Welcome to the first ever season of Dragonfly Farm Sessions.

This is your opportunity to join us at this beautiful, modern (approximately 538 years younger than our festival home) architecturally designed café set in the High Weald area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Here we are combining a stunning menu of delicious farm-fresh produce, locally sourced ingredients, and homemade delights with a smooth, jazz duo. Dinner, a sharing platter and drinks, served while you listen to the most beautiful music. It’s the perfect venue to unwind, enjoy great food, and soak up the beautiful surroundings.

Mina Mano is a London-based collective led by Lisa Marini and Arthur Newell. At its core is the chemistry between Marini’s expressive, warm vocals and Newell’s dynamic Spanish guitar playing, which together create rich, atmospheric music.

Their musical style draws heavily from Latin traditions; bossa nova to flamenco, while seamlessly weaving in elements of jazz, soul, and contemporary pop. This fusion gives Mina Mano a ‘sunset lounge’ feel: relaxed, vibrant and sophisticated. Arthur’s guitar playing often provides both rhythm and melody, using percussive strumming and intricate pizzicato adding his own unique style to the pieces. Meanwhile, Lisa Marini’s voice carries a smoky, intimate tone, equally suited to classic standards and modern songs.

Their repertoire reflects this versatility. They reinterpret timeless songs: Fly Me to the Moon to Ain’t Got That Swing with a Latin twist, slower tempos, syncopated rhythms, and subtle guitar flourishes that transform the familiar into something unexpected. Modern hits such as Toxic by Briney Spears and Amy Winehouse Back To Black are reimagined with sultry grooves and acoustic textures, while more delicate pieces; Songbird by Fleetwood Mac are delivered with emotional restraint and minimalism, highlighting the duo’s sensitivity and control.

In addition to covers, Mina Mano also perform original compositions that reflect their cross-cultural influences and highlight their ability as a song writer and composer in their own right. These originals often lean into storytelling and romance, further defining their unique musical style.

‘The Mina Mano Band are ideal for stylish events, and audiences seeking something both familiar and refreshingly different.’ GT 2025

There are two menus for this evenings’ event. The two course menu for those seated inside the café. For those on the terrace or the patio you are welcome to order the sharing platters or, just drinks ordered on the night. If you chose to eat you are required to book your food at the same time as your music ticket. Drinks are not included with your meal or music ticket, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks can be ordered on the night.

Here’s the Menu