Happenings
One-year Chicken Sponsorship
We are EGGspecially Eggcited for you to sponsor one of our fiesty, feathered friends.
This Spring, join our flock and sponsor one of the WTF chickens! Your generous donation will help to keep our flock (and the rest of the herd) healthy and happy and well fed. Not only will your name appear on our VIP Wall of Chicken Sponsors, but you get to name your chicken! It takes a lot of supporters to run a farm. Thank you for your generosity.
3 One-hour sessions @7pm (take one, two or all three classes!)
10-12 participants 18yrs+
April 26, May 17, June 21
$55 per person, per session
Optional: $40 Chicken Starter Pack: Includes 2 live Farm-raised chicks,
feeder, waterer, wood shavings and 5-lb bag of organic feed
Bwwaack, bwwaack! We’re crowing about our EGGcellent three-session Chicken Keeping series designed to offer the novice an introduction to raising chickens responsibly at home. The series is broken into three sessions. Take one, two, or all three! At the end of the series, you will have the opportunity to “adopt” two of the chicks we’ve raised on the Farm, as well as bring home your own handy starter pack, including feeder, waterer, wood shavings and 5-lb bag of organic feed! Sessions taught by our own WTF staff and local chicken experts, guest speakers and sponsors.
Session 1 – Introduction & Starting Your Flock
In this first session, we’ll cover the basics, including:
Why chickens?
How chickens (flock) can enrich your life.
Environmental positive impacts.
Chicken facts
Basic chicken anatomy
Starting a flock
Rooster pros & cons
Do’s & don’ts
Session 2 – Coop/Habitat/Environment & Basic Needs
In the second session, we will cover some basic housing/spacing issues
and basic chicken needs.
Coop Basics
Free range pros & cons
Local zoning
Chicken basic needs
Creating a happy, stress-free environment
Session 3 – Products, Maintaining your Flock, Behavior & Physical Health, Support; Adoption
In this section, we get down to the nitty gritty on products and what
to expect in terms of your chick’s health/development/behaviors.
Product recommendations
Coop maintenance
Physical & behavior
Disease & pests
Support materials
Adoption (If starter pack was purchased)! Bring home two of your fuzzy friends and let’s get
this party started!
Join us for a climate action discussion, sponsored by Sustainable Westport and Wakeman Town Farm, featuring visiting climate action specialist, Rev. Dr. Jim Antal. Let’s lead the charge in keeping our local environments as clean as possible! @SaugtauckCongregational Church in Westport or via livestream at http://saugatuckchurch.org/.
Wakeman Town Farm’s Old-Time Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Date: Sat. June 18
Time: 9 a.m. - Noon (sign up for your time slot)
Price: $15 per adult, $5 per child 2 and up
Come on down to the Farm for an old-fashioned pancake breakfast, and bring the kids! We’ll be serving up flapjacks + sausages with all the fixin’s, plus coffee and OJ. As a bonus: If the weather cooperates, you’re invited to take a walk around the Farm and say hi to our friendly alpacas, sheep, and goats. Psssst...You will also have the opportunity to meet our five new Nigerian Dwarf Goat babies (kids). They are a riot!
Wakeman Town Farm is hosting this down-home breakfast FUNraiser to raise the final installment of funds to renovate the Farm’s aging Big Red Barn. The old Wakeman family barn will be brought back to provide sorely needed space for programs and classes for the community. We have raised 2/3 of the proceeds to make this happen. Your participation and donations will help push this project over the finish line and make it a reality!
This old-time pancake breakfast will be served outdoors on the picnic tables. In the event inclement weather, we will pack “to-go” boxes for each family for you to pick up during your time slot.
Huge thanks to our awesome local sponsors. These are wonderful venues with delicious fare run by salt-of-the-earth local people. Please support the small local businesses that support the Farm. We couldn't do what we do without them!
