Fields of Love-Annual Auction and Gala

You are cordially invited to Lancaster Farm Sanctuary’s 2025 Gala - Fields of Love!

Join us for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience at Lancaster Farm Sanctuary! On September 13th from 4-8pm, we will be hosting our highly anticipated sixth annual Auction and Gala on the sanctuary's beautiful grounds! Prepare to be delighted by the culinary genius of Chef Hilary Mace of The Art of Ceremonial Cooking as you enjoy an outdoor multi-course plant-based dinner featuring hors d'oeuvres, beer & wine and mocktails and the melodious sounds of Temple Avenue Jazz Trio.

Our 2025 Gala is sponsored by the generosity of:

GOLD SPONSOR

BRONZE SPONSORS

Thank you, generous and community-minded sponsors!

Our auction will be full of unique items, including fine art, handmade jewelry, getaways, vegan apparel, and more! Bidding takes place online, but attendees will see all the auction items beautifully displayed and will have exclusive live bidding opportunities reserved for ticket holders and attendees only.

Your attendance gives you access to an unforgettable evening filled with delightful surprises (like Melissa's tummy!).

Enjoy a delicious plant-based multi-course dinner, and a generously stocked open bar, offering a selection of beer, wine, signature mocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Take a self-guided tour around the sanctuary, with tour guides stationed at various pastures to introduce you to the animals.

And best of all, all proceeds go to making our life-long care of all the rescued animals of Lancaster Farm Sanctuary possible. See you there!

Tickets include:

• A delicious and elegant entirely plant-based seasonal dinner & dessert by Chef Hilary Mace of The Art of Ceremonial Cooking. This year Chef Mace is feeling inspired by Sicilian Cuisine!

If you are gluten-free please email [email protected] and let us know. We will be sure to prepare a amazing gluten-free dinner option for you.

Menu as follows:

*Stationary Hors D’oeuvres

Caponata Crostini- Sweet and sour eggplant with capers, golden raisins & pine nuts on grilledbread

Panelle with Lemon Aioli- Crispy chickpea fritters with cracked pepper & parsley

Almond ‘Ricotta’– Stuffed Dates with orange zest and crushed pistachios

Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Tapenade- Served with grilled ciabatta and fennel seed crackers

Crudité & Marinated Vegetables- Artichoke hearts, radishes, heirloom carrots, zucchini ribbons, pickled cauliflower & lemony Castelvetrano olives

*Plated Salad-

Late Summer Panzanella Salad

Toasted sourdough tossed with heirloom cherry tomatoes, grilled peaches,

cucumber, Castelvetrano olives, roasted red onion, red wine-herb vinaigrette

*Family Style Dinner-

Casarecce with Sicilian Almond Pesto & Roasted Vegetables-roasted cherry tomatoes, zucchini, charred red onion, golden raisins, capers, Castelvetrano olives, almond herb pesto

Roasted Cauliflower with Citrus-Caper Salsa Verde, Lemony toasted breadcrumbs

Sicilian Stuffed Peppers- Farro, pine nuts, currants, olives, saffron & herbs

Braised Greens with Garlic & Raisins, Calabrian chili Oil

Warm Fingerling Potatoes with Oregano & Olive Oil

*Plated Dessert-

Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Rosemary Syrup, grilled peaches, almond cream

NA Cocktail- White Peach, Meyer Lemon, & Basil Spritz

Infused Water

• Open bar with beer, wine, and N/A beverages

• A fun late summer evening outside with live music

• Self-guided tours around the sanctuary with tour guides stationed in different areas around the farm.

• Access to incredible auction items that support the animals at LFS

Please keep in mind:

• Please drive slowly to and from the sanctuary and enter from Milton Grove Rd only

• Bidding ends at 7:30pm and will be processed on the website. Any bids won by guests at the gala can be taken that night.

Please note: All tickets are non-refundable. Adults Only.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lancaster Farm Sanctuary, 1871 Milton Grove Road, Mount Joy, United States