Harvest for Hope 2026
Gather around the table. Help hope take root.

Celebrate the 10th annual Harvest for Hope with an evening of exceptional food, community, and support for Kentucky’s children and families.

Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Brooklawn Campus
3121 Brooklawn Campus Drive, Louisville, KY 40218

Attire: Country Chic—comfortable, polished fall attire. Dresses with boots, sweaters, button-down shirts, chinos, and dark jeans are welcome. Comfortable shoes are encouraged for school tours.

For the first time, Harvest for Hope will take place at our Brooklawn campus. We’re bringing together the school tours, student creativity, and personal connection of our annual Breakfast with the dinner and fellowship that make Harvest for Hope a beloved tradition.

Reserve your tickets, table, or sponsorship

An evening worth savoring

Led by Chef Henry Wesley III, our culinary team will prepare passed hors d’oeuvres followed by a five-course farm-to-table dinner. We are grateful to each chef for sharing their time and talent in support of children and families.

Passed hors d’oeuvres

Mushroom Tart
Bacon, Saint André cheese, and micro arugula
Chef Casey Mader | Chef It Up
Focaccia Toast
Whipped ricotta, confit tomato, and basil
Chef Henry Wesley III | Osteria Italian Seafood
Tuna Tartare Wonton Cup
Cucumber, avocado, sesame, rosemary soy, and scallions
Chef Benjamin Notess | Gordon Ramsay Steak

The five-course dinner

First Course: Kale Salad

Local Kale, Cherry–Bourbon Vinaigrette, Nueske bacon, candied pecans, roasted butternut squash, pumpkin seeds, Manchego cheese, pickled red onion
Chef John Varanese | Varanese, River House & Savor at River House

Second Course: Rigitoni Aglione
Rigitoni with Tuscan Garlic Tomato Sauce & Pecorino Romano Cheese
Chef Henry Wesley III | Osteria Italian Seafood

Third Course: Pan-Roasted Laguna Salmon
Confit fingerling potato, Spanish chorizo, chickpeas, spinach, and blood orange beurre blanc
Chef Benjamin Notess | Gordon Ramsay Steak

Fourth Course: Beef Short Ribs
Truffle reduction, roasted garlic and Parmesan polenta, fennel giardiniera, basil oil, and shaved provolone
Chef Casey Mader | Chef It Up

Fifth Course: Ube Apple Honey Toast
Brioche honey toast filled with ube-almond frangipane, apple compote, and mascarpone whipped cream
Chef Nokee Bucayu | Hotel Bourré Bonne

An evening with purpose

Along with dinner, guests will enjoy:

Opportunities to tour our on-campus school and view student work
Live music and conversation throughout the evening
An online silent auction featuring distinctive items and experiences
Stories of impact and opportunities to support children and families

Why your support matters

Bellewood & Brooklawn provides trauma-informed support that restores hope, healing, safety, and security for children and families facing adversity.

Through residential treatment, therapeutic foster care and adoption, family preservation, independent living, and outpatient therapy, we help children and families find stability and a sense of belonging.

Your ticket, sponsorship, auction bid, or gift helps sustain the people, programs, and care that make this work possible.

Reserve your place

Bring a friend, gather a table, or join us as a sponsor.

Individual Ticket — $125
Admission for one guest, including passed hors d’oeuvres, the five-course dinner, and the evening’s program.
Reserved Table — $1,000
A table for eight friends, family members, colleagues, or clients.
Table Sponsor — $1,500
A reserved table for eight, with name or logo recognition on the event website, in the printed program, and at your table.
Event Sponsor — $5,000
A reserved table for eight, with leading recognition on the event website, in the printed program, on event signage, and during the evening’s program.

Seating is limited. Select Tickets, Tables & Sponsorships to reserve your place.

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors

This evening is made possible by partners who share our commitment to Kentucky’s children and families:

Baird — The Williams Hendon Blake-Pearson Group
Hang Louisville
Kosair for Kids
LG&E and KU Foundation
Marco Technologies
Paradise Tomato
Shepherd Financial
Stock Yards Bank & Trust
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Trader Joe’s
Tri-Arrows Aluminum Inc.
VideoBred
Walker Mechanical
What Chefs Want

Thank you for helping bring this evening—and our mission—to life.

Contribute to the auction

Have an item, service, or experience to share? We welcome dining experiences, getaways, event tickets, gift certificates, products, services, and other memorable contributions.

Auction donors receive recognition on their item’s online listing, with the opportunity to include a business name, logo, and website link.

For auction donations or sponsorship questions, contact Joe Gunter, Director of Fundraising, at jgunter@bellewoodandbrooklawn.org

Plan your evening

Arrival: Check-in begins at 6:00 p.m. Registered guests will receive parking and additional arrival information before the event.

Dietary and accessibility needs: Please share food allergies, dietary restrictions, and accessibility needs during registration. If you have already registered, contact Joe so we can coordinate with the event and culinary teams.

Online auction: Bidding opens Thursday, October 29, and closes at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 5.

We look forward to welcoming you to the table.

Harvest for Hope 2026

A Five-Course Farm-to-Table Dinner Benefiting Kentucky Children and Families

Team Members