Women who are registered as participants in the October 24th “Harvest Shoot & Taste of Autumn Gourmet Gathering” on behalf of Project Self-Sufficiency are invited to learn how to safely use a hunting rifle at a special Ladies Shooting School, a clinic offered by the Hudson Farm Club in conjunction with the fundraising event. Participants will learn the basics of handling a gun, along with personalized instruction in a small group setting. The “Harvest Shoot & Taste of Autumn Gourmet Gathering” will feature a 20-station clay shoot on the 3,000 acre hunting preserve, followed by an elegant dinner provided by four of the area’s most renowned chefs. Patrons will have the option of participating in the all-day event, or just the dinner alone. All proceeds will benefit Project Self-Sufficiency, a local non-profit agency which specializes in services for low-income families.
“I am very excited to be participating in the Women’s Clinic at this year’s Harvest Shoot on behalf of Project Self-Sufficiency,” commented Project Self-Sufficiency benefactor Jody Ursin. “I took up shooting about a year ago and really enjoy it. Whether a first time shooter or a novice, the instructors at Hudson Farm are very patient and knowledgeable and make learning the sport fun. The clinic is limited to 8 women and I know that we will have a great time while improving our skills. The dinner promises to be spectacular end to a great day.”
The Hudson Farm Club has hosted a Sporting Clay Outing on behalf of Project Self-Sufficiency for nine consecutive years. The “Taste of Autumn Gourmet Gathering” was added recently to allow more patrons to participate in the event. The gourmet gathering will feature a five-course meal contributed by some of the area’s most exciting restaurants, including Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, Perona Farms, Salt—A Gastro Pub, and The Dining Room, with a separate course provided by each chef. Each course will be accompanied by a pre-selected bottle of wine chosen specifically to complement the food.
The Sporting Clay Outing, which is similar to a golf outing, allows participants to shoot at an assortment of clay targets available at 20 different locations throughout the sprawling grounds. Each shooting station offers a different presentation of targets, allowing participants to simulate game shooting in a variety of ways. Teams will have the opportunity to take aim at 100 clays over the course of 3 ½ hours.
Participants will enjoy a light lunch, take part in the clay shoot throughout the extensive Hudson Farm Club grounds, and return to a gourmet dinner. The Hudson Farm Club will provide cartridges, ear and eye protection, and instruction and guidance tailored to each participant’s experience level. In addition, teams will have access to golf carts to navigate the course with ease and take in even more of the spectacular scenery. With 20 different electronic stations, the Hudson Farm Club provides one of the most extensive shooting layouts in the country. While guests are asked to bring their own break-open shotguns, rentals may be arranged for those who don’t own a gun and/or who may have limited shooting experience.
“We are delighted to be celebrating Project Self-Sufficiency’s 25th year of assisting low-income families in northwestern New Jersey to attain economic self-sufficiency and family stability,” commented Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency. “We are grateful to the chefs from Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, Perona Farms, Salt, and The Dining Room for their hard work and creativity on behalf of Project Self-Sufficiency, and we are particularly grateful to the membership of the Hudson Farm Club for their support of this endeavor year after year.”
The Sporting Clay Outing is open to all ages and skill levels. Participation in the full day event is $450 per person; tickets for the dinner only are $250 per person. Lunch and registration will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m., with the outing scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. The gourmet gathering will start at 6:00 p.m.
All proceeds will benefit Project Self-Sufficiency, a private non-profit community-based organization dedicated to improving the lives of low-income families residing in northwestern New Jersey. The agency’s mission is to provide a broad spectrum of holistic, respectful, and comprehensive services enabling low-income single parents, teen parents, two-parent families, and displaced homemakers to achieve personal and economic self-sufficiency, family stability, and to improve their lives and the lives of their children. Since 1986 Project Self-Sufficiency has served more than 19,000 families, including over 30,000 children.
To make a donation to Project Self-Sufficiency, to register for the “Harvest Shoot & Taste of Autumn Gourmet Gathering”, or to find out more about the programs and services available at the non-profit agency, call 973-940-3500.
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