Saturdays
9 am – 10 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 and fun! Join us for an unforgettable outdoor yoga experience that combines the healing benefits of yoga with the joy of interacting with our friendly goats. Please note that Goat Yoga is canceled in the event of rain, as our goats don't love the rain either! If canceled, we’ll reach out and issue a full refund for your tickets.

Friday, Oct 30
1 pm – 4 pm

Celebrate the beauty of fall at Elawa Farm with a relaxing watercolor class inspired by the season’s harvest. Evelyn will guide you step-by-step as you paint a vibrant pumpkin portrait while learning simple watercolor techniques to create rich color, texture, and depth. Whether you’re new to watercolor or an experienced painter, this one-and-done class is a chance to unwind, get creative, and enjoy an afternoon at the Farm. Leave with your own beautiful fall painting, a few new watercolor skills, and a little extra beauty to brighten your home. All materials included. No experience necessary—just come ready to paint, relax, and let your creativity grow!

Tuesday, Nov 3
6 pm – 9 pm

Experience what makes Elawa Farm unique in this farm-to-table Demo Cooking Class with Chef Mickey Knutson. Celebrate seasonal ingredients while learning elevated techniques inspired by the harvest, including timing browned butter and high-heat vegetable roasting. Guests will enjoy charred cauliflower steaks with romesco sauce and crispy capers, followed by pan-roasted chicken breasts with root vegetables and browned butter sage sauce. Dessert will be spiced pumpkin bread pudding with salted caramel drizzle. Resident sommelier and mixologist Tim Clark will welcome guests with a seasonal cocktail.

Friday, Nov 6
10 am – 11:15 am

Prepare your dahlias for a beautiful growing season ahead in this hands-on workshop with Elaine Madansky, Elawa Farm’s edible garden specialist. In our climate, dahlia tubers need to be carefully removed and stored over the winter to protect them from the cold. Learn how to properly dig, divide, and store your dahlia tubers, helping ensure healthy, vibrant blooms when the next growing season arrives. This hands-on class will cover the essential steps for overwintering your tubers so you can confidently bring your dahlias back to life next year.

Sunday, Nov 8
1 pm – 3 pm

Explore the practice of herbalism with Alex Williams, co-founder of First Curve Apothecary and Greenspell School of Ecological Herbcraft. Learn how common medicinal herbs can be incorporated into everyday routines to support general well-being, vitality, and preventative self-care. This workshop will introduce common weedy herbs, native medicinal plants, and kitchen herbalism practices including teas, tinctures, infused oils and vinegars. Alex will also discuss how herbalism can complement conventional care while nurturing our connection to the natural world.

Tuesday, Nov 10
6 pm – 9 pm

Celebrate the food and wine of Bavaria with Chef Mickey in an evening of regional specialties. Learn advanced techniques including high-heat roasting, pan deglazing, cider braising, and dumpling preparation. Guests will enjoy Bavarian Beer Cheese Soup with rye pretzel croutons, followed by crispy Bavarian pork knuckle with caraway pan jus, bread dumplings, and cider-braised red cabbage. Dessert will be vanilla bean cream with spiced local plum compote. Resident sommelier and mixologist Tim Clark will welcome guests with an aperitif and wines selected for the evening's menu.

Sunday, Nov 15
1 pm – 3 pm

Become a more informed consumer and learn how to purchase nutrient-dense, sustainably raised meat in this panel-style lecture with Joe Wanda of Wanda Farms, McCullough Kelly-Willis of the Chicago Meat Collective, and Chef Lee Kuebler of Elawa Farm. Explore the differences between industrial and pasture-raised meat, learn about various processing techniques, and discover how different cuts of beef can be used for a variety of culinary applications.

Tuesday, Nov 17
10 am – 11:30 am

Get into the holiday spirit with a hands-on wreath-making workshop led by Eileen Weber of Lake Forest Flowers and the Elawa Farm Team. Create a beautiful, personalized wreath using fresh greens, seasonal ribbon, festive decorations, and your own creativity. All supplies are provided, and guests can enjoy holiday music, hot cocoa, and a cozy atmosphere while crafting their wreath.

Tuesday, Nov 17
6 pm – 9 pm

Celebrate the food and wine of Alsace with Chef Mickey in an evening of regional specialties. Learn techniques including pastry baking, caramelizing onions, wine braising, and handmade Spätzle. Guests will enjoy Alsatian onion tart, followed by chicken in Riesling with wild mushrooms, tarragon, Spätzle, and braised leeks. Dessert will be Alsatian apple tart with rich egg custard. Resident sommelier and mixologist Tim Clark will welcome guests with an aperitif and wines selected for the evening's menu.

