Get up close and personal with the crop that goes into your favorite beverage and, meet the Connecticut farmer who raises it.
Awesome Hops Farm Tour.
Seasonal Lunch.
Great Local Beer.
$30 a ticket/ $25 for CFT members.
Smokedown Farm: 196 East St, Sharon, Connecticut 06069
Kent Falls Brewing Company: An American Farmhouse Brewery, will be providing the beer during this fun event.
Summertime Hint: This is a great group outing.
TICKETS: www.ctfarmlandevents.com
CFT’s Conservation Coordinator will be speaking on “Farmland Conservation and Funding Sources for Farmland Owners” at the upcoming joint organization event.
AGvocate Regional Meeting
Thursday, March 29, 2018
6:30 to 9:00 pm
The meeting is open to the public, to farmers, gardeners, farmland owners, and persons interested in promoting local agriculture.
Agriculture related agencies, groups, associations, agribusiness are welcome to set up displays for this meeting.
Contact: dawn.pindell@ct.usda.gov
SOLD OUT!
We are pleased to offer Goat Yoga hosted by the fantastic Goat Yoga farm, Aussakita Acres Farm.
Come socialize with baby goats, friendly adult goats and their farm friends as you flow through a fun All Levels Yoga Class outside on our beautiful farm. Taught by Danuta from YogaPerk
Goats are very friendly, funny, love people and are also very mischievous. Be prepared to laugh a lot and have a good time because goats just make you happy!!
Come with friends or bring the whole family.
$40 per person.
Saturday, May 26, 2018
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Aussakita Acres Farm
555 Lydall Street
Manchester, CT
06042
Be sure to RSVP! Space is limited so spots will fill up quickly! RSVP to bdunlap@ctfarmland.org or 860-247-0202 x223 to secure your spot.
Via email or voicemail, please leave your Name, Phone #, Number of people, and what time slot you would like to attend. Someone will contact you back with confirmation.
You may pay at the event as long as you are RSVP and were confirmed.
DETAILS:
Experience: You need no prior yoga experience. You can either be an experienced Yogi or a complete novice. This fun, farm activity is a great way to interact and learn about the animals and Yoga too.
- Please come at least 15 mins early to fill out paper work.
- Bring your own mat or towel.
- Age minimum 8 years old.
- This activity will be canceled if it rains.
There is plenty of parking on site. Please park behind the garage or in the drive way. Do Not park on the street. Thank You.
BONUS! After you are all stretched and have pet all the baby goats, the owners of Aussakita Acres Farm have been kind enough to open up their farm for attendees. You will be able to see all the various farm animals and take in the sights.
SOLD OUT !
Thank you so much for the love and support. The Farm Tour and Chocolate Tasting is sold out. If you were invited as a special guest by CFT, please contact us to reserve your spot.
Where does the story begin with Thorncrest Farm? Come and find out!
Come join us on a behind-the-scenes tour to discover the art and science of chocolate-making. Thorncrest Farm in Goshen will host of tour of their family dairy and gourmet chocolate business.
Guests of CFT will get to explore this chic dairy, meet the cows, and find out about the dairy procedures and husbandry that make a happy herd. Learn from Chocolatier Kimberly Thorn about her magic and technique. At a private chocolate tasting, taste the finest farm-made chocolates in Connecticut.
The tour is followed by a casual lunch in the charming Hayloft, featuring savory sandwiches made by Meraki Kitchen.
Registration Details:
Registration is required. Contact outreach@ctfarmland.org with any questions.
A few more ways to support the farms you visit with CFT and get more from your experience:
– Help put the farmer on the digital map! Post pictures, check in and use the farm’s hashtag as well as CFT’s hashtag, #ctfarmlandpreservation. Let the world know about our amazing farmers, what they produce and why you love them!
– Wear shoes suitable for the farm and pack an umbrella or rain jacket. The Tour is like farm work, RAIN or SHINE!
– Make sure to bring cash and a cooler for taking home fresh farm goods. Besides award-winning chocolate, Thorncrest Farm offers milk and cheese.
SOLD OUT! Thanks for the love. We hope you will keep an eye out for our fall farm tours, soon to be announced.
Do you love to explore CT farms with a fun group of people? CFT and Taylor Brooke Winery can’t wait to see you.
Come join us on a behind-the-scenes tour to discover the art and science of wine-making. Taylor Brooke Winery in Woodstock will host a tour of their vineyard and tank room.
The tour will be lead by owner Linda Auger as she gives the history of the property, shares the secrets of the different varieties they grow and discusses the challenges of restoring farmland.
Our wine tasting will be done while touring the vineyard. Every tasting includes a logo glass to take home. For those who choose not to do a wine tasting and would prefer water or Hosmer soda, please call or email CFT to make a special arrangement.
The tour is followed by a casual lunch on the vineyard’s pavilion.
BONUS: Taylor Brooke has a budding (pun intended) hops farm! You will see the progress of the excavation for Taylor Brooke Brewery.
$25.00
Registration Details:
Registration is required. See above ticket button. Contact outreach@ctfarmland.org with any questions.
