New! Farm Story Time with Music + Movement from Suzuki Music School 2.4@ 10:30 ages 2-5

Farm Story Time: Where Books Come to Life!

Join us for a magical Farm Story Time experience where children can step right into their favorite farm books! Little readers will gather for story time as we read beloved farm-themed stories—then meet the real animals from the pages.

From friendly goats and fluffy chicks to gentle sheep, children will have the chance to see, learn about, and interact with live farm animals featured in the stories. This hands-on experience brings reading to life, helping young imaginations connect words on the page to the world around them.

Perfect for preschoolers ages 2 - 5. Farm Story Time encourages:

• A love of reading

• Curiosity about animals and farm life

• Sensory, interactive learning

Come listen, learn, and make unforgettable memories—where every story has a heartbeat and every animal has a tale to tell!

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!

WTF Farm Knitting Circle 2.10.26 Drop-In Between 9:30 - 11:30 am

Come join the Wakeman Town Farm knitting circle. In this warm, welcoming environment held at the Farm, individuals of all skill levels can gather to share their passion for knitting. Enjoy your morning coffee or tea. This knitting circle offers a relaxed environment, where knitters can exchange tips, patterns, and stories. 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 knitting circle will foster a sense of community, encouraging conversation, creativity, and connection. Whether you're stitching your first scarf or tackling a complex sweater, the Farm knitting circle is a 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.

This event is at no cost

Kids Needle Felting Workshop February Break 2.16 @ 10:00 am Age 11-14

A hands-on needle felting class teaching kids basic needle felting techniques to create a farm animal. For ages 11+ due to materials used

In this hands-on needle felting class, students will explore fiber art while connecting with the farm environment around them. Using wool from sheep and other natural fibers, participants will learn how to shape and sculpt wool into small felted creations using special felting needles.

The class begins with a brief introduction to wool—where it comes from, how it’s prepared, and how fiber has been used throughout history. Students will then learn basic needle felting techniques, including shaping, layering, and adding details, before creating their own farm-inspired project such as an animal, nature figure, or small decorative object.

This class encourages creativity, patience, and fine motor skills, while also reinforcing an appreciation for natural materials and farm life. All materials are provided, and students will take home their finished felted piece.

selling fast! February Break Kids' 3-Day Cooking Camp 2.17, 2.18, 2.19

Farmhouse Flavors: February Break Cooking Camp, includes instruction, materials, ingredients, hot lunch daily

February 17, 18,19, 10am-12pm
Ages 7-12, Max 12. $85 per day - Choose One Day, Two Days or a Full 3-Day Experience!

February Break may be cold out but we will be cooking up some cozy meals for a special Cooking Camp. We invite  young chefs to join us for a hands-on kitchen experience where they will gain knowledge of new recipes and confidence in the kitchen. Campers will prepare comforting winter recipes while learning essential cooking skills such as measuring, mixing, age-appropriate knife techniques, and following step-by-step recipes. Using seasonal ingredients and cozy sweet-and-savory flavors, we’ll collaborate on guided cooking projects that build confidence, creativity, and an appreciation for homemade food. Each day concludes with setting the table, serving up dishes, and taking time to enjoy the dishes they create—making it both enriching and delicious.

DAILY MENUS

Feb 17 - Indoor Cookout: Grillin’ and Chillin’.  We will learn how to make marinades for proteins and seasonal veggies. Aspiring chefs will learn how to use a meat thermometer and how an oven works with various baking methods. We will finish with Sweets on a Stick, Banana Split Kebabs and Pineapple Upside Down Cakes on a stick using honey and syrup from WTF bees.

Feb 18 - “Power-Up" Harvest Menu : Build-Our-Own Bowls. We’ll choose our proteins and pile on the colorful roasted veggies like roasted candy carrots over "sunny" quinoa, and finish with a drizzle of creamy lemon dressing and a sprinkle of crunchy seeds. Honey-Bee Winter Fruit: A warm winter treat of juicy sun-ripened oranges and citrus simmered in WTF honey and finished with vanilla whipped cream.

Feb 19 - Cozy Winter Faves: Pastas, Breads + Fondue. We’ll toss our pasta with summery sauces made from preserved WTF harvest veggies and bake some Savory Herb Pull-Apart Bread with WTF herbs. Did someone say February Fondue?  Let’s work on our knife skills while chopping up some fruits and veggies for a Fondue Sweet Treat Grazing Board. We will “build” a board of fruits and sweets.

