Happenings
Come create art on the farm “plein air”.
Enjoy painting at the farm with other artists in the setting of Wakeman Town Farm. Whether you are a beginner or professional - all levels are welcome.
Please bring all your own art supplies and tools as the farm is only supplying the setting for "Plein Air".
At the end of class be sure to clean up and take any supplies and garbage with you off farm grounds.
Registration is free but we ask you to sign up so we know who will be on the farm.
Join us for a farewell to fall, featuring menu elements from our local farmers and fishermen. This is a hyper-local event celebrating the best of the local harvest, and guests will choose from a fish, beef or vegetarian entree (below). Feel free to BYO your favorite beverages! $150 pp.
Cancellation policy: Due to opportunity costs, we do not offer refunds for any reason, but you are welcome to gift or sell your tickets, provided you give us the names of the individuals who will join us in your place. Thank you.
Wakeman Town Farm
November Farm to Table Dinner
Welcome Drink
Spiced Apple Cardamom Shrub
First Course
Honey Nut Squash Parmigiana
Featuring preserved tomato garlic confit, burrata & micro basil
Main Course (Choose one per person at checkout)
Filet of Beef or Local Scallops or Braised Watermelon Radish
Served with mashed cauliflower, toasted Brussels sprout leaves, toasted pine nuts & buerre blanc
Dessert
Pear Crumble
Topped with caramel, pumpkin seed brittle, brown butter ice cream & pear chip
Mondays are for our Minis! Designed for our youngest chefs in Grades K–2 with Chef Kathleen, these hands-on classes spark curiosity and confidence in the kitchen. Students harvest fresh vegetables from the garden, gather eggs from the hens, and cook with the best seasonal ingredients.
Welcome back to WTF Monday Minis’ session! This class is an introduction to the kitchen using age- appropriate tools and ingredients to give kids confidence. When weather permits, we will begin class in the garden, foraging to cook what we grow. In the first session, it is back-to-school snacks and healthy and delicious meals. We will finish the season using our ingredients from the summer garden of tomatoes, pesto, squash, apples and herbs. In Session 2, we welcome the holidays with our cozy meals, inspired by Thanksgiving, Christmas and Channukkah, including baked goods, pies, and delectable winter faves.
Fall Session 1 - SOLD OUT!
4:15-5:30 - 7 Classes, $455. Session includes ingredients, instruction and materials.
August 31, September 14, 28, October 5, 19, 26, November 2
Fall Session 2 - OPEN! 4:15-5:30, November 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14, 21 - 7 Classes, $455.
Sessions includes ingredients, instruction and materials.
Flavors of the Fall: A Culinary Workshop Series for Grades 3-7, Wednesdays
Celebrate the crisp autumn season by cooking scratch-made comfort foods from the Farm’s late harvest. In this after-school Wednesday series, Young chefs will knead, chop, and bake wholesome ingredients, mastering essential kitchen skills and culinary independence in an engaging, hands-on environment. Nurture a lifelong love of real, clean food with delicious seasonal recipes designed for young culinary explorers!
Session 1 Fall Recipes include Harvest Apple & Cinnamon Oat Muffins featuring freshly picked WTF apples and a crunchy streusel topping, Mini Turkey & Autumn Veggie Pot Pies baked in individual ramekins with a flaky pastry crust and Build-Your-Own flatbreads topped with roasted butternut squash, thinly sliced pears, and melty fontina.
Session 2 Session 2 recipes will move into more comforting winter offerings. We welcome the holidays with our cozy cooking session. Weekly meals include: Thanksgiving-inspired favorites, warming soups, homemade pies, and delectable traditional baked goods reminiscent of Christmas and Hannukkah.
Chef Bio: Culinary instructor Chef Robyn empowers kids to build confidence and creativity through cooking. In her engaging, hands-on classes, young chefs learn fundamental safety, essential kitchen skills, and how to whip up healthy, delicious meals from scratch.
Choose one or both sessions:
SOLD OUT! Session 1 - 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23NO CLASS, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 (7 classes), $455
Session 2-10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 (7 classes), $455
Time: 4:15-5:30
Ages: Grades 3-7
Students: Max 12
Harvest Fest 2026
This is the Farm's biggest fundraising and food + wine event of the year. Held on the Farm grounds, under a tent draped with twinkling lights, Harvest Fest is a magical evening, featuring seasonal fare by local farmers and chefs, live music by Amber Anchor and Farmer Nick’s Band, and more. Wine and signature cocktails will be flowing! In addition to fab food and drinks, there will be a live auction, including a variety of exclusive culinary and travel experiences, such as private chef dinners in our very own Tim’s Kitchen; VIP trips, an exclusive stay at Watch Hill's luxe Ocean House resort, a Wine Wall, a Mixed Bar Wall, and a Paddle Raise to help us raise funds to support our educational efforts.
