DATE:  Saturday, September 5, 2026, beginning at 4:30 pm

A Beloved Blue Oak Gathering with Good Food and Great Company

This community favorite returns as the kind of evening that feels effortless, familiar, and deeply fun. Hosted at the Sheehan-McDermott’s Bell Lane residence in Napa, Broken Fork at the Electric Fence is all about showing up, settling in, and spending time with people you enjoy. There’s no agenda beyond good food, good music, and long conversation as the sun goes down. Come comfortable, come hungry, and expect a warm, relaxed night that feels like a backyard party thrown by dear friends.

Package includes:
● Signature cocktail by Mommenpop.
● Wines and beers selected by Master Sommelier Ian Cauble.
● Slow-roasted meal with all the fixings, cooked low and slow and meant to be shared.
● Live music by Obsidian Son, providing an easy, laid-back soundtrack for the evening.
● A few playful surprises along the way.

Generously donated and hosted by: Michael McDermott and Samantha Sheehan, Ilona Rosson and Greg Pang, Lindsay and Sean Garvey, and Mercedes and Ian Cauble.
 

DATE: Saturday, September 12, 2026

A Private Cooking Class and Dinner Party Experience    

Spice up your Friday night with a warm, welcoming, and flavor-packed evening celebrating the joy of cooking and gathering together. Hosted by Blue Oak parents Mitalee Gupte, Raj Devnani, and Milli and Robert Pintacsi, this intimate experience invites guests into the heart of Indian home cooking, where food is meant to be shared, stories are part of the recipe, and everyone leaves the table happy. 

The evening begins with a hands-on cooking class in our own Shackford’s Kitchen, guiding guests through the foundations of Indian cuisine. Learn how to build layers of flavor with warming spices, balance heat and sweetness, and prepare classic Indian dishes from scratch. After cooking together, guests will sit down to a family-style Indian feast, paired with wines from St. Romedius, and enjoy a relaxed dinner party filled with connection and conversation.  

Package includes: 
● Hands-on Indian cooking class in an intimate setting. 
● Instruction on spice blending, flavor building, and traditional cooking techniques. 
● Family-style Indian dinner featuring multiple courses, including breads, curries, vegetables, rice, and dessert. 
● Wines generously provided by St. Romedius. 
● Menu customization available for vegetarian and gluten-free diets.

Generously donated and hosted by: Milli and Robert Pintacsi, Mitalee Gupte and Raj Devnani, and Shackford’s Kitchen.

Date to be announced and scheduled under the hunter’s moon.  

An Evening of Reflection, Ritual, and Reset      

Gather under the glow of the hunter’s moon for a grounding and restorative evening designed to help you slow down, reflect, and reconnect. Hosted by Blue Oak parents Lindsay and Sean Garvey, this intimate gathering invites you to step out of the busy and into a calm, intentional space. Guided by alignment coach Chelsea Andre, the evening weaves together gentle yoga, breathwork, meditation, and astrology, all centered on gratitude, release, and renewal. Thoughtful drinks, light bites, and an elevated swag bag round out a night that feels nurturing, meaningful, and just a little bit magical.  

Package includes: 
● Guided hunter’s moon ceremony led by alignment coach, Chelsea Andre. 
● Gentle yoga, breathwork, meditation, and astrological reflection. 
● Adaptogen drinks and light bites. 
● Elevated swag bag for each guest. 
● Intimate setting at a private Napa Valley home.  

Generously donated and hosted by: Lindsay and Sean Garvey, and Chelsea Andre.