Dave + Charlie's Hometown Deli, Norwalk
The Porch at Christie's, Westport
This seasonal menu celebrates the flavors of spring and pays homage to chef Caroline Fey’s California culinary roots. Chef Fey will be happy to assist you with wine pairings; simply reach out to caroline@thecitykitchensf.com. This is a BYO event.
Food Justice in Fairfield County
May 3rd at 7pm on Zoom
Wakeman Town Farm invites you to join community organizers in a safe space to talk about the intersection of race, social justice, and food. Local panelists will speak to organizations that impact Fairfield County directly to inspire change.
5.12.22 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Calling all jr. pizza chefs! Come make your own homemade pizza in Tim's Kitchen with your choice of toppings, baked in a flash in Wakeman's own outdoor pizza oven. Learn the techniques, roll the dough, top your creation, and then enjoy your custom pizza hot and fresh at our outdoor picnic tables.
All children under 14 must have an adult attend with them. Each group will make two bars of soap to take home after curing. Soap takes 3-4 days to cure so it will be available for pickup at WTF once ready! Space (and soap molds) are limited.
The class will run in two sessions, please make sure you select the ticket for the correct time slot you would like to attend
Session 1: 11:00 - 12:00pm
Session 2: 12:30 -1:30 pm
Artist and entrepreneur trained at Penn State Cheese & Cultured Dairy program, Laura Miller is a Farmer, Farrier, Chef, & Specialty Food Manufacturer. In addition to her Millmont Farm endeavors which include farm to table sustainable agriculture, she is also a Certified Journeyman Farrier I, a Chef with her own line of specialty olive oil and balsamic vinegars, “Delavignes Gourmet” products of the vine. In addition, she is also the owner and operator of a Specialty Food Manufacturing company, with her family, based in Waterbury CT. Laura will be joining us for a series of classes, including goat dairy, milking & cheese making, soap making, goat anatomy & husbandry, cheese & balsamic pairings, and other fun educational workshops.
This menu highlights some of Caroline’s favorite springtime small bites, and it's perfect for Easter & Passover celebrations.
About this event
SPRING HORS D'OEUVRES MENU
Spring Flatbread with Buffalo Mozzarella, Asparagus, Prosciutto, English Peas & Basil
Fried Artichoke Hearts with Lemon-Caper Aioli*
Citrus Glazed Salmon Crostini with Olive-Citrus Tapenade & Micro Greens
French Lamb Meatballs with Feta, Olives, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Herb Pistou*
Meyer Lemon Curd & Blueberry Jam Tartlets with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream
*these items are gluten-free
Please note: you can BYO to Tim's Kitchen. If you're interested in wine pairing recommendations please reach out and Caroline will happily share some ideas. caroline@thecitykitchensf.com
April 7 at 6 p.m.
Join chef, farmer and specialty food manufacturer Laura Miller and learn how to make mozzarella, ricotta and burrata! Then pair those cheeses with a variety of Delavignes Gourmet infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars. This class is BYOW (bring your own wine)! Make, taste and enjoy a delicious evening at the Farm! Then take home recipes and products to recreate at home! Adults only. Class size limited.
Artist and entrepreneur trained at Penn State Cheese & Cultured Dairy program, Laura Miller is a Farmer, Farrier, Chef, & Specialty Food Manufacturer. In addition to her Millmont Farm endeavors which include farm to table sustainable agriculture, she is also a Certified Journeyman Farrier I, a Chef with her own line of specialty olive oil and balsamic vinegars, “Delavignes Gourmet” products of the vine. In addition, she is also the owner and operator of a Specialty Food Manufacturing company, with her family, based in Waterbury CT. Laura will be joining us for a series of classes, including goat dairy, milking & cheese making, soap making, goat anatomy & husbandry, cheese & balsamic pairings, and other fun educational workshops.
