Winter Holiday Wreath Class 12.6.22

Holiday Wreath Class

12/6 6:00 at Wakeman Town Farm

We’re getting creative — and festive! Join us at the Farm to make your own Holiday Wreath to ring in the season.

Wakeman Town Farm's Chryse Terrill and Noelle Slomich will guide you on how to create a beautiful holiday wreath, using an array of natural elements, plus fab bows and embellishments.

At the end of the class, you’ll take home your creation and display it on the front door or in a prominent spot. This is a festive night out. Enjoy a glass of wine, some holiday tunes, and get in the spirit of the season. BYOB: Feel free to bring your own beverages and snacks. Tickets go fast.

Autumn Centerpiece Class 11.15.22

Enjoy a fun night out at Wakeman Town Farm, while creating a beautiful rustic autumn centerpiece — perfect for your Thanksgiving table.

Wakeman Town Farm's Chryse Terrill and Noelle Slomich will guide you on how to create a lasting autumn centerpiece arrangement featuring mostly dried florals inside a rustic base; perfect seasonal decor for your home or Thanksgiving table. Attendees will choose from a variety of natural materials, including some that have been harvested from Wakeman Town Farm's own gardens. At the end of the class, you will take home your creations! Grab some friends, enjoy a glass of wine and let your creativity flow. BYOB and snacks.

Sold out! Election Day Camp - 11.8.22

November 8, 9-1. Ages 6-11. Join our experienced Farm Educators, Arts, and Culinary Instructors for an Election Day like no other! We will spend the day visiting our Farm animal friends; learning to cook delicious farm-fresh snacks; creating a variety of nature-based crafts and other “maker” activities; playing games; exploring the grounds, gardens and nature trail. We will also host our own "election" where the kids campaign and vote on their favorite Farm animal! Please bring a hearty nut-free snack and lunch, a reusable water bottle, and wear warm shoes or boots and weather-appropriate outdoor clothes that are OK to get dirty. Registration is limited for best experience and spaces fill up fast.

sold out! SIP & CHARCUTERIE - A DIY BUILD-A-BOARD WORKSHOP 11.4.22

Friday, Nov 4, 2022 from 7:00pm-8:30pm

SIP & CHARCUTERIE - A DIY BUILD-A-BOARD WORKSHOP

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.  Featuring all your favorite fall flavors "From Farm & Away", this class is a great option for a date-night, girls’ night or a special experience with a parent.  

Included:

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!

Enjoy red or white wine to get those creative juices flowing.

Wrap your board "to-go" or stay and indulge in your creation!  This hour-long workshop is led 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.

The Wonderful World of Mushrooms - A talk with Essential Earth Farm 10.24.22

Take a deep dive into the Wonderful World of Mushrooms with our friends from Essential Earth Farm

During a billion years of evolution, fungi have become masters of survival. Fungi are primary decomposers that keep our forests alive. They play an integral role in decomposition. In this class attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between fungi, soil, and environmental and human health. Essential Earth Farm will get into detail about what are fungi, what role do they play in our planet, edible fungi that have nutritional value, and how they grown mushrooms at their farm and how you can grow them too.

About Essential Earth Farm:

Essential Earth Farm (EEF), a hyperlocal, women-owned, urban farm located in Norwalk, CT. They are on a journey to return humans to their symbiotic and cyclical relationship with the natural world. They provide organically grown microgreens and artisan mushrooms to their community's restaurants, homes, and food banks. Sustainability is key to their mission; keeping all growing methods organic, composting waste, and making food delivery hyperlocal.

Essential Earth Farm empowers people with the knowledge of where their food comes from, why they should care, and how to grow their own. To learn more visit Essential Earth Farm and Instagram @essentialearthfarm.

Fall Pumpkin Centerpieces 10.4.22

Join us at Wakeman Town Farm and make a seasonal fall harvest centerpiece inside real a real pumpkin — perfect for bringing in the fall season

Wakeman Town Farm's Chryse Terrill will instruct you on how to create a stunning fall harvest centerpiece inside a beautiful pumpkin. This is ideal autumnal decor for your home or holiday table. Attendees will choose from a variety of natural materials, including some that have been harvested from Wakeman Town Farm Town Farm's own gardens. At the end of the class, you will take home your unique work of art!

thank you, earth animal, for our little red animal barn!