Friday, Nov 20
6 pm – 8 pm

Create a beautiful, edible centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table in this hands-on cookie decorating workshop with Kim Dunham, owner and baker of Folklorica Bakery. Learn Kim’s tried-and-true techniques for decorating cookies made with antique molds using natural dyes. No baking or art experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. Each participant will go home with one dozen painted German butter cookies arranged into a festive centerpiece.

Monday, Nov 23
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

As the holiday season approaches, take a moment to slow down and reconnect with gratitude during this restorative sound bath with Mina Multack. Begin with gentle breathwork and guided relaxation before immersing yourself in the soothing sounds of singing bowls and healing instruments. Close with a meditation, leaving you feeling relaxed, balanced, and present for the season ahead. What to bring: yoga mat, blanket and pillow, optional eye mask, cozy layers and warm socks, and a water bottle. No experience necessary—all are welcome!

Tuesday, Dec 1
6 pm – 9 pm

Celebrate the food and wine of Gascony with Chef Mickey in an evening of regional specialties. Learn advanced techniques including precision egg poaching, bacon fat rendering, and slow-simmering legumes. Guests will enjoy Frisée Salad with Warm Bacon, classic Toulouse Cassoulet with duck confit, garlic sausage, pork belly, and white beans, followed by a Gascon apple croustade. Resident sommelier and mixologist Tim Clark will welcome guests with an aperitif and wines selected for the evening's menu.

Tuesday, Dec 8
6 pm – 9 pm

Celebrate the food and wine of Napa with Chef Mickey in an evening of regional specialties. Learn advanced techniques including simmering polenta, preparing citrus curd, and blind-baking tart crusts. Guests will enjoy roasted fig and honeyed goat cheese crostini, followed by pan-roasted duck breast with Cabernet Sauvignon and blackberry reduction, heirloom squash, and wild mushroom polenta. Dessert will be a Meyer lemon and rosemary tart with honey-whipped cream and toasted pine nuts. Resident sommelier and mixologist Tim Clark will welcome guests with an aperitif and wines selected for the evening's menu.

Friday, Dec 11
9 am – 12:30 pm

Get into the holiday spirit with Pastry Chef Maggie in this hands-on baking class featuring the classic French Bûche de Noël, or yule log cake. Learn how to bake a light sponge cake, prepare a rich chocolate or coffee buttercream, and master the techniques for rolling, filling, and shaping your festive dessert. Chef Maggie will share professional tips for cake structure, flavor pairing, and holiday presentation. This class is flavored by Nielsen-Massey Vanillas.

Tuesday, Dec 15
6 pm – 9 pm

Celebrate the food and wine of Piedmont, Italy with Chef Mickey in an evening of regional specialties. Learn advanced techniques including roasting mushrooms, slow wine braising, and setting chilled custards. Guests will enjoy an autumn mushroom tart with wild mushrooms, Fontina, and fresh thyme, followed by braised beef in Barolo with root vegetables and creamy polenta. Dessert will be hazelnut and cocoa budino with roasted Langhe hazelnuts and sea salt flakes. Resident sommelier and mixologist Tim Clark will welcome guests with an aperitif and wines selected for the evening's menu.

Friday, Dec 18
9 am – 12:30 pm

Get into the holiday spirit with Pastry Chef Maggie in this hands-on baking class featuring the classic French Bûche de Noël, or yule log cake. Learn how to bake a light sponge cake, prepare a rich chocolate or coffee buttercream, and master the techniques for rolling, filling, and shaping your festive dessert. Chef Maggie will share professional tips for cake structure, flavor pairing, and holiday presentation. This class is flavored by Nielsen-Massey Vanillas.

Tuesday, Dec 22
6 pm – 9 pm

Celebrate the food and wine of the Pacific Northwest with Chef Mickey in an evening of regional specialties. Learn advanced techniques including par-boiling grains, rolling galette pastry, and simmering seafood chowder. Guests will enjoy Dungeness crab and corn chowder with smoked sweet corn and mushrooms, followed by pan-seared King salmon with marionberry-balsamic reduction, roasted Brussels sprouts, and warm hazelnut and farro salad. Dessert will be a cardamom and roasted fig galette with rosemary-infused sweet cream. Resident sommelier and mixologist Tim Clark will welcome guests with an aperitif and wines selected for the evening's menu.

