Mon Rovîa reflects journeys of humanity through his Afro Appalachian music as a singer and songwriter, and from his own experiences moving from Liberia during the country’s civil war to the United States. He was named as one of Spotify’s 2024 Juniper Artists to Watch, has been featured in the GRAMMY Museum’s New York City program series, and has sold out every headline show to date, including Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, and Newport Folk Festival. Music at Grace Farms invites…

Join Grace Farms Tea Expert Frank Kwei to explore the distinctions between major black teas, and taste notable varietals including examples of Darjeeling, Assam, Ceylon, Keemun, and Yunnan teas.

Drop into the Sanctuary during your visit to enjoy improvisational performances of seasonal music from local artists, suited for the whole family. Registration is not required. Music at Grace Farms Experience Grace Farms’ distinctive, afternoon acoustic music performances in the glass-enclosed Sanctuary, against the backdrop of 80 acres of natural landscapes. Season highlights include a recital by internationally acclaimed cellist and 19-time GRAMMY® winner Yo-Yo Ma, GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell, and a special recital by Grace Farms Artist-in-Residence and GRAMMY®-winning Canadian cellist…

Drop into the Sanctuary during your visit to enjoy improvisational performances of seasonal music from local artists, suited for the whole family. Registration is not required.

Experience movement and music in the Court with renowned mindfulness and wellness expert, Pilin Anice. This serene, candlelit class takes participants through a breath-centered yoga practice while incorporating acoustic elements.

Decorate delicious winter-inspired cookies with the entire family. Cookies will be provided by Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones.

Gather with friends in the glass-enclosed Pavilion to enjoy a pot of warm tea with an eye-catching assortment of delightful bites presented on a three-tier stand, that fuse traditional English and Japanese flavors. Inspired by the elegance of English tea service, this joyful afternoon of good conversation and great flavors is hosted by Grace Farms Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones and Tea Expert Frank Kwei.

Enjoy a festive day of shopping and connection with a curated selection of meaningful gifts that give back, including watercolor and paint sets, toys and treats, cozy mugs, specialty teas and coffees, insightful books for adults and kids, and Grace Farms – branded favorites like notecards and memberships Discover handmade ornaments and embroidered works by Nasreen Sheikh and the Empowerment Collective, each supporting dignified work for women artisans around the world. Shop with purpose and find gifts that inspire creativity, connection, and compassion this holiday…

Broadway Inspirational Voices returns to Grace Farms with a site-responsive program that connects us with the presence of the human voice to inspire the audience toward joy. The one-hour program features a holiday repertoire developed for Grace Farms by Connecticut native Allen René Louis, Broadway Inspirational Voices Artistic Director and GRAMMY®-nominated Creative Director and Producer. Music at Grace Farms invites audiences to experience daylit, acoustic music performances in the glass-enclosed Sanctuary, against the backdrop of 80 acres of natural landscapes.

Sharon Prince, CEO and Founder of Grace Farms, will inspire you to see the built environment through new eyes and recognize your own agency in creating spaces that communicate and catalyze good in the world. Prince will share her remarkable journey of creating a boundary-defying environment that actively drives humanitarian outcomes and reshapes our approach to global challenges. Her lecture is followed by a chamber music performance featuring Jennifer Frautschi, Vijay Gupta, Michelle Ross & Blake Pouliot, violins; Ayane Kozasa…

Yo-Yo Ma will perform a recital with pianist Solon Gordon in the Grace Farms Sanctuary, the glass-enclosed indoor amphitheater with 360-degree views of the landscape. Yo-Yo Ma’s multi-faceted career is testament to his belief in culture’s power to generate trust and understanding. Whether performing new or familiar works for cello, bringing communities together to explore culture’s role in society, or engaging unexpected musical forms, Yo-Yo Ma strives to foster connections that stimulate the imagination and reinforce our humanity.

Part of Grace Farms Foundation's 10-year anniversary, Origin Stories is a three-part series exploring the journeys of visionary leaders—artists, business leaders, designers, and social entrepreneurs—who have reimagined the world around us. Hear from Nasreen Sheikh, founder of the Empowerment Collective and Local Women's Handicrafts in Nepal, and creator of TransparaTrade. Sheikh empowers marginalized women and promotes ethical business practices across global supply chains.

Families, join us for the Polar Bear Picnic and enjoy breakfast for dinner! Sit for a delicious meal provided by Grace Farms culinary team, and take part in winter-inspired crafts and games.

Part of Grace Farms Foundation's 10-year anniversary, Origin Stories is a three-part series exploring the journeys of visionary leaders—artists, business leaders, designers, and social entrepreneurs—who have reimagined the world around us. Hear from Jennifer Stucko, who, inspired by Italy’s rich shoemaking heritage and the urgent need for environmental change, launched Prota Fiori. Prota Fiori merges craftsmanship with sustainability, using upcycled materials to create elegant, eco-conscious premium quality footwear made in Ital

A writer of “rare grace,” Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer offers powerful and poetic explorations of how human beings connect with nature and one another. Drawing from her background as both a botanist and a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Kimmerer invites all of us to understand ecological systems with gratitude, mutual respect, and interconnectedness, allowing us to recognize the entire natural world as worthy of care.   A Flute Quartet will perform after the lecture, featuring Alex Sopp, flute;…