new! Wakeman Town Farm Town Farm Farmer Market Opens Sat. June 14 9-1

🌱 We’re thrilled to welcome back BMW of Darien as the proud sponsor of our Wakeman Town Farm Farmstand for the third year in a row! Their generous support helps us bring fresh, local produce to the community all season long.

Opening Day is this Saturday, 9am–1pm — come by for veggies, flowers, baked goods, and more. Thank you, BMW of Darien, for helping our farmstand thrive!

Come for the veggies and flowers grown on the Farm!

Enjoy the artisanal baked goods from @wavehillbreads.norwalkct and @fattoamanobakeryct

We will also have a variety of local cottage products, including salsas by @almamexicanfoods , balsamics and oils by @delavignesgourmetct, jams by @wonderland_jam

And also a new selection of coffees by local brewers @soundcoffeecompany

Also available will be our clothing and merchandise with the WTF - Wakeman Town Farm - logo!

Say hello to the animals and wander through the gardens while you are here! Bring the kids.

Little Farmer Summer Camp! First Session Starts 6/23. Register Here for Ages 4 - 6

Weekly Sessions Offered from 6/23 - 8/15 Monday - Friday

Sign up for as many as your child likes!

Youngsters will dabble in all aspects of the farm experience—from planting and harvesting fresh veggies in the garden to feeding our various farm animals. Children will learn how to identify bugs, where to look for monarch caterpillars, and how to collect eggs from the chicken coop! We will also explore environmental topics, such as the importance of butterflies, bee keeping, and fun facts about chickens through visiting guest experts. Children will delight in games, sustainable crafts, and food preparation using veggies straight from the gardens in this delightful and peaceful outdoor farm setting. This is an outdoor program; you will be notified via email of any class cancellations due to inclement weather. Please know the farm does not have make ups for weather or refunds should your plans change.

Green Teen Summer Camp! First Session Starts 7.7.25 - Register Here

This teen apprentice camp for ages 11-14 is focused on fulfilling the Farm's mission to serve the needs of the community while also teaching campers how to lead a sustainable lifestyle.

In this fun outdoor, feel-good program, teen participants will focus on planting, watering and harvesting vegetables that will be sold at our weekly Farm stand. Green Teens will get a first look at what goes into setting up, managing and operating our Farm stand and they will run a teen led Friday Farm Stand. Once per session, we will cook up a nutritious meal with a guest Farm chef for the residents of Westport’s Gillespie Center, incorporating the Farm’s organic produce.

Green Teen Summer Camp Weeks
7/7 - 7/11 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

7/21 - 7/25 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

8/4 - 8/8 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Junior Farmers Camp! Register Here! First Session Starts 6.23.24

Calling all Jr. Farmers! For kids who just want to get their hands dirty and experience what it is to be a real farmer. Learn about sustainable farming first-hand through planting and caring for a garden, feeding and caring for animals, including our alpaca, sheep, goats and more. Campers will hunt for fresh eggs, delight in farm games and taste veggies straight from the gardens. We will also explore environmental topics, such as monarch conservation, permaculture, bee keeping, and candling chicken eggs through visiting guest experts who will demonstrate and talk to the group. We will also enjoy a few “maker" crafts using sustainable/reusable materials.

Junior Farmer Camp Weeks

6/23 - 6/27 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

6/30 - 7/3 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

7/14 - 7/18 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

7/28 -8/1 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

8/11 - 8/15 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

How to raise multitudes of Milkweed and Monarchs. 7/14 @ 7 p.m. Great for Families!

Join Wakeman Town Farm and Alice Ely Advanced Master Gardener/ Composter for a lecture on Milkweed growing and Monarch raising!

Monarchs, the once plentiful beauties of yard and field, have suffered habitat loss so great that their numbers in recent years have dwindled to 10% of their peak population. They are called the ‘poster child’ for pollinator habitat protection, owing to their beauty and the remarkable feat of their annual migration to Mexico and back. Protecting Monarchs leads us to a wider awareness of the fragility of insect populations, the steady assault on their numbers through the indiscriminate use of pesticides, and the vital role that diverse native species play in keeping our planet healthy.

At this talk you’ll learn about how to attract a bevy of egg-laying Monarchs to your garden, how to raise the eggs into hungry Monarch caterpillars, and finally, healthy adult Monarchs, as well as some tips on how to grow a variety of different milkweed species to help them thrive.

