June is National Dairy Month and we wouldn't miss an opportunity to celebrate our Jersey girls. Join us for one of our upcoming events, weekend tours, culinary workshops, or education programs. At every program we will teach you about our well-loved dairy herd and thank them for the creamy milk, beautiful cheeses, and fresh farm yogurt that we enjoy. Happy Dairy Month girls!
For children and families:
Mini Moos Tour | Every Saturday 3-4PM
Member Family: $10 Nonmember Family: $15
On this special program designed especially for our young farm friends, we’ll enjoy calf close encounters, a cow story and costume, a tour of the milking barn and more! For ages 2-7 with an accompanying adult.
Rise and Shine Little Farmers | Saturdays 10-11:30AM
Member Family: $20. Nonmember Family: $30
Join us for a morning of farm fun. Have you ever collected warm eggs from the chicken coop? Or seen how fast pigs will run for their morning helping of veggie scraps? You'll meet our calves, goats, and pigs when you help with the morning chores (don't worry, we will go easy on you!), followed by fun and games in the grassy Stone Paddock. We learn as we go and take advantage of whatever lesson the day has to offer. We conclude our farm adventure with a seasonal story in our Carriage Barn.
Families in the Farm Kitchen: Butter Making | Saturdays 1-2PM
Member Family: $20. Nonmember Family: $30
In celebration of National Dairy Month, we are rolling up our sleeves and shaking it! Cooking together and having fun in the kitchen makes our farm family happy and we want to share that enthusiasm for cooking with you. Join us to make homemade butter with the rich cream from our Jersey cows and enjoy it on hot rolls from the farm kitchen. We will learn about how our cows turn green grass to creamy, nutritious milk, then enjoy the sweet fruits of our labor together.
Events and Farm Dinners:
Flavors of the Farm: A Culinary Tour and Tasting | June 13th, 3-5:30 PM
Members: $60. Nonmembers: $75
This event provides an opportunity for guests to meet our farmers and tour the farm operations to learn first hand how their work directly affects the flavors of the food that we put on our tables. Our professional farm chef will lead a culinary demonstration using the farms’ products and pair each recipe with tastings of wine from local vineyards. You will learn new tips and techniques so that you can easily capture the season's fresh flavors in your own kitchen. All guests will be given generous tastings of each seasonal dish as well as wine to compliment and printed recipes.
Father's Day Bluegrass BBQ | Sunday, June 21, 2015 at 4PM
Member adult $20. Nonmember adult $30.
Kick off the Summer Solstice AND celebrate Father's Day at the Appleton Farms' Bluegrass Picnic!
Bring a blanket, some beach chairs, and the kids for a summer evening on the farm. We'll have food trucks for dinner, tasty brews from our friends at Ipswich Ale, ice cream from Down River, and live music from local band Old Cold Tater. Lawn games, meet the farmyard animals, and a 4H bake sale too. A recipe for a super time if we have ever heard one!
Register online at www.thetrustees.org/dadsdaybbq
Friday Farm Dinners
Friday, June 26, 2015, Friday, July 10, 2015, Friday, July 24, 2015, Friday, August 07, 2015, Friday, August 21, 2015, | 5:30-8:30PM
Member Adults: $35. Nonmember Adults: $45. All Children: $15 each
Bring your family and some friends for a relaxing evening watching the sunset over the Great Pasture and munching on fresh-from-the-farm food. Dinner will feature a seasonal menu grown or raised at Appleton and other local farms. A typical menu might include pizza from our earth oven or our own grass-fed burgers, seasonal fresh salads, and homemade ice cream. Enjoy a cold beverage from our friends at Mercury Brewing Company while you play old-fashioned lawn games and listen to live music. Ticket price includes the full dinner buffet, non-alcoholic beverages (beer and wine will be available for purchase), dessert, games, music and all the fun you can handle! Dinners are held rain or shine.
For Foodies:
Pasture to Plate Cheese Making Tours | Every Sunday 2:00-3:30 PM
Member Adults: $15. Nonmember Adults: $20 All children under 12 are $5 each.
This in depth look at our dairy operation will take you from the pastures to the cheese kitchen viewing area – and everywhere in between – to learn about how we make our delicious farm fresh cheese. Finish up with a sampling of some of our products!
From the Fields: Cooking with Herbs and Greens | Thursday, June 18, 2015 | 6-9PM
Member $75. Nonmember $90
Join us as we celebrate the arrival of summer and onset of the growing season! We will begin the class with a visit to our kitchen garden to talk about growing your own fresh herbs and greens. After harvesting some fresh herbs, we will head to the farmhouse kitchen to learn about the distinctive culinary qualities and uses of each. We’ll cover preparation tips and techniques along with creative and vibrant recipes that will promise to help you think creatively about your summer eating. This three hour, hands-on class concludes with a full meal to be enjoyed by all.
From the Fields: Strawberry Preserves
Thursday, June 25, 2015 & Tuesday, June 30th, 2015 | 2:30-4PM & 4:30-6PM
Members: $35. Nonmembers: $50
After this long winter, let's make sure not one juicy red strawberry goes to waste at Appleton Farms this season! Join us for a field walk through our strawberry patch, learning how to grow, harvest, and tend strawberry plants. We will then stroll over to the farm kitchen where our chef instructor, Carolyn Grieco will demonstrate how to make strawberry preserves. You will learn the art of preserves, helpful tips and techniques, and of course sample the harvest. Take home a jar of Carolyn's Farm Kitchen Strawberry Preserves and then pick up your CSA share or stop by your local PYO farm to gather your own strawberry harvest.
For more information, program fees, and registration information, please visit www.thetrustees.org. To contact the farm regarding programs please email bzschau@ttor.org or call at 978.356.5728.