New! Valentine's Cooking Class for Kids 2.13.26

Date: February 13, 2026

Time: 4:30-6:30- 2 hours

Ages: 7-12

Instructor: Robyn Herman/Kathleen Benson

Students: Max 12

Cost $70pp

Heart’s On Our Plates - Valentine’s Cooking Class - February’s one-off themed after-school event

Get ready to roll, fill, and squish some love! In this hands-on Valentine’s Day-inspired cooking class, kids will make their very own ravioli from start to finish. We will be learning how to roll out fresh dough using a pasta machine,  then making a creamy cheese filling for the  ravioli, and using our WTF-grown tomatoes for a delicious sauce. We’ll cap off the class with a sweet Valentine’s Day treat of mini heart brownie cakes and plenty of smiles as we celebrate cooking with love. Best of all, the group will sit down together to enjoy the yummy meal they made themselves!

New! Meet the MVPs of Garden Tools 2.23.26 @ 7:00 p.m.

Gear up for gardening season with this talk on favorite tools for the garden: Time tested, torture tested tools which our speaker, Alice Ely, wouldn’t garden without. Alice Ely is a UConn advanced master gardener and master composter, NY Botanical Gardens garden certificate holder, and Pollinator Pathway promoter, and when she’s not playing in the dirt in her own garden, she’s coaching others through her business, Garden with Alice.

This is a hands-on event where Alice will show tools she uses. She encourages attendees to bring their own favorite tool, as a show and tell. At this evevnt there will be a mini demo on how to keep tools clean and sharp. 

2.23 @ 7:00 Wakeman Town Farm 134 Cross Highway Westport, CT

Please park along Wakeman Farm Drive.

New! mardi gras cooking with chef raquel rivera 2.24.26

Mardi Gras Cooking Class @7 p.m., $125 pp

We’re getting into the spirit of Mardi Gras with a festive cooking class featuring traditional Cajun-inspired cuisine. Join us for a fun class, led by Chef Raquel Rivera, where we’ll make a menu of New Orleans specialties and then sit down to enjoy them together in Tim’s Kitchen. Feel free to BYOB!
Note: Class is non refundable, but you may gift or sell your tickets if you cannot make it.

Mardi Gras Menu

Red Beans and Rice with Andouille Sausage

Shrimp and Grits

Cajun Pasta with Chicken 

Bananas Foster and Vanilla Ice Cream 

BYOB: Feel free to bring your 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.

New! Cozy Lamb Cuddles at Wakeman Town Farm! Reserve now

Join us at the Farm and spend quality time with our newborn gentle, playful lambs. This hands-on experience invites you to cuddle, socialize, and connect with these sweet animals while learning about their care and personalities. Whether they’re nuzzling up beside you, hopping around their play area, or dozing in your lap, our lambs offer pure joy! You may be lucky and learn how to bottle feed a lamb!

Perfect for animal lovers of all ages, this experience is designed to be relaxing, heartwarming, and unforgettable. Come slow down, breathe in the fresh air, and make some truly special memories—one soft cuddle at a time.

This experience will be 30 minutes long, and will be held in the barn or outside, depending on the weather, so dress accordingly. Cuddle sessions will happen rain or shine.

Groups will be limited to 6 visitors - adults and kids combined.

Please be on time, and leave a few extra minutes to find a parking spot! For the safety of all Wakeman Town Farm visitors and staff, late-arriving ticket holders will not be admitted. We appreciate your understanding.

• Tickets are required for anyone over the age of one.

• Children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult

• Please do not bring extra people as we can only accommodate six people at a time.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Please consider your ticket purchase a donation to Wakeman Town Farm to help support its educational initiatives. If you cannot make your visit, kindly let us know in advance as a courtesy to our animal care team.

New! Winter Cooking for Kids Grades 2-6 - Warm Bites for Cold Nights. Enrolling for Feb-March

“Warm Bites for Cold Nights” 

Join us for a winter comfort-food cooking class designed just for kids that focuses on cozy, simple dishes they can make for family dinners or snow days. Think warm, hearty, and hands-on — focusing on kid-safe techniques, and a bit of creativity.

