Head down to the Farm and spend some quality time with your youngster while safely connecting to other moms and children in the community. Intimate group sizes of no more than 8 families provide an enriching outdoor experience while visiting with the animals and exploring the organic vegetable gardens. We’ll spend time outdoors seeing whether there are eggs in our nesting boxes, and visiting with our favorite Farm friends, including our brand-new juvenile alpaca sisters Dahlia and Marigold! Dress for the weather in clothes and boots/shoes that can get dirty, as we like to spend as much time outdoors as possible! Register thru Westport Parks + Rec. Use CODE WTF to find our classes.
CANCELLED - Tuesday is for Heartbeeps! starts soon!
Sensory music with props, parachutes and puppets for ages 0-4 at Wakeman Town Farm on Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m.. Contact www.hartbeepsusa.com for registration and information. New session: October 27- December 15.
How to Homestead: Free Videos and Tips
Hi from Tim’s Kitchen! Things are growing at the Farm and we’ve been busy!
Our Farm staff have put together some great things you can do to get growing while you’re staying socially distant.
Click HERE for videos and tips sheets
Monday Oct 12 Mommy + Me - all classes Cancelled Due to Rain
POLLINATOR SERIES TALK: SECRETS OF SEEDSAVING 10.5.02
Monday, October 5, 7–8 p.m.
Seed huntress and ethnobotanist Sefra Alexandra joins WTF’s own Farmer Ryan Brunelle and milkweed maven Alice Ely, in this one-of-a-kind seedsaving talk, as part of our continuing Pollinator Pathway Series. Learn about Sefra’s quest, with CT NOFA’s Ecotype Project, to find wild native plants and propagate them.
See how Farmer Ryan saves seeds from his biggest, heartiest produce for next year’s crops, and watch how Alice collects and saves seeds for winter sowing projects.
Attendees can receive free seed samples after the talk.
Register here
Forgaging with Farah - Wild Ramps! 5.30.21
Foraging with Farah: Come Ramping with Me!
Learn about ramps, what they are, how they grow, why NOT to over -harvest and how to use them in cooking
1. Event is rain or shine
2. COVID precautions a MUST
3. Dress for the weather in clothes you do not mind getting muddy
4. Hiking shoes please; we will be in the woods (barefoot optional)
5. Bring a refillable water bottle and a snack if you want
6. Alcohol welcome (BYOB)
7. Carry in, Carry out rules
8. Bring a screwdriver with you to dig them up, and a reusable bag to collect them.
9. You will be sent the meeting location the day before the event. Fairfield County site (Westport, Weston or Wilton)
About your guide: Farah Masani is a visionary farmer has broadened her impact beyond the boundaries of her own land. Born in Bombay, Masani grew up romping around farms and animals around the world. It is here she got a true farming education. This foundation led to a lifelong passion for growing fresh food with real flavor. Today it is a way of life.
When Farah moved to the States, she attended the University of Texas at Austin and majored in Social Work. Over the course of the next decade, she founded a homeless shelter, educational development centers for children and advocated for the homeless and the hungry.
Growing tired of the lack of fresh, nutrient-rich food with real flavors offered within the food system in this country, she realized it was time to grow her own food.
She is now the Senior Director of Purchasing for Barcelona Wine Bar, based out of Connecticut., and works with producers around the world to supply Barcelona’s 18 restaurants with top quality ingredients.
Continuing her social justice practice, Masani runs farming therapy programs for children with disabilities. When Farah is not sourcing, or in the fields, you will find her at the beach or on a mountaintop with her family.
NEW THURSDAY MORNING Mommy (Daddy/Caregiver) + Me at the Farm ages 0-3
Our popular program is back with a new day/time. Join us for an hour of fun on the Farm with all your furry, feathered and winged friends in a live, interactive experience that takes place outside in the fresh air on the Farm grounds, following all Covid-compliant procedures. Thursdays from 11:30-12:30. $400 per child; $200 per extra sibling. Dates: Sept 24, 25, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 29, Nov. 5. Limited to 10 children and their caregivers. First-come, first-served. Please email here with your name and child’s age.
We will let you know ASAP if you make it into the class!
Witchcraft - A Cocktail Event in Partnership with Westport Library 10.2.20
Explore the world of healing cocktails with Julia Halina Hadas and a demonstration from her new book, WitchCraft Cocktails. 10.2.20 @5 p.m.
All you need is a delicious and easy recipe, a bottle of your favorite booze, and a desire to get witchy. In WitchCraft Cocktails, you will find recipes for alcohol-based beverages that are sure to help you in your craft. Designed for healing, spells, offerings, and just plain fun, there’s nothing these drinks can’t do! Need a love potion to help woo your lover? Maybe a tincture to heal a cold? Or perhaps you’re looking for the perfect witch-themed signature cocktail to serve at your next gathering. Regardless of what you’re looking for, this book has you covered and includes tips on how to use your witch’s brew to further your practice—and have fun!
Community Partner: Wakeman Town Farm
This is a virtual event, please register.
Order a bookplate signed copy to be picked up at the Westport Library.
