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

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!

Friday, May 9, 2025
6 pm - 8 pm

Join Chiyo Takemoto, as she celebrates AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month, by introducing you to the first ever artisanal Korean sool imported by Master Sommelier Kyungmoon Kim. We’ll make cocktails using some Korean rice wines called Makgeolli and Chungju as well as a soju and plum wine. Korean snacks will be served!

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

Saturday, May 31, 2025
10 am - 12:30 pm

Love bagels? Learn to make your own from scratch in this hands-on brunch workshop with cookbook author Micah Siva! Discover the secrets to creating the perfect bagel, and round out your spread with flavored schmears, vibrant beet and dill cured gravlax, and classic black and white cookies.

In this interactive class, you’ll shape and bake mini bagels, mix up schmears three delicious ways, and watch a live demo on how to cure gravlax at home. Then, sit down to enjoy a full bagel brunch with your fellow students. Everyone will leave with a half dozen bagels to take home—and books will be available for purchase and signing.

This is a hands on class.

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.

Fridays in May
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.

Registrants must to be over 10 years or older to hold the leash. Anyone younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Fridays in April 2025
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.

Saturdays in April 2025
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.

Saturday, April 26,2025
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Janine’s barre class is designed for all fitness levels, with options to modify or challenge yourself based on your comfort and ability. She ensures a balanced mix of strength, flexibility, and shorter periods of light cardio, and promises to make it FUN! Whether you are new to Barre or more experienced, you will leave feeling satisfied and energized with strength training and toning.

Participants are asked to bring their own mat and a set of light weights (2-3 lb weights recommended).

Saturday, May 10, 2025
10 am - 11:30 pm

Dreaming of fresh, homegrown vegetables and herbs but short on space or good quality soil? Container gardening is the perfect solution! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn everything you need to know to grow thriving plants in containers—covering the best soil mixes, container options, space considerations, sunlight and watering needs, and the right fertilizers to maximize your harvest. Plus, you’ll get to plant your very own herb container to take home and enjoy all season long.

Fridays in May, 2025
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.

Saturdays in May, 2025
9:d30am & 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.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
12 pm - 1 pm

Spring is in full swing! Join us for some fun arts and crafts as we explore Elawa Farm followed by a visit to our furry friends in the barn. We will end with story time in our Discovery Garden. Pending weather.

This is a drop off class for kids ages 3-5 years old. Parents do not need to purchase a ticket.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
12 pm - 1 pm

Join us for our final class of the season. Kids will make fruit smoothies and chocolate chip cookies with their classmates followed by some fun games and activities.

This is a drop off class for kids ages 3-5 years old. Parents do not need to purchase a ticket.