NORTHPORT — Friday’s snow storm did little to dampen the Fire and Ice event atop Point Lookout. Despite the weather, which included blowing snow and strong wind gusts, a crowd gathered at the facility’s farm greenhouses for food, drink, music, a bonfire and fireworks.

Point Lookout General Manager Drew Strout was right when he stated that more and more people would show up as the night wore on. By the time the snow abated around 7 p.m., the greenhouse was full and people mingled outside at the grills and bonfire, all waiting for the fireworks to begin.  

“It’s all about fun and it gives us the opportunity to give something back to the community,” said Strout. “It’s about exposure to our farm and our message of sustainability because everything we grow here we actually consume. We’re very proud of what we do here.”

Last year the Point Lookout farm grew 4.7 tons of food. That food was prepared on site, and consumed on site, along with over 2,500 eggs.

“Our farm to table events sell out within a couple of days and go on to be very exclusive,” said Strout. “We recommend that if anyone is into the farm to table fare and the natural farm setting; we’re very comfortable that we have one of the best venues in the state.”

Upcoming farm to table events happen July 22, Aug. 5 and Aug. 19. Strout said the decision to do a Fire and Ice event was made because it was different.

“No one else does this type of thing,” he said. “We try to be different and think outside the box. The nucleus of Point Lookout’s operation is its farm. We are very organic in the way we do our thinking.”

Point Lookout is also one of the top wedding venues in the state.

“Between doing things differently here, we’re just very, very proud of the team of professional individuals here on site and or position in the community,” said Strout.

Catherine Smith, marketing director for Point Lookout, agreed with Strout that more and more people would show up at the Jan. 5 event, especially as it got closer to the time for fireworks. Point Lookout planned two fireworks shows for the evening.

“We actually started planning this last year,” said Smith. “We’re sponsoring the Toboggan National, so it’s a great way to be involved with the Nationals and the community. This is a great kickoff to everything.”

Reach Chris Wolf at news@penbaypilot.com.