This talk is great for children and adults!

sold out! Intimate Chefs' Dinner with James Beard Award-Nominee Chef Brian Lewis 7.10.25

Intimate Chefs' Dinner on the Farm with Current James Beard Award Nominee, Chef Brian Lewis

July 10, 7-9:30 p.m. Join us on the Farm for an intimate dinner spotlighting Chef Brian Lewis, of The Cottage and OKO, and a three-time James Beard Semifinalist and current Award Nominee.

This multi-course dinner, with optional wine pairings, will celebrate Lewis’ contributions to the local culinary landscape through an intimate seasonal meal, inspired by regional summer bounty from nearby waterways and farms, including our own! Dinner $200 pp. Add $40 pp for supplemental wine pairings. Tickets are limited for best experience. Menu is below.

NEW!! Drop in Little Farmers Parent and Me Classes 6/16 - 6/20

Can’t get enough of our Little Farmer Classes, well we have added some drop in dates for you to keep enjoying the fun at the Farm. Choose one class or more than one which will take place for one hour during various days and times from 6/16 - 6/20.

This class will spend time outdoors on the farm with our animals and exploring our gardens.

We can’t wait to see you!

sold out: Pizza on the Patio night 7.23.25

Sold out! Keep an eye out for our August event!

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.

Adult Sat morning Vinyasa Yoga at the Farm 8:30 a.m., 6.21, 7.19 & 8.9

Join us for adult Vinyasa Flow Classes at Wakeman Town Farm with Jennifer Seideman. Our first will welcome in the Summer Solstice. Sign up for one or all three! Join us for early morning Vinyasa Yoga at the Farm with instructor Jennifer Seideman. Sign up for one or for all three. These classes are 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 wants to welcome 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.

Details:

Adults only

Bring your own yoga mat and block

Classes take place 6/21, 7/19 & 8/9 @ 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

new! summer tomato dinner with chef genee habansky of herbaceous catering 7.31.25

There’s simply nothing like summer on the Farm, and we’ve invited one of our favorite local farm-to-table chefs to create an inspired summer menu, based on her summer muse, the humble tomato. Chef Genee Habansky has been working closely with our Farmer, Dasha Horton, to create a mouthwatering multi-course feast inspired by what is growing in our gardens in July. We will start with a refreshing welcome Tomato-Watermelon Spritz, then move onto an array of dishes that incorporate a rainbow of freshly harvested summer tomatoes as the star of the plate.

The dinner is al fresco on the garden grounds, weather permitting, or inside Tim’s Kitchen, if not. Please feel free to bring wine or a favorite libation to complement the menu, which is listed below.

Tickets are $150 pp and are limited. Please note: Tickets are non-refundable + non-exchangeable.
In the event you cannot make it, you may gift or sell your tickets.

Summer Tomato Dinner at Wakeman Town Farm, 6:30 PM

Cocktail/Mocktail Welcome Drink

Tomato Watermelon Spritz

Amuse Bouche

Cherry Tomato Concasee, Micro Basil & Grated Goat Cheese

First Course

Tomato & Zucchini Panzanella, Grilled Roasted Garlic Sourdough, Basil, Scallions, Parsley

Main Course (Choose One at Registration)

Sea Scallops, Filet of Beef, or Mushroom “Scallop”
served wtih Tomato Confit, Tomato Buerre Blanc, Yaya Carrots & Farm Greens, Potatoes Fondant 

Dessert

Tomato & Peach Cheese Cake
Graham Cracker Crumb, Tomato Tuille, Vanilla Bean Whip

Eat Well, Live Whole: A Seasonal Guide to Sustainable Wellness 6.17.25

Eat Well, Live Whole: A Seasonal Guide to Sustainable Wellness 7 p.m.-8 p.m.

Join Whole by Olivia Robie at Tim’s Kitchen at Wakeman Town Farm for an interactive, one-hour workshop rooted in seasonal eating, sustainable living, and whole-food nutrition. Led by Olivia, MS RDN candidate at Columbia University, this hands-on session explores how the food we choose can nourish our bodies while supporting the health of the planet.

