Dirty Dinners at Calleva Farm

07/02/2021

You don't have to wait for July 31 to enjoy a night at Calleva Farm...

07/01/2021

We're back & want to be sure you're up-to-date on weekends with Calleva this summer!

There will be ONE incredible Dirty Dinner this summer (July 31), and the team at Calleva Farm have truly out-done themselves with a whole new vision of this farm to table event. Check it out: www.calleva.org/farm/

We're back & want to be sure you're up-to-date on weekends with Calleva this summer!

There will be ONE incredible Dirty Dinner this summer (July 31), and the team at Calleva Farm have truly out-done themselves with a whole new vision of this farm to table event. Check it out: www.calleva.org/farm/

05/06/2021

Dirty Dinners - Calleva

We missed having our Dirty Dinners in 2020 but we are back this year!

Click the link below to learn more about our 2021 Dirty Dinner event this summer

https://calleva.org/farm/dirty-dinners/

Calleva's farm-to-table dinners feature ingredients from our farm and others in Montgomery County's Agricultural Reserve.

07/22/2020

Have you been to the Calleva Store lately?
We have the YUMMIEST breads & fresh produce -- Wed-Sat, 11am-6pm
19936 Fisher Avenue in downtown Pooelsville

Woah! That was a crazy storm!!
The Calleva Store is STILL STANDING!
Stop on in this evening for our fresh bread, cookies, farm produce (cukes, squash, tomatos & tomatillos picked this morning!), honey (replenished this weekend!) & jams.
Also ... get ready for the Thursday treat: JALAPENO CHEDDAR
#freshbread
#farmfresh
#shoplocal
#localisthenewnormal

06/08/2020

Friends,
Calleva has reluctantly decided to cancel our June, July & August Dirty Dinners. Due to the tremendous uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and Montgomery County's re-opening timeline, we feel this is the prudent action to take.

We are disappointed, but remain hopeful that we'll be able to schedule a dinner (or two!) in late August and/or September, so please stay tuned to this space for updates coming later this summer.

We hope you and yours are staying safe and healthy during this very challenging time.

04/09/2020

Stop by the Calleva Farm Store and pick up some beautiful, locally grown blooms for the weekend. Thanks @gypsyrooted for the lovely addition to our shop. We're glad to be partnering with you!
You'll also find the store's usual items: South Mountain Creamery milk, farm fresh eggs & frozen meats.
BACK IN STORE NEXT WEEK: Fresh Bread & a whole batch of new products!!

The Calleva Farm Store had a visit today from Gypsy Flower Farm and they brought by some beautiful tulip bouquets. Stop on by and bring a little spring inside by picking up some fresh flowers today!

03/25/2020

If you need to restock some basics, the Calleva Store is open for business!

The Calleva Farm Store is OPEN this week.

We are stocked up on all sorts of basics and goodies:
South Mtn Creamery milk, farm eggs, frozen beef, pizza dough, and — OF COURSE — fresh bread & cookies!

Wednesday-Saturday, 11am-6pm

02/28/2020

Have you stopped into the Calleva Farm Store yet this year?
Lots of yummy farm-fresh treats, and we're open Wednesday-Saturday, 11am-6pm.

It's FOCACCIA FRIDAY & we've got South Mountain Creamery MILK in the store (along with our famous Chocolate Chunk cookies) ... PLUS fresh eggs, honey & pre-cooked meatballs from Calleva Farm, and loads of fun, locally-made gifts. Stop by the Calleva Store in Poolesville today or tomorrow, 11am-6pm.

12/20/2019

Calleva

It's foccaccia Friday at the Calleva Farm Store in downtown Poolesville! Stop in for fresh bread and festive gift ideas -- including ALL NEW Calleva CHOCOLATE BARS (made with Calleva honey, mint & sage). We're open today and Saturday, noon-6pm.

Saturday is our last business day in 2019. We will re-open in mid-January. Follow the Calleva Farm Store on Instagram to get all the details for 2020!

11/21/2019

Calleva

Get your fresh bread this week!! (It freezes VERY well.)
The Calleva Farm Store will be closed 11/23-29 — re-opening 11/30 for Small Business Saturday #ShopLocal
New HOLIDAY HOURS thru December:
Tues-Sat, noon-6pm

CALLEVA FARM STORE UPDATE!...
The Calleva Store will be CLOSED from Saturday 11/23 to Friday 11/29. 🙂

Buy some extra bread & frozen chocolate chunk cookie dough this week and put them in your freezer for Thanksgiving!

