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 on 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
Pick Your Own Sunflowers
Beginning on Thursday, July 30, come tour the Farm Institute’s one-acre sunflower field! Pick-your-own sunflowers are available now through mid-August. Each family admission includes up to five guests and a total of a dozen sunflower stems per group. Additional sunflowers are available for purchase on site, $2/stem. Pre-registration encouraged as… Read More
Adult 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 cows Venus and Puddles! Enjoy both the scientifically-proven physiological benefits as well as the relaxing effects of being outside in the open air on our scenic historic farm. Read More
Family Cow Connection at The Farm Institute
Immerse your family in the heartwarming experience of being up close and personal with one of our favorite farm animals–cows! Come meet, cuddle, brush, and walk with our hand-raised cows at The Farm Institute! Enjoy a 45 minute Cow Connection session with cows, Venus and Puddles. This class is… Read More
Family Ice Cream Making on the Farm
This event has sold out. Come join us in the farm kitchen in this family program geared for ages 4 & up to beat the heat and whip up your own ice cream! Participants will tackle every step of the ice cream making process, from mixing the cream and sugar… Read More
Cooking from the Island: What's Fresh and What's Local
This event has sold out. Join us for a seasonal farm-to-table cooking experience with Chef Jenny Devivo! These hands-on classes celebrate the fresh flavors and bounty of Martha’s Vineyard, inspired by the growing seasons of our farm. Participants will begin with a guided tour of the Friendship Garden… 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
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 on 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
Pick Your Own Sunflowers
Beginning on Thursday, July 30, come tour the Farm Institute’s one-acre sunflower field! Pick-your-own sunflowers are available now through mid-August. Each family admission includes up to five guests and a total of a dozen sunflower stems per group. Additional sunflowers are available for purchase on site, $2/stem. Pre-registration encouraged as… 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
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 on 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
Custard-Based Ice Cream Making Adult Class
Join Chef Melissa McCullough in the farm kitchen to learn the art of homemade custard-based ice cream! Participants will tackle every step of the ice cream making process, from tempering the custard, to building the flavors, and churning the base. We’ll be making two separate flavors to share, flavors to… Read More