It's a FUN-Raiser!
We are doing the event cocktail-party style, with tents and multiple food stations (no sit-down dinner) so guests can mix and mingle and stroll the gardens and grounds. Please arrive on time, as the main food portion of the evening is from 6-7:30 pm. After the eating + drinking...we will be bringing the guests inside the tent for a live band, more drinks, dessert, and the real reason we are all here: The live auction and paddle raise to support the Farm’s mission to provide education to folks of all ages, incomes, and abilities. Once the live auction wraps, it's time to hit the dance floor and groove to our live band!
Thanks to supporters like you, Wakeman Town Farm has made a difference in the community for 10+ years. We’d like to invite you to celebrate that achievement and support our next decade of community impact.
This is more than just a fun night out. It’s the Farm’s most important fundraiser of the year. We count on attendees and guests to bid on live auction items and/or raise paddles to support the Farm at this event. It’s a FUNraiser, so please plan to give generously!
Seating is Limited + Tickets Sell Out Extremely Fast!
This is a communal seating event, so you may be sitting next to “new friends.” We are unable to reserve full or partial tables for groups.
Dietary/Menu Note
Sorry! We cannot accommodate special dietary restrictions. Our chefs work tirelessly to create the evening's menu based on what's best in the local markets.
Cancellation & Refunds Note
Regrettably, we cannot issue refunds, as we have accrued considerable costs in planning the event. If you’d like to pass along your ticket to a friend, kindly have them come in your name to eliminate issues at check in.
Food + Drink Vendors Include:
House of Cocktails
Danos Tequila
Greens Farms Spirits
Barcelona
Via Posa
Yama Fuji Sushi
Nit Noi Provisions
The Cottage
Fatto a Mano Breads Bakery
Herbaceous Catering
AMG Catering
Best in Gourmet
Lindsay’s Handmade Ice Cream
Our Sponsors Rock! We Are Grateful for the Support of our Friends:
HARVEST FEST SPONSORS
BMW of Darien
Freudigman & Billings LLC
Danna Rogers & Jen Kass Team at Higgins Group
CT Realty Trust
Coastal Luxury Homes
Jumping Fish Productions
Jim Rubin & Faye Weitzman
Doug Robinson & Dana Ruston-Robinson
Steven & Nicole Gerber
Paul & Marguerite Rossi
Leifer Properties
Town Fair Tire Foundation
The Romano Family
The Fey Family Foundation
It’s SWEATA WEATHA! Join us on the Farm for our annual family Beer Garden event on Sunday, Oct. 18, sponsored by Earth Animal. Highlights include live music by Third Rail, lawn games, bubbles, animal encounters, and seasonal crafts for the littles. Come hungry: There will be plenty of lunch options and goodies for purchase, including Pizza by Tony Pizza Napolitano and tasty offerings from our friends at Food Truck Refinery and delicious baked treats. We will pouring frosty local beers and adult beverages, sponsored by Greens Farms Spirits. Noon-4 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, invite some friends, and enjoy a fantastic fall day on the Farm!
TICKET INFO + RESTRICTIONS: Entry tickets are $15 per adults. Kids are free. Food + beverage + select craft purchases are a la carte. Proceeds benefit Farm educational programs. Please note: This is an outdoor-only event. No animals allowed. No rain date!
SORRY: NO REFUNDS! In the event of a weather cancellation, we cannot issue refunds due to opportunity costs. Proceeds will go towards paying vendors and costs. Any leftover funds will be put towards educational programming. Thank you for understanding.
Trick, Treat and Eat Trick, Treat + Eat: A Spooky Halloween Kids' Cooking Class
October 16th - 4:30-6:30
Ages: 7-11
Max: 14
Welcome to Fall at Wakeman Town Farm with a frightfully fun Friday Night Halloween culinary adventure! Drop off the kids for a night of cooking, baking, and kitchen fun, as our young chefs mix, measure, and portion their own spooky creations. On the menu: savory "Eyeball" Meatballs, turkey-ricotta meatballs served over tangled pasta marinara featuring farm-fresh tomatoes and garlic, paired with scratch-made “Finger” breadsticks. For dessert, we will craft "Mini Monster" chocolate devil’s food cakes decorated with custom spooky faces, and top it all off with fizzy beverages from our festive Boo Bar. This workshop builds kitchen confidence while letting young chefs feast on every bite of their delicious creations!
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trick-treat-eat-halloween-cooking-for-kids-tickets-1999204300881?aff=oddtdtcreator
Come join the Wakeman Town Farm Cozy Loop Collective. In this warm, welcoming environment held at the Farm, individuals of all skill levels can gather to share their passion for working with any fiber they enjoy. This is not limited to knitting all are welcome.
