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2026 Table Captains
Andrew Shuman I Anne & Adam Atwell I Bob Horsley I Karin Nelson I Rich & Susan Ahearn I Amy Drayer & Erin Atwell l Lisa Sroufe & Matt Barnes l Alan Schulte & Dustin Rose l Eric Seidenberger & Melissa Mohr l Teri Smith l Beverly Skeffington l Pat & Ellen Call l Bruce Haulman & the Brown Brieflys
LET’S RAISE THE ROOF!
Ready to get down to a rockin’ good time for affordable housing? Don't miss Raise the Roof!, Vashon HouseHold's signature fundraising celebration, on Saturday, September 26 from 5pm - 9pm at Crazy Girl Farm on Vashon's beautiful westside.
Join friends and neighbors for an unforgettable evening of extraordinary entertainment, inspiring stories, and incredible food. We’ll feature acclaimed Southern chef Matt Lewis and artisan breads and desserts from Leslie Mackie of Macrina Bakery, all hosted by Vashon's favorite maestra of ceremonies, Martha Enson.
This year's goal is ambitious: meet last year’s total and again raise $300,000 to support Vashon HouseHold's operations and help provide stable, permanently affordable housing for more than 400 island residents.
We'd love your help filling the farm with supporters! We're currently confirming table captains to host a table of 8 guests—a fun and meaningful way to introduce friends and family to Vashon HouseHold's work.
Tickets are on sale now. We will sell out again this year, so don't wait!
Click here to grab your seat or become a table captain today!
Meet Chef Matt Lewis
Chef Matthew Lewis grew up in New Orleans, where his love of food began in the kitchens of his mother and grandmother, learning the Creole traditions of gumbo, jambalaya, étouffée, and Southern fish fries. That early passion led him to train under legendary James Beard Award-winning chefs Frank Stitt (Highlands Bar & Grill and Bottega) and Chris Hastings (Hot and Hot Fish Club), before graduating second in his class from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America.
His career has included some of the country's finest kitchens, including The Four Seasons Seattle, Restaurant Zoe, Canlis, and Toulouse Petit. Along the way, he represented the CIA at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, worked alongside acclaimed chef John Besh, and developed a reputation for making sophisticated cooking approachable, joyful, and deeply rooted in hospitality.
Today, Matthew combines the bold flavors of his Southern and Creole heritage with the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. A chef, educator, beekeeper, oyster farmer, and proud Vashon Island resident, he loves bringing people together around the table and sharing the simple belief that great food is meant to be enjoyed in community.
Meet Baker Leslie Mackie
Island resident Leslie Mackie founded Macrina Bakery in Seattle in 1993 after years of studying artisan baking at the California Culinary Academy, traveling throughout France and Italy, and training under acclaimed chefs in Boston and Seattle. Inspired by the European tradition of bread as the heart of family and community, Leslie built Macrina on a passion for long-fermented artisan breads, handcrafted pastries, and the belief that sharing good food brings people together.
Today, Macrina's breads and pastries are found in cafés, restaurants, and markets throughout the Pacific Northwest. Leslie has been featured by Julia Child on Baking with Julia, received a James Beard Foundation nomination, and is a member of both the Bread Bakers Guild of America and Seattle's Les Dames d'Escoffier. Through it all, she has remained committed to the simple joy of breaking bread and building community around the table.
Crazy Girl Farm is one of Vashon's hidden gems where beautiful landscapes and genuine hospitality come together. Framed by the natural beauty of the island on Vashon’s westside, the farm was created as a gathering place where people can slow down, connect with one another, and celebrate the best of local food, agriculture, and community. The property has become known for hosting memorable dinners, seasonal events, and experiences that showcase the abundance and spirit of Vashon.
We are deeply grateful to Eric Seidenberger, Vashon HouseHold board member, and his wife, Melissa Mohr, for opening their extraordinary farm for this year's Raise the Roof.
Highlights from our 2025 Raise the Roof! celebration
A great time for a great cause.
We are incredibly thrilled to announce that total event-related gifts and pledges for our 35th anniversary celebration netted over $300,000 to support the critical work of Vashon HouseHold! This amazing success is the result of an entire community of supporters who planned, donated, and celebrated our work. Each and every individual who contributed time, wisdom, and financial support made this goal-shattering evening possible.
In particular, please join us in thanking our wonderful culinary team (the dinner was the best served that night on Vashon, in our opinion). We were honored that Matt Dillon, Brita Fisher, and Ruth True donated their skills to create a meal to remember.
Our volunteer corps shined in service. We thank Dione Mazzolini, Stacy Muldoon, Carole Galuska, Stephanie Begley, Kristin Hyde, Denise Paquette, Kate Atwell, Matt Fergoda, Clara Atwell, Charlie Darnall, Grayson Cooper, Scott Benner, Jo Jo Weller, Jan Stromgren, KC Stromgren, Laura Bienen, Pia Bloom, Morgan Brown, Kaija Jones, Lynn Debar, Patti Snyder, Kimberly Benner, Marshall Harrison, Marsha Carroll, Linda Danforth, Emma Sommerseth, Lily Sommerseth, Karin Mattson, Ruby Joyce, Sue Gardener, David Van Holde, Jil Stenn, Tammy Lyle, and the Vashon Scouts for all their hard work!
The dessert dash capped the evening, and Vashon bakers showed up and showed out. Thank you to Regina Lyons and Susie Hillman for coordinating, and Ramble Restaurant, Cate Clements, Vashon Bakery, The Hardware Store, Lisa Cyra, Kimberly Benner, Ruth Shea, Sugar Shack, Cindy Powell, Kari Dohn Decker, Lunetta, May's Kitchen, Cafe Luna, Pat Call, Nancy and Mark McKallor, Susie and Matt Hillman, and Jane Slade for donating deliciousness!
It wasn’t all about Matt Dillon’s incredible food. We’re grateful to Chris Anderson and The Coop and Danny Powers, sound guy extraordinaire, for powering our party with soulfully celebratory tunes. The School of Taiko started the night right with incredible drumming. We were also honored to have Mary Rabourn and the Friends of Mukai as well as Ellany Kayce of the Tlingit nation open with our land acknowledgements. It’s no surprise that Martha Enson was an immaculate emcee, and we loved spending the evening with her!
Thank you to the Ace Service Center and Herban Bloom for your in-kind support!
Thank you to our generous 2025 supporters!
Host Committee
Anne Atwell & Adam Atwell
Gary & Catherine Briggs
Kate Endle & Chris Ballew
Andrew Shuman & Sara Dickerman
Matt Dillon and Brita Fisher
Ruth True
Kari Dohn Decker & John Decker
Jennifer & Christopher Roberts
Karin Nelson
Table Captains
Lynn Resnick & Adam Zacks
Amy Drayer & Erin Atwell
Bob Horsley
Mark & Nancy McKallor
Dustin Schulte & Alan Rose
Mark Grace & Steve Jensen
Lesa Sroufe & Matt Barnes