Special Session for Middle Schoolers: Meet Wakeman Town Farm's New Baby Goats
Ages 10-14
Thu, April 7, 2022
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Calling all middle schoolers with a love for animals! Join visiting farmer Laura Miller as she teaches us all about Nigerian Dwarf goats: how they grow, what they do and how we care for them. Kids will also have the opportunity to meet and play with our very own baby goats!
Artist and entrepreneur trained at Penn State Cheese & Cultured Dairy program, Laura Miller is a Farmer, Farrier, Chef, & Specialty Food Manufacturer. In addition to her Millmont Farm endeavors which include farm to table sustainable agriculture, she is also a Certified Journeyman Farrier I, a Chef with her own line of specialty olive oil and balsamic vinegars, “Delavignes Gourmet” products of the vine. In addition, she is also the owner and operator of a Specialty Food Manufacturing company, with her family, based in Waterbury CT. Laura will be joining us for a series of classes, including goat dairy, milking & cheese making, soap making, goat anatomy & husbandry, cheese & balsamic pairings, and other fun educational workshops.
5th Annual Wakeman Town Farm Eggstravaganza
Saturday April 9th, 10-11:30am
(Rain Date: April 10th)
Saturday, April 9th is a great day to kick off your spring celebrations — bring your whole family (and your egg-hunting baskets!) to Wakeman Town Farm and join in the fun. Egg hunts for ages 0-4 and 5+ will kick off the morning, followed by egg-themed games, storytime readings and photos with Big Bunny. Visit the Farm's real animals too. Yummy treats for the kids and coffee for the big "kids" provided by The Porch. Special thanks to our community sponsors Danna Rogers and Jen Kass Team at the Higgins Group.
Come to Wakeman Town Farm to be the first to meet the new kids — goat kids — that is!
Bring your kids and join farmer Laura Miller as she teaches us all about these Nigerian Dwarf goats: how they grow, what they do and how we care for them.
All children under 14 must have an adult attend with them.
Sign up quickly. Class size is limited.
Bio: Artist and entrepreneur trained at Penn State Cheese & Cultured Dairy program, Laura Miller is a Farmer, Farrier, Chef, & Specialty Food Manufacturer. In addition to her Millmont Farm endeavors which include farm to table sustainable agriculture, she is also a Certified Journeyman Farrier I, a Chef with her own line of specialty olive oil and balsamic vinegars, “Delavignes Gourmet” products of the vine. In addition, she is also the owner and operator of a Specialty Food Manufacturing company, with her family, based in Waterbury CT. Laura will be joining us for a series of classes, including goat dairy, milking & cheese making, soap making, goat anatomy & husbandry, cheese & balsamic pairings, and other fun educational workshops.
Join Vergelegen Wine and Drewlizcious for that perfect pairing of Charcuterie and Wine, Wednesday, April 13, at 7 p.m.
Create your own beautiful and mouthwatering grazing boards under the direction of charcuterie maven Drewlizcious while sipping on Vergelegen wine and learning about this South African wine estate from VClub representatives.
$95pp. Reserve your spot today – www.drewlizcious.com/experiences
Putting together a well-paired grazing board can be daunting, but after participating in this hands-on workshop you will have the confidence to create your own spread that is almost too beautiful to eat. Great option for a date-night, girls’ night or a special experience with a parent.
Included:
Wine Tastings from Vergelegen (see below) to get those creative juices flowing
Disposable palm leaf board
All ingredients (imported cheeses, charcuterie + gourmet accoutrements)
Hands-on tutorial on how to thoughtfully curate & arrange a stunning board
Tips & tricks that will transform the way you entertain so you can enjoy yourself as the host!