Enjoy your morning coffee or tea in a relaxed environment, where you can exchange tips, patterns, and stories on what you are working on. Participants should bring their own projects to work on along with their skillset and can connect with Judy Sloan, our resident knitting aficionado on any questions they may have with their work. The Wakeman Town Farm Cozy Loop Collective will foster a sense of community, encouraging conversation, creativity, and connection. Its the perfect place to unwind and create together.
Please know that it is not necessary to stay for the entire time, drop in and out for what works with your schedule during the window this will take place.
All knitters and crafters welcome to join. You do not have to be a knitter; we welcome people who work with all fibers and yarn.
This event is free but we ask for you to register so we know the size group we can expect.
Upcoming Dates the group will meet are
9/8, 10/13, 11/10, & 12/8
Harvest Cooking Class with Chef Laura Weinman 9.17.26 @6:00 p.m., $125 pp, BYO your favorite libation. We suggest a hearty Tuscan red wine made from the Sangiovese grape, such as a Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, or Super Tuscan.
Due to opportunity costs, we can not accept refunds. Feel free to donate or sell tickets if you can't make it.
Tuscan foods are simple and sun-drenched and feature fresh herbs and extra virgin olive oil instead of heavy sauces. Delicious natural flavors shine through in a cuisine that is healthful, economical and celebrates its raw ingredients.
Join us for a culinary trip with the flavors and techniques of Tuscany, to include:
TUSCAN MENU
-Panzanella Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes if the weather is hot, out or a Cozy Ribollita Soup if its not!
-We will prepare Pollo al Mattone (Chicken under a brick) with Potatoes and Arugula
-Bistecca a la Fiorentina with Cannelini Beans and Braised Greens
-Of course, we will finish with a Classic Tiramisu for dessert
Join award-winning Chef Alison Milwe Grace and Host Charlie Tarzian for the first in a series of intimate
wine dinners celebrating notable wine regions and locally grown seasonal fare.
Proceeds from the dinner series will benefit the renovation of the Wakeman Town Farm Town Farm Barn into a community educational center to serve local children, adults and underprivileged neighbors.
Price is $200 per guest, and includes wines, full meal and service.
FALL MENU + SONOMA COUNTY WINES
In this fall-inspired multi-course menu with wine pairings, you will be introduced to an array of wines to complement each course by the host. The concept is to introduce exciting, new up and coming winemakers to a Westport audience. These are amazing winemakers, passionate about their craft and come from working for some of the most famous California wineries. The two we have selected for September are from Sonoma: Spur Road Wines (https://spurroadwines.com/) Oxlee Graham Wines (oxleegrahamwines.com). They are focused on Pinot Noir and some of the less-known whites from California - Albarino, Pinot Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Picpoul.
STARTERS
White Pinot Noir
Sliced pears, local chevre, mixed local greens, citrus vinaigrette
Fresh baguettes
Baked brie with WTF honey for the table
ENTREES
Sonoma Pinot Noir
Wild mushroom risotto with white truffles
Or
Seared duck breast with cherry sauce, parsnip puree
DESSERT
Albarino
Caramelized pear tart with crème fraiche
This program is a place where your child can just be themselves—exploring nature, making animal friends, and learning at their own perfect pace.
Welcome to Wakeman Town Farm’s Inclusive Neurodiverse Farmer Program! We provide a welcoming, sensory-friendly environment designed for children of all abilities. Guided by Leann and Alex—instructors trained specifically to support neurodiverse learners—your child will build confidence through gardening, outdoor play, and animal connection. No pressure, no rush—just pure outdoor magic. To learn more about this child and caregiver class select the button below.
Enjoy quality time at Wakeman Town Farm with your little one and a small group of other nature loving parents and kids. Together, your preschooler and you will help care for and interact with the Farm’s sheep, chicken, goats, and, of course, the Farm’s furry Alpacas. Time will be spent outdoors interacting with Farm animals.
Appropriate for children ages 3 - 5 years old.
Caregiver, sitter, family member, or another adult is welcome in lieu of parent.
Join us for one hour of a week for this Fall with your child on the Farm, while connecting with other children and parents in the community. You’ll enjoy fun and developmentally appropriate experiences with your little one in a weekly enrichment class designed to foster social skills and independence. Time will be spent outdoors interacting with Farm animals. We can’t wait to see you!
Little Farmers Parent and Me is appropriate for children from 0 - 3 years old.
Please note, this is an adult + child class; adults are expected to participate.
There are TWO fall session, Fall 1 is September- October and Fall 2 is November - December
Plein air painting is the practice of creating finished artworks outdoors, "in the open air" as the French term suggests. It involves painting in direct contact with nature, capturing the essence of a scene in its natural light and atmosphere.
