Through a forest past Haile Plantation on Saturday night, Gainesville community members were transported along a winding road to the rural countryside.
Laughter and friendly conversation filled Stoke Barn and Kitchen as live music floated through the air. The evening sun cast a golden reflection on wine glasses and an oven smoked with fire and blackened wood.
This was the first dinner for Stoke, which intends to connect the community, educate on sustainable agriculture and combat hunger through the series of seasonal meals. The 6,000-square-foot space rests in the middle of 80 acres of pasture and forest. It can seat up to 180 guests…