last call! Sprouting Chefs: Springtime Culinary Adventure (Grades 2-6) with Chef Robyn

Sprouting Chefs:  Springtime Culinary Adventure (Grades 2-6) with Chef Robyn

Session 2- 5/13,5/20,5/27,6/3,6/10 (5 sessions; $325)

Time: 4:15-5:30

Ages: Grades 2-6

Instructor: Robyn Herman

Students: Max 12

Join us for a hands-on journey where young foodies transform the fresh energy of spring into a gourmet feast every week! From mastering the "bear claw" shredding technique for our vibrant Green Goddess Chicken Salad Boats to "planting" hidden veggies into savory Garden Patch Turkey Sliders, students will discover how healthy ingredients create bold culinary flavors. The gardens and the changing season will be a great source of inspiration for our changing weekly menus. 

The adventure continues into pastry as we explore the "Art of the Bloom." Chefs will craft rustic, golden Spring Berry Galettes and delicate "Honeycomb" Phyllo Nests—sculpted into bird-inspired treats and finished with a dollop of Greek yogurt and honey harvested right here at Wakeman Town Farm. It’s a celebration of growth, flavor, and culinary creativity!

And, naturally, we eat what we create! 

Pests Out, Pollinators In: Pesticide-Free Solutions for your yard 6/25 @ 6:30 pm

A collaboration of Wakeman Town Farm, Sustainable Westport, Wild Ones, & Pollinator Pathway

Discover how to create beauty and comfort in your yard without relying on poisonous pesticides. There is a simpler, safer way than battling against nature and spraying harsh chemicals. We will equip you with natural strategies to deter pests, support local pollinators, and build resilient, healthy soil. Participants will leave with their very own Mosquito Bucket — a safe, affordable and targeted approach to control mosquitoes at the source (pre-purchase kits in a Google Link on the registration Page by June 23rd).

Sound Coffee Tasting + talk: From Bean to Brew 7.12.26

Join Jeff Roy from Sound Coffee for an engaging journey into the world of specialty coffee in Tim’s Kitchen from 11-12:30 on Sunday July 12. Whether you’re a daily coffee drinker or simply curious about what makes one cup different from another, this hands-on class will help you taste and experience coffee in an entirely new way. $40 pp. You will receive coffee to take home as well!

We’ll explore how coffee is grown, processed, roasted, and brewed, then guide you through a professional-style tasting of coffees from different growing regions around the world. Along the way, you’ll learn how origin, variety, processing method, and roast level influence flavor, while developing the vocabulary and confidence to identify tasting notes for yourself.

Participants will sample several freshly roasted coffees, discover the fundamentals of coffee tasting, and leave with practical brewing tips to make better coffee at home.

Come ready to sip, compare, ask questions, and deepen your appreciation for one of the world’s most fascinating agricultural products.

You’ll learn:

• How coffee travels from farm to cup

• What creates the flavors you taste in coffee

• The basics of professional coffee cupping

• How to identify aromas, body, acidity, and sweetness

• Simple techniques for brewing exceptional coffee at home

No prior coffee knowledge is required—just bring your curiosity and your taste buds.  You will receive coffee to take home as well!

HARVEST FEST 2026 IS OFFICALLY CANCELLED

Dear Guests + Sponsors:

After much deliberation with Town Officials, Harvest Fest 2026 is now cancelled due to the impending storm, a weather event that is out of our control. 

We sincerely thank you for your patience while we grappled with this decision. We were hoping for a miraculous change in the weather forecast today, but with wind is predicted at over 20 mph and gusts predicted at 40 mph, a tented outdoor event is no longer safe for guests, sponsors, vendors, talent (bands and auctioneer), volunteers and staff. 

As you might imagine, we have put an incredible amount of time, energy, resources and volunteer effort into this event that was sold-out to 270 guests. We cannot thank you enough for your support of the Farm. Cancelling  Harvest Fest is a big loss for us, as the funds from the event normally go towards offering scholarships to local children and defraying basic Farm costs for the coming year, such as animal care and feeding. 

At the same time, we care deeply about the people who make this event possible. We are very mindful of the team who would have been traveling to the Farm, setting up and working the event. We would never want anyone to feel that the importance of the event comes before their safety.

