Saturdays in the Summer
9 am - 10 am

Unroll your mat and enjoy the scenery of Elawa Farm’s restored gardens as our Yoga Instructor guides you on an hour-long yoga journey. This class is a blend of many styles of yoga, such as gentle, restorative, power, and vinyasa flow. We'll start off at a slower pace to meditate, breathe, check in with our current state of being, and increase the pace to build heat and let go of energy that no longer serves us. All levels welcomed. Modifications are offered so each human can choose their level of movement needed. The end goal is for your heart to smile, your mind to find peace, and your body to thank you!

Saturdays in the Summer
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Discover the perfect blend of relaxation & fun! Join us for an unforgettable outdoor yoga experience that combines the healing benefits of yoga with the fun and joy of interacting with our friendly goats.

Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025
6 pm - 9 pm

Continue your summer culinary journey with the second installment of our hands-on grilling series, led by Chef Mickey Knutson. This class is all about mastering balance, technique, and presentation. This menu brings together vibrant, seasonal ingredients and the irresistible taste of the grill. Chef Mickey will lead the class in a cooking demonstration of grilled whole Atlantic salmon, grilled fingerling potato salad, roasted green beans and baby tomatoes, along with a lemon creme fraiche. Space is limited—register early! This is a demonstration-style cooking class. The dinner cooked will be shared in class. Wine will be available for purchase.

Meals will be cooked and shared throughout the class.

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 6 pm - 9 pm

Join us at Elawa Farm for a summer evening in Provence, no passport required. In this demo-style class, Chef Mickey will guide you through a seasonal French menu that blends rustic charm with refined technique, all inspired by the farm’s freshest summer offerings. Relax as you watch each dish come to life, learning essential tips for French cooking at home.

Menu:

Starter: Niçoise Salad with Soft Eggs & Haricots Verts

Main: Herb-Crusted Chicken with Ratatouille

Dessert: Apricot & Almond Galette with Crème Chantilly

Cocktail: Lavender Rosé Spritz

Meals will be cooked and shared throughout the class. Cocktails will be prepped by our resident sommelier and mixologist Tim Clark.

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 6 pm - 9 pm

Discover the vibrant potential of seasonal, plant-forward cooking in this elegant demo class with Chef Mickey. Designed around the height of summer’s harvest, this menu showcases the depth and beauty of fresh produce prepared with refined, restaurant quality flair. Chef Mickey will walk you through each dish, demonstrating techniques that let the season’s best ingredients shine. Whether you're cooking for vegetarians or simply looking to elevate your summer table.

Menu:

Starter: Sweet Corn Vichyssoise with Chive Oil

Main: Grilled Eggplant Roulades with Herbed Goat Cheese & Romesco

Dessert: Stone Fruit Carpaccio with Lemon Balm & Coconut Sorbet

Cocktail: Tomato Water Martini

Meals will be cooked and shared throughout the class. Cocktails will be prepped by our resident sommelier and mixologist Tim Clark.

Monday, August 4 9 am - 12:30 pm

Celebrate the vibrant flavors of late summer in this hands-on baking class led by Pastry Chef Maggie Logan. You'll roll up your sleeves and bake your way through a menu that highlights the season’s sweetest produce.
In this class, you’ll craft buttery, golden tomato tarts using ripe summer tomatoes and flaky pastry. Learn the art of making a rich, sourdough brioche from scratch, Cook down peak-season fruit into a bright, flavorful jam and lastly Finish with a rustic summer fruit tart layered with juicy stone fruits or berries.

Chef Maggie will guide you step by step, sharing professional tips on dough handling, refrigerator jam making, and how to balance sweetness with freshness. You’ll leave with new baking techniques, recipes to take home, and treats you made yourself! No prior baking experience needed, just bring your curiosity, appetite, favorite apron and rolling pin.

If the class is sold out and you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email our Program Manager, Linda Rivera at lrivera@elawafarm.org.

Wednesday, August 6 6 pm - 9 pm

Wrap up the summer grilling season with a flavorful, seasonal feast! In this final class, we’re celebrating the best ingredients of the season with dishes that are sure to impress. You’ll start with Grilled Broccoli Rabe, charred to perfection and topped with zesty lemon, parmesan, and crispy garlic breadcrumbs. Next, learn techniques to grill bone-in Berkshire Pork Chops, along with creamy sweet corn polenta, fire-roasted onions and fennel, finished with a quick and vibrant summer berry compote. Limited spots available – sign up today to savor the season! This is a demonstration-style cooking class. The dinner cooked will be shared in class. Wine will be available for purchase.

Meals will be cooked and shared throughout the class. Wine resident sommelier and mixologist Tim Clark will be sharing a variety of wine’s the pair well with your meal.

