An NYC Island With No Residents Is Hosting A Stunning Open-Fire Dinner Under The Stars

Manhattan’s not the only island in NYC! Spanning our waterways, we’ve got City Island, Roosevelt Island, Randall’s Island, and of course, Governors Island. And as we say a wistful goodbye to summer in the city, Collective Retreats is hosting a one-night-only, exclusive dinner on Governors Island to usher in autumn. Hearth & Harvest will take place on Wednesday, September 17th for its long-awaited return following last year’s incredible event. The open-fire dinner is helmed by Chef Tomer Blechman of Theodora, one of Brooklyn’s hardest reservations. With only 70 spots available, each guest is invited to open their senses and welcome a new community. Although Governors Island is home to other businesses and attractions, like Island Oyster, QC NY Spa and the Castle Williams and Fort Jay, there are absolutely no permanent residents on the island. Heart & Hearth offers a rare opportunity for people to get a peek at Governors Island after dark , typically only available to overnight glamping guests at Collective Retreats. The property boasts some of the most scenic views of the New York Harbor and Lady Liberty, and is only an eight minute journey from Lower Manhattan via ferry . To welcome autumn, the menu will be rooted in smoke and seasonality. Chef Blechman will prepare fish, tomahawk steaks, and charred vegetables, served off open-flames and carved table-side. Craft cocktails from Yola Mezcal will pair perfectly with the evening’s courses. If staying for dinner doesn’t sound like enough, guests can opt to extend their stay by booking a tent, cabin or suite as part of the “Hearth & Haven” package. Those who chose to stay overnight will get to keep the festivities going with post-dinner fireside s’mores, espresso martinis, stargazing, and a complimentary breakfast and yoga the next morning. You can learn more about Collective Retreats and its other locations here. Hearth & Harvest will go on rain or shine . Tickets can be purchased on the Collective Retreats website. 📍 Collective Retreats (825 Gresham Rd, New York) 📅 September 17th, 2025 💰: Prices start at $285 (tickets available on August 25th, 2025) Source: https://secretnyc.co/hearth-and-harvest-dinner-governors-island-2025/