davies Farm at South Meadows help us supplement the food we serve at both shelters and also stock our Farm Bus. Brad Swancy, our Farm Manager, leads a small group of Berry Bonner Scholars and other volunteers to develop the land at the Farm and raise enough produce to supplement the food we serve at both shelters and also stock the Farm Bus for weekly stops between May & October.
About Newby Vineyard & Winery
The property was originally purchased by Billy’s great uncle, Miles White, in 1953. He had goats and horses, and the terraced land leads down to one of several natural springs from which we get our water. Billy’s parents, Dennis and Jackie Newby live on the property now and have been highly involved and supportive of every new endeavor. After projects like transplanting and trellising wild blackberries, establishing an enormous vegetable garden, and planting blueberries, raspberries, and anything else you can think of, the first Blanc du Bois grapevines were planted in March of 2015. The vineyard is an oasis of natural beauty only minutes from downtown Rome and is made possible by the efforts of our family and community, for which we are forever grateful.
About Flowers at Floyd Springs
Flowers at Floyd Springs grew out of a love for growing and sharing zinnias. We now offer 1/4 acre of flowers, still mostly zinnias along with sunflowers, snapdragons, strawflowers and more.
We invite you to come enjoy the flowers and create your unique bouquet. Most of all we hope you enjoy nature’s beauty walking through the field of blooms.
