Happenings
- March 20th
- 7pm to 10pm
- Early bird tickets - $225
- Ticket prices rise to $250 starting tomorrow, March 7th
- The menu has vegetarian options available
Our Spring Farm Programs will kick off March 10th and run through June 13th. Registration is open and programs are available for all ages babies to tweens.
As we start dreaming of summer gardens and beautifying our grounds, Duncan Himmelman, educational horticulturist and advisor for Blau House & Gardens, will present how we can build healthy soil by paying attention to soil structure, nutrient cycling, and supporting the living components of soil with nutrient-dense amendments, such as homemade compost. Leave with an understanding of the value of compost and its role in keeping soil alive!
Join us at Wakeman Town Farm on March 10th at 7:30 p.m.
Summer is coming… Are your kids doing something memorable? Farm Camp is a whole bunch of goodness wrapped into weekly encounters full of hands-on experiences that allow kids to get out in nature, commune with live animals, get busy in the gardens and kitchen, and participate in engaging projects and activities. We offer various summer camp options for children ages 4 – 14 that are packed with fun. Registration starts 2/3 on our website or can be found on EventBrite.
COOKING FOR GIRL SCOUTS - CULINARY WORKSHOPS
Girl Scouts’ cooking workshops at Wakeman Town Farm are a fun and engaging way for young women to learn new culinary skills, gain confidence in the kitchen, and work towards specific badges. Our workshops offer cooking-related activities that can help teen girls work towards badges like "Simple Meals," "Snacks" and "New Cuisines."
Workshops are offered in Tim’s Kitchen, our gleaming Farm culinary facility, and can be scheduled during regular Scout meetings, where the activities are designed to be hands-on, so each Scout participates in measuring, mixing, chopping, sauteing and baking.
These workshops can range from basic snack-making for younger Scouts to more complex cooking techniques for older Scouts working on advanced badges. Of course, we enjoy eating what we create, and if we are lucky and the season and timing allows, we will get to visit our gardens for a true farm-to-table experience!
Cub Scout Cooking Classes
In our WTF Cub Scout cooking classes, scouts focus on simple, outdoor-friendly recipes like foil packet meals, campfire snacks, or no-cook options that emphasize teamwork, responsibility and basic skills.
Scouts will learn how to mix, measure, assemble, and follow instructions. They will also learn safe, basic knife skills and how to cook safely over a grill.
Recipe options include Campfire Veggie & Chicken Packs, Scout Power Balls, Banana Boats and/ or Trail Mix. Our instructor will work with the organizer to choose the right recipe(s) for the group.
At the end of class, we will enjoy eating our creations together! We will also discuss what we have learned, and end the session with a Master of Meals or Knife Skills badge.
Classes are taught by the Farm’s in-house culinary instructors and assistants. Price per scout: $50, includes materials and ingredients and a 1.5-hour session.
PS: We are happy to customize similar small-group culinary experiences for all types of groups. Interested? Reach out below and we will chat!
Valentine’s Cooking for Kids: 2/14/25 - 4:15 pm-5:45 pm-Ages 6 to 12 - 12 max, $60 pp
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to sweeten the day in our Valentine’s cooking class for Kids where we will prepare delicious treats and sweets. In this fun after-school class for ages 6-12, we will make one savory and two sweet recipes in celebration of Valentine’s Day.
No need to make dinner: Kids will eat and enjoy homemade tortellini bake, featuring classic Italian flavors, all baked into one bubbly, cheesy masterpiece. This will be followed by two fun desserts!
Desserts include classic red velvet mini bundt cakes made from scratch with a tangy vanilla icing, as well as customized chocolate bars where we will melt chocolate, pour it into molds, and add our favorite mix-ins, like crushed pretzels and dried fruit.
Kids will learn simple cooking techniques while fostering creativity and an understanding of teamwork in the kitchen.
They’re here! Grab a set of these adorable ceramic mugs for your morning coffee or tea! Great little gifts with illustration by one of our favorite local artists. $14.95 each. Proceeds go towards our barn renovation.
Details:
Shiny finish and a white lining
Dishwasher/microwave safe
15-oz capacity
Cooking Around the World with Fiddleheads Cooking Studio - Ages 6-10
Mon. February 17, Tues February 18, Wed.-February 19, 12:30-3:00pm, $105 per day
Choose one day, two days, three days or all four days!
Minimum participants: 7. Max participants: 12
In this four-day camp, designed for younger chefs, we will engage in hands-on cooking of dishes of different cuisines. Each day, will be dedicated to a different country: Italy, France, Mexico and Japan. Think dumplings, tacos, stir fries, bento boxes, etc.
After we wash our hands, we will gather for a quick discussion of where our ingredients come from and the reason that the day’s cuisine uses those ingredients. Working independently or in a group, participants learn how to use different kitchen tools safely and take turns measuring and mixing. While the dish is getting ready, we will often have a quick discussion about how food grows, who grows it, and how it got to our kitchen. At the end of each class, we will enjoy eating what we prepared together and share our impressions based upon what we learned.
