The evening began with a cocktail and hors d’oeuvre reception in the museum’s exhibits and the opportunity to bid on luxurious silent auction items.

The night continued with dinner, dancing, and a short program honoring the Museum’s Founder’s Circle in a special tent constructed adjacent to the museum.

A view of the dinner tables.

Another view.

The rustic look features farm tables with linen runners.

Tabletops include terrarium-style centerpieces with lights.

A closer look.

Orchids contrast with birchbark pots.

Votives give a glow.

Rustic spindle-back chairs.

J and L Catering oversaw the menu.

A menu close-up.

The menu offers arugula salad with mache and micro-greens, country ham baquette with butter, beets with citrus vinaigrette, an entree of grilled beef tenderloin with a Pinot Noir reduction, twice-baked baby potatoes with bacon, Gruyere, and Bernaise, and French beans and carrots.

The beef tenderloin.

For dessert: classic apple tart with warm caramel sauce and whipped cream.

After dinner, guests enjoyed dancing with entertainment by Lynne Jordan and the Shivers.

Oversize lanterns provide drama.