Sunset Dinner Experience - Exploring Heritage

The Sunset Dinner Experience brings together culinary and event experts for a thoughtfully curated evening of connection in a scenic oasis at Sumac Hill Farm in Centennial, Colorado. Guests will be treated to a multi-course meal and beverage pairings while enjoying conversation with friends new and old in a Jeffersonian style dining experience. The evening will be capped off with a picturesque view of a Colorado sunset cascading over Mount Evans.

Read more about Smedley Events’ vision behind the Sunset Dinner Experience and creating connection through meaningful events and get behind the scenes access of the Sunset Dinner Experience from Matt Mattson on his People People Podcast.

In the second season of the Sunset Dinner Experience Smedley Events will host the first public event on Saturday, June 6th.

This Sunset Dinner will feature Chef Thomas Newsted, Executive Chef at the Warwick Denver and its restaurant, Gattara. Thomas relocated to the Denver metro area in 2000 from New York to work for Vail resorts. Throughout his executive culinary career, he has served as sous chef, executive sous chef, chef de cuisine, and executive chef at some of the city's most beloved establishments including TAG Restaurant Group, Vail Resorts, and Kevin Taylor Restaurant Group. 

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., Thomas takes a contemporary approach to his classical French training using local, seasonal ingredients and innovative techniques when possible. 

Chef Thomas' menu will be announced soon. 

The Sunset Dinner Experience is also available for corporate and private events. Please email lara@smedleyevents.com for pricing and date availability.