We will re-open again on Small Business Saturday (11/30), with NEW HOLIDAY HOURS (noon-6pm) & loads of fun holiday gift options from local crafters & artists.

10/14/2019

So much fun hosting our friends for an adult night out at Markoff's Haunted Forest. Halloween's not just for kids!

Thank you Alex Markoff and Markoff's Haunted Forest for Sponsoring another AMAZING October Event for the Poolesville Chamber of Commerce!
🎃👻👿

08/07/2019

Here are a few images from past dinners and a preview of the last menu for our 2019 Dirty Dinners season. This Saturday's gonna be a GRAND FINALE!

Social Hour Appetizers:
Hushpuppies with peach BBQ sauce
Caprese skewers

Dinner:
Corn & potato chowder
Crispy eggplant with Calleva Farm honey, rosemary & sea salt
Swiss chard & ricotta ravioli with brown lemon butter
Braised pork belly with summer squash, chili peppers, corn & blackberries
Zucchini cake with strawberry drizzle

Beers from 7 Locks Brewing
Wines from Windridge Vineyards

07/16/2019

We featured Windridge Vineyards at our dinner last weekend and the wines were a HUGE hit! Check them out at their newly opened tasting room.

HUGE thank you to everyone that joined us for our totally unadvertised, super soft opening this weekend! We will be pouring Friday through Sunday, 11am to 6pm starting next week. Stay tuned for special events and updates. And again, THANK YOU!

07/13/2019

Friends -- We have a last minute cancellation that opens up 8 seats at our table tonight. If you're interested to get in on one of Destination MD's top picks for this weekend, please email [email protected].

This Weekend in Montgomery County, MD:

1. Bands on the Boardwalk at Rio
2. Dirty Dinners at Calleva Farm
3. Stand-up Comedy at Silver Branch Brewing Company
4. The Market at The Family Room - Laytonsville
5. Civil War Streetcars at National Capital Trolley Museum
6. Singer Songwriter Showcase at Gaithersburg Arts on the Green

Full list of events and details: bit.ly/2QXmNwv

06/20/2019

In case you missed our first two dinners of the summer, here's a fantastic video from May. One of our guests described her Dirty Dinner experience as a refreshing holiday from city life. "I feel like I'm somewhere else, far away from the city. This is what we all needed!" Video credit: Chris Knowles

06/19/2019

This Saturday night is a great time to enjoy Calleva Farm as a FAMILY ... reserve your spot today: https://app.calleva.org/events/

Coming up THIS SATURDAY, June 22 ...
Calleva's first-ever Family Night on the Farm!! Come out & enjoy an evening with our animals, bees & awesome farm staff!
* 6-8pm Make your own pizza & salad PLUS zip lines and fun farm activities
* 8:30-10pm Outdoor movie (TBD)

Space is limited, so reserve today: https://calleva.org/farm/farm-events-workshops/

COST: $40 reserves your 16 inch pizza, family-sized salad, drinks & s'mores fixins

06/15/2019

We're so honored to be #1 on Destination Montgomery's list of things to do this weekend! Come out in July or August to experience the fun of our farm-to-table experience ... There's nothing quite like it! www.calleva.org/farm

This weekend in Montgomery County, Maryland:

1. Dirty Dinners at Calleva Farm Farm-to Table Experience
2. Nando’s Fiery Friday Night Concerts at Rio
3. Family Ninja Warrior Competition at The Agility Center
4. Keep it Lit Pride Night! at
The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School
5. 6th Annual "Fit Fathers Day” Celebration

Full list and details: bit.ly/2QXmNwv

06/12/2019

Friends --
Our June 15 dinner is nearly sold out, but we thought we'd share the menu with you anyway ...
Mocktails
• Nettle Sweet Tea
• Cherry Soda

Appetizers
• Onion Fritters with Dill sour cream
• Carrot Top Pesto Bruschetta w/Radishes
• Mini Corn Quesadillas

Dinner
• Vegetable Soup w/Handmade Croutons onions, peppers, carrots, sweet potato, celery, garlic, homemade vegetable stock
• Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad w/greens, jammy egg & herb vinaigrette
• Kale, Bacon, Chile & Cheese Flatbread For vegetarians – Flatbread w/out bacon or bacon grease
• Beef Kabobs on Polenta For vegetarians – Vegetable kabob
• Fruit Pie with farm-made Vanilla Frozen Custard

Wines from Black Ankle Vineyards

There will be more deliciousness on tap in July & August, which are both filling fast, so make your reservations soon!