We would like to take a moment to thank our friends at Earth Animal, who provided the funding for the construction of a new animal barn at Wakeman Town Farm. The newly completed barn will serve as additional shelter for the Farm’s animals, feed storage and veterinary care space.

Earth Animal raised $20,000 through a creative in-store sales promotion called The Little Barn Project, with a percentage of store sales going to the farm in addition to selling Wakeman Town Farm merchandise. Over six months, Earth Animal raised over $10,000 from loyal customers and then matched it, achieving the monetary goal to build the new barn.

“My sister Abbey and I visited Wakeman Town Farm and fell in love with the Farm and all that it does for the community, the animals, children, families and their dedicated sustainability mission,” recalls Merritt Goldstein, of the Goldstein family (pictured here), which owns and operates Earth Animal. “From that moment, we asked what we could do for the Farm and began supplying food for the animals. We quickly realized that the existing animal barn was very run down and needed to be rebuilt,” she said.

Nicole Gerber, of the Wakeman Town Farm Town Farm Committee, said, “We are sincerely grateful for the support of Earth Animal and appreciate their grand donation and fundraising campaign for our new barn. Partnerships with synergistic organizations like Earth Animal can continue to grow the Farm and provide community outreach and sustainability education across all age groups.”

We would also like to thank Paul Harris of Cole Harris Associates, who designed Earth Animal’s new store in Westport, and provided the architectural design for the project. And huge kudos to Pavel Jansa of Fix 2 Sell Realty, who served as the general contractor and brought the vision to life.

Goldstein summed it up: “It was an amazing journey, and our hearts are filled that the animals have a new home. Earth Animal is immensely proud of this project and truly hopes to do more with Wakeman Town Farm in the future.”

Since 1979, Earth Animal of Westport has been dedicated to preserving and enhancing quality of life for animals, people, and the Earth. Sustainability has been at the heart of the company from its beginning and dedicates 1% of its annual net sales to help pioneer a more sustainable future.

sold out! Winter Cooking with Chef Raquel Rivera 12.15.22

Thu, Dec 15, 2022 6:00 PM

One-pot meals are a great thing to have in your repertoire! In this class, we will braise and focus on one-pot meals. We're making a classic meal: Coq au Vin, Mushroom Risotto and a Vegetable Medley w/Rosemary

BYOB: Feel free to bring wine or other beverage of choice

Chef Bio: Chef Raquel graduated with highest honors from the Institute of Culinary Education after completing her externship at Le Bernardin. After working for catering companies Raquel began teaching at a few NYC based cooking studios until opening A Pinch of Salt over 10 years ago. Chef Raquel teaches cooking fundamentals to all ages, focusing on healthy, seasonal, inexpensive meals that are culturally sensitive and delicious. Furthermore, she has trained adults desiring employment in the culinary field who are now vendors of the Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative. In 2010 Chef Raquel’s work was recognized with an invitation to the White House South Lawn as a part of First Lady Obama’s Let’s Move initiative and in 2019 she was awarded Women Business of the Year by the Southern CT Black Chambers of Commerce.

Sold out! basic Kitchen Fundamentals with Chef Raquel Rivera 11.10.22

In this basic cooking fundamentals class, we will prepare a seasonal menu that incorporates kitchen staples, fresh veggies and a lean protein. While making a fall meal, we will learn a few fundamental skills, including how to sautée, roast and make a pan sauce!