Friday, August 15 & 22 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join us for an engaging evening of flowers, food, and friendship! Sip on wine and enjoy savory appetizers from our kitchen while creating your own beautiful flower bouquet with blooms from our fields. Our Farm Team will  lead a tour of our vibrant flower fields and guide you through the design process. Just bring a vase—no larger than a quart-sized jar—and get ready for a fun and relaxing experience!

Monday, August 18 12:30 pm & 6:30 PM

Join us for a delicious French themed meal! In this demo class, we’ll be making a beautiful Cod Provençal, simmered with tomatoes, capers, and olives , a classic dish from the sunny South of France. Next, we’ll prepare Ratatouille, the beloved stewed summer vegetable dish made with zucchini, peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, onions, herbs, and olive oil.

To finish on a sweet note, we’ll bake a Fresh Apricot & Ground Almond Tart — perfect for summer. Tastes will be provided, so come hungry and ready to cook!

Tastings of all dishes will be provided.

Wednesday, August 20 9:30 am - 12 pm

Join Elaine Madansky, Director of Farm Operations at Elawa Farm, and Eileen Weber of Lake Forest Flowers for an enjoyable morning of flowers and creativity. Begin with a guided garden tour and hands-on flower harvesting. Then, we will explore the elements and principles of floral design as you craft your own bouquet. The experience concludes with a delicious brunch in our historic hay barn.

Monday, August 25 9 am - 12:30 pm

Join our Pastry Chef, Maggie Logan, in exploring the benefits and ease of making “good for you” bread the “old fashioned” way. This class will feature how to make and use sourdough fermentation as a core ingredient of a healthy, delicious bread. Class participants will make and take home three types of bread all produced with sourdough, as well as some leaven to get the baking started at home! Bring a favorite apron and rolling pin and join the floury fun!

Wednesday, August 27 10 am- 12 pm

Learn tips on how to grow, harvest, and store summer crops, including tomatoes, summer squash, peppers, and zucchini, as well as ideas on how to prepare, cook, and preserve the bounty of your garden. In the kitchen, you’ll learn how to preserve tomatoes by making sauce, roasting and preserving tomatoes in oil, and making tomato relish as well as how to use many of summer vegetables in a delicious ratatouille. You’ll also go home with your own jar of Elawa Farm tomato sauce. This class will be led by our Farm Director, Elaine Madansky and Executive Chef, Lee Kuebler.

Fridays in July & August
12 pm - 12:30 pm

Join our Assistant Farm Manager, Georgia DeSilva, and our adorable goats for an energizing walk around the farm! This guided experience offers the perfect opportunity to explore the natural beauty of Elawa Farm while interacting with our friendly goats. It’s a fun and relaxing way to enjoy the outdoors and connect with our charming animals.

All registrants need to purchase a ticket to participate and all 10 and under need to be accompanied by an adult. Heads up! If it rains, we’ll have to cancel goat stroll. Goats don’t love the rain either! We will reach out and refund you for your tickets.

Select Saturdays throughout the Year
10 am - 10:45 am

Join us this summer for farm tours where you'll learn about the history of the Elawa Farm Foundation and how it came to be. We'll discuss its origins, growth over the years, and how it continues to expand and broaden access to education , nutritious food and our local food system.

Saturdays & Sundays
10 am, 10:30 am, 11 am

Get ready for a heartwarming experience with our friendly goats! Step into their playful world and enjoy a fun-filled session of cuddling, petting, and interacting with our lovable furry friends. This unforgettable encounter is perfect for all ages!

Fridays & Saturdays
9:30 am & 11:30 am

Come meet our curious and friendly chickens on a guided visit with Assistant Farm Manager, Georgia DeSilva! This hands-on experience will enable you to observe our chickens up close, learn about their unique personalities, and feed and pet them. This is an enjoyable and interactive experience for animal lovers of all ages!

Class will be held in the Goat Paddock.

Every Friday
10 am & 11:15am

In this class, Nicole will lead you and your little ones in 45-minutes of collaborative music making. We will connect through music while we sing, dance, move, play and pretend.

Monday, August 11, 2025 2 pm - 4 pm

With summer in full swing, our gardens are bursting with fresh herbs and tomatoes! Bring your young ones to Kids and Quesadillas at our Learning Kitchen, where they'll make tasty quesadillas with garden-fresh veggies and homemade salsa, spicy or mild. They will also enjoy refreshing watermelon agua fresca. This hands-on class for ages 8-11 offers a fun, flavorful culinary adventure.

Wednesday, August 20
12 pm- 1pm

Tis the season of zucchinis! Join us for this class as we make cheesy baked zucchini chips followed by some fresh watermelon Agua fresca. Afterwards we will visit our furry friends and feed them some fresh spinach. See you there!

Wednesday, August 27 12- 1 pm

In this fun and hands-on class, kids will explore art using natural materials! We'll paint using colors made from flowers, hibiscus tea, lavender, spinach, and more. Kids will also get to make their own homemade playdough using safe, natural ingredients—and take it home to keep the creativity going!