Friday, March 28, 2025
6 pm - 8 pm

Join Chiyo Takemoto on a guided tour through Mexico, as you sip and savor the many different offerings of agave spirits made all of over the country. You’ll be greeted with a welcome cocktail in the beginning of class and light bites. Then, we’ll make our way through Jalisco, tasting Tequila and Raicilla, to Mezcal from Oaxaca, Bacanora from Sonora and Sotol from Chihuahua.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
6 pm - 9 pm

Join us for an Elawa Farm cooking class as Chef Mickey Knutson of Bell house Chicago brings some southern comfort meals to our kitchen at Elawa Farm. With 17 years of experience and creative professionalism, he will give you a look at the American South with its tremendous depth and diversity of culinary practices and use a few iconic dishes to brush up on some foundational techniques.

Menu:
-Black Eyed Pea Salad
-Creamed Collard Greens
-Fried Chicken with honey butter

Cocktail: Sazerac

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
6 pm - 9 pm

The steakhouse is a paragon of American abundance and luxury. Join Chef Mickey Knutson of Bell House Chicago in this Elawa Farm Cooking Class, as he discusses the rise of the steakhouse to its hallowed place in American restaurant dining and enjoy refreshing interpretations on some standby dishes.

Menu:
-Bibb Lettuce Wedge with Green Goddess
-Cauliflower Gratin
-Ribeye Steaks with Cafe de Paris Butter and Fries

Cocktail: Rittenhouse Manhattan or a Classic Martini

Monday, April 14, 2025
12:30 pm & 6:30 pm

Spring is the time to have people over for Brunch. Come join Chef Gale Gand as she teaches you 3 seasonal brunch recipes that compliment each other plus a dessert perfect for midday entertainment. Whether it's a celebration or just having friends and family over, let chef walk you through some delicious meals, tips and tricks to be the perfect Spring host.

Tastes will be provided at the end of class.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
6 pm - 9 pm

Chef Mickey will give a nod to our neighbors to the north with a refined but friendly take on the Wisconsin Supper Club. We will talk a bit about what makes the Supper Club a distinct experience from the everyday restaurant and how these ‘clubs’ became so important in the Badger State.

Menu:
- Wisconsin Beer-Cheese Soup
- Potato Pancakes with Apple Sauce
- Roast Pork Tenderloin with Apple Brandy Sauce and Sautéed Sauerkraut

Cocktail: Brandy Old Fashioned

Monday, May 5, 2025
6 pm - 9 pm

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this cooking class! Learn from Chef Mickey Knutson as he teaches you about the taco culture of Mexico. You''ll learn how to make tortillas from scratch and 3 types of tacos. Baja style, Al Pastor and grilled skirt steak along with an amazing array of homemade salsas.

What’s a Cinco de Mayo celebration without tequila? Not Cinco de Mayo! You will also enjoy a margarita made from scratch to sip on while learning from Chef Mickey. Grab your loved ones and come enjoy some delicious Mexican food and drinks. Salud!

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
6 pm - 9 pm

As Spring arrives with a bounty of perfect, beautiful produce, these fresh ingredients demand the simplest preparations and presentations. In this class, Chef Mickey Knutson will review some of the foundational techniques for bringing lively and tender spring ingredients to the plate with simple elegance.

Menu:
- Spring Pea and Asparagus Salad with Soft Herbs
- Green Fettuccini with Parmesan, Ramps, and Pine Nuts
- Pan Roasted Chicken with Roasted Spring Radishes and their Greens

Cocktail: The Last Word

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
6 pm - 9 pm


Want to learn a bit about the history and traditions behind an often overlooked and under-appreciated arena of the French cuisine: BISTRO? Known for simple, satisfying food and a casual but attentive style of service, Bistro is more than a type of restaurant… it’s a style of cooking and presentation that we can take home and replicate without too much fussy technique. Chef Mickey will examine contemporary bistro with fresh takes on three classic bistro dishes.

Menu:
- Beef Tartare
- Spring Jardiniere with Olive Vinaigrette
- Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Sauce Verte

Cocktail: French 75

Friday, April 4, 2025
1 pm - 4 pm

Explore your creativity and the beauty of Elawa Farm through watercolor! In this fun and relaxing class, you’ll learn the essential techniques to create a stunning landscape painting. We’ll start with a quick, engaging introduction to watercolor and the materials before diving into our scenic inspiration—the breathtaking Middlefork Savanna.

