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Adult Programs Overview
From farm tours, to lectures, to fun and informative culinary classes, we offer experiential opportunities for adults to engage in discussions, cook, share meals, and learn how to support a healthy ecosystem, community, and economy.
Our adult programming is designed to educate and entertain those who are interested in the quality of their food, environment, and wellness and strive to understand their interconnectedness.
Scroll down for a full list of upcoming adult programs!
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Featured Programs
Summer Culinary Excursions
Join us this summer for day-long culinary field trips that explore the diversity of Connecticut’s local food system. Hosted by the Yellow Farmhouse, these excursions will take you to farms and food businesses across the state for hands-on activities, tastings, and behind-the-scenes learning. Lunch is included, featuring locally sourced ingredients that celebrate Connecticut’s growers and producers. Explore Bloomfield, Baltic, Stonington, and East Haven this summer!
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Tomato Cultivation: Part of Our Gardening Workshop Series
Join us at Stone Acres Farm for a hands-on tomato cultivation workshop hosted by the Yellow Farmhouse Education Center! Learn how to prune for healthy growth, identify common tomato pests, practice smart harvesting techniques, and explore a range of varieties perfect for home gardeners. Whether you're new to gardening or looking to level up your skills, this session will set you up for a successful tomato season.
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Sunflowers & Sake: Summer Cocktail Class
Join us to walk in the Sunflower field and learn about this unique, self-pollinating native flower. Then, gather in the Stone Acres formal garden for a talk and tasting with sake specialist and sommelier Janine Sacco. A selection of fine sake will be provided by Skurnik Wines & Spirits. Enjoy award-winning cheeses handmade by local cheese makers and canapes made with farm-fresh ingredients. Take home a seasonal simple syrup and a sunflower bouquet.
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Upcoming Programs and Events
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Culinary Excursion - July 31: Samad Gardens Initiative & Auerfarm in Bloomfield
July 31, 2025Hosts: Sarah Rose and Azeem Kareem in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Join us this summer for day-long culinary field trips that explore the diversity of Connecticut’s local food system. Hosted by the Yellow Farmhouse, these excursions will take high school culinary teachers to farms and food businesses across the state for hands-on activities, tastings, and behind-the-scenes learning.
Culinary Excursions - August 1: Cato Corner Farm & Artza Mendi Farm in Colchester/Baltic
August 1, 2025Hosts: Cato Corner Farm Staff and Murray Gates of Artza Mendi Farm. Join us this summer for day-long culinary field trips that explore the diversity of Connecticut’s local food system. Hosted by the Yellow Farmhouse, these excursions will take high school culinary teachers to farms and food businesses across the state for hands-on activities, tastings, and behind-the-scenes learning.
Culinary Excursions - August 4: Stone Acres Farm, JW Beef & Stonington Farms Shellfish in Stonington
August 4, 2025Hosts: Yellow Farmhouse Education Center, Josh Welsh of JW Beef & Beth Simonds of Stonington Farms Shellfish. Join us this summer for day-long culinary field trips that explore the diversity of Connecticut’s local food system. Hosted by the Yellow Farmhouse, these excursions will take high school culinary teachers to farms and food businesses across the state for hands-on activities, tastings, and behind-the-scenes learning.
Tomato Cultivation: Part of our Gardening Workshop Series
August 7, 2025Join us at Stone Acres Farm for a hands-on tomato cultivation workshop hosted by the Yellow Farmhouse Education Center! Learn how to prune for healthy growth, identify common tomato pests, practice smart harvesting techniques, and explore a range of varieties perfect for home gardeners. Whether you're new to gardening or looking to level up your skills, this session will set you up for a successful tomato season.
Sunflowers & Sake: Summer Cocktail Class
August 14, 2025Join us to walk in the Sunflower field and learn about this unique, self-pollinating native flower. Then, gather in the Stone Acres formal garden for a talk and tasting with sake specialist and sommelier Janine Sacco. A selection of fine sake will be provided by Skurnik Wines & Spirits. Enjoy award-winning cheeses handmade by local cheese makers and canapes made with farm-fresh ingredients. Take home a seasonal simple syrup and a sunflower bouquet.
Culinary Excursions - August 19: East Haven High School Culinary Program in East Haven
August 19, 2025Hosts: Heather & John Profetto at East Haven High. Join us this summer for day-long culinary field trips that explore the diversity of Connecticut’s local food system. Hosted by the Yellow Farmhouse, these excursions will take high school culinary teachers to farms and food businesses across the state for hands-on activities, tastings, and behind-the-scenes learning.