Monday, Aug 3
6 pm - 9 pm

Ring in the peak of summer with a refreshing vegetarian feast led by Chef Mickey, celebrating the season’s most flavorful produce. Guests will begin with a grilled Elawa Farm peach and burrata salad, followed by a charred sweet corn and cherry tomato risotto. The main course features crispy eggplant Milanese served with arugula and shaved parmesan. To finish, enjoy a blackberry and blueberry galette sweetened with local honey. Upon arrival, resident sommelier & mixologist Tim Clark will welcome guests with a seasonal cocktail.

Thursday, Aug 6 & Friday, Aug 14
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join us for an evening of flowers, food, and friendship at Elawa Farm. Guests will enjoy wine and savory appetizers from our kitchen before heading into the flower fields with our Farm Team for a guided tour and bouquet-making experience. Learn the basics of floral design while creating your own arrangement using seasonal blooms grown at Elawa. Please bring a vase no larger than a quart-sized jar to fill with your hand-picked flowers and take home at the end of the evening.

Tuesday, Aug 11
6 pm - 9 pm

Channel your inner grill-master with Chef Mickey in this summer cooking demonstration. Guests will enjoy a chilled heirloom tomato gazpacho with cucumber relish, followed by ancho-chili-rubbed grilled skirt steak and a charred summer squash orzo salad with feta and dill. The evening concludes with grilled peach shortcake and whipped mascarpone. Upon arrival, resident sommelier & mixologist Tim Clark will welcome guests with a seasonal cocktail.

Thursday, Aug 13
6 pm – 8 pm

Join María José Jaramillo for an engaging evening exploring the world of agave spirits. A certified Master Mezcalier with over seven years of experience in agave, María José will guide guests through the history, terroir, and traditional production of tequila, mezcal, and other agave spirits. Enjoy a curated tasting, learn about the flavors and techniques behind each spirit, and create your own custom agave cocktail using seasonal ingredients to recreate at home.

Saturday, Aug 15
10 am – 12 pm

Join Edible Garden Specialist Elaine Madansky and Executive Chef Lee Kuebler for a hands-on class celebrating the abundance of the summer garden. Guests will learn how to grow, harvest, and store seasonal crops such as tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, and summer squash, along with tips for preparing and preserving the harvest at home. In the kitchen, Elaine and Chef Lee will demonstrate how to make and preserve tomato sauce, roasted tomatoes in oil, tomato relish, and a classic ratatouille. Guests will also take home a jar of Elawa Farm tomato sauce.

Tuesday, Aug 18
6 pm - 9 pm

Escape to the Mediterranean with Chef Mickey in this flavorful cooking demonstration. Guests will enjoy housemade beet hummus with toasted pita and crudité, followed by Mediterranean herb-crusted grilled branzino and ratatouille provençal served over polenta. The evening concludes with a lemon-thyme olive oil cake. Upon arrival, resident sommelier & mixologist Tim Clark will welcome guests with a seasonal cocktail.

Tuesday, Aug 25
6 pm - 9 pm

Discover how healthy cooking can be both nourishing and delicious with Chef Mickey in this heart-healthy cooking demonstration. Guests will enjoy a citrus-marinated black bean and avocado salad, followed by pan-seared halibut with mango serrano salsa and roasted garlic herb spaghetti squash with blistered cherry tomatoes. The evening concludes with dark chocolate-dipped strawberries topped with sea salt and pistachios. Upon arrival, resident sommelier & mixologist Tim Clark will welcome guests with a seasonal cocktail.

Wednesday, Aug 26
9:30 am – 12 pm

Join Elaine Madansky, Edible Garden Specialist at Elawa Farm, and Eileen Weber of Lake Forest Flowers for a morning celebrating the beauty of the summer garden. Guests will enjoy a guided tour of the flower fields, learn proper harvesting techniques, and gather blooms to use in a hands-on floral design workshop. The class will cover the basic elements and principles of bouquet making, with plenty of time to create your own arrangement. The experience concludes with a delicious brunch in Elawa’s historic Hay Barn.

Monday, Aug 31
6 pm - 9 pm

Celebrate the flavors of the High Holidays with award-winning cookbook author Micah Siva as she puts a plant-based twist on traditional Rosh Hashanah dishes. In this hands-on class, you'll prepare a Lentil Wellington, Moroccan Roasted Carrot Salad, and fragrant Jeweled Rice with dried fruit and nuts. Along the way, you'll learn puff pastry techniques, spice layering, and tips for creating a holiday menu that everyone will enjoy. We'll finish by sharing the meal together, and you'll head home with recipes to recreate these festive dishes at home.

Tuesday, Sept 1
6 pm - 9 pm

Step into the Italian countryside with Chef Mickey in this flavorful cooking demonstration. Guests will enjoy prosciutto-wrapped melon with aged balsamic drizzle, followed by hand-rolled cavatelli pomodoro with roasted eggplant and stuffed bell peppers filled with ground turkey, herbs, and parmesan. The evening concludes with classic tiramisu. Upon arrival, resident sommelier & mixologist Tim Clark will welcome guests with a seasonal cocktail.

