'Tis the season for festive sugar cookies! In this class, kids will decorate homemade cookies with frosting and sprinkles to take home and share with family and friends—a fun way to get into the holiday spirit!

'Tis the season for festive sugar cookies! In this class, kids will decorate homemade cookies with frosting and sprinkles to take home and share with family and friends—a fun way to get into the holiday spirit!

Join Gretta & Eric Winkelbaeur of Gretta’s Goats for a Soap Making 101. This is a creative process that can help take your skincare into your own hands. You can experiment with scents, colors, textures, and use responsibly sourced ingredients and know exactly what you are putting on your skin. Participants will take a pre-made, Gretta's Goats' bar of soap and two additional soap bars made during the workshop

Celebrate Chef David Oland’s Italian American heritage with the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Learn to make the traditional dishes, such as calamari fritti, polpo alla griglia, and mussels pomodoro, that accompany this Christmas Eve dinner celebration. Sip wine while Chef David demonstrates the preparation of the dishes. Tastes will be provided.

Embrace the magic of the holiday season with a curated selection of sparkling and still wines. Experience the exceptional wine journey offered by local Lake Forest wine partner, Oakwood Vines, representing over 30+ globally acclaimed wineries and estates. Delight in exploring wines from sustainable vineyards across iconic French and Californian wine regions, many rated 90 points or higher. These wines will be available to purchase for your holiday tables and gifting, perfect for elevating your festive celebrations. The tasting will include tasting materials and small bites to enjoy alongside the wines.

This fall, Elawa will host a 1-hour farm adventure class for kiddos, ages 3-5 years. Kids will explore our gardens, visit our goats, collect chicken eggs, create seasonal crafts, and more. This is a perfect class for those who are too young to join us for Farm Camp. Sign up for Adventures at Elawa and receive a 10% discount coupon to our new Café.

This is a drop off class. Parents/Guardians, please feel free to hang out in our café or roam the farm while kids explore Elawa with our staff.

The holidays are the perfect time to gather together, marking the end of the year and the spirit of giving. Host a party or say yes to bringing a dish to someone else’s. This class will teach you some perfect dessert recipes to do just that. We’ll learn 3 desserts perfect for the holidays that are sure to be show stoppers. Tastes will be provided during class.

The holidays are the perfect time to gather together, marking the end of the year and the spirit of giving. Host a party or say yes to bringing a dish to someone else’s. This class will teach you some perfect dessert recipes to do just that. We’ll learn 3 desserts perfect for the holidays that are sure to be show stoppers. Tastes will be provided during class.

This fall, Elawa will host a 1-hour farm adventure class for kiddos, ages 3-5 years. Kids will explore our gardens, visit our goats, collect chicken eggs, create seasonal crafts, and more. This is a perfect class for those who are too young to join us for Farm Camp. Sign up for Adventures at Elawa and receive a 10% discount coupon to our new Café.

This is a drop off class. Parents/Guardians, please feel free to hang out in our café or roam the farm while kids explore Elawa with our staff.

Join Eileen Weber, AAF of Lake Forest Flowers as she guides you in creating a beautiful thanksgiving centerpiece.  Using seasonal flowers and foliage, explore the elements and principles of floral design and take home your floral composition. Please bring a clipper or floral shears to use.  All fresh material, container and professional instruction included in the workshop fee.

Bring your apron and give thanks for this turkey rescue class by Chef David Oland! You will learn the essentials of cooking traditional turkey and gravy components of Thanksgiving. Chef David will demonstrate brining, seasoning, roasting a turkey whole, as well as breaking down the bird into breasts and legs for faster, more even cooking. He will make turkey stock and a lump-free (we promise!) gravy.

A perfect date night evening or with a group of friends who love champagne and the luxury of oysters. Chef David Oland will explain the differences between East Coast and West Coast oysters, demonstrate how to open oysters, and the classic sauces that go with them. Enjoy a brief introduction to the World of Champagne and Sparkling wine from local Wine Educator, Tim Clark.

Get ready for the most American holiday of all, Thanksgiving. Chef Gale will teach 3 new side dishes and one dessert perfect for your holiday table or to bring to a family or friends gathering, all with do-ahead and travel tips. Tastes will be provided during class.

Get ready for the most American holiday of all, Thanksgiving. Chef Gale will teach 3 new side dishes and one dessert perfect for your holiday table or to bring to a family or friends gathering, all with do-ahead and travel tips. Tastes will be provided during class.