This hour-long workshop is lead by Elizabeth Drew of Drewlizcious, LLC. Liz is a caterer and food stylist with an expertise in food & wine pairing. Her classes are popular and sell out fast. Vergelegen is a premiere wine estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Now available locally through VClub, a Fairfield County based distribution arm that works directly with the vineyard, Vergelegen wine varietals include:
CHARDONNAY - 100% Estate Chardonnay
GVB WHITE - 34% Estate Sémillon and 66% Sauvignon Blanc
MMV BRUT - 100% Estate Chardonnay
V - 100% Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
GVB RED - 78% Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Merlot 11% Cabernet Franc
Available: www.vclubwine.com
May 2 at 7pm
Make your own natural spa essentials without harmful additives. Instructor Ellen Goldman will teach you how to make fragrant and luxurious bath soaps, body scrubs, bath salts and more. You will use natural aromatic ingredients, as well as a few common kitchen staples. Treat yourself to a luxurious experience or gift your creations to a loved one. Hint: Mother's Day right around the corner! You will take home 3 to 4 of your own spa creations and have a fun time in the process.
SPRING FARM-TO-TABLE DINNER Thursday, May 19, 2022
$135 pp
6:30 - Guests arrive
FIRST COURSE
Strawberry Caprese Salad
SECOND COURSE Fettuccini with asparagus, lemon and a touch of cream
ENTRÉE
Roasted salmon fillet with pea and carrot pesto served over potato-green bean “succotash”
or
“Garlicky” spring lamb chops served over spinach and artichoke “relish”
DESSERT
Lemon Meringue “parfait”
BEVERAGES
BYOB adult beverages (glassware, ice and openers and bottles of cold water will be provided)
Proceeds from this event, after expenses, will go towards supporting Wakeman Town Farm's educational initiatives'
Seating: The easiest way to ensure group seating is to purchase all tickets for your table in one order. If you purchased your tickets as a couple, and then decide later to sit with other attendees, kindly drop us a line at wakemantownfarm@gmail.com at least one week in advance of the event, so that we can try to arrange a table for your group. If you are a single person and would like to join a communal table, kindly let us know, and we will let you know if there are others in the same boat.
Cancellation Note: We live in crazy, unpredictable times. Please only purchase tickets with the understanding that we do not offer refunds of any kind, however, you are welcome to gift or sell your tickets, provided that you give us the names of the new attendees in advance of the event. If weather doesn't cooperate, we will bring the dinner inside Tim's Kitchen.
This is an up-close-an personal animal encounter exclusive to Wakeman Town Farm. In this amazing bonding experience for the whole family, our animal caregivers milk our mama Nigerian dwarf goats and bottle feed our new kids!
When: Monday, Friday or Saturday at 4:15pm-5:15pm, beginning mid April and running through mid-June
Who: a group of up to 8 people - Adults must accompany children
Cost: $100/group
Schedule: Please email our Educational Coordinator at the link below.
Spring Fling Mixology Class
3.31.22
7pm-9pm
We are thrilled to invite “Mixxed by Ed" Edward Hernandez back to the Farm for another exciting mixology class, “Spring Fling,” a spring-themed cocktail experience. Attendees will learn how to shake up five fresh, fun spring cocktails just in time for the warmer weather, including Martini No. 2, a specialty martini, El Remedio, featuring fresh ginger and basil, plus a Whiskey Sour featuring Bruichladdich Classic Ladie, coconut and other delicious flavors. Want to know about the final two cocktails? Guess you’ll just have to attend and become an expert yourself!
The Premium liquor will be provided by The Bruichladdich distillery!. We are delighted to welcome a Whiskey Expert/Brand Ambassador to introduce the Bruichladdich Single Malt Scotch Whiskey and The Botanist Gin that we will be pouring to make our Spring Fling cocktails!
Ticket price per attendee is $125, which includes the cost of the hands-on class with award-nominated Mixology Expert “Mixxed by Ed” Edward Hernandez, the One-of-a-Kind curated cocktail making kit and a brand-new bottle of your choice: The Botanist Islay Dry Gin and The Classic Laddie Scottish Barley!
Attendees must be 21+ to attend and we encourage you to arrange for a designated driver or ride share service. Cheers and Enjoy responsibly!
