Five years ago, Lillian Berretta opened up her home and the Beretta Vineyard to raise funds for The Joe Berretta Foundation. That was the beginning of their annual Dinner In The Vines fundraising event. 

She is opening her home again and will have their 5-Year Anniversary Dinner In The Vines event on Saturday, June 4th. Guests are welcomed into her breathtaking Vineyard in Mt Juliet, to enjoy a multi-course Italian meal with an open wine bar. There will be a silent auction and a VIP Package. The VIP option includes a private wine cellar tasting, access to the VIP lounge, and more. Wine selections have been hand-picked by a local sommelier. 

Standard tickets are $160 each. VIP tickets are $250. Garden party attire is suggested for the event. 

The Joe Beretta Foundation was established to meet the essential, non-medical needs of advanced heart failure patients, caregivers, and their families by providing them with emergency housing and financial stability during times of crisis, as well as emotional support. Only 4% of hospitals nationwide are able to treat this disease, so the vast majority of patients must travel long distances to receive life-saving care, resulting in fear, isolation,  and financial distress.   

The foundation currently serves patients in five hospitals across two cities, including Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Tristar Centennial Medical Center, and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital locally. They also serve patients at UPMC Presbyterian and Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, with aspirations of expanding their existing footprint.  Since the foundation’s inception in 2016, they’ve assisted 900+ individuals and provided over 2,300 nights of stay for patients and their families.  Their ultimate goal is to build a hospitality home in Mt. Juliet.  

“We’re thrilled to be celebrating our 5-year anniversary of Dinner in the Vines this summer,” said Lillian Beretta, President of the Board.  “It’s truly been a wonderful event that really brings our community together, all while supporting such a special cause.  My husband, Joe, and I lived a remarkable love story, and with wedding season right around the corner, a season of celebrating love and commitment is the perfect time to commemorate our organization’s success.” 

For individuals or businesses interested in making a donation or becoming an event sponsor, please visit https://www.thejoeberettafoundation.com/ for additional information.