Menu: Chicken Piccata w/ Lemon Caper Pan Sauce, Potato Gratin and Roasted Seasonal Veggies

BYOB: Feel free to bring wine or other beverage of choice

Chef Bio: Chef Raquel graduated with highest honors from the Institute of Culinary Education after completing her externship at Le Bernardin. After working for catering companies Raquel began teaching at a few NYC based cooking studios until opening A Pinch of Salt over 10 years ago. Chef Raquel teaches cooking fundamentals to all ages, focusing on healthy, seasonal, inexpensive meals that are culturally sensitive and delicious. Furthermore, she has trained adults desiring employment in the culinary field who are now vendors of the Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative. In 2010 Chef Raquel’s work was recognized with an invitation to the White House South Lawn as a part of First Lady Obama’s Let’s Move initiative and in 2019 she was awarded Women Business of the Year by the Southern CT Black Chambers of Commerce.


sold out! halloween preschool parade - a spooktacular outing for the littles - ages 0-5 -10.28.22

Time for some Halloween Fun on the Farm! Dress your wee ones in costume, and join us for a Halloween event for parents and littles ages 0-5. Friday Oct. 28, 2-3 p.m.

About this event

Get into the Halloween spirit with your little one(s) at Wakeman Town Farm. Our friends from Music Together of Fairfield County will lead us in a sing-a-long of spooky musical fun. Sing, dance and play with us and join in our musical parade around the gardens, past our animal enclosures! Children ages 0-5 are welcome to attend. Come in costume and bring your camera! Each child will receive a Halloween treat, courtesy of Joni Usdan of Joni Homes Realty.

Please note: No rain date and no refunds. This is a one-time, outdoor-only event that will be cancelled in the event of rain. If we must cancel, all ticket purchases will be considered donations to the Farm and we will leave out the Halloween goodies under a tent at the WTF gate for an honor-system-style pickup.

Family Tickets are good for up to 4 people. Single tickets can be added on for any additional guest(s) attending.

Parking: Please park along Wakeman Drive and enter through the gate at the red pillars.

sold out! intimate fall dinner on the farm 10.6.22

We're celebrating fall with an intimate chef's dinner on the Farm to benefit FEED FAIRFIELD COUNTY, an initiative led by the Staples Student Group, UP l NEXT, to fight food insecurity close to home

Dinner: 10.6.22 @6 p.m. $150 pp. Wine and Bubbly included, courtesy of Greens Farms Spirits

Read About the “Why” for This Event Below

HARVEST DINNER MENU

Starter

Butternut Squash Soup with Spiced Crème Fraiche, Brown Butter Croutons, Pepitas and Sage Crumble

Entrée

Braised Short Ribs with Herb Pistou

Entrée Accompaniments

Truffled Mashed Potatoes

Garlic String Beans

Vegetarian Option

Wild Mushroom Lasagna with Cashew Béchamel and Madeira Mushroom Sauce

Dessert

Warm Apple Tart Tatin with Cinnamon Whipped Cream and Calvados

Beverages

We will be pouring a welcome glass of bubbly, followed by white and red wines provided by Greens Farms Spirits throughout the meal. Feel free to BYOB other adult beverages if you desire. Glassware, ice and openers and bottles of cold water will be provided.

Proceeds from this event, after expenses, will go towards supporting UP/NEXT's initiative to fight hunger in Fairfield County. See below.

Special thanks to Marcia Selden Catering and Greens Farms Spirits

The WHY for this evening's event

UP | NEXT TEENS, A STAPLES STUDENT-FOUNDED AND RUN ORGANIZATION, IS LAUNCHING THE STATE’S LARGEST TEEN-RUN COMMUNITY INITIATIVE, #FEED FAIRFIELD COUNTY.

THROUGH A VARIETY OF YOUTH-LED PROJECTS, EVENTS, AND FUNDRAISERS, SUCH AS THIS EVENING'S DINNER, #FEED FAIRFIELD COUNTY AIMS TO RAISE $25,000 WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF SUPPLYING MEALS FOR NEARLY 10,000 RESIDENTS ACROSS THE COUNTY.

YOUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION WILL NOT ONLY HELP FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUT WILL ALSO GIVE A TEEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN A VALUABLE LESSON—YOU’RE NEVER TOO YOUNG TO CHANGE THE WORLD. ASK YOUR STUDENT SERVER ABOUT TONIGHT'S MISSION!

