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

Winter is here and Baby, it is 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. 

February begins with our heart-healthy session. We will kick off this session making Breakfast for Dinner. Waffles with WTF's own syrup, hearty and healthy granola bars with WTF honey—great for a grab-and-go snack. We'll also warm up with Italian wedding soup up with pastina and homegrown farm herbs, baked ziti with homemade sauce from our jarred farm tomatoes and gooey, cheesy bread, plus sweet and sour chicken bundles. This 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 2

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

New Date Added! Farm Story Time featuring Music from Suzuki Music School 2.25 9:00 am ages 2-5

Farm Story Time: Where Books Come to Life!

Join us for another 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!

Date of this event 2.25 @ 9:00 am Wakeman Town Farm

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.

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!

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.

WAKEMAN TOWN FARM holiday tree lighting RECAP WITH photos by irish flare LLC

To access entire photo gallery, please click the photo above. To download or purchase images, please click individual images, view and download using the “down” arrow. Enjoy! Thank you, Irish Flare Photography for capturing the spirit of the night!

EVENT RECAP - WAKEMAN TOWN FARM HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING 2025

Despite the chilly weather, some 250 local revelers showed up to celebrate the season at Wakeman Town Farm’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting. To help revelers get into the holiday spirit, the high school student jazz duo, On The Count Of Two, started off the evening with jazzy holiday cheer. The wonderful duo was followed up by rousing renditions of festive holiday music by local student musicians from Greens Farms and Saugatuck Elementary schools, plus a few members of the Staples High School Band playing Christmas and Chanukah favorites. Families enjoyed hot chocolate and sweet treats courtesy of The Granola Bar and Sweet P Bakery as they listened to the music.  Afterward, Bill Constantino, a Wakeman family member, and Kevin Christie, newly elected First Selectman, lit up the Wakeman tree to kick off the holidays and keep a generations-old family tradition alive for the community. 

In the spirit of the season many of the revelers donated diapers, toys and food which were collected in boxes at the Farm and will be donated to our neighbors in need during the holiday season. 

This event was also sponsored by Freudigman & Billings, LLC. Thank you for the support!

Special thanks to our entire Wakeman Town Farm family for putting this event together, especially Nancy Plotkin, Judy Sloan, Nicole Gerber, Liz Milwe, Bill Constantino, John Montoni! And a big shoutout to our friends at SLOBS who provided muscle and good cheer!

new! Whole Foods Cooking with Hemma Kitchen's Molly Healey 1.8.25

Whole Foods Cooking with Chef Molly Healey, January 8th - 6:30-8:30, $125 pp

Join us as we craft a complete Farm to Table Meal with Hemma Kitchen's Chef Molly Healey. This is a great way to reset your body and kick off the New Year, with an eye towards healthy, whole foods that are delicious and full of flavor. Recipes will include:

Parmesan artichoke dip with garlic herb crostini and crispy broccoli dippers

Warm kale salad with roasted squash, shaved parm, Brussels sprouts, bacon, maple- balsamic vinaigrette

Miso-blistered carrots w/pomegranate glaze and toasted hazelnuts

Roasted chicken pieces w/cauliflower puree, braised leeks and garlic chimichurri

Chickpea Blondie Skillet w/vanilla cream

sold out Holiday Treats Cooking Class for kids ages 6-12, 12.12.25

ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! Frosty Bites and Holiday Treats Cooking Class for Kids 

December 12,  2025, 4:30-6:30- 2 hours, $70 pp, includes dinner and desserts

Ages: 6-12

Instructor: Robyn Herman/Kathleen Benson

Students: Max 12

Welcome to Frosty Bites and Holiday Treats, a one-off cooking class for kids 

In this fun after-school class, tiny treats bring big holiday cheer! Young chefs will learn how to make festive, bite-sized holiday snacks and desserts in this hands-on cooking class. We’ll chop, mix, bake, and decorate our way through the season while practicing real kitchen skills. Kids will taste along the way, express their creativity, and proudly bring home a box of their mini masterpieces to share! Recipes include Mini Spanakopita Triangles, Savory Tarts, Holiday Apple Strudel and Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies.