Recipes include:  Mini bread bowls with tomato soup, cheesy cauliflower tots, mini meatball sliders, cozy cornbread muffins, frosty s’mores dip.

Chef Robyn is a passionate culinary instructor who loves inspiring kids to explore the joy of cooking as a way to build creativity and confidence. Her classes teach young chefs to make healthy, delicious meals while learning kitchen safety and essential cooking skills.

Session 1 -  1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 (5 sessions, $325)

Session 2- 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 (5 sessions, $325)

Time: 4:15-5:30

Ages: Grades 2-6

Instructor: Robyn Herman

Students: Max 12

New! Winter Cooking for the Minis - Grades K-2, enrolling for feb-march

Winter is around the corner, and Baby, it will be cold outside! Inside, aspiring young chefs are invited to warm up with cozy cooking in Tim’s Kitchen. For our winter sessions, it’s all about Comfort Food.

We will be creating hearty winter dishes sure to become warming favorites. Each week, we build upon our cooking and baking skills with seasonal Items. This age-appropriated class is an introduction to knife skills, measuring, kitchen vocabulary, food science, and eating what warms the soul. We will begin our Session 1 celebrating the holidays with festive snacks and treats and gift ideas. We’ll make Savory Puff Pastry Pin Wheels, Crinkle Cookies, and learn how to set up a Hot Cocoa Bar, and enjoy it all together.

In January, we will start the New Year with Sweet and Savory Heart Healthy Snacks and Easy School Night Dinner ideas.

Recipes include: Italian Vegetable Soup with Mini Meatballs and Herbed Focaccia, Baked Ziti with Homemade Sauce from our Jarred Farm Tomatoes and Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Hearty Granola with WTF Honey, Breakfast for Dinner and Sweet and Savory Mini Monkey Bread. Class is taught by Chef Kathleen, of Culinary Kids, who enjoys providing foundational knowledge to our youngest chefs.

Classes are 4:15-5:30 Mondays, 6 Sessions, $390 pp

Session 1

12/15, 12/22, 1/5, 1/12, (NO CLASS 1/19) 1/26, 2/2 (6 classes)

Session 2

2/9, (NO CLASS 2/16- HOLIDAY), 2/23, 3/ 2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 (6 classes)

Sold out! Let's Mahj! Two-Part American MahJong Lesson by ‘Haus of Mahj’ 3.5.26 + 3.12.26

If you’ve been dying to get in on the Mahj craze, this is your time! Join The Haus of Mahj in Tim’s Kitchen for a two-part beginner lesson in classic American Mahjong. We will supply the essentials and light refreshments; you will bring a willingness to learn and a desire to have a good time! Tickets are limited. Please park along Wakeman Town Farm Drive and enter at the pillars at the Red Barn.

new! The Mediterranean Table: Family-Style Dinner 3.19.26

The Mediterranean Table - A Family-Style Dinner 

3.19.26, 6:30-9 p.m., Tim’s Kitchen at Wakeman Town Farm. BYO beverages. Adults only. $155 pp

Experience "The Mediterranean Table," an intimate, multi-course family-style dinner event. Chef Lamour will share the signature techniques and stories of Levantine cuisine, which combines culinary traditions from this historical and geographical region along the eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

The Evening’s Menu

Our meal will be served on large, communal platters, encouraging the shared spirit of a true Levantine home.

The Mezze Spread: A vibrant opening of rustic Peasant Salad, smoky Charred Eggplant with pomegranate, and Root Vegetable Slaw with tangy, hand-strained Labneh with pita.

The Centerpieces: 

-Lamb Mansaf: Tender lamb braised in a rich yogurt sauce, served over golden rice.

-Musakhan: A sumac-spiced chicken, layered over onion-infused traditional bread. 

The Grand Finale: Layali Lubnan (“Lebanese Nights”), a chilled, rose-scented semolina custard topped with crushed pistachios.

New! Homeschool Spring Cooking Class for Kids 4.1.26-5.6.26

New! Spring Floral Workshop with Lauryn Soden of Stems + Co. 4.2.26

WAKEMAN TOWN FARM - SPRING FLORAL WORKSHOP WITH STEMS + CO

Join us for a spring floral centerpiece workshop at Wakeman Town Farm. Lauryn Soden, owner and founder of Stems + Co, will guide guests in designing custom Spring-themed arrangements using the best seasonal blooms.