Julia Halina Hadas is a practicing witch and avid craft cocktail fanatic and bartender. Having worked at a distillery and as a craft cocktail bartender in the San Francisco Bay Area, she combined her love of the craft cocktail movement with her witchcraft practice. She holds a BA in anthropology, and is a certified crystal healer, shamanic, and reiki practitioner. You can learn more at her blog, WitchcraftCocktails.com or her website, FireLotusCreations.com.
sold out!!! Oktoberfest Dinner with Alison Milwe Grace 10.8.20 or 10.9.20 Rain Date
OKTOBERFEST DINNER WITH AMG CATERING + EVENTS
An outdoor fall evening with a German flair. Bring a sweater or jacket and your favorite German Beer or adult beverage. Chef Alison Milwe Grace will be cooking up a German-style feast. Hoping to add some live music as well! Ticket button is below.
Thursday, October 8 or Friday, October 9 (rain date)
5:30 PM
Min soft pretzel “bites “ with German cheese beer spread
FIRST COURSE
German potato soup with stout and leeks
SALAD COURSE
Pepper brie and radicchio salad with cider-dijon vinaigrette
ENTRÉE
Grilled bratwurst with braised red cabbage and roasted caraway potatoes
or
Vegetarian Option: Roasted Fall Vegetable Strudel (Please specify during checkout!)
DESSERT
German chocolate trifle with black cherry preserves
PRICE PER PERSON FOR FOOD and STAFF = $125 pp
BYOB
onsite event sold out. picnic boxes available. Newly Envisioned Harvest Fest
While Wakeman Town Farm’s reimagined (and much smaller) Harvest Fest Fundraiser Dinner sold out in minutes, Marcia Selden Catering created an amazing picnic box. If you can't make it to the event in person or just want to show your support this “little Farm that could" , kindly consider purchasing one of the delicious boxed picnic dinners to take home or to the beach and enjoy. They contain a fun themed meal for two to share. Your purchase supports our educational programs for local youth.
The New Englander Picnic Box for Two
-Long Island Lobster Roll
-Jumbo Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
-Classic Creamy Coleslaw
-Handcut Crispy Potato Chips with French Onion Dip
-Truffled Popcorn
Bamboo Plates and Napkin Rollups
For the boxed dinner option, the pickup will be Sept. 12 from 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine. Pickup will be at Wakeman Town Farm, 134 Cross Highway, off Wakeman Drive. Please drive up to the red pillars along Wakeman Drive, and your order will be ready for pickup under the white tent.
Tickets available here
Mulching Musts with Nathalie Fontayne 9.14.20
Mulching Musts
Mulching: Everything you need to know
Monday September 14, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Nathalie Fonteyne Gavrilovic is a UConn advanced master gardener and a UConn master composter. She volunteers in many gardens, including Wakeman Town Farm.
Mulch is one of the easiest and most beneficial garden practices we can learn. This presentation will demystify the benefits of mulching, explain the different types of mulch and their benefits and discuss the proper application techniques.
To register, click here
Raising Monarchs Zoom Recording
Master Gardener and Mother of Monarchs, Alice Ely delivered this informative Zoom talk on raising monarch butterflies with the Pound Ridge Library. So much great information here, make sure to watch the whole talk!
sold out! Outdoor Cooking on the Farm - Grades 6-9 with Chef Annalyce & Chef Lisa
Outdoor Cooking on the Farm - Grades 6-9 with Chef Annalyce & Chef Lisa
NEW DAY: WED: Time: 3:30 - 5 p.m.
8 participants max per session. Six weeks total.
$365 per session, includes materials and ingredients
Sept 2,9,16, 23, 30 + Oct 7
$365 per session, includes materials and ingredients
We’re taking our cooking class outdoors! What better way to learn farm-to-table cooking than being on a Farm in the heart of our beautiful gardens.
With lots of space to socially distance, we can safely spread out with individual cooking prep areas while harvesting some of our fall bounty of veggies to whip up delicious culinary creations like fresh baked zucchini loaves, wood-fired pizza, zesty sesame noodles, and fruit galettes to name a few. And, with our new wood-fired oven, this truly makes outdoor cooking a unique experience for our young chefs.
Whether your young adult has little or no experience in the kitchen, our goal is to create a sense of independence and self-reliance. Learning basic culinary techniques such as reading a recipe, knife skills & mise en place (recipe set-up), are some of the best life skills to help your teen feel confident in the kitchen as they begin to cook for themselves and others.
Best of all, this outdoor cooking series is guaranteed to be FUN!
Note: Covid precautions in effect, including temperature taking, hand washing, social distancing and mask wearing.
For registration/availability, please reach out here. Spaces are limited. First-come, first-served.
