At Ravenwood, a newly remodeled 1850s barn in the Hudson Valley, a couple stages harvest meals in the fall, spring, and summer; here's their advice on how to set a table that’s rustic and refined:
1. Mix, don’t match.
2. Intersperse bouquets with single stems.
3. Add character with vintage wood folding chairs.
4. Build your own dessert table.
5. For tea and coffee, consider enamelware.
6. A table with leaves lends flexibility.
7. Cook over open fire.