Our beginner-friendly, hands-on, comprehensive workshops are the place to come, bring your friends and enjoy an evening of fun and creativity while learning the techniques to design your own floral arrangement! Attendees will leave with a beautiful and substantial flower arrangement that they have made themselves.

What to bring? We’ll do all the work for you! We will provide everything needed to create a unique, inspired and sophisticated flower arrangement to take home and enjoy.

BYOB: Feel free to bring your beverage of choice

The workshop will include:

• The best spring blooms and foliage

• Detailed demonstration on color, texture, form and blooms

• Use of floral tools, vessel and supplies

DETAILS:
When: Thursday, April 2
Where: Wakeman Town Farm. Please park along Wakeman Town Farm Drive and enter through the gates at the red pillars.                                                                                                 
Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Cost: $165/ person. Fee includes all flowers, supplies, vase, private workshop. Tickets are non-refundable. Space is limited.

Max Guests: 20

STEMS + CO was founded by Lauryn Soden, founder and lead floral designer, whose work is rooted in a lifelong appreciation for nature, thoughtful design, and the artistry of flowers.

After graduating from Middlebury College in Vermont, Lauryn spent more than a decade in New York City building a successful career in public relations and digital marketing. In 2016, she returned with her family to her hometown of Rowayton, Connecticut, where she combined her strategic background with her creative instincts to pursue a lifelong dream—launching STEMS + CO.

In 2025, Lauryn expanded the business into a larger, dedicated studio space and retail store in Georgetown, Connecticut. The new location serves as a creative hub for floral design, hands-on workshops, and a curated selection of gifts and home décor. 

New! Summer Cooking for Kids - Registration Now Open!

Seed-to-Table Cooking Camp: Welcome to the Farm!

June 15-18, July 13-16, August 10-13 - Each week offers different themes, menus and skills!

Time: 9:00-12:00
Ages: 6-12
Max: 14
$420/week (includes instruction, materials and ingredients). Lunch is included!

Ready to see where your food really comes from? This summer, step into the magic of Wakeman Town Farm for a hands-on culinary adventure. Each week offers new recipes and culinary adventures! At the Farm, our campers don’t just cook; they experience the full cycle of seed-to-plate food production. Each morning begins in the gardens, where we’ll forage and harvest peak-season ingredients straight from the soil. Then, we’ll move into the kitchen to chop, sauté, and transform our fresh finds into seasonal dishes.

Under the guidance of our expert instructors, young chefs will explore bold new flavors, master essential kitchen teamwork, and build confidence. At the end of the day we gather at the table to share the delicious dishes we’ve created.

June 15-18. The Great Garden Awakening- Step into the sunshine and experience the "Solstice Sizzle" as we launch our summer culinary season. 

Each morning, we head to the garden to harvest peak-season crops and plan a journey into our daily menu. Each chef will pot his or her own herb to take home and watch grow. Back in the kitchen, we master knife safety while we wash, chop, and prep and cook our garden finds.  Sample Fare: marinated lime and herb steak and chicken strips with watermelon, cucumber-mint salad. We will even learn how to make pickles from cucumbers on the Farm and finish the day with buttermilk biscuit shortcake and WTF lavender cream.

July 13-16. Summer BBQ: Grillin’ and Chillin’.  Sample fare: We will learn how to make a marinade and BBQ sauce for proteins and seasonal veggies. Aspiring chefs will learn how to use a meat thermometer and to check doneness.  Sample Fare: We will cool down by learning how to make summer corn salad with herbs from the Farm and enjoy a build-your-own potato bar. We will finish with a refreshing granita with lemon, WTF thyme and honey.  Each chef will  go home with a bouquet of herbs from the garden to enjoy getting creative at home.

August 10-13. The Seasonal Compass: Navigating the Farm Kitchen  bridges the gap between the garden and the plate. Cooking is more than just following a recipe; it is an act of observation. By foraging and harvesting our own ingredients, we learn to respect the seasons and understand how "peak freshness" changes the flavor of a dish. Sample fare:

Heirloom Tomato & Basil: Mastering the art of rustic pastry. Ribbons of Zucchini Spaghetti with garden-fresh tomatoes and peppers. WTF Panzanella Salad with rustic sourdough croutons, aromatics and a balsamic vinaigrette. Garden Pizza with pesto using WTF herbs. Our sweet treat will be a farmstand berry galette. 

