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!  

Milkweed Growing and Monarch Raising Lecture with Alice Ely 8.29.22

Milkweed Growing and Monarch Raising Lecture with Alice Ely

8/29 @ 6:30 PM

WTF

Suitable for families

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 odds by raising 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.

A note for HS educators. New collab opportunties!

We are all about collabs! If you’re an educator and seek to expand on classroom learning, we want you to know that there are myriad ways we can help. Our educational coordinator, Noelle S., is happy to work with you to bring a group of students to the Farm. We have worked with Westport Public Schools professionals to tailor experiences to grade-appropriate curriculum in the past, and we look forward to working with new groups. So whether you seek an engaging field trip, an offsite, a hands-on Farm tour or experience, reach out and say hi! We are here for you. P.S. If your students are looking for volunteer opportunities, we offer those as well. See below for more info.

beer garden + fall fun for the whole family 10.15.23

Join us on the Farm for our annual family Beer Garden event on Sunday, Oct. 15, featuring live music by Hitch and the Giddy-Up + Rob Morton, lawn games, bubbles, face painting and pumpkin 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! We will pouring frosty local beer, sponsored by Greens Farms Spirits, and tasty ice cream treats from Saugatuck Sweets and LANDTECH. There will also be cider donuts and refreshments sponsored by KMS Team at Compass. 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 $10 per adults. Kids are free. Food + beverage purchases are a la carte. Proceeds benefit Farm educational programs. Please note: This is an outdoor-only event. No animals allowed.

SORRY: NO REFUNDS! In the event of a weather cancellation, we cannot issue refunds.

Fall Farm Classes - registration open now

Our fall class lineup will be available August 18 at 9 a.m. Check out all the offerings, for everything from Parent + Child (infant/toddler sessions) where we hang out with the animals, which start in late August, to enriching hands-on after-school programs for both elementary and middle schoolers. You can browse our offerings below, or head straight to the registration links here

SOLD OUT! Pasta lovers’ workshop with italian chef vita palmeri 9.22.22

Pasta Lovers’ Workshop
September 22, 2022 7-9pm

Join us in Tim’s Kitchen as Vita Palmieri shares the Italian tradition of making fresh pasta 100% from scratch. During this hands-on cooking workshop, we'll make three types of pasta: spaghetti alla chitarra, tagliatelle, and farfalle. Vita likes to make these events fun as well as delicious, so she offers a welcome appetizer, followed by instruction, then a tasting of two delicious pasta dishes, followed by homemade dessert. Feel free to bring your favorite wine or beverages. We will have glassware and openers.

Schedule

Welcome Appetizer

Instruction

Chef Vita will teach the group how to make your own pasta (Spaghetti alla Chitarra, Tagliatelle, or Farfalle)

Tasting

Lasagna alla Bolognese
Smoked Spaghetti

Dessert

Enjoy a special dessert prepared by Chef Vita

Beverages
BYOB! Bring vino or your favorite beverage!

need an engaging camp for a week or more? we’ve got you covered! New afternoon sessions added!

NEW AFTERNOON SESSIONS ADDED!
We offer enriching summer experiences for kids of all ages. Our farm days are both inspirational and educational. On any given day, we will be exposed to a range of different real-life farm experiences, like learning how to feed baby goats, learning about egg gestation and hatching, seeing how and why worms help us make compost, experiencing how to plant a garden from seedlings, and so much more. We integrate farm-grown veggies and fruits, hands-on projects, and an array of creative games and activities to keep each week engaging and enlightening. We know that being out in nature is the best medicine, and our perennially popular farm camps provide a dose of old-fashioned fun that’s all about getting out into the dirt, fresh air, and sunshine! To register, peruse our offerings here, and then register with the button below.

Got extra garden vegetables? Donate at the Farm for neighbors in need

Attention home gardeners! Wakeman Town Farm is partnering with Westport Grow-a-Row and Food Rescue US - Fairfield County on a new produce donation drop off site.

