Show her the garden-party charm of the Farm.

Start a new family tradition with the Farm at South Mountain as we celebrate the ever-amazing Mom with a very special three-course dinner. From sisters to moms, daughters to grandmothers, these special people deserve 365 days of thanks!

Complete the celebration by pampering mom with optional* on-site hand massages, garden family photos, and other soothing activities.

Choice of dinner seating times:
Early dinner seating at 4pm -or-
Evening dinner seating at 6:30pm

Mom-pampering retreat times:
Activities available from 5:30-6:30pm*
(perfect for pre/post-dinner depending on desired dinner time)

Mother’s Day Dinner & Retreat
Sunday, May 10th - Space Is Limited
$59.00 per adult, $29 per child (12 and under)

Includes three-course dinner (special menu for children)
Tax and 18% Service Charge Not Included.
*Optional retreat activities individually priced.

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Online reservations are through Open Table.
Simply select either 4pm or 6:30pm on May 10th.

Or call 602-276-0601 to reserve by phone.

Treasured guests from across the Valley joined Quiessence in celebrating Earth Day with a garden party reception, farm tour and five-course vegetarian dinner.

“Fantastic food and wonderful people, all in a true oasis of beauty and sustainability. I hope this is an annual event; if so, we would never miss it!” -a note written by a guest of the event.

Explore photos of the event in the slideshow below!

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Celebrate Earth Day with Quiessence and the Farm at South Mountain as we present a very special Earth Dinner & Farm Tour. Discover the merits of sustainable farming right at the source as you stroll through our organic gardens and scenic property.

Dinner features a “green” spin on five courses of vegetarian dishes, each paired with an organic mini cocktail.

6:30pm - Reception and Hors d’Oeuvres
Mix & mingle with friends and guests outdoors while enjoying “taste of the farm.” Owner A. Wayne Smith. will be on-hand to deliver a welcome speech.
7:00PM - Farm Tour
Led by farmer Maya Dailey, you’ll tour the organic gardens and learn all about sustainable living, farming and this seasons produce.

7:30PM - Earth Dinner at Quiessence
Savor a 5-course vegatble Earth Dinner featuring the seasonal bounty of the farm and region. (Sugar Snap Pea Soup with Crème Fraiche, Rainbow Valley Farmer’s Cheese Gnocchi with Maya’s Baby Beets, and more)

Each course will be paired with organic mini “cocktails.” (Fresh Mint and Organic Vodka Spritzer; Tomato Water Martini; Spiced Beet Bubbly; and others)

Quiessence Earth Dinner & Farm Tour
Space Is Limited. Reservations Required.
Call 602-276-0601 $75.00 per Person
Includes Reception, Farm Tour and Five Course Dinner with Cocktail Pairings
Tax and 18% Service Charge Not Included.
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Looking for the ultimate vegetarian dining experience in Phoenix? Imagine salads, pastas, soups and dozens of dishes featuring fresh handcut vegetables from the organic gardens located on the same property. Some may call it “veggievore,” “locavore,” or other special label, but we simply call it everyday business as usual.

A New Menu Everyday: Each morning, Chef Gregory LaPrad visits with dozens of local vendors who present the day’s finest local and organically sourced fruits and vegetables. Only after hand picking the best seasonal produce and goods, LaPrad crafts the day’s menu to present a true farm to table experience.

In addition to our daily menu, Quiessence Restaurant will gladly craft a vegetarian feast for you and your guests.

• Most pastas and dishes can be made vegetarian
• We can even prepare gluten free meals
• Our menus are perfect for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian guests alike

With just a little advanced notice Chef LaPrad will craft an unforgettable multi-course, organic vegetarian experience.

Quiessence Restaurant is located at this historic Farm at South Mountain, just 8 minutes from downtown Phoenix.

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With over 80 thoughtfully selected and award-winning wines, Quiessence Restaurant & Wine Bar offers a unique selection of boutique varietals by the glass or bottle.

“The wine list is one of the best in the Southwest,” says national wine & food critic John Mariani in recent article for Bloomberg (read full article here.)

Quiessence proudly features only domestic and Arizona wines to maintain our commitment to locally-conscious dining. Explore the list and find wonderful Arizona selections from nearby winemakers and friends in Sonoita, Cornville and Coshise County. All our wines are hand-selected by Chef Gregory LaPrad to complete the perfect lunch or dinner experience.

Quiessence Restaurant & Wine Bar is located at The Farm at South Mountain, only 8 minutes from Downtown Phoenix

Tepary Bean Hummus makes a great dip for fresh veggies. Tepary beans are native to the Sonoran Desert and are produced locally in Maricopa. You can find them right here at Maya’s Farm at the Farm at South Mountain.

Ingredients:
1 Cup Tepary Beans (Cooked in salted water until tender)
2 oz. Olive Oil (Available from Queen Creek)
1TBS. Lemon Juice (Fresh Lemons in Season Now!)
2 Cloves Roasted Garlic (One Windmill Farm)
Salt & Fresh Cracked Pepper to Taste
An assortment of Fresh Locally Grown Vegetables Including:
Turnips, Baby Carrots, Radishes, Fennel 

Directions:
In a food processor, puree the Beans, and Garlic, slowly add in the Olive Oil. When a smooth consistency is reached, add the Lemon Juice and season it to taste with the Salt and Pepper. The Hummus can be adjusted with water or additional olive oil if you’d like a creamier puree.Serve the Hummus with an assortment of Vegetables that have been cleaned and cut to bite size pieces.

Eric Glomski: Vigneron

If you’ve met Eric before, you’d describe him as a Wine Grower, River Activist, Outdoorsman,  Brewer… the list goes on!

Now you can add Touring Vigneron to the list. Eric is currently traveling with fellow wino & Tool singer Maynard James Keenan to sign bottles and promote  their Arizona Stronghold wines.

We know and love him for the incredible Arizona wines produced from his Page Springs Cellars and Arizona Stronghold Vineyards.

For years he’s been a visionary force behind the state’s growing wine movement but with a unique focus of making incredible wines accessible and enjoyable by everyday people, specifically families.

He envisions a new American wine culture similar to Western Europe where “…wine is seamlessly integrated into family and culture,” says Glomski.

 By the way, a Vigneron  means wine grower in French. You learn something new everyday.

Stop by Quiessence Restaurant & Wine Bar to enjoy a glass (or bottle) of:

• Page Springs “Familia Blanca” Malvasia (white)
• Page Springs “La Serrana” Viognier (white)
• Arizona Stronghold “Nachise” (red)

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