New! Cooking with Mushrooms - Class with Chef Genee Habansky 3.10.26

Cooking with Mushrooms - Culinary Class, March 10 @7 p.m., Tim’s Kitchen at Wakeman Town Farm Town Farm (Adults only); $125 pp. Feel free to BYOB your favorite libation.
Celebrate the beauty of specialty mushrooms in this seasonal, farm-forward cooking class led by farm-to-table Chef Genee Habansky of Herbaceous Catering. We’ll explore varieties like blue oysters, hen of the woods, shiitakes and lions mane while preparing — and tasting — dishes such as mushroom parmigiana, fricassee, mushroom “crab cakes,” and crispy chicken-fried mushrooms. Learn techniques, flavor pairing, and how to make mushrooms the star of the plate. Sourcing only the best mushrooms from Seacoast Mushrooms, based in Mystic Connecticut and found locally at the Westport Farmers’ Market, we will also learn about seasonality and foraging of them in the wild!  

Sold out! Thai Curry Class with Nit Noi Provisions 2.5.25

SORRY. SOLD OUT! Thai Curry Class with Nit Noi Provisions, 2.5.25 7 p.m., $125 pp

North Shutsharawan, of everyone’s favorite local Thai provisions shop, Nit Noi, will teach a class on how to make green curry from scratch, using bold aromatics like lemongrass and kaffir lime leaf, all in a fun, assembly-line–style paste-making party. Many of you will recognize North from his popular stand at the Westport Farmers’ Market and his local stores in Cos Cob and Norwalk. After the class, we’ll finish by slowing things down to enjoy a rich, comforting vegetarian green curry together in Tim’s Kitchen and send you home with the recipe to enjoy this dish again and again!

Sold out! Valentine's Dinner a deux with Chef Alison Milwe Grace 2.12.26

SOLD OUT! Our annual Valentine’s Dinner is a special themed celebration inside Tim’s Kitchen. Chef Alison Milwe Grace, of AMG Catering + Events, designed a heartwarming winter dining experience with a nod to love. This is an intimate winter dinner a deux, featuring a four-course menu, inclusive of service AND wine pairings, courtesy of Greens Farms Spirits and a Surprise Guest Vintner! $150 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!

VALENTINE’S  FARM DINNER

Thursday, February 12, 2025

6:30 pm

FIRST COURSE

 Roasted Tomato-dill bisque with grilled cheese “croutons”

Artisan breads and rolls

SALAD COURSE

Warm winter salad with cauliflower, carrots, fennel, caramelized onions with tahini vinaigrette

ENTRÉE (Choose one)

Maine lobster “pot pies” with leeks and Pernod

OR

Filet of beef “marsala” with wild mushrooms over “truffled” potatoes

DESSERT

Red Velvet “trifle”.

Winter Kids Farm Program Registration is Open! Classes start 1.13.2026

Bundle up for a winter adventure your child will never forget! Our Winter Farm Animal Classes offer hands-on time with friendly animals, fun seasonal activities, and engaging lessons that spark curiosity and confidence. It’s the perfect way for kids to learn, explore, and stay active all winter long. Classes offered are Little Farmer Parent & Me, Curious Sprouts, and Fantastic Farmhands. Spots fill quickly—sign up today!

new! kids’ chinese cooking special class 1.16.25

Kids’ Chinese Cooking Special - January 16,  2025, 4:30-6:30- 2 hours, $70 pp, includes dinner and dessert

Ages: 6-12

Instructor: Robyn Herman/Kathleen Benson

Students: Max 14

Welcome to our Chinese Kitchen Adventure cooking class where we will be stepping into the exciting world of stir-frying, incorporating colorful veggies, tender chicken, and long noodles in a sizzling Wok. We’ll learn how to toss noodles like real chefs, roll and stuff crispy egg rolls, and discover how to turn simple ingredients into a delicious meal. Get ready to cook, taste, practice teamwork and have fun as we explore new flavors and build confidence in the kitchen, one stir at a time! To finish on a sweet note, we’ll make fortune cookie sundae cups; kids build their own dessert with creamy ice cream, crunchy fortune cookies, and fun toppings.