LUNAE: Farm-to-Table Dining and World-Class Ballet Under the Stars

JAD Experience, the trailblazing series uniting regenerative cuisine and world-class ballet, announces LUNAE, its milestone 13th season. Taking place July 17–19 and July 24–26, LUNAE is an immersive evening of farm-to-table dining, world-class ballet under the stars, and deep connection with nature.

Inspired by the 13 lunar cycles of the year, LUNAE’s choreography evokes the timeless rhythms of creation, surrender, and renewal through themes of feminine energy, light, and shadow.

Perched atop Tara Firma Farms with sweeping pastoral views, LUNAE delivers on the original social ritual: shared culinary experience at long tables. Following dinner, an intimate ballet performance unfolds beneath the night sky for just 100 guests each evening.

Evenings begin with arrival and cocktails from 5:30 to 7 p.m., followed by dinner from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The experience continues with the ballet performance from 8:45 to 9:30 p.m., and the evening concludes at 10 p.m.

Free parking is available, and all seating offers excellent views of the open-air stage. Because evenings in Petaluma can cool quickly, guests are encouraged to bring warm layers; blankets and hot chocolate will also be provided. Guests needing assistance may choose between a hayride or a shuttle for accessibility.

Renowned choreographer Julia Adam, an Ottawa native and former San Francisco Ballet principal dancer (1988–2002), has created more than 100 works for companies including Houston Ballet and the National Ballet of Canada.

Dinner is led by chefs Brian Leitner and Annette Yang of Pearl, presenting a multi-course menu rooted in the farm and its surrounding network. The evening features dishes such as beef tartare, summer succotash, grilled strip loin, and seasonal desserts, alongside substantial vegetarian and vegan offerings.

Ingredients are sourced transparently from Tara Firma Farms and regional partners, including Umbel Roots, Feed Sonoma, True Grass Farms, and Holistic Ag. Beverage pairings include wines from Enkidu and Shokrian, beers from HenHouse and Moonlight Brewing, and house-made nonalcoholic options.