Is Churchview Farm open to the public?
Churchview Farm is a seasonal event space, working farm, and private residence and is not open to the public outside of our scheduled programming. If you are interested in booking a private event at Churchview, you can email us here to schedule a tour of the property.
I have an urgent question — how quickly should I expect to hear back from your team?
Day-to-day operations at Churchview Farm are managed by Owner & Farmer Tara Rockacy and General Manager Alison Hillard. Because our events admin team is just the two of us, email response times may vary, but we will always get back to you as quickly as possible (typically within 48 hours).
Your Sunday Dinner Series is sold out! How can I attend an event at Churchview?
While our Sunday Dinner Series typically sells out on the day of launch (November of the year prior) tickets for our equally popular Weeknight Dinner Series are announced & sold monthly during event season (May-October). Join our mailing list or follow us on social media for information about tickets to our upcoming 2026 Weeknight Dinners.
If there is a specific Sunday Dinner that you are interested in, please email us here with your contact information and we will add you to the ticket resale waitlist.
I purchased tickets to an event that I can no longer attend. Do you offer refunds?
Tickets for our events are non-refundable and non-transferrable without express permission from our team. If you purchased tickets to an event that you can no longer attend, please email us here and we will do our best assist you with rehoming your tickets.
Please note that we prohibit online ticket resale of any kind (Craigslist, Facebook, etc).
I have a dietary restriction or allergy — can I have special accommodations?
All of our Dinner Series events feature a prix-fixe menu created by a guest chef, which limits our ability to accommodate individual dietary restrictions or allergies. Before tickets go on sale, we explicitly list which dietary restrictions and allergies each chef can accommodate for each unique event. Please only purchase tickets for an event where the chef can accommodate your needs.
If you have a restriction or allergy that is not listed online, please email us here prior to ticket purchase and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
If you purchased tickets to an event and would like to notify us of a dietary restriction in your party, please hold tight until our team reaches out to you three weeks before the event to collect your information.
Are your events family-friendly?
All of our ticketed events, including BYO events, are 21+ unless otherwise specified. Please bring your photo ID with you if you plan to consume alcohol.
Where do we park for an event at Churchview?
We offer parking for all of our events in a flat, grassy lot at the base of our property. Our Farm Manager/Parking Attendant will be stationed at the entrance to check you in and show you where to park. To streamline our parking process, we ask that you carpool with other members of your party whenever possible.
We also highly encourage the use of ride-shares (Uber, Lyft, etc) to and from the farm. We are located approximately 15 minutes from the South Side and 20 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh.
Please note: Entering Churchview Farm requires a walk up a sloped gravel driveway. If you or anyone in your party has mobility issues and needs special accommodations, please email us before your event and we will make arrangements for you.
How do I tip the staff for an event at Churchview?
Tipping for our Dinner Series events is not required but greatly appreciated. Our dedicated and experienced event staff works very hard to ensure that every guest has a fantastic time on the Farm, rain-or-shine. Tips are cash only and can either be handed to our team directly or left on your table at the end of the event. We are unable to accept Venmo or Cashapp tips at this time. Thank you!
How should I dress for an event at Churchview Farm?
All events at Churchview Farm are held rain-or-shine. While we love to dress well & lean into the dinner party atmosphere of our events, we also encourage guests to prioritize comfort and dress appropriately for the weather above all else.
Can I host a private dinner at Churchview?
While Churchview Farm is only open for dinner service during our ticketed Dinner Series events, we also host all kinds of private experiences. If you are interested in booking a private dinner or event with us, please check out the information available here and reach out to alison@churchviewfarmpgh.com for pricing & availability.
Can I book Churchview for a wedding/engagement/family photo shoot?
While we currently do not have the capacity to book photo shoots at Churchview, we hope to do so in the future. Please email us here with any questions.
Are you hiring?
While all events and agriculture positions are currently filled, there are a few ways to get involved at Churchview Farm:
If you would like to participate as a workshare or volunteer, gaining gardening knowledge and experience and taking home a CSA share of food, please see the information available here.
If you would like to work for us during event season as a member of our service & event staff, please send your résumé to our General Manager, Alison Hillard.
For any other inquiries, please email us here.
Where can I purchase produce grown at Churchview Farm?
Everything grown and produced at Churchview Farm goes to our guest chefs and CSA work share/volunteer team. We do not offer a paying CSA membership; our work share and volunteer programs are no-cost, hands-on educational experiences, where members of the community participate in all aspects of small-scale food production and take home the produce, herbs, and fruit grown at Churchview.