In this fun art class, kids will create Plein air painting on farm grounds, inspired by the animals, gardens and landscape around them!
Participants will be led by artist Michele Hankin and will have the opportunity to paint what inspires them most on the farm grounds. Participants will have the option to choose to display their artwork at a show during one of our Saturday Farm Stands and take their painting home after.
This class is for kids ages 6 -11 and participants should bring a smock or wear clothes they don't mind getting messy.
Drop off the kids on Thursday, August 6th, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM for an evening of hands-on fun. This is the finale in our Summer Kids’ One-Off Culinary Series. We’ll kick things off by exploring the garden to harvest fresh veggies, then head into Tim’s Kitchen to get cooking! Ages 7-13. Fee: $75 pp, includes all materials, ingredients and DINNER!
The menu is sure to please everyone: We’ll be making delicious Sweet and Savory Empanadas, Cilantro Rice and WTF Garden Salsa, then cooling down with refreshing Watermelon Agua Fresca garnished with fresh Farm mint.
SOLD OUT!
Join us for our signature adults-only "Pizza on the Patio" event, part of a summer series. We'll be stoking the flames on our wood-fired pizza oven, sipping wine under our outdoor string lights. You'll enjoy piping hot individual pizzas made by Anthony K of Tony Pizza Napolitano, and one bottle of your choice of 3 wines from our friends at The Grapevine. Each order is for two guests. It includes 2 personal pizzas (you will select at checkout), one bottle of wine (choose either a white, red or rosé at checkout), plus taxes and service fees. A limited number of single tickets, and additional bottles of wine or pizzas, are also available.
Please note: There are two start times to reduce wait times for pizzas, which are made by hand. Please choose 6:30 or 7 p.m. and adhere to your arrival time. This will help our pizzaiolo in staggering the pizza output and reduces stress for all! Thank you.
P.S. If we're lucky, we may have a musical guest to provide background music, so consider bringing a few bucks for tips.
No weather cancellations or changes/refunds. We have a no-refunds policy. No exceptions. You may transfer tickets to a friend or sell them, but you must provide us with the names of your replacements and they will get the pizzas/wines you ordered. If it rains, we will notify you of weather cancellations by 4 p.m the day of the event. If we cancel, we will refund your order minus CC and Eventbrite fees.
SOLD OUT! Later Summer Farm Dinner with Chef Alison Milwe Grace
Summer days are winding down, but we have planned a farm dinner celebration! 7 pm. August 27, $135 pp, BYOB, No exchanges or refunds.
FIRST COURSE
Watermelon Gazpacho
Rosemary Focaccia
SECOND COURSE
“Shepherd’s Salad” with WTF tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled onions, WTF parsley, fresh Feta with lemon vinaigrette.
ENTREE (Choose One)
Grilled Hangar Steak with chimichurri sauce over roasted corn ‘hash”
Mediterranean Roasted Local Cod with cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, garlic and herbs over Basmati rice.
DESSERT
Lemon Oil Cake with Summer Berries
Join the Wakeman Town Farm garden gurus in a hands-on experience that will provide helpful tips to encourage healthy plants and harvests
Join Wakeman Town Farm’s farmer Frank for a hands-on garden experience designed for gardeners of all skill levels. During this one-hour interactive session, participants will learn proper harvesting techniques, how to prune plants for healthy growth, and how to identify common garden pests before they become a problem. Come ready to explore the garden, ask questions, and gain practical skills you can use in your own backyard.
All participants should bring their own gloves and wear closed-toe shoes.
This event is free to the community but we ask you to please register for head count.
Before coming to this event, stop by our seasonal Farm Stand for the latest and freshest produce to bring home.
Join us this summer for Adult Early Morning Vinyasa Flow Classes at Wakeman Town Farm!
Scheduled in the early morning , this Vinyasa Yoga For Adults Class is set against the backdrop of Wakeman Town Farm's lovely vegetable and flower gardens and friendly animals. You'll experience a seriously fun Vinyasa class with a healthy emphasis on alignment in a serene, pastoral setting. Led by instructor Jennifer Seideman, participants can expect Sun Salutations (A & B), as well as moving through a creative sequence of poses, hip openers, shoulder openers, thigh stretching, twists, back bends, and forward folds.
Jennifer welcomes all levels of yogis who want to move their bodies in community at this beautiful setting. The class will allow you to smile, sweat, and leave feeling like a way better version of ourselves.
Be sure to shop our farm stand after to refuel your body with our organic produce.
Classes take place on at 8:30 am on
July 11
August 8
Details:
Bring your own yoga mat
This is an adults-only class
All levels are welcome
