Before the Share Our Strength dinner was planned for me to come, I already knew that I would be there the following week. Carrie was planning a surprise party for husband Ron's 60th birthday party. As the passionate owners of the Herbfarm, she wanted to have the event at the restaurant that is so central to their lives. So she invited Ron's friends both recent and those he hadn't seen for a few years.

The moment of surprise

Carrie. The sneaky wife pulling off a surprise at a restaurant that Ron is at everyday and overseeing every detail. :)

This is Ron. The person in the background is making a statement about being only as old as you feel. Long live bunny ears in photos!

Their amazing chef, Keith, talking about the evening's meal, which featured Ron's favorite items from the amazing history of the Herbfarm's menus.

Tysan, the sommelier, was quite passionate about the wines.

A vintage port from the year Ron was born.

The chef, Keith, hard at work.