Savory Pie, Oh My!: Adult Cooking Class
The weather is getting colder, the days are getting shorter, and it’s time to warm up with some savory delights for dinner. In this hands-on adult cooking class, we’ll create traditional cottage pie and marry Italian flavors with chicken pot pie to create a mushroom-laced marsala pie to die for. Read More
Date Night: Harvest Feast on the Farm – Adult Cooking Class
Join us on the eve of the full moon to delight in a feast featuring Powisset’s fall bounty. Collaborate with your other half to craft a silky, sensuous apple and butternut bisque with spiced pepitas, perfectly golden and juicy whole roasted chicken with brussels sprouts and root vegetables, and luscious… Read More
Remarkable Roast Chicken: Adult Cooking Class
There’s just something about the simple things in life: a perfectly crisp fall evening, laughing with friends over a delicious meal, and a remarkably good roast chicken. This hands-on class encompasses all of the above! Join Chef Charlotte in the Powisset Farm Kitchen to learn the basics of roast chicken,… Read More
Stew Season: Adult Cooking Class
Soup’s on! In this hands-on adult cooking class, Chef Charlotte will teach you how to craft three hearty, warming, and delicious fall stews utilizing Powisset’s peak fall produce. Between smoky chicken stew with butternut squash and kale, pork and pinto bean chili, and coconut curried lentils, there is something for… Read More
Taste the Seasons – Fall Mixology
Taste the season and explore our gardens in our seasonal mixology program! Stay tuned for future dates for the coming seasons. Join us for the fall rendition of Taste the Seasons. Explore Minton Stable Community Garden, and learn about autumnal drinks made with native and garden grown plants! Participants… Read More
Oktoberfest: Adult Cooking Class
In this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Charlotte, you’ll make classic Oktoberfest staples, including Käsespätzle, Roast Pork Loin with Sauerkraut, and Apples Apfelküchle with Whipped Sour Cream. Included in this class: Cooking demonstration and hands-on learning experience. Instruction from an experienced, top-notch instructor. Recipes to take home. At the end… Read More
Autumn Heritage Stroll and Farm-to-Table Lunch
Enjoy a guided walk through the scenic, storied landscapes of historic Powisset Farm in Dover, previously owned by Boston sculptor, entrepreneur, farmer, and philanthropist Amelia Peabody. Each step on the stroll brings the past to life through engaging tales of early agricultural life on the farm and the role of… Read More
Oktoberfest at Appleton Farms
Raise your steins and join us for a spirited celebration of autumn at our annual Oktoberfest at Appleton Farms! Enjoy a German inspired afternoon filled with craft brews, live music, hayrides, and family-friendly fun. During the event, participants can indulge in unique Oktoberfest inspired food offerings from Serenitee Catering, DownRiver… Read More
Souped Up Sandwiches: Adult Cooking Class
Level up your lunch game in this hands-on adult cooking class focused on soups and sandwiches. Chef Charlotte will teach you how to elevate classic lunch staples. Together, we’ll make grilled cheese and tomato soup, carrot ginger soup, and miso eggplant banh mi. Included in this class: Cooking demonstration and… Read More
Sensory-Friendly Fall Festival Hour at Weir River Farm
Join us at Weir River Farm for the Sensory-Friendly Fall Festival Hour! This program offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and a quieter, sensory-friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited-capacity visit is welcome. Participants are welcome to stay past the sensory-friendly hour to… Read More
Fall Festival at Weir River Farm
Grab your friends and family and join us at Weir River Farm for our Fall Festival! Visit with our farm animals, climb aboard a tractor, and make a farm craft! Play some fun festival games, get a farm tattoo, and enjoy live music. And don’t forget to get your face… Read More
Fabulous Fungi: Mushroom Foraging, Cultivation and Cuisine
At this fascinating workshop, you’ll walk Powisset’s woodlands and meadows, guided by Powisset’s mycologist, Amanda, who will provide tips for locating and identifying fungi. Amanda will discuss the role of fungi in the ecosystem, how sustenance foraging can be utilized to diversify our diets and combat food insecurity, as well… Read More