Culpeper VA250 Founders Dinner at Salubria
FOUNDERS DINNERS AT HISTORIC SALUBRIA
An intimate culinary series honoring America’s 250th Anniversary
This fall, Gather invites guests to take a seat at one of Virginia’s most remarkable historic tables. Set against the backdrop of Historic Salubria, a preserved 18th-century Georgian manor in Culpeper County, the Founders Dinners are a series of immersive evenings exploring the stories, traditions, and flavors that shaped the early American table.
The inaugural dinner, Provision & Forage, brings together historical inspiration, seasonal ingredients, and communal dining in a candlelit setting designed for meaningful conversation and connection. Chef Frida Johansson will present a five-course menu inspired by foods carried across the Atlantic and those discovered and shared upon arrival in the New World, accompanied by thoughtfully selected regional beverage pairings.
Founders Table Release
A limited Founders Table offering is available for the first 16 guests at $275 per ticket.
Founders Table guests will receive:
- Priority access to the inaugural season
- A signed copy of Africulture by Michael Carter, Jr.
- Special recognition as a founding supporter of the Gather table experience
- Access to the evening’s full reception, dinner, beverage pairings, and programming
Once the initial 16 Founders Table tickets have been claimed, general admission pricing will increase to $325 per guest.
Event Details
Provision & Forage
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Reception: 6:00 PM
Dinner: 7:00 PM
Historic Salubria
2062 Germanna Highway
Locust Grove, Virginia
Guests will enjoy:
- A welcome gathering with light bites and curated beverages
- A five-course communal dinner
- Beverage pairings throughout the evening
- Historical insights from a guest food historian
- A keepsake commemorating the experience
Seating is extremely limited and expected to sell out.
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