Join us for an evening of food, music, art, and magic! The first annual Abundance Masquerade Ball at Wisehart Springs Inn on Pitkin Mesa in Paonia on December 6th.

A benefit for Elsewhere Studios’ Artist Residency Program. The enchanting Wisehart Springs Inn is a modern farm-castle, complete with spires, turrets, fountains and spiral staircases, and the perfect setting for this formal masquerade.

The evening will begin with a three course Harvest Dinner with local wine pairings catered by local chef Megan McMillan of North Fork Food

Susan Ellinger, acclaimed concert pianist, will accompany dinner with a private concert.

The event will transition to the Ball with a lively  ensemble and a silent auction to benefit the Community Supported Art Library.  

The ensemble will feature the musical talents of Joseph Mentoni, David Alderdice, Jon Hickam and special guests.

Formal attire (black tie) and Masks required!

NOTE: ticket sales now closed!!

Schedule:

6:00 Dinner guests arrive. Appetizers

6:30 – 7:45 Dinner

7:45 – 8:15 Silent Auction continues

8:00 Doors open for Ball attendees

8:15 Ball begins

Midnight Ball ends

Cost:

$100 Three Course dinner with wine pairings and Ball  

(50 tickets available)

$25 Ball  

(50 tickets available)

SIGN UP HERE! NOW! Limited Spaces!

FIRST: 

FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW  

THEN:

PURCHASE TICKETS BY CLICKING ON EITHER THE DINNER + BALL OR THE BALL & COMPLETE YOUR PURCHASE. MAKE SURE YOU'VE CHECKED THE QUANTITY OF TICKETS AND THE CORRECT OPTION. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU MASKED!

Proceeds from this event will benefit:

The Elsewhere Studios Residency Program has hosted 84 artists from 8 countries and 17 states over the last three years. Visual artists, writers, composers, filmmakers, and performance artists have found time at Elsewhere to transcend life as they know it and explore their intellectual and creative vision, creating new and powerful work. Not only do our artists love the inspiration that comes with their stay at Elsewhere, but they are truly inspired by the natural beauty and the creative people of the North Fork Valley. The program not only benefits the visiting artists, but just as importantly, the resident artists enrich our local community through presentations, exhibitions, teaching classes and workshops, and through interactions and collaborations with our local artists. Our goal with the Ball is to keep these programs thriving and growing in years to come as well as to celebrate the evolution of Elsewhere Studios with costumes, music art and magic."


Wisehart inn Springs

Directions:

Turn at Stop and Save on Rt 133 (Bethlehem Rd) outside of Paonia

Turn first Right onto Pitkin Rd

39508 Pitkin Road is on Left approx .5 miles

For information on lodging available in the North Fork Valley click here.

elsewheremasquerade@gmail.com

Menu

Appetizers upon arrival:

Rhubarb, Fig, Blue Cheese and Bacon Pastries

 Polenta Fries with Parsley Aioli

Dinner

Bread by Monica Witanin

Citrus, Herbal Compound Butter

First

 Mesa Winds Pinot Gris

Saffron-infused Arancini with Avalanche Ranch Chèvre filling served on a bed of sauteed Kale, Onion and Apple with roasted, warm Winter Squash

(Gluten-free option: Saffron infused Risotto with Chevre)

Main

Stone Cottage Merlot

Meat

Venison with Wild Mushroom Sauce, Caramelized Parsnip Puree, Thyme-dusted Roast Potatoes and Carrots, Caramelized Garlic Tartlette and Pickled Beets

Vegetarians

 Wild Mushroom and Pinto Bean Pot Pie with Sweet Potato crust, Caramelized Parsnip

Puree, Roast Potatoes and Carrot, Garlic Tartlette and Pickled Beets

Dessert

Big B’s Pommeau

Individual Cherry and Apple Pies with Almond Infused Whipped Cream and Candied Pecans

(Gluten-free option: Coconut and Nutty Crumble with Cherries and Apples)