Big thank you to those who came out to our preview “Badassery of Grandmas” Farm Dinner. What a MAGICAL evening! We can’t wait to share the line up of amazing “grandma” chefs for next year! Please make sure to sign up for email list to get updates on our special dinners and events.

As we schedule the *Badassery of Grandma* Farm Dinner Series, our next event will be a traditional Lunar New Year Feast. Seats are VERY limited, as this is an intimate affair. These symbolic dishes, traditionally eaten every new year to welcome luck and abundance, celebrate the Year of the Snake. This feast holds special meaning, as it reflects what Chef Lando’s mom lovingly prepared for their entire extended family every year—an effort that took weeks of preparation. Chef Lando is thrilled to pass on these cherished cultural traditions to others through this dinner.

Dinner is postponed due to San Diego fires to SUNDAY FebRUARY 2, 2025

COMING 2025: Badassery of GRANDMAS FARM DINNER SERIES

Whether she's Nana, Nonna, Abuela, Lola, Bà, or Nainai—one thing remains true: she’s a force of nature. These women have navigated hardships and safeguarded family secrets, especially in the kitchen, where they’ve passed down recipes that are rare to find outside the home. At our preview event on December 14, 2024, guests left reinvigorated and inspired, catching a glimpse of what’s to come.

PLEASE HELP US MAKE NEU MUNE FARMSTEAD the model of true sustainability by supporting our journey through sponsorship opportunities.

Neu Mune Farmstead has garnered generous support from Dr. Bronner's, one of the world's leading natural soap makers! Fully championing our mission, David Bronner, CEO of Dr. Bronner's, visited our farmstead and within moments committed to sponsoring the Learning Center Greenhouse in their name. This sponsorship serves as a catalyst for transformative growth and innovation, setting the stage for a brighter, more sustainable future.

METAFLORASIS! PROJECT ON NEU MUNE FARM

The Metaflorasis! art project is my endeavor to connect and build a community with strangers out there in the internet world, letting you all know that you are heard. My goal is to grow the word’s largest field of flowers, all dedicated and built by you.

For over 12 years, I have served as a food-as-medicine chef, crafting meals for those dealing with chronic illnesses, seniors, cancer, diabetes, gut and thyroid issues, and postpartum moms. My experiences have taught me that while nutrition and fitness are undeniably vital for true well-being, the essence of healing extends far beyond that. It involves embracing the depth of people's pain—the scars of broken homes, the cries of economic hardship, roots of low self-esteem, the shadows of familial loss, and more unresolved emotions. This demands compassion, listening, and acknowledging the multifaceted nature of our struggles. That's why, with my entire life savings, I purchased this 19-acre property in San Diego County as a place to unite people through art, nature and education.

So, I aspire to dedicate this field of flowers to every soul—those born into the world, those who've bid it farewell, and everyone navigating the delicate path in between. It's a symbolic gesture to foster connection, a reminder that despite our diverse journeys, we are all interconnected. Your pain is acknowledged, and through this collective effort, we can transform our shared struggles into something beautiful.

I kindly invite you all to be part of the Metaflorasis project that will be completed by Spring 2025. There are various ways you can actively participate and contribute on this webpage, sponsor a flowering plant for as little as $5 for your own or dedicate it to someone—bringing us all closer to creating something beautiful together.

With mad, mad love,
La!La! Lando