With step-by-step guidance, you’ll pick up valuable tips and tricks to bring your painting to life. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class is all about enjoying the process and discovering the magic of watercolor. By the end, you’ll have your own masterpiece to take home and the confidence to keep painting!

All materials are included.

Saturday, April 5, 2025
10 am-11 am

Join our Director of Farm Operations, Elaine Madansky, for an in-depth workshop on maintaining a healthy, thriving garden through effective pest and disease management. This class will cover essential topics, including Integrated Pest Management (IPM), identifying common garden pests and diseases, implementing preventative cultural practices, exploring non-chemical control methods, and understanding the responsible use of pesticides. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, this class will provide valuable insights to help you protect and sustain your garden naturally.

All skill levels are welcome!

Thursday, April 10, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join us for Succulent Social, where you can mingle with friends old and new! Indulge in savory appetizers and wine from our kitchen as you craft your very own personalized succulent planter.

April 16 9:30-10:30 AM

Join us for a spring floral centerpiece workshop featuring seasonal flowers such as Holland’s finest blooms, flowering branches, fresh spring vegetables, and optional festive Easter accents. All materials and professional guidance from Eileen Weber, AAF of Lake Forest Flowers are included— bring your creativity and let’s get designing!

Please bring a pair of clippers or floral scissors.

April & May 2025
Saturdays, 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!

Important Details:
Pre-registration is required.
Tickets are required for both children and accompanying adults. Children under 2 do not need a ticket.

A few helpful reminders:
- No outside pets, including service animals, are allowed in the farm animal area.
- Wear closed-toe shoes and comfy clothes. Our goats are affectionate and energetic — they may hop onto your lap or nuzzle against you, so expect a little farm-friendly mess!
- Arrive on time! Sessions start promptly as scheduled and last 15 minutes. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated.

April & May 2025
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!

Important Details:
Pre-registration is required.
Tickets are required for both children and accompanying adults. Children under 2 do not need a ticket.

A few helpful reminders:
- No outside pets, including service animals, are allowed in the farm animal area.
- Wear closed-toe shoes and comfy clothes. Our goats are affectionate and energetic — they may hop onto your lap or nuzzle against you, so expect a little farm-friendly mess!
- Arrive on time! Sessions start promptly as scheduled and last 15 minutes. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated.

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.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
12 pm - 1 pm


Join us in Adventures at Elawa as we teach your little ones how to eat healthy while also keeping it sweet. For this class we will be making delicious carrot cake and chocolate zucchini muffins with locally fresh and organic veggies.

Saturday, March 29, 2025
9 am - 10:30 am

Come join our Assistant Farm Manager Georgia as she shows your kids how to make DIY Delights for our farm animals. Kids will be making healthy treats for our goats, chickens and ducks. They will use fresh and local ingredients and learn more about our farm animals and how we properly take care of them. This class is filled with lots of hands on activities and lots of interactions with our furry friends.

This class is for kids ages 6-10 years old. Class will begin promptly at 9 am and end at 10:30 am.

Monday, April 7, 2025
4 pm - 6 pm

Looking for your kids to get a balance of both sweets and healthy goods? Come join us for our healthy baking class where your kids will learn about how you can have the best of both worlds. Using organic and local ingredients, our Program Manager Linda will be teaching your kids how to make healthy breakfast bars with our homemade granola made by our in house Pastry Chef Maggie and veggie muffins.

This class is for kids ages 8-12. Class begins promptly at 4 pm.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
12 pm - 1 pm

Hello Spring! Join us in Adventures at Elawa as we visit our Discovery garden and plant some seeds to get our gardens growing. Kids will plant spinach followed by a Spring inspired arts and craft activity in our classroom.

If weather permits, we will spend half our time outdoors gardening. If not, we will have a mini garden activity indoors.

Wednesday, April 16
12 pm - 1 pm

Hop into Easter week by bringing your little explorers to Adventures at Elawa. Kids will create bunny ears and then explore our farm for hidden eggs followed by a visit to our furry friendly goats. Bring your own mini baskets and come join us for a hoppin good time!