Cancellation Note: We live in crazy, unpredictable times. Please purchase tickets with the understanding that we cannot issue any refunds, as we still have to pay staff, chefs, ingredients, insurance, overhead, etc. All funds will be used to pay expenses; proceeds after expenses goes towards the charitable cause mentioned above. Thanks for your understanding!

Sold out! OKTOBERFEST-THEMED DINNER WITH CHEF ALISON MILWE GRACE 10.13.22

FALL OKTOBERFEST DINNER 10.13.21

Enjoy a fall dinner with Chef Alison Milwe Grace, of AMG Catering + Events in Wilton, CT, an outdoor dining experience on the Farm with an Austrian flair. Grab a sweater, stroll the grounds and gardens, meet the animals, and enjoy an early autumn dinner peppered with Wakeman Town Farm produce on the Farm with friends. We start at 5:30 due to early sunset and cooler fall temps!

FARM-TO-TABLE FALL DINNER

STARTER *BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND* Mini Soft Pretzel “Bites” with German Cheese Beer Spread

FIRST COURSE WTF Candy-Roasted Squash Bisque, Garnished with “WTF” Sunflower Seeds

SALAD COURSE

Mixed WTF Lettuces with WTF Radishes, Carrots, Fennel, Apples, and Candied German Almonds with “Cider” Vinaigrette

ENTRÉE

Stout-Braised Pot Roast Served over Egg Noodles and Wilted Cabbage

Or

Roasted Local Cod with Tarragon Aioli, Bratkartoffeln (*Crispy Potatoes with Bacon), Brussels and Baby Carrots

*Note: The Cod entree can be made with a veg substitution in lieu of the potatoes/bacon if you inform us in advance when prompted on your order form.

DESSERT

German Black Forest Cake

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.

Cancellation Note: We live in crazy, unpredictable times. Please only purchase tickets with the understanding that will not consider refund requests from ticket purchasers. Period. However, prior to Oct 1, if THE FARM is forced to cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control, we will issue refunds, minus any ticketing + credit card fees. After Oct. 1, we will not issue any refunds, as we still have to pay staff, chefs, ingredients, insurance, overhead, etc. All collected funds will be used to pay expenses; any left over money from ticket sales will go towards Farm educational programs for children. Thanks for your understanding!

photo exhibit with jerri graham at Westport book shop 9.15.22

On the Farm, at the Book Shop

Join the Westport Book Shop and Wakeman Town Farm for an after-hours Sip & Shop reception for photographer Jerri Graham. Jerri is the Westport Book Shop's featured artist for the month of September in the Book Shop's Drew Friedman Art Place, and her exhibit showcases the beauty and bounty of Wakeman Town Farm. Love her pic (above) of our alpacas! P.S. Who doesn’t love a creative idea for holiday gifts?

Sip & Shop at the Book Shop from 6:30pm to 8pm on Thursday, September 15th.

Jerri will give a brief artist talk at 7:00pm, and representatives from Wakeman Town Farm will talk about their mission.

Come support the Farm, the Book Shop and our featured artist! RSVP to bookshop@westportbooksaleventures.org

@westportbooksale #westportbookshop

WTF Annual Online Auction CLOSED!

WE HAVE EXTENDED OUR SILENT AUCTION, BECAUSE WE WERE TOLD OVER AND OVER THAT PEOPLE WERE SIMPLY HAVING TOO MUCH FUN AT THE COCKTAIL HOUR TO PAY ATTENTION TO OUR SILENT AUCTION. THE SILENT AUCTION WILL CLOSE AT 6 P.M. ON TUES, SEPT 13, SO FEEL FREE TO BID!

We have curated an exciting array of experiences and gifts for all tastes, including destination travel, al fresco private dinners at the Farm, kids’ cooking parties, sunset cruises, and all-star sporting events.

All proceeds from this auction provide critical funding for our programs, helping WTF achieve its mission to create an inclusive farm and educational center that is welcoming to all.

Together, we are preserving Westport’s rich agricultural traditions, teaching young and old about sustainability and food justice, and keeping a Town treasure alive.