This fall, Elawa will host a 1-hour farm adventure class for kiddos, ages 3-5 years. Kids will explore our gardens, visit our goats, collect chicken eggs, create seasonal crafts, and more. This is a perfect class for those who are too young to join us for Farm Camp. Sign up for Adventures at Elawa and receive a 10% discount coupon to our new Café.

This is a drop off class. Parents/Guardians, please feel free to hang out in our café or roam the farm while kids explore Elawa with our staff.

Come join Holly Kyle of “Mama H’s Paper White Purpose” at Elawa Farm where she will show you how to plant paper white bulbs in your container, ready to bloom and enjoy in 4-5 weeks.

Holly/Mama H’s purpose is to share the wonder and beauty of nature and show how something as simple as a flower can bring so much joy and appreciation for life and the world around us!

You will decorate and personalize your container with a variety of decor, vinyl holiday designs/images, and you’ll leave with a beautiful container of bulbs ready to bloom during the holiday season.

Join our Director of Culinary Education, Chef Dave Oland, most recently of award-winning Tapas restaurant “Mercat a la planxa” in Chicago in our Knife skills 101 class, as he guides you on properly handling kitchen knives. This hands-on class teaches you how to chop, dice, and julienne food like a professional. This class is ideal for beginners or those looking to develop a new skill and gain confidence in the kitchen.

Note: This is a class where a meal is NOT prepared. We will provide kitchen knives for you to use. Please wear closed-toed shoes.

Get into the holiday spirit with our hands-on Christmas wreath making workshop! Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, this class will guide you through creating a stunning, personalized wreath to adorn your door this season.  Eileen Weber from Lake Forest Flowers and our Farm Team will be partnering together to provide you with expert tips and techniques to help you craft a beautiful wreath using fresh greens, seasonal ribbon, festive decorations, and your own creative inspiration. 

All supplies will be provided.  Enjoy a cozy, cheerful environment with holiday music, hot cocoa, and the company of fellow wreath makers!

Immerse yourself in the playful charm of our new goats! Join us for an unforgettable experience where you can cuddle, pet, and interact with our loveable goats. Pre-registration is required.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Immerse yourself in the playful charm of our new goats! Join us for an unforgettable experience where you can cuddle, pet, and interact with our loveable goats. Pre-registration is required.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Immerse yourself in the playful charm of our new goats! Join us for an unforgettable experience where you can cuddle, pet, and interact with our loveable goats. Pre-registration is required.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Immerse yourself in the playful charm of our new goats! Join us for an unforgettable experience where you can cuddle, pet, and interact with our loveable goats. Pre-registration is required.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bake for the Holidays!

Winter holidays evoke warm smells and reveries of past feasts, gathering family and friends in celebrating love and friendship. Join Elawa Pastry Chef Maggie Logan in this immersive, hands-on class in creating a delicious appetizer, a breakfast treat and a beautiful dessert for gift giving or for your holiday tables. Participants will take home what they bake along with the recipes. Wear a festive apron, bring your favorite rolling pin, and prepare to bake joyful memories!

Immerse yourself in the playful charm of our new goats! Join us for an unforgettable experience where you can cuddle, pet, and interact with our loveable goats. Pre-registration is required.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Immerse yourself in the playful charm of our new goats! Join us for an unforgettable experience where you can cuddle, pet, and interact with our loveable goats. Pre-registration is required.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Immerse yourself in the playful charm of our new goats! Join us for an unforgettable experience where you can cuddle, pet, and interact with our loveable goats. Pre-registration is required.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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. Classes will be held on select Saturdays from October-December. Bring a blossoming spirit and enjoy a mindful morning! Class will be held indoor pending weather.

Note: Yoga mats are not provided - please bring your own.

Immerse yourself in the playful charm of our new goats! Join us for an unforgettable experience where you can cuddle, pet, and interact with our loveable goats. Pre-registration is required.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Experience the exceptional wine journey offered by local Lake Forest wine partner, Oakwood Vines, representing over 30+ globally acclaimed wineries and estates. Delight in exploring wines from sustainable vineyards across iconic French and Californian wine regions, many rated 90 points or higher. Discover how these exquisite wines elevate your Thanksgiving feast as you embark on a tasting experience designed for wine enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to connoisseurs. These wines will be available for your Thanksgiving meals, allowing you to bring the perfect bottles to your holiday table. The tasting will include tasting materials and small bites to enjoy alongside the wines.

Ensure your dahlias thrive next season! In our climate, dahlia tubers need to be carefully removed and stored over the winter to protect them. By dividing the tubers, you can also multiply your plants for the following year. Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn expert techniques for dividing and storing dahlia tubers, so you’re ready to plant healthy, vibrant flowers next season.