Remember that Coke commercial years ago, “I’d like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony… ” where all those strangers got together and shared a moment in time?  I always liked the idea.

I recently attended an event that brought over a hundred people together, in perfect harmony, to share a special evening.  The Community Table was put on by the non-profit group Triad Local First.   Aesthetic Images Photography is a member of this hardworking organization and was delighted to offer photography coverage for the event.  Jon Eric and I happily volunteered for the assignment, and I am so glad we did!

Triad Local First is a network of locally owned and independent businesses in North Carolina’s Triad, who share a commitment to support each other by buying local.  There are about 100 members of this organization and almost every single member donated something to help pull this fund-raising event together.

Summerfield Farms, locally owned and family operated, graciously hosted the party. David Couch, along with Sue and Scott Phillips, have a beautiful farm just a few miles north of Greensboro where they raise beef, chicken and turkey. They care about all the animals on the farm. However, it was easy to see the special affection for Buzz and Checkers, two of the turkeys that roam the farm, along with the ducks and the chickens.

Alice Matthews managed the entire event flawlessly.  Southern Roots,  Iron Hen, and Zeto Wines put together a wonderful fall harvest menu of beef, vegetables, Childress Vineyard Wine selections, and a yummy sweet potato cake. The tables were placed end to end, covered by a white tablecloth and burlap runner with wildflowers in mason jars as centerpieces. The enormous tree we ate under was decorated with white lights by K2 Productions that hung from its branches like moss in a willow tree. It was something out of a magazine.

Thank you Triad Local First, Maribeth Hudgins of Dress Code, Lee Comer of Iron Hen, and all the hardworking volunteers for creating such a memorable event!