HOME, HEARTH & HARVEST
at a Kirkland Private Residence, Saturday January 23 2027, 8 Guests | $6,500
Gather at the elegant home of Dame Katherine Kehrli, founder of the innovative non-profit Community Loaves, for an intimate evening featuring artisan-inspired cuisine by Seattle Culinary Academy’s Executive Chef Dame Karen Jurgensen, perfectly paired with Samantha Kent’s award-winning wines from Washington’s Alveare Winery. Dame Shelley Lish, a respected hospitality leader with Daniel's Broiler Restaurants, brings her wealth of expertise and passion for exceptional guest experiences to the conversation. Expect surprises throughout the evening. This extraordinary dinner pulls out all the stops, showcasing the creativity, leadership and community spirit of these remarkable women. A generous $6,500 matching gift has been secured to benefit the Seattle Culinary Academy, doubling the impact of every dollar raised.
Dame Kären Jurgensen
Chef Kären Jurgensen is a leading voice in sustainable culinary education and the longtime lead Chef Instructor at Seattle Culinary Academy, where she oversees the acclaimed One World Restaurant — recipient of the Slow Food Snail of Approval for its commitment to ethical sourcing and community nourishment. A pioneer of farm - to - table teaching, she spends her summers at Quillisascut Farm School, guiding professional chefs, culinary students, and agricultural practitioners through immersive experiences in regenerative agriculture, stewardship, and kitchen philosophy.
A founding president of FORKS, the Seattle chapter of Chefs Collaborative, Kären has shaped regional and national conversations around sustainability in the culinary world. She serves on the governing board of the Slow Food Chefs’ Alliance, mentors through Les Dames d’Escoffier, and contributes her expertise as a member of the World Central Kitchen Chef Corps.
Kären is the co - author of Rethinking the Kitchen, a foundational handbook for sustainable kitchen operations, and Chefs on the Farm, a celebrated cookbook inspired by life at Quillisascut. Her recipes and insights have appeared widely in regional and national publications.
Her leadership has been recognized with the Chefs Collaborative Sustainer Award, the Alice Waters Foundation’s Edible Education Hero honor, and Seattle Colleges’ Lifelong Learner Award — a testament to her enduring commitment to education, community, and the future of food.
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Samantha Kent
Samantha Kent is co-owner and winemaker of Alveare Winery in Carnation, Washington, where she and her husband, Xander, craft thoughtful, story-driven wines on their historic farm estate. Her journey to winemaking is anything but traditional beginning with studies in chemistry, contributing to published research in neurology and geriatrics, and spending time in medical school before ultimately choosing a more creative and hands-on path.
Samantha’s winemaking reflects this dynamic background, blending precision and curiosity with artistry and intuition. Inspired by her deep appreciation for science, food, and community, she approaches each vintage as both an experiment and a narrative. At Alveare, every wine is intentionally shaped to reflect a sense of place, capturing the nuances of Washington grapes while telling a story rooted in the land and the people who cultivate it.
Under Samantha’s direction, Alveare Winery has gained recognition as an Eastside Best Winery and a Washington Winery to Watch, praised for its distinctive voice and commitment to authenticity. Her work emphasizes balance, texture, and approachability, while maintaining a sense of creativity and individuality in each release.
For Samantha, winemaking is not just about the final product, it is about connection: to the vineyard, to the craft, and to the community that gathers around the table. Through Alveare, she invites others to share in that experience, one bottle at a time.
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