As stated in ticket promotion, we do not offer refunds for cancelled events, and your purchase will go towards defraying the costs already spent on tents, rentals, food, drink, staff, auctioneer, bands, etc. 

All of us on the Wakeman Town Farm team feel terrible about having to cancel. Our sincere apologies. 
In the meantime,  we hope you will stay warm, dry and safe as the storm runs its course.

All the best, 

The Wakeman Town Farm Team 

PS: Because we want to end on a more positive note, we are going to pull a ticket purchasers' name from a hat for a special weekend in Westport, including an overnight stay at the Delamar for two, a spa treatment at The Spa at Delamar and Dinner for Two at Dandelion, the new restaurant at The Delamar.

Sold out! One-Off Class: Seed-to-Table Chefs: Garden Pizzas & Brownie Sundaes 6.12.26

New Kids’ One-Off Class: Seed-to-Table Chefs: Garden Pizzas & Brownie Sundaes!

Date: June 12, 2026
Time: 4:30-6:30- 2 hours
Ages: 7-12
Instructor: Robyn Herman/Kathleen Benson
Students: Max 12
Cost $70pp, includes DINNER!

Join us at Wakeman Town Farm for a hands-on kids dinner class where the garden meets the kitchen! Junior chefs will start by harvesting seasonal veggies and herbs straight from the soil.

In the kitchen, they’ll practice age-appropriate knife skills, stretch their own dough, and build personal garden pizzas. While our savory creations bubble in the oven, we’ll whisk together from-scratch dark chocolate brownies. After sitting down to enjoy our farm-fresh pizzas, we'll finish the class by transforming those warm brownies into the ultimate DIY sundaes!

SoLD out! The Pickle Party at Wakeman Town Farm 7.29 @ 6:00

Celebrating 250 years of America with a tradition that's stood the test of time: Pickling fresh vegetables!

Do you have a garden at home that produces more food than you expected? Maybe you over-purchased because a deal at the market was too good to pass up?

Growing food is a celebration of abundance, and pickling is an easy way to save a dollar and keep the party going all through the winter!

Join us at Wakeman Town Farm as Farmer Nick and Chef Kathleen demonstrate how to preserve late spring and summer vegetables safely in sealed jars for long-term storage. This is a fun, adults-only class with light nibbles and a take-home jar of pickled goodness.

This timeless art of pickling vegetables is a delicious way to preserve your harvest and celebrate our nation’s spirit.

SOLD OUT! Drinking with Chickens is Bwaaack! May 21

SOLD OUT! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

Drinking with 🐓 Chickens is an annual rite of spring at Wakeman Town, which is gearing up to celebrate its third annual event with live music by Mark Bridgman and Scott Peterson, of The Tom Petty Project, appetizers by Herbaceous Catering, craft Bwwaacktails by House of Cocktails and special guest appearances by the WTF flock. Mark your calendars for May 21, 6:30-8:30 for a special night on the Farm. Tickets to this fun little hen party are limited, so shake a tail feather 🪶 and join in the fun! 

Second-Annual Llamapalooza for Hope Event 5.31.26

SOLD OUT! Drop in Little Farmers Parent and Me April Break 4.13 - 4.15

Looking for some fun and adventure over break. Give your little one the perfect start—join our Drop in parent-and-child farm class where bonding, upclose animal encounters, and joyful discovery at the farm come together to spark early growth. Classes will run as follows:

4.13 @ 10:00 AM

4.14 @ 9:30 AM

4.15 @ 10:00 AM

Suitable for children ages 0 - 5.

Inclusive Neurodiverse Farmer Program Spring 2 Session May 16 - June 13

Designed for farm hands of all abilities, this unique program offers a hands-on, sensory-rich experience that encourages exploration, creativity, and learning in a natural setting. Our 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. It can be a parent, paraprofessional, babysitter, grandparent or someone else who knows your farmer well that can help support them on the farm while our staff leads both of you and the rest of the class through the farm!

SOLD OUT! Summer Cooking for Kids

Seed-to-Table Cooking Camp: Welcome to the Farm! Classes are almost full!

July 13-16, August 10-13 - Each week offers different themes, menus and skills! 4 Days of Camp

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.

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. 

sold out! Spring Chicken: Bird is the Word! Cooking Class with Chef Laura Weinman 4.23.26

SPRING CHICKEN: BIRD IS THE WORD!

