Bedford House is closed for historic restoration.
Our grounds are open for passive recreation sunrise to sunset.
On the Farm
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On the Farm
June 27, 2026
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm DRINKS, DINNER AND MUSIC MARTHA'S CANTITOE FARM
SOLD OUT — Join the Waitlist
We are grateful for the extraordinary response to On the Farm at Martha’s. This special evening celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, the restoration of the John Jay Homestead, and the power of history, gardens, and civic life has generated overwhelming enthusiasm from our community.
A waitlist is now available as sponsorships and seating allocations continue to be finalized.
Friends of John Jay Homestead invite you to join us for On the Farm, celebrating America’s 250th at Martha’s Cantitoe Farm on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Drinks, dinner and music at 6:00pm.
Sneak peak at Katonah Museum of Art’s Diplomacy at Home: Domestic Lives of the Founding Families exhibition at 4:00pm.
As our public partner New York State advances the restoration of Jay’s historic home, Bedford House, Friends of John Jay Homestead are providing the essential private support needed to fully realize the site’s transformation and long-term vitality. This private support makes possible the specialized restoration work for the house, reimagining and renewal of the historic garden and grounds, and community engagement efforts beyond the scope of state funding—ensuring the site reopens as a place of beauty, learning, and civic life for generations to come.
On the Farm will directly support historic preservation of the house, landscape restoration led by Martha Stewart, public programming connected to America’s 250th anniversary, and the long-term sustainability of Friends as the driving force behind the Homestead’s future as a vibrant center of historic and civic significance.
Festive attire. Rain or shine.
For other sponsorship opportunities, please contact friends@johnjayhomestead.org
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On the Farm
June 27, 2026
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm DRINKS, DINNER AND MUSIC MARTHA'S CANTITOE FARM
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