Tuesday, Sept 8
6 pm - 9 pm

Celebrate the flavors of the season with Chef Mickey in this late-summer cooking demonstration. Guests will enjoy a cucumber and dill salad with Greek yogurt dressing, followed by lemon and herb roasted chicken and sautéed green beans with shallots and toasted almonds. The evening concludes with a peach and berry clafoutis. Upon arrival, resident sommelier & mixologist Tim Clark will welcome guests with a seasonal cocktail.

Tuesday, Sept 15
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join visual artist Regin Igloria, founder of North Branch Projects, for an engaging introduction to the art of Japanese stab binding. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn traditional decorative sewing techniques to create your own beautiful ledger-style book using individual sheets bound through the outer spine. All tools and materials are provided, no prior experience is necessary, and you'll leave with a handcrafted book and a new creative skill. Skilled children are welcome to attend with an accompanying adult, and each participant must have their own ticket.

Wednesday, Sept 16
6 pm – 9 pm

Join award-winning cookbook author, chef, and registered dietitian Micah Siva for a hands-on workshop celebrating the art of homemade bagels. Learn how to make mini bagels from scratch, create three delicious schmears, and discover the process behind homemade gravlax through a live demonstration. Guests will enjoy a bagel and schmear tasting and leave with a half dozen bagels to enjoy at home.

Wednesday, Oct 7
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join visual artist and educator Regin Igloria for the next installment in his bookbinding series at Elawa Farm. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the longstitch binding method, a versatile, non-adhesive technique that's perfect for creating sketchbooks, journals, and other handmade books. Along the way, you'll explore a variety of traditional and repurposed materials while creating your own unique book. No previous experience is necessary, and all tools and materials are provided.

Select Fridays & Saturdays
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.

Select 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!

Select Saturdays
10:00 am & 12:00 pm

Summer public tours are back at Elawa! This guided tour explores the farm’s place in Lake Forest history, along with the foundation’s mission and work today. Guests will learn about regenerative farming, seasonal growing cycles, land stewardship, and partnerships with regional sustainable farmers, with stops throughout the gardens, animal areas, and indoor spaces. Please note the route includes uneven terrain and steps. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Tours are held rain or shine.

Select Fridays & Saturdays 9:30 am & 1 pm

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!

Saturdays
9:00 am – 10:00 am

Unroll your mat and enjoy the scenery of Elawa Farm’s restored gardens in this guided outdoor yoga class blending gentle, restorative, power, and vinyasa flow styles. The session begins with breathwork and meditation before building into a more active flow to release tension and restore balance. All levels are welcome, with modifications offered throughout. Please bring your own yoga mat.

Saturdays 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.

Heads up! If it rains, we’ll have to cancel goat yoga. Goats don’t love the rain either! We will reach out and refund you for your tickets.

Every Friday
10 am & 11:15 am

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.

Thursday, Aug 6
10 am – 10:45 am

Join Marisa Lind of Marbear Yoga for a fun, interactive Mommy & Me Yoga class designed for children ages 3–7 and their accompanying adult. This playful session blends yoga, movement, games, mindfulness, and a creative craft to help little yogis build confidence, coordination, and connection. Families will move, learn, and create together in a welcoming environment. Please bring a yoga mat for both adult and child. One ticket includes admission for one child and one accompanying adult.

Wednesday, Aug 19
12 pm – 1 pm

Explore the five senses in this late summer outdoor adventure for young learners. Children will learn how animals use their senses before heading out on a sensory walk across the farm to discover sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch in nature. Each child will create a piece of artwork inspired by their experience. This is a drop-off class for children ages 3–5.

Wednesday, Aug 26
12 pm - 1 pm

Discover the fascinating world of insects in this imaginative outdoor class for young learners. Children will begin by learning about bug anatomy before heading out on a farm walk to forage for natural materials. Using their discoveries, each child will design, create, and name their very own bug. This is a drop-off class for children ages 3–5.

Thursday, Sep 3
10 am - 10:45 am

Join Marisa Lind of Marbear Yoga for a fun and interactive Mommy & Me yoga class designed for children ages 3–7 and their accompanying adult. This playful session combines yoga, movement, games, mindfulness, and a creative craft to encourage confidence, coordination, and connection while families learn and create together. Please bring a yoga mat for both the adult and child. One ticket includes admission for one child and one accompanying adult.

Monday, Sep 28, 2026
5 pm - 7 pm

Join Chef Ernesto of El Molcajete Sauces for a hands-on class where kids ages 8+ will learn to make tortillas from scratch while being introduced to basic, kid-safe knife skills in a fun and supportive setting. Students will mix masa, press and cook tortillas, and build confidence in the kitchen at their own pace before finishing with a shared meal of fresh quesadillas, vegetables, and El Molcajete sauces.