Jr Farm Apprentice Fall Program - Tues + Thursdays
This outdoor program for kids ages 10-14 allows students to ‘un-plug’ from the digital world, reconnect with nature, and learn the ins and outs of organic farming and gardening through hands-on instruction. Apprentices will work together to help maintain the Wakeman gardens while learning about composting, and taking care of the various farm animals (rabbits, chickens, ducks, goats, alpacas, sheep). Building projects and lessons in sustainable living are also a part of this program, as are service-initiatives. The apprentice model is great for students who like to ‘get their hands dirty’ while learning about the environment and having fun at the same time. Note: Outdoor-Only Program! Dress for cold, rain, etc. Severe inclement weather will cause the camp to cancel for the day or shut down if the program is already in progress. Please call the Parks + Rec Cancellation Line to check 203 341-5074. Required: Please bring nut-free snack, mask, gardening gloves, and individual water bottle every day. Please wear clothes/shoes that can get dirty. All social distancing and safety protocols are in effect.
This is an outdoor program; please check the Westport Parks & Recreation Cancellation line for cancellation notifications.
Registration at Westport Parks + Rec Department opens on 8.26. More information here
New Mommy + Me (Daddies + Caregivers too!) - Sign up opens 8.26.20
Head down to the Farm and spend some quality time with your youngster while safely connecting to other moms and children in the community. Intimate group sizes of no more than 8 families provides an enriching experience while visiting with the animals and exploring the organic vegetable gardens. We’ll spend time outdoors sampling what is ripe on the vines, seeing whether there are eggs in our nesting boxes, and visiting with our favorite Farm friends, including our brand-new juvenile alpaca sisters Dahlia and Marigold!
Each session is $400 for 8 weeks, and meets each Monday or Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. or 10:30-11:30 a.m. Special Wednesday afternoon session is 1:30-2:30 p.m. Registration includes one parent/caregiver with one child between 0-3 of age. Primarily outdoors, except in inclement weather.
Registration at Westport Parks + Rec Dept opens on August 26. Type in WTF to view sessions and details.
Zoom in on Invasives
Join this pre-recorded conversation led by Master Gardener, Alice Ely and Sustainable Trumbull on 11 invasives in our area, how to identify them and keep them under control.
Click HERE to watch the webinar
Terrain Health Lecture Series with Dr. Robin Rose 4.26.21 + 5.10.21
Terrain Health Lecture Series - Two-Part Series (Choose one or both!)
Our genetic makeup makes each of us uniquely different, but our genes are not our destiny. There is a way to turn off our “bad” genes, and to turn on our “good” ones. Dr. Robin Rose, board-certified specialist in gastroenterology and internal medicine, of Terrain Health, will teach you about creating an entirely different health experience through the science of epigenetics and understanding your biochemical individuality. Learn about this groundbreaking concept in the world of medicine and get started on your path to long-lasting health and wellbeing.
Part 1: What’s Wrong with American Healthcare?
- Dr. Rose will introduce the ideas surrounding biochemical individuality, and how important it is for improving health-span and lifespan. Register here
Part 2: How to Manage Your Own Health for the Rest of Your Life…
- Dr. Rose will speak to education, empowerment, and self-care through the lens of Terrain Health methodologies. Register here
Dr. Rose’s bio here
Encore! NewBrook Dinner Round Two! 8.22.20
They’re back. By popular demand, the gals from NewBrook are coming back to the Farm for a second Farm Dinner, with an all-new menu, below. Join local mother/daughter team Chef Danielle, Pastry Chef Cindy and NewBrook Kitchen for an unforgettable meal under the stars. Indulge in five courses of gourmet Paleo cuisine, guaranteed to please the taste buds of gluten-eating and gluten-free diners alike. The meal is 100% gluten free, corn-free, soy-free, as well as dairy-free optional and as sustainable, seasonal, organic and local as possible.
August 22 (with an August 23nd rain date)
$125 per person
BYOB
6-9 PM
Farm Dinner - Aug 22 Menu (Subject to Change)
Amuse Bouche:
Crab cake with Purple Sweet Potato Puree
Salad:
Rainbow Chard with Watermelon, Figs, Prosciutto, Cured Egg Yolk,
and Balsamic Reduction *Optional Goat Cheese*
Appetizer:
Local Sausage, Melted Leeks, Duck Fat Fried Sunchokes + Brussels
Entree:
Citrus Braised Chicken Thighs, Glazed Beets, Roasted Petite Carrots
Dessert:
Stone Fruit Cobbler + Vegan Ice Cream
Our WTF Store is OPEN!
From soft, distressed Ts to baby togs, we’ve curated a collection of WTF merchandise that is right for all the Farm fans on your list. Teens and adults love our WTF-branded Ts and hats, shoppers love our jute totes, and what new Mama wouldn’t want a baby onesie with AJ, the Alpaca, front and center? Check out the whole lineup here. It’s a feel-good buy! All proceeds from purchases support Farm upkeep and educational programs. Thank you. Click here to enter the store.
New Music Together on the Farm fall sessions!
Music Together of Fairfield County is happy to be holding classes at Wakeman for children ages 0 - 5 and those who love them! Class days and times: Mondays at 4:00 pm, Tuesdays at 9:30 and 11:30am, Fridays at 9:30 am, 10:30 am and 11:30 am and Saturdays at 9:30 and 10:30 am.
Visit https://ctmusictogether.com/ to learn more and register today or text (203) 256- 1656.
Spaces are going quickly, so don't delay! We can't wait to sing and dance with you!