Join us for a dining experience like no other! Enjoy a 4-course meal sure to delight your tastebuds as you take in the sights, sounds, and smells here at Tailwind Acres. We’re pleased to welcome Chef Jessica Baldus of Taste Restaurant to our farm. Chef Jes marries the flavors of local foods in unique and innovate ways. The Harvest Meal menu will be crafted and refined as the dinner approaches based on what’s available seasonally. For a sampling of what Chef Jes creates for her chef tables visit this link. Chef Jes is able to accommodate food allergies; however please be very specific during check out.
We look forward to welcoming you to Tailwind Acres for a evening of dining!
Harvest Meal Ticket includes a 4 course meal and dining experience at Tailwind Acres. Drinks available for purchase onsite.
About the Chef
Chef Jes Baldus is a celebrated chef and community advocate whose work blends culinary creativity with a deep commitment to service. Based in Iowa, she’s been recognized for her leadership in the kitchen and her dedication to supporting youth and local programs. In 2018, she was honored by the Iowa Restaurant Association for her community impact, and two years later, named one of their “40 Women to Watch” in the industry. Chef Jes has shared her love of food on national stages, appearing on Guy’s Grocery Games and Supermarket Stakeout, and was nominated for a James Beard Award in 2024. This year, she earned top honors at the Taste of Elegance’s Superior Chef competition and was selected as one of just 20 chefs across the country to take part in the Culinary Institute of America’s Culinary Enrichment and Innovation Program. Her cooking is grounded in generosity, bold flavor, and a desire to bring people together.