Through a summer-inspired cooking demo, participants will learn practical strategies for mindful eating, reducing environmental impact, and building a deeper connection to local food systems. We’ll prepare a plant-forward dish highlighting June’s peak farm produce, with tips on how to adapt it for different dietary needs and recreate it at home. Perfect for anyone interested in prevention-focused nutrition, this workshop offers tools and inspiration,.

Bio: Whole by Olivia Robie is a nutrition education and culinary practice dedicated to prevention-focused wellness through seasonal, whole-food choices. We empower communities with evidence-based workshops and hands-on cooking experiences that make sustainable nutrition both accessible and actionable. Rooted in science and inspired by the rhythms of nature, Whole helps people build healthier lives through food—one ingredient, one habit, one season at a time.

sold out! Summer On a plate Cooking class with Chef Raquel Rivera 7.17.25

Summertime Cooking with Raquel Rivera 7.17.25 @7 p.m.., $125

Join us for a summer-inspired class, featuring a range of seasonal favorites using fresh local bounty from the gardens! We will make each of these summery dishes, then sit down to enjoy them in Tim’s Kitchen.

Due to opportunity costs, tickets are nonrefundable, but you may transfer or sell in the event that you cannot attend.

Summer On a Plate Menu

Cherry Tomato, Basil and Blue Cheese Salad with Croutons

Roasted Butterflied Chicken w/ Lemons

Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi w/ Peas, Fresh Mint and Prosciutto

Roasted Summer Garden Veggies w/ Garlic and Thyme

Limoncello Spiked Vanilla Ice Cream w/ Biscotti & Chocolate Drizzle

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.

Inclusive Neurodiverse Farmer Program June! Starts 6.14.25

Designed for farmhands of all abilities, this unique program offers a hands-on, sensory-rich experience that encourages exploration, creativity, and learning in a natural setting. The Farm provides a safe and welcoming environment where kids can connect with animals, engage in gardening activities, and explore the outdoors at their 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. Whether your child enjoys feeding animals, planting seeds, or simply observing the wonders of nature, they’ll find a space where they can thrive. This program promotes social interaction, emotional regulation, and physical activity, all while nurturing a love for nature. Join us on the farm for a fun, inclusive, and enriching experience that celebrates every child's unique abilities!

This is not a drop off class, your farmer will need an adult buddy (18+) accompanying them to this class

SPRING SESSION DATE/TIME:

The Session includes 3 Saturday classes 6/14, 6/21 & 6/28

Ages 3 - 11+ 9:00a.m - 9:45a.m.
All Ages 3 - 11+ 10:00a.m - 10:45a.m.

Up to 8 participants per class

New: Jump into Summer! Kids' Cooking Class 6.6.25

New: Jump into Summer! Kids' Cooking Class 
June 6th, 2025, 4:15-5:45 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Min 6, Max 10 Students, $55, includes materials, instructions and ingredients

In our June summer Cooking Kick-Off class, we will be celebrating the end of the school year and the start of summer vacation and good times. Come and cook with colorful garden-picked ingredients from the Farm and feast on summer-inspired treats.  Recipes include BBQ Chicken Sliders with our homemade sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, Rainbow Fruit Kebobs with a WTF-honey/yogurt dip, and a bubbling berry cobbler with seasonal berries. 

Sold out! argentinian “asado” dinner - perfect fathers’s day experience! 6.13.25

Sold out! The “Argentine Asado” goes back to the mid-nineteenth century when the Gauchos roamed the Pampas. Today, it still holds many of those traditions every time a group gathers around the grill. Served family style, it is a one-of-a-kind social culinary experience, and a fun Father’s Day outing for meat lovers! Join Chef Pablo Nealon at Wakeman Town Farm on Friday, June 13 at 5:30 p.m. for a special culinary event. Price: $155 per person, includes all food and service. Please BYO your favorite beverages. Water, glassware and wine openers will be provided. Sorry, no refunds or makeups, but if you can’t make it, you may gift or sell your tickets.

