Celebrate the Harvest Moon with Orkestai Farm as we gather in gratitude for the harvest and the remarkable contributions of our Neurodiverse Growers.  It will be an autumn evening filled with farm-fresh food, local libations, live music, community dancing, art, and meaningful conversation beneath the changing sky.

Your presence and generosity will help lay the foundations for Orkestai Farm’s next chapter: to build needed infrastructure to create an enduring place where farming, creativity, ecology, and human belonging flourish together.

Come experience the farm, hear the story of this exciting season of growth, and discover how you can help cultivate a lasting home of belonging for Neurodiversity and Biodiversity in our community.

SPONSORSHIPS and DONATIONS

Please note that in addition to tickets, we are offering sponsorships to help us underwrite our event. Each sponsorship comes with 2 tickets to Harvest Moon.

For more information about sponsorships, please go to our primary donation page.

ACCESSIBILITY

For more information about the accessibility of this event, which includes but is not limited to physical and financial accessibility, please click here.

Bid on a collection of Orkestai Farm experiences and offerings, from CSA and flower & herb shares to a private farm tour, garden consultation, and more. You don’t need to attend Harvest Moon to participate, and every winning bid supports Orkestai Farm’s work.

EVENT PROGRAM

Location: Orkestai Farm within Planting Fields Arboretum

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Date and Time: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 2026 -- 3:30PM-6:30PM

Everyone welcome!  Neurodiversity Welcome!  Children Welcome!  

Children under 10 are free.

A tent makes Harvest Moon a rain or shine event.

FOOD:  Grazing Table by Madison Frye, with extra farm fresh bites by local chefs like Bhavani Jaroff of IEatGreen and restaurants like Foster of Sea Cliff.  

Here's just a sample of the dishes and drinks to be served:

Sesame Buckwheat Noodles with Cabbage, Eggplant and Tofu

Thai Cabbage Slaw with Basil

Roasted Squash and Black Lentil Salad with a Chili Citrus Vinaigrette

FARRM WINE-Long Island's only certified biodynamic wine

MUSIC:  Andes Manta performs the vibrant music of the Andes on more than 35 traditional instruments.  From the lyrical sound of the quena, or Andean Flute, to the haunting tones of the six-foot long pan-pipes, the music of ANDES MANTA is an experience that never fails to bring audiences to their feet.

COMMUNITY ART:  This year we will build a Community Loom out of driftwood with the help of CSA members and artisans Lara and Moses Nadal, and begin to weave its magic. 

DANCE:  All are encouraged to move to the enchanting rhythms of Andes Manta!  We will have a dancer in our midst who will encourage folks to move!

CULINARY ART:  Eggplant Parmigiana demonstration by Planting Fields Arboretum's very own Director, Vinnie Simeone. 

SEASONAL CURIOSITIES:  Other fun ways to engage will include an onion eating contest and apple cider pressing!