HOST FARMERS: Steve Verrill, Jen Verrill, and Nadyson Damata | Verrill Farm GUEST CHEF: Erin Miller | Urban Hearth GUEST WINE: Oscar Hernandez | Olmstead Wine Co GUEST BREWERY: Notch Brewing Circling back around…More than a decade after our memorable first visit in 2013, we return to Verrill Farm in historic Concord, Massachusetts. This farm is over 100 years old. Farmer Steve’s parents started a successful dairy here in 1918. In 1957, Steve assumed operation of the farm, and in 1982, the property was placed under an Agricultural Preservation Restriction, thus preventing development of the land. In 1990, as pressure mounted on the dairy industry, the family decided to sell the dairy herd and begin growing produce in the rich agricultural terrain of the area. Today, 100 acres is prime farmland, and 100 acres is devoted to wildlife habitat, woodlands, and wetlands. Verrill Farm has seen many changes over the last 45+ years, from a small roadside farm stand to a bustling neighborhood staple for fresh produce, baked goods, prepared foods and local goods. Steve’s daughter Jennifer oversees much of today’s operations, including heading up the bakery, where she and her team crank out fresh pies daily – with nearly 4,000 pies leaving the farm stand each Thanksgiving. Nadyson Damata began his career at Verrill Farm in 2012. With a passion for farming, over the years he solidified his position on the farm team and in late 2025 he became our Farm Manager. His interest in technology and new farming practices will bring some exciting changes to the farm. Nadyson lives on the farm property with his wife and three children and is settling into his first season in his new role. Chef Erin Miller will journey to the source from her much-beloved restaurant in Cambridge. Early in her culinary career, Erin trained under mentor Dan Barber at Blue Hill in New York’s Hudson Valley. The philosophy of honoring the work of local producers shines through in her menus, and dedication to ingredients is central to her success. Verrill Farm was Erin’s choice of where she’d like to make dinner. It’s great to be back! GUEST BEVERAGE PRODUCER: Mountain Valley Spring Water