Tuesday, Jan 5
6 pm – 9 pm

Celebrate the food and wine of Tuscany with Chef Mickey in an evening of regional specialties. Learn advanced techniques including pan-roasting meat, baking with gluten-free chestnut flour, and whipping ricotta. Guests will enjoy Tuscan kale and white bean stew with sausage, Lacinato kale, and cannellini beans, followed by pan-roasted sirloin cap with cipollini onions, rosemary, Chianti pan jus, and rosemary polenta. Dessert will be Tuscan chestnut cake with pine nuts, raisins, rosemary, and whipped ricotta. Resident sommelier and mixologist Tim Clark will welcome guests with an aperitif and wines selected for the evening's menu.

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, Oct 29
10 am – 10:45 am

Join Marisa Lind of Marbear Yoga for a fun, Halloween-themed Mommy & Me Yoga class for children ages 3–7 and their accompanying adult. Little yogis can wear their favorite costumes (as long as they can move comfortably) while enjoying yoga, movement, games, mindfulness, and a creative craft. Families will move, learn, and create together in a welcoming environment. Please bring a yoga mat for both adult and child. One ticket includes one child and one accompanying adult.

Wednesday, Nov 4
12 pm – 1 pm

Explore the colors of fall at Adventures at Elawa! Kids will head out on a nature walk around the Farm to gather fallen leaves and plants in a variety of colors. Together, we’ll sort our discoveries by color and create temporary outdoor artwork while developing observation and cognitive skills. Come dressed to be outside! This is a drop-off class for children ages 3–5.

Thursday, Nov 5
10 am – 10:45 am

Join Marisa Lind of Marbear Yoga for a playful Mommy & Me Yoga class designed for children ages 3–7 and their accompanying adult. Families will enjoy a fun mix of yoga, movement, games, mindfulness, and a creative craft while building confidence, coordination, and connection. Please bring a yoga mat for both adult and child. One ticket includes admission for one child and one accompanying adult.

Wednesday, Nov 11
12 pm – 1 pm

Join us in creating nature faces at Adventures at Elawa! Starting with a nature walk, we will gather natural materials to create nature faces. Whether it’s a self-portrait, a familiar face, or an entirely new character, kids will use their imaginations to explore different emotions and expressions through nature play. This is a drop-off class for kids ages 3–5 years old.

Thursday, Nov 12
10 am – 10:45 am

Join Marisa Lind of Marbear Yoga for a special gratitude-themed Mommy & Me Yoga class designed to help families pause, reflect, and move into the holiday season together. Enjoy yoga poses, mindfulness activities, and a gratitude-themed craft to use throughout the holidays. 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.

Thursday, Nov 12
4 pm – 5:30 pm

Get into the spirit of Thanksgiving with a hands-on kids baking class! Young bakers will learn to make apple and pumpkin hand pies while practicing measuring, ingredient prep, pie assembly, decorative egg washing, and more. With step-by-step instruction and recipes to take home, kids can recreate their delicious treats with family. This is a drop-off baking class for ages 6 and up.

Wednesday, Nov 18
12 pm – 1:30 pm

Join us for a culinary exploration in this Thanksgiving edition of Adventures at Elawa! Together, we’ll make mini muffin tin pumpkin pies and practice gratitude while the pies bake. Each child will get hands-on experience scooping, mixing, and transferring filling into their mini pies. This is a drop-off class for kids ages 3–5 years old.

Wednesday, Dec 2
12 pm – 1 pm

Join us in feeding the birds at Adventures at Elawa! During the cold months, birds have fewer food sources as insects are dormant and plant forage is reduced. We’ll make easy DIY bird feeders using nut-free ingredients for kids to take home and leave outside as an offering for birds during the cold season. This is a drop-off class for kids ages 3–5 years old.

Wednesday, Dec 9
12 pm – 1 pm

Join us for a fun, outdoor Adventures at Elawa! Come bundled for an outdoor adventure as we make our way on a cold-season scavenger hunt. With scavenger hunt picture cards in tow, we’ll search for things that are common to find at Elawa in December. This is a drop-off class for kids ages 3–5 years old.

Friday, Dec 11 & Friday, Dec 18
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Get into the holiday spirit with a festive sugar cookie decorating class! Kids will decorate holiday cookies with plenty of sprinkles and creativity, then bring their treats home to share with family and friends. Each child will decorate and take home a half dozen holiday sugar cookies. This is a drop-off class for kids ages 5 and up.

Wednesday, Dec 16
12 pm – 1 pm

Join us for a holiday baking edition of Adventures at Elawa! We’ll be making holiday-shaped sugar cookies to enjoy. Kids will practice rolling dough, using cookie cutters, and more, plus they’ll each bring home cookies and recipes to share with their families. This is a drop-off class for kids ages 3–5 years old.