Argentine Asado Menu

Starter

“Choripan” Argentine Sausage Sandwiches

Chimichurri and Criolla Sauces

Meats

Tri Tip Steak/ Onions a Las Brasas

Skirt Steak / Charred Scallions

Whole Grilled Chicken / Grilled Peppers

Pork Loin / Grilled Pineapple

Sides

Mixed Green Salad

Cucumbers / Tomatoes / Shaved Red Inion / Vinaigrette

Potatoes a la Plancha

Peppers / Onions / Herbs

Dessert

Homemade Flan

Dulce de Leche / Whipped cream

Chef Bio: Although his career started in Architecture, Chef Pablo’s heart was always in the

kitchen. In 2011, he enrolled in Culinary school in his hometown, Buenos Aires - where

he graduated top of his class. From there Chef Pablo went on to cook at Tom

Colicchio’s renowned CraftBar, which he credits as his true culinary education. He

then cooked in several other NYC restaurants before moving to Boulder, where he served as Executive Sous Chef at the 4 Diamond resort Omni

Interlocken. In 2020, he launched his business as a Personal Chef based in

Norwalk, CT. Whether cooking for a catered event, an Asado on his parrilla or for a plated dinner

party, his passion for this craft shines through his food.

sold out! first Pizza on the Patio Night of the season! 6.18.25

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.

Sensory Safari: Farm Fun for Neurodiverse Kids Ages 3 - 8Wednesdays 4:15 p.m.

A gentle, sensory-friendly animal adventure around the farm designed especially for neurodiverse children ages 3–8

Come join us for a gentle, sensory-friendly animal adventure around the farm designed especially for neurodiverse children ages 3–8. During this 45 minute class, your farmer will have the opportunity to meet and interact with our animals—goats, alpacas, sheep, rabbits, chickens, and ducks. Running this class is Jewell Ailes who works in the public school system in an intensive resource room as a 1:1 for students with ASD and other special needs. She is trained to support neurodiverse learners, ensuring that each child’s individual needs are met.

This class meets Wednesdays at 4:15- 5:00 startig May 21st running through June 11th.

Rhododendrons & A Mid-Century Garden Educational Lecture 5.18 10:00 a.m

A Special Event with the Connecticut Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society,

Blau House & Gardens and Wakeman Town Farm.

Join us at Wakeman Town Farm (WTF) to celebrate the beauty and history of rhododendrons and their landscape use at Blau House & Gardens in a talk, box lunch and tour.

Highlights:

• Presentation: "My 40 Years Amongst the Rhododendrons" by horticulturist Kevin Wilcox.

Learn about the five subdivisions of the rhododendron genus, best practices for cultivation,

and see inspiring garden images.

• Box Lunch: Enjoy a delicious meal with fellow plant enthusiasts. Order number and type of sandwich in box lunch per Box lunch $20  -  Order Box Lunch Here

• Guided Tour: Explore Blau House & Gardens, a Westport hidden gem.

• Schedule:

  * 9:30 AM – Coffee and pastries

  ( sponsored by Olivers Nurseries )

  * 10:00–11:15 AM – Talk with Kevin Wilcox at Wakeman Town Farm Tim’s Kitchen

  * 11:15 AM–12:15 PM – Box Lunch

  * 12:30–2:00 PM – Tour of Blau House & Gardens

  (Parking for tour at #9 Bayberry Ridge Road driveway and across the driveway along the stonewall and at #7 Bayberry Ridge Road Driveway)

Sold out! bonus week of kids' culinary camp added due to popular demand 6.16-6.18

Sold out! Kids’ Culinary Camp. June 16, 17 + 18, Time:  9:00 am -12:00 p.m. Ages 6-10. Min 6, Max 10 Students, $325 pp, includes instruction, ingredients and materials

School’s out and it’s time to do something super fun! We’ve added a new kick-off week to our summer culinary season for kids, due to popular demand. Chef Kathleen, of Culinary Kids, begins each day on the Farm hand-picking organic ingredients from what is seasonal in our gardens and supplementing with other fresh fruits and veggies.  Our young chefs will then venture back into our state-of-the-art kitchen to create savory and sweet summer dishes they will enjoy making + eating!

In addition to an authentic camp experience on a working farm, where bees buzz, animals graze and gardens flourish, our young chefs in this three-day cooking camp will learn to make homemade seasonal recipes including:

-Summer Pasta with homemade pesto from the gardens basil and cornbread with WTF honey.

-Campfire Nachos with all the fixin’s, from our homemade guacamole and garden salsa bar

-Strawberry shortcakes and jam made with berries picked at the Farm

-S’mores fun with our own Culinary Kids’ Smookies, ie, s’mores meets cookies

-Fresh berry popsicles to cool off on a hot day

2025 Summer Farm Camp Registration

Summer is around the bend… 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.