06/11/2019

Two days into the summer, the kids are having a great time getting outdoors with Calleva. Don't miss out!! You can have your own outdoor adventure at one of our two remaining Dinners!
Dates, pricing details & other info available at www.calleva.org/farm

Canoes and duckies and SUP’s Oh My! You can tell summer is here on Seneca Creek. What a beautiful 2nd day of camp. @ Riley's Lock

06/04/2019

We've got an idea will help you stick with the program for dinner tonight without KALE-ing your vibe.
You'll need a pound of greens from the Calleva Farm Store to make this quick & delicious recipe ---
INGREDIENTS:
½ cup sun dried tomatoes
1 pound dried pasta (we like rigatoni)
2 Tablespoons EVOO
1 large onion, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound CALLEVA FARM kale (or collards), stems & ribs removed, coarsely chopped!!
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons capers (optional)
Salt to taste
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:
1. Soften sundried tomatoes in hot water about 10 minutes (until they are soft). Drain & cut into pieces.
2. Begin cooking the pasta.
3. While the pasta is cooking, heat the EVOO in a large skillet & saute the onion over med-high heat until it’s golden. Add the red pepper flakes & tomatoes. Stir fry for 1 minute.
4. Add the kale, tossing well until it wilts.
5. Add the garlic & cook, stirring frequently for 5 minutes. Add capers & their juice and remove from heat.
6. Drain the cooked pasta and mix it in with the kale. Salt to taste.
7. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

The Store is open until 6pm tonight .... PLUS we've also got farm fresh eggs from Chicken in the Woods Farm, fresh baked bread & LOCAL honey is back in stock ...

05/30/2019

Today at the Calleva Farm Store: Just picked THIS MORNING -- carrots, beets & lettuces + white rustica farm bread. Stop by between 11am-6pm to experience the self-serve storefront -- 19936 Fisher Ave.
It's just a preview of what's coming up for our June 15 dinner! There is still space at our June table ... Make YOUR RESERVATION TODAY!
For more info, visit the Dirty Dinners page: https://calleva.org/farm/dirty-dinners/

05/22/2019

We had such a beautiful night this past Saturday at the farm! We were worried about storms, but the weather held off and we saw a brilliant moonrise over our fields. Here's a list of the deliciousness from our May Farm & Forage menu:

• Spring Vegetable Wonton Cups (beets, carrots & spring onions)
• Farm-baked Crostini with local Goat Cheese & Rhubarb Compote

• Traditional Rabbit Pate with Tarragon Oil, pickled onions & housemade spicy mustard
• Garden Green Salad with lemon verbena vinaigrette
• Honey Braised Pork with Fried Green Tomatoes & Cole Slaw
• Seared Sirloin with wild ramps, roasted mushrooms & new potatoes

• Strawberry Shortcake with housemade Vanilla Ice Cream

• Wines from Rocklands Farm Winery (Springhouse White & Farmhouse Red)

• Pale Wheat Ale from Waredaca Brewing Company (Little Dam)

We’ve still got some space available for June 15, when we will be featuring the Bread & Beauty cookbook. Make your reservation soon so you don’t miss out!

https://calleva.org/farm/farm-events-workshops/

04/05/2019

Did you make it out for the "Sneak Peek" at our Farm Store in downtown Poolesville? The store opens officially in May, but we had such a great time with our friends from the Bread & Beauty cookbook and SO MANY of our Poolesville neighbors. Thanks for coming out!

Side note: the authors of Bread & Beauty will be joining us at the June Dirty Dinner. Make your reservations today -- they have some terrific stories to tell and delicious recipes to share that feature life in Montgomery County's Agricultural Reserve.

A fun evening at the Calleva Farm Store sneak peak. We loved noshing and chatting!

03/20/2019

Join us for Open House at the Calleva Office & Farm Store on Friday,
March 29, 5-7pm
- featuring recipes from the Bread & Beauty cookbook
- Rocklands Farm Winery & Waredaca Brewing Company will sell their wines and beer by the glass
- donations accepted for Manna Food Center
Visit https://calleva.org/farm/farm-events-workshops/ for details.

