About us

It began when a Yoga Teacher and Organic Farmer fell in love... in 2017, shortly after meeting, David and Gina combined their passions and started leading yoga retreats with Farm-to-Table meals. With over two decades of combined experience in food service, hospitality and growing food, the offerings David and Gina provided together were effortless and successful.

 

Their dream of owning a farm to host their experiences became reality in 2023 with the purchase of their home on a tidal river in iconic Downeast Maine. 

 

In 2025, Root-to-Rise Farm held a few private Farm Dinners and Yoga Retreats.

 

This year, 2026, we will be available for private dinners, but our public dinner will be put on hold.

 

Root to Rise Farm is an incredible, heart-centered, family-loving place of sacred nourishment and relationship with Earth, body, and community. Gina, David, and Andes are radiant humans with so much to give in our world, and together, they show us what is possible when a family dreams and create together, in love.

Noél Ruth

Thanks so much for all you did to make our girls getaway so fun and memorable. We totally enjoyed our rooted yoga class with your guidance followed by a beautiful and delicious farm to table dinner.  The singer/songwriter really added to the whole experience. Our evening at your farm was truly a highlight of our time in Maine!

Dolores Sullivan

On nice days, meals will be held outside in the shade of evergreen trees.

Fire pit option available!

 

On rainy days, meals will be held in our newly renovated, light-filled studio that overlooks those evergreens.

Details and Exchange

 

PRIVATE DINNERS:

Root to Rise Farm Dinners Exchange

 

Minimum Guests 6-8 : $800 Flat*

For Parties of 9-11 Guests: $100pp*

For Parties of 12-16 Guests: $85pp*

 

*$150 Non-refundable deposit taken upon reservation payment of choice

*Balance accepted by morning of dinner by Venmo or Zelle or cash upon arrival

 

Details/ What's Included

  • *Time can be slightly flexible* 5:30-8ishpm, Dinner starts at 6pm (please inquire if needing an earlier dinner start time)
  • Arrive at 5:30pm to tour the farm or stroll through the woods, along our stream to the Narraguagus river
  • Local, Private Chef
  • Dinner includes four courses: Appetizer, salad, main course & dessert
  • We can cater to all preferences and allergies, but our kitchen does use Gluten
  • 100% organic ingredients, 95% from our fields or local Maine farms!
  • Water is provided, BYO other drinks of choice
  • FOR 9+ GUESTS: Live music is included!
  • Optional: For 6-8 guests, Live music with local singer-songwriter $150 add-on
  • Optional fire pit: $50 add-on
  • Please reach out if you have a special request or inquiry 

Our family looks forward to serving you!

HELP US GET EVEN BETTER!

If you'd like to help us grow our Farm Dinner vision, please consider donating to our Farm! 

 

Our vision is to bring local chefs, musicians and farmers together for a unique, Downeast dining experience.

We believe people should know where their dinner comes from, eat healthy and enjoy food without pesticides. We also love building community and sharing what we do with our neighbors and those

visiting from out-of-town who are looking for a unique, Maine experience.

 

Currently our dinners are held in a serene place on our property, but closer to the house so the kitchen (in the house) is nearby for serving guests more easily. Our goal is to relocate to the farm fields so guests can watch their food be harvested AND cooked!

 

With donations we will:

  • Move the dining location to the vegetable field so guests can watch (or participate in) the harvest
  • Build a timber-frame structure using local lumber to shade the dining,
  • Level out the land as needed
  • Add a cooking area/grill/"mini-kitchen" for the guests to watch the chef prepare their meal
  • Surround the structure with custom netting for bug-free eating
  • Add a half bathroom closer to the field
  • Eventually upgrade our bench seats to handmade wooden benches or vintage chairs
  • And when available, upgrade the tables to long, live-edge handmade locally, wood tables

 

Donations would gratefully be accepted in the following ways:

Venmo @RootToRiseFarm

Zelle @ gmorra@gmail.com

Paypal @ gmorra@gmail.com

Cash or check made to Gina Morra 91 Park St Cherryfield, ME 04622

 

MANY BLESSINGS AND GRATITUDE!