Family-Friendly Weeknight Meals with Laura Weinman, Jan 23, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., $100 per person. BYO beverages.
Join Chef Laura Weinman for some family-friendly favorites this January!
These are simple yet tasty dinner ideas for busy families crafted with flavor and health in mind by a local chef and mother of four. We will focus on complete dinners that can be easily shopped and prepped, and along the way, we will work on some knife skills, learn to stock and cook from our pantries, and add in fresh seasonal ingredients. Naturally, we will sit down to enjoy a meal together!
Recipes will include:
-Oven-roasted shrimp with orzo
- Spatchcocked chicken with herbs de Provence and roasted potatoes
- Skirt steak or tofu with soy, garlic and broccoli
- Winter salad
- Apple crumble
These one-hour playdates are designed specifically for parents and wee ones to get together in a friendly social setting and meet other people in town with children in the same age bracket. Weather permitting, we will spend time outside visiting the Farm’s mini menagerie, including our adorable alpacas, sheep and chickens. When we have extra time, the kiddos will get busy doing fun arts and craft activities that our instructors change frequently for variety. At the top of each playdate, our instructor will ask parents to introduce themselves and their kiddos as an ice breaker. These playdates designed to be casual and social — a great way to create community connections and meet nice people! Bring your coffee and enjoy your Farm visit!
Chinese New Year - Year of the Snake Cooking Class - January 31, 2025
4:15-6pm - max 12 kids-$55 pp
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Flavors of Prosperity and Good Fortune in this hands-on kids’ cooking class that highlights a few favorite dishes.
Recipes will include Fried Dumplings, a savory and satisfying favorite.
We will demonstrate proper folding techniques, like crescent and pleated. We will also be preparing a flavorful filling of ground chicken or pork mixed with garlic, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil.
Continuing the hand-rolling fun, we will also make Spring Rolls, filling thin wrappers with shredded carrots, cucumber, cooked chicken or tofu. The kids willl assemble their own rolls, then enjoy them with dipping sauces, like soy or sweet chili sauce.
We will end with Mini Pineapple Tarts filled with pineapple jam and homemade whipped cream.
Class will wrap up around our communal table enjoying our creations together and discussing individual interpretations and experiences.
New Kids’ Cooking Class! Cozy Winter Cooking with the Minis, Grades K-2
Mondays, 4:15-5:30 - 5-week sessions - $275 per session
Session 1 - 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 SOLD OUT
Session 2--2/10, (no 2/17 - winter break), 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17
As the weather gets colder and the sun goes down earlier, drop the kids off for our Monday Minis Cozy Cooking Class. This after-school class for our young chefs is all about comfort foods that warm us up on cold days! The menu is based on seasonal winter items that the kids will cook and enjoy. In each Monday class we will create both a sweet and a savory dish.
On the Menu
Soups and biscuits, chili and cornbread, Mediterranean bowls, baked pastas, gingerbread delights, bread pudding, and mini pound cakes with cinnamon and sugar topping.
We will wrap up the session with a winter wonderland party on the last day of class, creating fun finger foods and sweets that show off our culinary repertoire.
Intimate Winter Dinner with Chef Alison Milwe Grace, 1.9.24 @ 6 p.m. , $145 pp
A four-course winter dinner in Tim’s Kitchen at Wakeman Town Farm. BYO wines or adult beverages.
Refund policy: Due to opportunity costs, tickets are not refundable; if you cannot make it, you may gift or sell your ticket(s).
FIRST COURSE
White bean and spinach “Cassoulet “
Crusty baguettes with local butter
SALAD COURSE
Arugula with winter citrus, honey, local chevre, dried cherries, flaked almonds and blood orange vinaigrette
ENTRÉE
Sweet and spiced winter lamb chops, braised dates, Moroccan-spiced carrot puree
OR
Parsnip risotto with Mascarpone and sage
DESSERT
Apple-caramel bread pudding
SOLD OUT! WTF VALENTINE’S DINNER WITH WINE PAIRINGS
Chef Alison Milwe Grace, of AMG Catering and Events
Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:30 pm
An intimate winter dinner a deux, featuring a four-course menu, inclusive of service AND wine pairings with each course, courtesy of Greens Farms Spirits and a Surprise Guest Vintner! $135 pp.
Note on cancellations/refunds: Due to opportunity costs, we cannot offer refunds for any reason; however, you may gift or sell your tickets if you can’t make it!