Prolific peas? Lots of lettuce? Zucchini galore? 🥬🍅🥒🥕 Simply bring your home garden abundance to Wakeman Town Farm's farm stand Saturdays from 9AM - 1PM — your harvest will help those struggling with food insecurity.

Your donations of fresh fruit, veggies and herbs will be transferred to help nourish neighbors in Fairfield County who are experiencing food insecurity.

Simply place fresh produce in our cooler—easy peasy! All donated produce will be delivered to an agency in-need by our partner, FoodRescue US - Fairfield County.

Have questions? Email Haley@foodrescue.us.

Follow @grow.a.row_westport on Instagram for updates.

Summer Open Hours: Farm Stand + Public Open Hours Saturdays 9-1 p.m.

Saturday mornings are the best time to stop by the Farm to see what’s growing, grab your weekly produce, honey, breads and local artisan foods from our very own Farm Stand, visit the animals and just enjoy the tranquility of your Town Farm. Visit with the family for a wholesome weekend outing. Before coming, please check this home page for any exceptions, While the Farm Stand will be open every Saturday, there are a few Saturdays when the inner areas of the Farm will be closed for private events. See you soon!

new session: green teen program - starts 8.1.22-8.12.22

This two-week service-oriented teen apprentice program for 6th-8th graders is focused on fulfilling the Farm's mission to serve the needs of the community while also giving your teen much-needed service hours required for college applications, National Honor Society applications and more.

In this fun, feel-good program, teen participants will focus on planting, watering and harvesting vegetables that will then be donated to local food pantries, where the need is great. We will invite representatives from local receiving agencies to visit the Farm and talk about food insecurity in our area and how community volunteering changes lives. Once per session, we will cook up a nutritious meal for the residents of Westport’s Gillespie Center, incorporating the Farm’s organic produce. The teens will also run their own Farm stand.

In addition, teens interact with Farm’s rabbits, ducks, chicken, sheep, goats, and our furry Alpacas. They learn about animal care, feeding, and even halter training. We will also explore environmental topics, such as composting, creating a pollinator garden, and the Zero Waste initiative through visiting guest experts who will demonstrate and talk to the group. We will also enjoy a few “maker" crafts using sustainable/reusable materials.

The second session of the two-week program ends with a “graduation” celebration, where students share their feelings about their experiences growing their own food, the role the Farm plays in community education, and what they learned about community service. Each participant will receive a Green Teen Service Certificate.

sold out! Summer Al Fresco Farm Dinner w/ Chef Alison Milwe Grace 8.25.22

It's our favorite time of the year, and we're celebrating with a late-summer al fresco farm-to-table feast inspired by local farms and the Long Island Sound

AMG Catering and Events

Thursday, August 25, 2022

WTF LATE-SUMMER AL FRESCO FARM DINNER

FIRST COURSE

Creamy roasted local tomato gazpacho

Buttermilk biscuits with jalapeño honey butter

SECOND COURSE

Local peach panzanella salad with pickled onions, chèvre, toasted pistachio and rose vinaigrette

ENTREE

Seared Deep Sea scallops with local summer corn and bacon “hash”

or

“Caprese” grilled Filet of Beef (topped with roasted tomatoes and mozzarella; can also be served without topping), served over herb-roasted potatoes

DESSERT

Strawberry-basil Key Lime “parfaits”

$110/person

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.

Seating: The easiest way to ensure group seating is to purchase all tickets for your table in one order. If you purchased your tickets as a couple or single, and then decide later to sit with other attendees, kindly drop us a line at wakemantownfarm@gmail.com at least one week in advance of the event, so that we can try to arrange a table for your group. If you are a single person and would like to join a communal table, kindly let us know, and we will let you know if there are others in the same boat.

Cancellation/Weather Note: We live in crazy, unpredictable times. Please only purchase tickets with the understanding that we do not offer refunds of any kind. However, you are welcome to gift or sell your tickets, provided that you give us the names of the new attendees in advance of the event. If weather doesn't cooperate, we will bring the dinner inside Tim's Kitchen.

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