Family Farm Chores at Powisset Farm
It’s morning at Powisset Farm and we have work to do! Come help us with morning farm chores in the barnyard, working side by side with our staff. This is an immersive, hands-on experience, limited to 5 helpers per morning and is perfect for… Read More
Cancelled – Barnyard Buddies
Spend your Saturday morning exploring the farm and meeting our friendly animals in this program for families! Some examples of activities could be egg collecting, feeding the goats, or a farm story time. Every program ends with a visit to the Friendship Garden to help care for the plants growing. Read More
Adult Cow Connection at Appleton Farms
Come meet, cuddle, brush, and sit with our hand-raised cows at Appleton Farms! The mild heart rate and warm body temperature of the cows induces a slowing of our own heart rate, as well as the release of Oxytocin, our social bonding hormone. Visit our scenic and historic farm and… Read More
Family Farm Chores at Powisset Farm
It’s morning at Powisset Farm and we have work to do! Come help us with morning farm chores in the barnyard, working side by side with our staff. This is an immersive, hands-on experience, limited to 5 helpers per morning and is perfect for… Read More
5K Run for Jabberwocky
We’re excited to host another year of the Camp Jabberwocky 5k! To learn more and to register, please visit their website/use the link below! Join us! Jabberwocky brings you another amazing race this summer, complete with a Jabberwocky 5k shirt for all the registrants! Your… Read More
Ice Cream Making on the Farm
Come join us in the farm kitchen to beat the warm weather and whip up your own ice cream! Participants will tackle every step of the ice cream making process, from mixing the cream and sugar to churning the base, and will come away with a sweet reward for their… Read More
Cow Connection at The Farm Institute
Come meet, cuddle, brush, and walk with our hand-raised cows at The Farm Institute! Enjoy a 45 minute Cow Connection session with our Belted Galloway heifer team, Venus and Iris, our Scottish Highland steer, Owen and our bottle baby Holstein, Brian. Enjoy both the scientifically-proven physiological benefits as well as… Read More
Farm to Focaccia: Bread Art with Vineyard Baker
Join Teri Culletto of Vineyard Baker and author or Beautiful Bread: Create & Bake Artful Masterpieces for Any Occasion, for a hands-on focaccia class! Teri will walk participants through the steps to making their very own focaccia from start to finish. All participants will take home a freshly made loaf… Read More
Farmer for a Day – Child Drop-Off Program
Put on your boots and get ready for some fun! Get a glimpse into the life of a farmer with some hands-on farm experience checking in and completing chores for our farm animals. Farmers might collect and carton eggs, help plant or harvest in the garden, or go on a… Read More
Farm Tour with Meadow Wagon Ride
Explore the FARM in this family-friendly guided tour. Ever wondered how many eggs a chicken lays a day? Or what the cows at the farm like to eat? This program is perfect for curious minds wanting to learn more and get up close with the animals on the farm! Participants… Read More
Cooking from the Island: What's Fresh and What's Local
Join us for this farm-to-table cooking experience with chef Jenny Devivo! These classes will focus on the bounty of the season and the unique flavors of Martha’s Vineyard in coordination with the growing seasons of our farm. We will start with a tour of our Friendship Garden to harvest… Read More
Farmer for a Day – Child Drop-Off Program
Put on your boots and get ready for some fun! Get a glimpse into the life of a farmer with some hands-on farm experience checking in and completing chores for our farm animals. Farmers might collect and carton eggs, help plant or harvest in the garden, or go on a… Read More