April 23, 6-9 p.m., $135 pp. No refunds or makeups. You may transfer/sell your tickets if you cannot attend. BYOB

According to a recent article in The New York Times, chicken has become the most expensive thing on the menu. Chef Laura Weinman will explore why good chicken matters — how it is raised, fed and processed, and learn to use the whole bird at home, not only economically but to make a delicious array of dishes. We’ll use whole, free-range, air-chilled birds and prepare both dark meat and breasts with techniques to complement each. As always, these recipes are herbaceous and seasonal, and should be great additions to your rotation! This is a class you will refer back to again and again.

After a demo including spatchcocking, we will break into small teams to execute 4 delicious dishes. And naturally, we will sit down to enjoy what we’ve cooked.

Recipes include:

-Chicken and bread salad with arugula and currants

-Pan-roasted chicken with green sauce

-Marinated and grilled chicken breasts with garlic and lime

-Tuscan flattened chicken

-Braised chicken legs with figs and honey

-Seasonal nibbles and accompaniments

New Kids’ One-Off Class: Garden Pizzas & homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches 7.23.26

Summer Fun in the Kitchen! Garden Pizzas & Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

Date: July 23, 2026
Time: 4:30-6:30- 2 hours
Ages: 7-12
Instructor: Robyn Herman/Kathleen Benson
Students: Max 12
Cost $70pp, includes DINNER! 

Join us at Wakeman Town Farm for a hands-on kids dinner class where the garden meets the kitchen! Junior chefs will start by harvesting seasonal veggies and herbs straight from the soil.

In the kitchen, they’ll practice age-appropriate knife skills, stretch their own dough, and build personal garden pizzas. While our savory creations bubble in the oven, we’ll whisk together from-scratch ice cream sandwich cookies. After sitting down to enjoy our farm-fresh pizzas, we'll finish the class by transforming those warm cookies into the ultimate ice cream sandwiches. 

sold out! Tulipmania Workshop with Christina Koether of Nomadica 5.18.26

Tulipmania Workshop with Christina Koether of Nomadica 5.18.26 @7 p.m.

Class fee: $135 pp, includes all materials and tulip arrangement. Feel free to BYO if desired!

We’re bigtime fans of local flower whisperer Christina Koether from Nomadica in Weston, whose Instagram bursts with beauty all year ‘round. Christina, who enjoys a large cult following, will join us for a very special Tulipmania Workshop at Wakeman Town Farm this May, and tickets will sell out! Christina has grown over 100,000 tulips on her half-acre Weston property—all gorgeously unique varieties. A florist, garden designer, advanced master gardener, flower farmer and sought-after speaker, Christina and her crew offer design, installation, and garden management, as well as a flower bouquet delivery year round, locally grown flower subscriptions in the spring and fall, flowers for small events, and a seasonal flower stand.

Tulipmania: The Class

After the grey winter, nothing puts us in the mind of spring so much as an artful arrangement of colorful tulips. Tulips have a long and fascinating history. Learn about Tulipmania in the Netherlands in the 1630s, a little of the history of the flower, and how to incorporate these springtime beauties into your garden today. We will explore different varieties and how to arrange with them.

-We will each create our own special arrangement to take home at the end of class.

sold out! EGGstravaganza - Our annual Family Egg Hunt - is here! 4.4.26 -rain or shine!

This is selling out fast!

Hop on over for some family fun at EGGstravaganza! Registration to our annual family-favorite egg hunt for the littles is open!

Join us on the Farm for EGGstravaganza 2026, Saturday 4.4.26, Rain or Shine. Registration is limited. Pro tip: Each year this event sells out fast! Don’t wait to buy your tickets.

Saturday, April 4th is a great day to welcome Spring. Bring your whole family (and your egg-hunting baskets!) to Wakeman Town Farm and join in the fun. Egg hunts will kick off at 10:30 a.m. sharp (gates will open at 10a.m.), followed by egg-themed games, storytime readings with Westport Book Shop and photo opps with Big Bunny. Visit the Farm's real animals, too! We will provide yummy treats for the kids and coffee for the big "kids" from our friends at The Granola Bar, Sweet P Bakery and Danna Rogers and Jen Kass Team at the Higgins Group.

SOLD OUT! Kick-Start Your Spring Vegetable Garden with Wild About Veggies 4.6 @ 7:00 p.m.