We are growing good things here on the Farm while preserving a sense of community.

We appreciate all bids and thank you for your generous support!

Encore! multi-course ITALIAN DINNER with Chef Robert L. Gorman 2.3.23

Intimate Culinary Tour of Italy with Chef Robert L. Gorman (Second in a Series of Dinners)
Friday, Feb 3, 6:30-9 p.m. $150 pp

Back by popular demand! In this intimate dinner in Tim’s Kitchen, guests will experience many flavors of Italy, starting with imported salami and cheeses to Tagliatelle Bolognese and a variation on Bistecca Fiorentina (NY Strip Steak) with Gremolata and Vegetables, ending with Classic Tiramisu for Dessert. Chef Robert will provide background and food knowledge, as he guides you on the first in a series of Italian dinner events. This is a BYOB event. Bring your own favorite wines or cocktails! Please consider Uber if you are drinking!

Antipasti (Meats imported directly from Italy) Assorted local, regional, Italian salami and Prosciutto

Imported Cheeses, including Asiago, Fontina, Gorgonzola, Parmigiano Reggiano, Provolone, plus Oven Roasted Feta Cheese, cherry tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, pepper spread, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Whipped Feta and Cream Cheese dip

Mixed Greens Salad and Balsamic Italian Dressing

 Il Primo  - Tagliatelle Bolognese

Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta with rich and silky Bolognese Sauce

An Italian classic; beef and vegetables with wine, broth, pancetta, and tomato paste, slowly cook down with marsala wine, tomato paste, and broth in this classic Bolognese.

Il Secondo -Bistecca alla Fiorentina-esque with Classic Italian Gremolata, Variation: New York Strip Steak

Also known simply as Florentine steak, this minimalist dish calls for just five ingredients: olive oil, rosemary, salt, pepper, and sirloin and topped with Classic Italian Gremolata

I Contorni - Green Vegetable

Dolce - Tiramisu

Classic tiramisu features alternating layers of ladyfinger (savoiardi) sponge cake biscuits dipped in espresso, and a thick, creamy blend of nutty mascarpone cheese with egg yolks, sugar, whipped cream, and, occasionally, liquor (like a coffee liqueur or marsala wine). The final layer is dusted with bittersweet cocoa powder or fine chocolate shavings.

Bio: Chef Robert L. Gorman

Following a long family heritage of successful restaurateurs in the Seattle area, Chef Robert brings more than 30 years of restaurant experience. Resume highlights include working as chef instructor at Zwilling J. A. Henkels, NY, as a consultant at La Fattoria and Haven Harbour Marina Resorts, as a Private Chef at the Doswell Foundation, and as Director of Food and Beverage of two world-class golf courses in Phoenix, among other roles. His approach to cooking marries classical techniques with creative menus.

sold out! harvest fest tickets

Welcome to Wakeman Town Farm's Harvest Fest Fundraiser Sept 10 

The Big Event

Tickets are on sale now for the Farm's 10th-annual Harvest Fest FUNraiser on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 6-10 p.m.

This is the Food and Wine Event of the Season at Wakeman Town Farm! It is a magical evening, featuring fabulous seasonal fare and libations, generously contributed by local farmers and rock star chefs outdoors on the Farm under twinkling lights. This year, we are doing the event cocktail-party style, with tents and multiple food stations (no sit-down dinner) so guests can mix and mingle. However...we will be bringing the guests inside the tent for dessert, Champagne, and the real reason we are all here: The live auction and paddle raise to support the Farm. Then, once the live auction wraps, it's time to hit the dance floor and groove to our live band!

Online Auction  - Opens Sept 6

The Real Reason We are Here

This is the Farm's main fundraiser of the year, so we kindly ask that ALL attendees and guests be prepared to participate in the auctions/paddle raise the night of the event, or in the online auction (all ticket buyers are pre-registered!). We will send you a preview of the auction items closer to the event to whet your appetite!

Proceeds from the auctions provide critical funding for our programs, helping WTF uphold its mission to operate an inclusive community farm and educational center for families like yours.

Thank you for your support. Happy bidding!  

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