SOLD OUT! Holiday Wreath Making Class 12.10.25

Join us for a festive, hands-on holiday wreath-making class at the farm! The Farm's own Chryse Terrill, will guide you on how to design a beautiful wreath that is perfect for the magical winter season. You’ll craft a beautiful, custom wreath using locally gathered, berries, and natural materials. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a total beginner, our friendly instructor will guide you step-by-step. Come sip something warm, soak up the cozy farm atmosphere, and take home a handmade wreath that brings the season to life!

Date: December 10th 2025

Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location: Tim’s Kitchen Wakeman Town Farm Westport CT

sold out! 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! Parent + Child Gingerbread House Decorating with kneads 12.20.25

Intergenerational gingerbread decorating workshop hosted by Kneads Bakery from 12 - 2 p.m. Sat 12.20.25

$100 Per Duo (One adult and one child). The workshop includes the following:

Gingerbread house (One per duo)
Icing for decorating
Assortment of candies for decorating
Hot chocolate with toasted marshmallow and popcorn

Workshop add-ons:
An assortment of Christmas cookies and colored icing packs will also be available for purchase onsite to extend the fun along with additional beverages and small bites.

**non refundable **

name-a-lamb contest voting deadline is monday 2.9.26

Let’s get these little gals named!

Our new baby lambs have arrived, and they deserve names just as cute and original as they are!

To help defray the costs of care and feeding, we’re inviting the public to get involved with a contest: Help Name the Newest Farm Babies!

For $10, you can submit up to four name suggestions (one per lamb; all are girls). Your entries support the care of our animals and Farm programs.

Winning names will be drawn Monday, February 9.

Join in the fun, get creative, and help name the newest members of the Farm family.

Sold out! Holiday Hors d'ouevres with laura weinman 12.4.25

Holiday Hors d'ouevres with Laura Weinman 12.4.25 @6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $150 pp

We’re whipping up an assortment of festive and delicious finger foods to enjoy with friends and family this holiday season! Join us. This is a festive, collaborative class. Bring a friend, your favorite wine or libation, and let’s kick off the holiday season with a good time and a whole new array of bite-sized favorites for entertaining!

The Menu

Tuna Tartare on Crispy wontons with Wasabi Aioli 

Gougeres with Thyme and Gruyere

Mini Crabcakes with Chive Remoulade

Caramelized Onion Quesadillas with Guacamole and Fresh Salsa

Vegetable Spring Rolls with Chili Dipping Sauce

Manchego-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Chicken Sausage En Croute with Mustard Sauce

Beef Tenderloin Canapes with Horseradish and Arugula

selling fast! February Break Kids' Cooking Camp Day 2.17

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

February 17
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 recipes 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.

MENU - 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.

Sold out! 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!

sold out: self-care sunday Sound Bath Experience 11.2.25

Sound Bath Experience - Sun. Nov. 2, 2-4 p.m.
Rooted in themes of letting go, turning inward, and planting new intentions, this sound bath and art experience offers a sacred space to slow down and reconnect with yourself. As autumn’s golden light softens and the trees surrender their final leaves, nature invites us to do the same: release, reflect, and return to our inner stillness

The gathering will take place at Wakeman Town Farm’s gathering space, Tim’s Kitchen. It’s a setting that invites presence, reflection, and connection with the natural rhythms of the season.

We’ll begin with a sound bath with soothing soundscapes and gentle visualization to support this seasonal shift. The sounds of crystal bowls, chimes, and meditative instruments will create a deeply restorative space for grounding and renewal.

Following the sound journey, you’ll be invited into a therapeutic art experience aligned with this same theme. Through intuitive creative expression, we’ll explore what’s ready to be released and honor what is ready to emerge within. In this creative container, your emotions and insights are safe to take shape on the page in whatever form they choose. No prior art experience is necessary; all are welcome.

Ticket Price: $65

‘pies for good’ sale open now through 11.21.25

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN WHEN WE SELL LOCAL PIES TO SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE! sale is nov 4-21

PIES FOR GOOD:
For Thanksgiving, don't miss the WAKEMAN TOWN FARM PIE SALE featuring the BEST pies around. The pie sale is in support of Earth Animal’s Mitten Project benefitting CT Food Share.