A few more ways to support the farms you visit with CFT and get more from your experience:
– Help put the farmer on the digital map! Post pictures, check in and use the farm’s hashtag as well as CFT’s hashtag, #ctfarmlandpreservation. Let the world know about our amazing farmers, what they produce and why you love them!
– Wear shoes suitable for the farm and pack an umbrella or rain jacket. The Tour is like farm work, RAIN or SHINE!
– Make sure to bring cash and a cooler for taking home fresh farm goods. Wine, am I right?
THANK YOU FOR THE LOVE. THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Connecticut Farmland Trust’s
Sunset Harvest Dinner at White Gate Farm
5:00 – 6:00 Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
6:00 – 7:00 Farm Tour
7:00 – 9:00 Dinner
• Featuring ingredients from White Gate
Farm and CFT protected farms
• Wine and craft beer
• Conversation with beginning farmers
about the future of agriculture in CT
Please ask about sponsorship opportunities.
Ticket Price: $150.00 per person
SOLD OUT
Contact 860-247-0202 ext. 223 for more information.
SOLD OUT – Thank you!
Pears and Pairings: A Farm Tour and Brandy Tasting Fundraiser
This is the first year that Westford Hill Distillers will open their visitor center!
We are so happy to share the good vibes and great flavors that Westford Hill Distillers has to offer.
Come join us on a behind-the-scenes tour to discover the art of distilling fine brandy. Westford Hill Distillers is now the producer of some of the finest brandies and spirits in the United States. The awards have been both national and international, and Westford Hill Distillers was selected by the Smithsonian to represent the crafts spirits movement in the History of Food series several years ago.
The tour will be lead by owners Louis and Margaret Chatey as they tell the stories of the property and share the secrets of the European style brandies that they lovingly create. The tour is followed by a tasting of their artisan cocktails and a casual lunch on the historic 100-year Chatey family-owned farm.
For those who choose not to do a cocktail tasting and would prefer water or soda, CFT will make it available.
Registration Details:
$40.00 per person. 21 and over please.
Registration is required. See above ticket button. Contact outreach@ctfarmland.org with any questions.
Be sure to arrive 10 minutes early for parking.
A few more ways to support the farms you visit with CFT and get more from your experience:
– Help put the farmer on the digital map! Post pictures, check in and use the farm’s hashtag as well as CFT’s hashtag, #ctfarmlandpreservation. Let the world know about our amazing farmers, what they produce and why you love them!
– Wear shoes suitable for the farm and pack an umbrella or rain jacket. The Tour is like farm work, RAIN or SHINE!
– Make sure to bring cash and a cooler for taking home fresh farm goods. Brandy, am I right?
We are pleased to offer Goat Yoga hosted by the fantastic Goat Yoga farm, Aussakita Acres Farm.
Come socialize with baby goats, friendly adult goats and their farm friends as you flow through a fun All Levels Yoga Class outside on our beautiful farm. Taught by Danuta from YogaPerk.
Goats are very friendly, funny, love people and are also very mischievous. Be prepared to laugh a lot and have a good time because goats just make you happy!!
Come with friends or bring the whole family.
$45 per person.
Saturday, May 25, 2019
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Aussakita Acres Farm
555 Lydall Street
Manchester, CT
06042
Be sure to get your tickets ASAP.
DETAILS:
Experience: You need no prior yoga experience. You can either be an experienced Yogi or a complete novice. This fun, farm activity is a great way to interact and learn about the animals and Yoga too.
- Please come at least 15 mins early to fill out paper work.
- Bring your own mat or towel.
- Age minimum 8 years old.
- The rain date in June 1.
There is plenty of parking on site. Please park behind the garage or in the drive way. Do Not park on the street. Thank You.
BONUS! After you are all stretched and have pet all the baby goats, the owners of Aussakita Acres Farm have been kind enough to open up their farm for attendees. You will be able to see all the various farm animals and take in the sights.
Registration is requested even though the event is free. This helps us know how many people to plan for. See above ticket button.
We are celebrating the protection of our 50th Protected Farm since our beginning in 2002. Since Bristol’s Farm in Canton is our fiftieth farm, we are thrilled to have a little celebration at the farm, and we would like to invite you to join us that day. We are inviting our friends, supporters, project partners and of course, the farmland owners of all 50 farms.
Saturday, June 15, 2019 — 2-4 pm at Bristol’s Farm 541 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT
- FREE & family friendly.
- “Soil” cake — made by a real soil scientist.
- Music.
- Farm stand shopping.
- Pick-your-own strawberries (for a fee).
You may also RSVP to outreach@ctfarmland.org and ask any questions.
A few more ways to support the farms you visit with CFT and get more from your experience:
– Help put the farmer on the digital map! Post pictures, check in and use the farm’s hashtag as well as CFT’s hashtag, #ctfarmlandpreservation. Let the world know about our amazing farmers, what they produce and why you love them!
– Wear shoes suitable for the farm and pack an umbrella or rain jacket. There will be a tent. The tour is like farm work, RAIN or SHINE!
– Make sure to bring cash and a cooler for taking home fresh farm goods.