Monday, November 3 12:30 pm & 6:30 pm

Once again Chef Gale comes to the rescue with 3 new Thanksgiving side dishes and a dessert perfect for any Thanksgiving table. Whether you’re hosting or joining another’s celebration, these recipes will end up on the holiday table.

Tastes will be provided at the end of class.

Wednesday, November 5 6 m - 9 pm

Celebrate the bold, comforting flavors of the season in this demo cooking class featuring smoked vegetables, nut-based sauces, and cozy fall spices. Chef Mickey will prepare a smoked beet carpaccio with walnut vinaigrette, pork tenderloin with hazelnut picada over creamy polenta, and spiced pecan shortbread with a bourbon glaze.

To kick off the evening, our house sommelier Tim Clark will be shaking up a smoked maple bourbon sour for you to enjoy during class.

Friday, November 7 10 am - 11:15 am

Dahlia tubers don’t overwinter well in our climate, so they need to be removed from the soil and stored properly to ensure successful growth next season. Additionally, dividing tubers allows you to expand your garden with more plants. Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to divide and store dahlia tubers, ensuring healthy, vibrant blooms for next year.

Monday, November 10 9 am - 12:30 pm

Get into the spirit of the season with this hands-on holiday baking class led by Pastry Chef Maggie Logan, where you’ll learn to make the classic French Bûche de Noël. A beautiful and delicious yule log cake that’s the centerpiece of any holiday table.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or new to festive desserts, this joyful class will leave you inspired, confident, and ready to impress

Wednesday, November 12 6 pm - 9 pm

Join us for a cozy, fall-inspired class celebrating earthy flavors and foundational techniques. We’ll start with wild mushroom tartlets featuring a buttery pâte brisée and tangy goat cheese, then move on to hand-formed butternut squash gnocchi finished in brown butter with crispy sage and pine nuts. For dessert, Chef will craft silky maple custards topped with a golden oat streusel.

To kick off the evening, our house sommelier Tim Clark will be making a Rosemary-Gin Maple Fizz for you to enjoy during class.

Tuesday, November 18 10 am - 11:30 am

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

All supplies will be provided.

Wednesday, November 19 6 pm - 9 pm

Explore the depth of flavor that comes from fire, fat, and finesse in this fall cooking demo class. Chef Mickey will begin with a charred cabbage wedge dressed in tangy mustard vinaigrette and finished with toasted rye. Then, learn the secrets to perfectly roasting a whole chicken, served with a rich leek cream and crispy confit fingerlings. For dessert, he’ll flip expectations with a savory onion tarte Tatin, caramelized with honey and thyme.

To kick off the evening, our resident sommelier Tim Clark will be making a Dirty Celery Martini for you to enjoy during class.

Monday, December 15 12:30 pm & 6:30 pm

Not sure what to make for or bring to the holiday party? Let Chef Gale Gand teach you some of her favorites that always bring that holiday cheer. She’ll make 2 savory dishes and 2 sweet ones so every one’s happy.

Tastes will be provided at the end of class.

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.

All registrants need to purchase a ticket to participate and all 10 and under need to be accompanied by an adult. Children under 2 being carried by parents do not need a ticket. 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.

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, October 29 10 am - 11 am

Join Pam Myers of Purple Finch Studio for a joyful art experience at Elawa Farm designed especially for young children and their caregivers. Together, you’ll enjoy a sensory-rich hour filled with storytelling, exploration of art materials and a guided walk through Elawa’s beautiful gardens. This nurturing and playful class invites children and adults to explore nature, creativity and connection side-by-side.

Perfect for children walking to three years old and their grown-ups, this class is all about slowing down, noticing beauty and making art inspired by the world around us. All materials included. One ticket includes admission for one adult and one child.

Wednesday, October 29 12 pm- 1 pm

You're invited to a super fun Halloween class. We'll make spooky (but not too spooky) arts and crafts, then bake yummy mini pumpkin pies to take home and share. Since we're baking, this class will be a little longer than usual, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM. That way we have plenty of time to make our treats. Come join us for a scary good time!

This is a drop off class for kids age 3-5 years old.

Saturday, November 1 11 am - 12 pm

In this 1- hour creative session, tweens will explore the art of decoupage, layering paper, glue and imagination to create beautifully textured trinket shells. A playful introduction to mixed media, this workshop sparks experimentation and self-expression. All materials included.

This class is for ages 9-13 years old.

Wednesday, November 5 4 pm- 5pm

Join Pam Myers of Purple Finch Studio for a gentle, one hour drop-off workshop designed for sensitive kids who thrive in a calm and supportive setting. Through collage, drawing, painting and sensory friendly activities, children will explore art at their own pace in a welcoming environment with an OT and early childhood developmental specialist leading the way. This class is for kids ages 4-9 years old. Parents are welcome to sit in if needed. Ticket is only needed for child if parent is attending.

Wednesday, November 12 12 pm - 1pm

Creativity, music, and imagination come together in this unique farm experience. Kids will explore the farm to find natural and recycled materials, then use their discoveries to create their very own musical instruments. After crafting, we'll bring the instruments to life during an engaging and interactive story time.

This is a drop off class for kids age 3-5 years old.

Wednesday, November 19 12 pm - 1:15 pm

Join us for a gobbly good time at Elawa! Get ready for a fun-filled adventure featuring festive fall crafts and a sweet treat! Kids will enjoy making a hands-on craft activity and creating their own mini caramel apples (nut-free!) to enjoy and take home.

This is a drop off class for kids age 3-5 years old.

Wednesday, December 17 12 pm - 1:15 pm

Tis the season for holiday cheer. Kids will create their own mini festive holiday wreaths and mix up a tasty holiday trail mix to enjoy and take home. We'll get into the spirit with cheerful Christmas music and plenty of good cheer.

This is a drop off class for kids age 3-5 years old.

Saturday, December 6 10 am & 12 pm

Get into the holiday spirit at Elawa Farm! Kids will create festive cards and ornaments using natural materials like pine branches, dried oranges, and pine cones—perfect to take home and share. While the little ones craft, parents can browse the Holiday Market or enjoy a warm cup of coffee at the Café.

Registration opens November 7.

Saturday, December 13 10 am & 12 pm

Tis the season for festive sugar cookies and lots of sprinkles! Bring the kids over to Elawa where they will decorate homemade cookies with fun sprinkles and frosting to bring home to share with family and friends. A perfect way to get in the holiday spirit!

Wednesday, December 17 12 pm - 1:15 pm

Tis the Season for Holiday Cheer. Kids will create their own mini festive holiday wreaths and mix up a tasty holiday trail mix to enjoy and take home. We'll get into the spirit with cheerful Christmas music and plenty of good cheer.

This is a drop off class for kids age 3-5 years old.