03/09/2019

ICYMI: We want to be sure you get the invitation to our "Sneak Peek" of the Calleva Farm Store (opening soon in downtown Poolesville, Maryland).
On March 29, Calleva is hosting a Happy Hour reception to honor the authors of the Bread & Beauty cookbook. The book features stories & recipes that highlight the history & the promise of the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve.

When: March 29, 5-7pm
Where: 19936 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville MD
What: Food inspired by the cookbook will be provided by Calleva's Dirty Dinners kitchen team, and wines from Rocklands Farm Winery will be sold by the glass. Signed books will also be available for purchase.

We hope you'll stop in anytime between 5-7pm on March 29. The reception is a benefit for Manna Food Center. Make your reservation & donation today: https://app.calleva.org/events/

02/28/2019

Now accepting reservations for the 2019 Dirty Dinners season!
- May 18
- June 15
- July 13
- August 10
https://calleva.org/farm/dirty-dinners/

02/23/2019

We're dreaming about summer ...
which has us thinking about Calleva's Spring-Summer events schedule.

- Reservations are NOW available for our summertime Dirty Dinners series: https://calleva.org/farm/dirty-dinners/
- Stop by our March 9 open houses for a glimpse at the farm as we get prepped for spring.
- On March 29, a Bread & Beauty book signing at our space in downtown Poolesville will give you a taste of locally-inspired cuisine and a sneak peek at the Calleva Farm Store (opening soon!) Sign up here for this event: https://app.calleva.org/events/?sneak-peak-calleva-farm

02/15/2019

Check out the current edition Montgomery Magazine & you'll see our friends at Bread & Beauty featured in the Montgomery Heritage column. This coffee table quality cookbook features photos and stories about the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve, including a bit about our favorite farm-to-table dinner series!!
https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=565216#{%22issue_id%22:565216,%22page%22:14}

We'll be hosting the Bread & Beauty authors at our new office space in Poolesville for a book signing reception on March 29. Stay tuned for more details.

02/05/2019

Farm - Calleva

Many of you have reached out to us about making reservations for this year's Dirty Dinners series. Our system is nearly ready and we'll be up and running before the end of this month!
2019 Dirty Dinner dates: May 18, June 15, July 13, and August 10

Visit https://calleva.org/farm/ for more details about the dinner series and see what else is going to be happening on our farm this spring.

01/11/2019

And we're back! We are so excited for our 2019 Dirty Dinners season! Our 2019 dates are posted & we will open our reservation system in a few weeks. Stay tuned for sneak peaks about what's in store this year ... It's gonna be great! Meanwhile, here's some memories of seasons past. [Photos courtesy of Chris Knowles]

09/01/2018

Here are a few photos from our last dinner of the 2018 season. Photo credit: Chris Knowles

Thanks to all who came out to spend an evening with us. Whether you came in June, July, or August, the weather was beautiful and the farm was in its glory. We loved sharing our farm with you!

If you took any photos during your visit, please be sure to tag us in your posts or share them on our page!

Stay tuned to this space over the fall and winter. We will be sharing lots of fun stories from the farm and news about what's coming in 2019.

We'll see you soon ...

08/31/2018

Photos from Dirty Dinners at Calleva Farm's post

08/06/2018

We're honored to be hosting this very fun event in the Calleva Barn. It's good to join with our community in support of our veterans. This will be a fun, family night out on the farm! Come join us!!

Come out and dance, learn to dance, and support your local American Legion Post‘s fundraiser.

August 24, 2018 From 7pm to 9:45pm
The Calleva Barn,19120 Martinsburg Rd
Dickerson, MD 20842

Price:
Adult $15/Couples $25/
Ages 10 – 17 $10/Ages 10 and under FREE
All tickets are purchased at door, cash or checks only.

Fun Prizes at the end of the night for:
Best Western Dress
Fanciest Cowboy Boots
Best Western Dress Couples

The Daniel-Jeffers American Legion Post 247 in Poolesville is proud to support:

The American Legion Boys State program, which is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for U.S. high school students. A participatory program in which students become part of the operation of local, county and state government.

American Legion scholarships for high school seniors and operating six different scholarship programs nationwide.

American Legion Post 247 is proud to support former US Army Veteran and local Poolesville resident Kevin Dorsey

Not a member? No problem. Your entrance fee to the Square Dance will pay for your annual membership dues. To review your eligibility, visit the American Legion website at www.legion.org.