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Join us for a farm fresh dinner and live music
The Bannerman Castle Trust (BCT) and NOAH SHEETZ proudly present their highly anticipated Chefs Farm Fresh Dinner and fundraiser on Saturday, September 7, 2024, on Bannerman’s Island.
Chef Noah Sheetz and five chefs from around New York return to create a special five-course delectable meal.
For those of you who have not yet visited Bannerman’s Island, this is a fantastic opportunity and time to enjoy the island during the peak Summer Garden bloom and witness the amazing progress the BCT has made on the island’s structures over the past year!
The event includes the boat ride on the Estuary Steward Tour Boat, the dinner, a guided tour, a music performance, and an art sale are all included in the price of the ticket.
Music will be provided by the Thomas McCoy. The Estuary Steward departs from the Beacon Institute
Ferry dock is located across from the Beacon Train Station at 2 Red Flynn Drive.
Tickets are sold on a first come first serve bases and reservations are required in advance as tickets traditionally sell out for The Chef’s Dinner.
The Bannerman Castle Trust appreciates your loyal support at this time and invites you to join us for a truly delicious day on Bannerman Island. Thank You!
Additional Information
- The Bannerman Castle Trust Inc., in cooperation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, provides a public tour of Bannerman Castle and Pollepel Island.
- All proceeds will benefit the Bannerman Island and Bannerman Castle preservation efforts, to ensure many can experience this beautiful place for generations to come.
- The tour departs from The Beacon Institute Dock in Beacon, NY, and advance booking is required for all tours! Please wear comfortable shoes as there is some rough terrain on the walking tour portion of the experience. Strollers cannot be accommodated.
- There is a 72-step climb from the dock to the start of the tour (there is a rest stop along the way).
- We cannot accommodate dogs on the island. Only certified service dogs.
- Please be sure to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time.
- A 30-minute boat ride over to Bannerman Island aboard the Estuary Steward during which you will learn all about the island and its history.
- A self-guided tour of the island in which you will visit the famous Bannerman Castle ruins.
- A live music performance by Storm King Duo.
- COVID-19: Vaccination Cards and masks are currently not required at this time but could change depending on the severity at the time. Bannerman Island follows New York State COVID-19 regulations.
What to bring
- Bring comfortable walking shoes
- The dress is dressy casual
- Bug spray
- Due to safety issues, you do not go inside the structures.
- There are limited seats for the dinner, so please book in advance.
THE STORM KING DUO
MEETING LOCATION
Beacon Institute Floating Dock (Beacon, NY)
Directions: Take Exit 41 (Beacon) South. Turn right at Beekman Street. Follow and pass main entrance to Metro North Train Station. Make the next right onto Red Flynn Drive (Please note: the Road is not marked!) Red Flynn Drive is the bridge over the train tracks. Once you go over bridge you pass Long Dock Park Entrance. (Do not go into Long Dock Park.) Red Flynn Drive bares to the right. Look to the left as you go down the hill. The Beacon Institute Dock is the first floating dock on the left.
(Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)
For those of you who have not yet visited Bannerman Island, this is a fantastic opportunity and time to enjoy the island during the peak summer garden bloom and witness the amazing progress the BCT has made on the island’s structures over the past year!