Spring is the moment when a great garden is made—or missed. This workshop will walk you through everything you need to know to launch a healthy, productive vegetable garden from day one. We’ll cover how to prep your soil, what to plant first, smart layout and spacing, and the small early decisions that make a big difference all season long.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or trying to do better than last year, you’ll leave with clear next steps, a planting plan, and the confidence to get growing.

Perfect for beginners and returning gardeners who want a strong, stress-free start to the season.

Join Paula Koffsky and Orna Stern, to learn everything you need to know to launch a healthy, productive vegetable garden

April 6th @ 7:00 Wakeman Town Farm

Bwwaack, bwwaack! We’re crowing about our EGGcellent two-session Chicken Keeping workshop

Want to start a chicken flock but don’t know where to start? We’ll walk you through the process in 2 informative hands-on workshops

This workshop is designed to offer the novice a comprehensive guide to raising chickens responsibly at home. The series is broken into two sessions. Take one, or both! Participants will be able to purchase their own handy starter pack, including feeder, waterer, wood shavings and 5-lb bag of organic feed!

Workshops taught by our own WTF staff and local chicken experts, guest speakers and sponsors.

Pricing: $60 per session (sold individually).

Optional: Optional: $50 Chicken Starter Pack: feeder, waterer, wood shavings and 5-lb bag of organic feed

Session 1: April 1 6:30 PM 2026– Introduction & Starting Your Flock

Session 2 – April 29 6:30 PM 2026

Basic Needs, Products, Maintaining your Flock, Behavior & Physical Health

New! Teen Cuisine: Cooking for ages 12-17. Starts 9.2.26

We are excited to offer a new Teen Cuisine Cooking Class with chef Kathleen.  
Ages 12-17
Max 10
Times: 4:15-5:30pm Tuesdays
Dates: Tuesday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, $520

Ages 12–17 | 8-Week Culinary Series

In this exciting fall culinary program, students ages 12–17 will build kitchen confidence while developing essential cooking skills and techniques. Participants will learn how to read and follow recipes, understand food labels, and prepare quick, healthy snacks and meals that they can replicate at home. This class is perfect for teens who enjoy trying new flavors and expanding culinary knowledge.

Our fall session celebrates the harvest season! Students will cook with fresh, locally grown ingredients, including squash from the garden, apples from our orchard, eggs from our chickens, and honey and maple syrup from WTF. This is a fully immersive garden-to-table experience.

Each week, aspiring chefs will begin by harvesting seasonal ingredients from the WTF garden (weather permitting) before heading into Tim's kitchen to prepare delicious recipes from scratch. Along the way, we'll discuss the benefits of eating seasonally and how fresh, local ingredients inspire healthy, flavorful meals.

Featured recipes may include:

• Thai Curry Chicken

• Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

• Butternut Squash Soup

• Potato Bites

• Homemade Granola Parfaits with WTF Honey

• Spiced Muffins and Quick Breads for grab-and-go fuel

Whether your teen is just beginning his or her culinary journey or already loves to cook, this hands-on class offers a fun and rewarding way to learn new skills, gain confidence, and enjoy the harvest.

Register Now! Rhododendrons: From Wild Roots to Modern Blooms A Lecture 5.17 10:00

A Special Event with CT Chapter American Rhododendron Society, Blau House & Gardens

and Wakeman Town Farm featuring Melissa Finley Senior Curator, NYBG

Join us for aT Wakeman Town Farm for a Lecture on the journey through the evolutionary origins and modern hybrids of the rhododendron and their landscape use. Tour to follow at the Blau House & Gardens

Highlights:

• Presentation: "Join us for a fascinating exploration of rhododendrons: from their evolutionary

  origins to the various modern hybrids and their many landscape uses.

Melissa Finley, a Senior Curator at the New York Botanical Gardens will giver her presentation on Rhododendrons: From Wild Roots to Modern Blooms”.

• Box Lunch: Enjoy a delicious meal with fellow plant enthusiasts. Order number and type of sandwich in box lunch per Box lunch $23  -  Order Box Lunch ORDER 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 Melissa Finley, a Senior Curator at the New York Botanical Gardens

  * 11:15 AM–12:15 PM – Box Lunch

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

  (Parking directions and map to BHG will be sent upon registration and handed out at the presentation) also from the flyer and our website listing.

sold out! 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.