You can place orders for freshly baked* 9” pies from Oronoque Farms, including Apple, Apple Crumb, Blueberry, Blueberry Crumb, Cherry, Cherry Crumb, and Pumpkin** pies. As an added bonus, you can now make your order a la mode with pints of Madagascar Vanilla or Bourbon Brown Sugar ice cream from Lindsay’s Handmade Ice Cream. Order, Pickup and Storage info is below. Please read carefully!
Orders open through Nov. 21.

ORDER HERE

Pies are $25/each Ice Cream $10/each

•          PICKUP: Monday, 11/24, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM*** in the Barn at WAKEMAN TOWN FARM, 134 Cross Highway, Westport, CT.

*FOR THE FRESHEST TASTE, PIES NEED TO BE EITHER FROZEN THE DAY OF PICKUP, OR EATEN WITHIN 3 DAYS.

**PUMPKIN PIES ARE FROZEN AND UNBAKED.

***   PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY PIES NOT PICKED UP BY 7:00PM ON 11/24 WILL BE DONATED TO THE GILLESPIE CENTER FIRST THING ON 11/25.

ICE CREAM

Lindsay’s Handmade Ice Cream has been crafting small batch artisan ice cream since 2020. Using only highest quality clean ingredients, you will quickly taste the difference. 

The Madagascar Vanilla is sourced through a trading partner who works directly with Malagasy famers so more money lands in the pockets of the community. So I feel confident to say it IS The Best Vanilla Ever! 

The Bourbon Brown Sugar is made using SoNo 1420 Bourbon, grass fed butter and compliments Pecan Pie, Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie, or just eat it out of the carton. No judgments here :) 

Enjoy this special handmade treat with your loved ones and thank you for supporting local! 

Sold out! Thanksgiving Cooking Class for Kids ages 6-12, 11.14.25

“Cook, Create, Celebrate Thanksgiving!”

November 14, 2025, 4:30-6:30- 2 hours, $70 pp, includes dinner and dessert

Ages: 6-12

Instructor: Robyn Herman/Kathleen Benson

Students: Max 12

It's Turkey time in Tim’s Kitchen! Join us for our after-school Thanksgiving kids’ cooking class, where young chefs will roll, stuff, and bake their way through a festive Thanksgiving meal, featuring stuffed turkey breast, roasted winter squash and wholesome harvest stuffing. For dessert, we will prepare sweet apple cranberry lattice mini pies. Kids will learn to build lattice pies with criss-cross tops that look like cozy quilts for the apples underneath! We will enjoy our feast family style and share what we are thankful for with one another.

donate to our community food drive for hall neighborhood house 11.1.25-11.9.25

Put a little love in your ♥️ heart! 

Wakeman Town Farm is running an essential food drive from Nov 1-Nov 9 to help our community partners at Hall Neighborhood House in Bridgeport

Wakeman Town Farm is proud to provide educational outreach to the children who frequent Hall Neighborhood House. We invite you to learn more about inspiring local community resource, below, and to consider supporting our food essentials drive. Thank you!

Below, please find an easy-to-use Amazon Wish List, compiled to address the needs of local families. The groceries will be delivered directly to Hall House and distributed to families. 

Simply shop and click through to checkout, where Hall House is listed as a delivery location. 

About Hall Neighborhood House

Hall Neighborhood House has been serving families on the Lower East Side of Bridgeport for 139 years. It is a true community center, addressing the needs of every age group in the community.

Services consist of early childhood education, birth to 5 years old, as well as a youth program, offering a children ages 6 through high school a safe place for homework help, recreation, educational activities, college prep, after-school meals, and summer camps.  Adults come to Hall for financial and social services, as well as an all-day senior citizen program providing two meals, socialization, exercise and community resources. Hall House serves over 900 people a day, many of whom walk over from the neighborhood.  The organization often serves four generations of families the same time! What is more, they employ over 120 people, most from the immediate neighborhood. 

Several years ago, the team added health services, such seeing a dentist, dental hygienist, doctor or behavioral health specialist at no charge. 

Of the 80 seniors who come to the center, almost 30 rely on SNAP benefits and close to 300 families in the early learning and youth programs rely on SNAP benefits.

Your donations are greatly appreciated! Thank you.