Visit and Learn

Join the Yellow Farmhouse Education Center for a festive summer evening celebrating our Seven Seeds Honorees, a group of seven inspiring individuals—educators, farmers, and food advocates—working in unique ways to build a better food future. The party will feature farm-forward hors d'oeuvres, garden-inspired craft cocktails, and lively conversation about how food connects us all—one delicious bite at a time.

Join us to walk in the lavender garden and learn about the culinary, medicinal and cosmetic uses of this versatile plant. Then gather in the Stone Acres formal garden with acclaimed mixologist Anthony Caporale and learn to craft lavender-infused cocktails with a selection of fine spirits provided by Spencer & Lynn Wine and Spirit Merchants.

Hosts: 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.

Hosts: 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.

Hosts: 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.

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.

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.

Hosts: 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.