STARTER
Roasted Tomato-Dill Bisque with Grilled Cheese “Croutons”
Artisan Bread and Rolls
SALAD
Warm Winter Salad with Cauliflower, Carrots, Fennel, Caramelized Onions with Tahini Vinaigrette
ENTREE (Choose One)
Maine Lobster “Pot Pies” with Leeks and Pernod
Or
Filet of Beef “Marsala” with Wild Mushrooms over “Truffled” Potatoes
DESSERT
Chocolate Budino
Valentine’s Day adult cookie cake decorating class with Jessica Leventhal of Leventhal Bakery, 02.10.25 at 7 p.m. $85 pp. Join us in Tim’s Kitchen for a unique dessert experience and a fun way to spend time with friends and meet new people. Led by Jess Leventhal, you will learn all the tips and tricks to create a stunning cookie cake that’s almost too beautiful to eat!
During the decorating workshop, you'll decorate a cookie cake from start to finish. You'll learn how to mix frosting colors, and how to select and use the appropriate piping tips to achieve different designs and textures.
Jess will provide step-by-step instruction and everything you need, including professional tools, frosting, edible decorations, and more!
By the end of the workshop, you'll have a delicious and beautifully adorned 2-layer mini cookie cake in the design pictured.
You'll be surrounded by friends, enjoying drinks, light bites, and plenty of laughter. It's the perfect recipe for a memorable and fun-filled evening!
Cookie cake feeds 6-8 people. Feel free to BYO wines or preferred beverages. Light fare provided. No refunds once purchased; however, you may transfer your ticket to another guest.
Winter Warm Up Comfort Food Cooking Class
Wednesdays 5 -week sessions, $275 each (included materials and ingredients)
SOLD OUT: Session 1 - 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29. 2/5
Session 2- 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 (No class 2/19 due to Winter Break)
Time: 4:15-5:30
Ages: Grades 2-6
Instructor: Robyn Herman
Students: Max 12
In our kids’ winter cooking classes we will bring the warmth of the kitchen alive, filling it with holiday spirit and delicious, comforting aromas perfect for the winter months. These recipes are ideal for embracing cozy seasonal flavors.
Themes include Soups & Stews, using butternut squash and root veggies, Comfort Foods, like mac and cheese and pot pie, Casserole Classics, like baked ziti as well as sweet pies filled with apple and pumpkin. Skills will include chopping, sautéing, simmering, baking, roux preparation and seasoning to taste.
Chef Robyn is a passionate culinary expert with over 20 years of experience in the kitchen. She brings a warm, engaging teaching style and a knack for making cooking fun. Chef Robyn is dedicated to fostering a love for cooking in every child who steps into Tim’s Kitchen.
Designed for chefs of all abilities, this program offers a hands-on sensory-rich experience that encourages fine motor and gross motor skills, bilateral coordination, multi-sensory instruction, in a relaxed setting. Our kitchen provides a safe and welcoming environment where kids can be a part of a small group setting that will look to instill confidence in the kitchen at the child’s own pace.
Our staff will be trained to support neurodiverse learners, ensuring that each child’s individual needs are met. Activities are tailored to accommodate various sensory, social, and communication styles, fostering a sense of belonging and self-confidence.
This program promotes social interaction, emotional regulation, and physical activity, all while building confidence in the kitchen and around food.
This is NOT a drop off class, your chef will need one adult (18+) accompanying them to this class.
Join us for a Volunteer Coffee Saturday January 25, 11am - 12pm
Wakeman Town Farm runs on volunteer power, and would love your help! We offer busy people a way to give back without a big time commitment. Join us for hot coffee and light bites, and learn more about the Farm's volunteer opportunities that best suit your interests and skillset.
Whether it’s assisting with our children's programs or animal encounters, lending a hand with kids’ cooking classes, getting our garden beds ready alongside our farmers, manning a fun station during a local school field trip, helping run our baby goat socials, or providing marketing, design, auction, or technical/computer expertise, we want you! Sign up for a one-time signature event, like Octoberfest, Family Fun Day, Harvest Fest and Eggstravganza, or join us on a more ongoing basis.
Stop in on Jan 25 and learn about how your community farm thrives through the support of volunteers just like you! P.S. It’s a blast!
Kindly RSVP here (education@wakemantownfarm.org) so that we can plan for seating and refreshments. Thank you!
ADDRESS - Wakeman Town Farm Town Farm Town Farm 134 Cross Hwy, Westport CT.
Please park along Wakeman Town Farm Drive and enter through the gate at the red pillars.
Thanksgiving Eats + Treats! 11/22/24 - 4:15 pm-5:45 pm-Ages 6 to 12. 12 students max. Includes dinner!
In our Thanksgiving Cooking Class for Kids we will prepare a mini feast with a Turkey Day theme.
This hands-on class will feature simple, fun Thanksgiving dishes while focusing on basic kitchen tools and techniques. Kids will get a chance to mix, measure, assemble, and decorate. Kids will learn how to create classic holiday dishes with a modern twist, and then enjoy eating their creations!
Menu will include: Mini Turkey pot pies, Cranberry Apple Oatmeal Cookies, blending tart cranberries, sweet apples, and hearty oats as well as a warm Caramel Apple Cider beverage with spices and fruit.
