Faith Initiative Coordinator Katie Grosh will introduce the River Retreat, a self-directed way to encounter the Faith initiative and its core question: what is the shape of flourishing life? Completed at an individual pace—over the course of a couple of hours, a full day, or longer — it inspires insights about priorities, relationships, desires, and visions of a life worthy of our shared humanity. Booklets will be handed out after the introduction for participants to explore on their own. Grace…

Embark on timely fall walks that coincide with peak seasonal migration of songbirds, swallows, hawks, and waterbirds, as well as monarchs and other butterflies. Many species will pass through our landscape, a Pollinator Pathway site, on their way to overwinter in warmer climes. Please wear footwear suitable for grassy or muddy terrain. Grace Farms Members enjoy a 20% discount on programs and events. Learn more about Membership. Students must be ages 18 and up. Please be prepared to show your…

Did you know fall is the ideal time to plant garlic? Learn how to prepare, plant, and care for garlic at home in a hands-on workshop led by Master Gardener Lauren Elliott. You’ll leave with a head of garlic to get your home garden started. Dress accordingly, this will be rain or shine. Grace Farms Members enjoy a 20% discount on programs and events. Learn more about Membership. Students must be ages 18 and up. Please be prepared to show…

See, hear, smell, and taste teas from around the world with tea expert Frank Kwei and Grace Farms Foods’ Co-Founder Adam Thatcher. Enjoy samples of different blends, including Grace Farms Foods’ sustainably-sourced line of Sips teas and discover the important impact of ethically and sustainably sourced teas. Grace Farms Members enjoy a 20% discount on programs and events. Learn more about Membership. Students must be ages 18 and up. Please be prepared to show your student I.D. or proof of…

Join Mystic Seaport’s Treworgy Planetarium Educators at Grace Farms to learn how to parse clues from the natural world — the stars, sun, moon, wind, and trees — to navigate over land and sea. If weather permits, participants will look more closely into the night sky using a powerful tracking telescope. Recommended for ages 12 and up. This event occurs rain or shine.

Gather at Grace Farms for an afternoon inspired by English tea service! Sit with friends and tea expert Frank Kwei and enjoy casual conversation over a delicious pot of ethically and sustainably-sourced tea, as well as a seasonal assortment of tasty English and Japanese-inspired bites created by Pastry Chef Leah Jones. Please note: Registration closes the Sunday beforehand.

Step into the sunlight-filled Grace Farms Court for a movement class designed for all levels and led by Pilin Anice, a renowned yoga, dance, and meditation instructor, as well as faculty member at Kripalu and Ailey Extension. Each class emphasizes a different characteristic of wellness in movement and tea from Grace Farms Foods, a public benefit LLC and a Certified B Corp. This month, we’ll be sipping Revive tea, a naturally invigorating blend of yerba mate, green tea, and guayusa…

This July, Grace Farms is hosting Songs of the Summer, a new and free performance series taking place on Thursday afternoons throughout July. Held in the Pavilion with doors open, these intimate performances feature smaller local acts, unplugged. The Songs of Summer series invites all ages to experience a moment to pause, sip iced tea (available for purchase), and enjoy lingering summer moments with connection to music, architecture, and the landscape. These performances are a drop in, family-friendly experience for…

Families, join Grace Farms Educators to look at caterpillars, butterflies, and other amazing insects and natural specimens using high-quality magnifying tools. This facilitated nature experience for all ages is free and included with daily admission.

Enjoy an evening of crafting and sipping delicious mocktails with Grace Farms Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones. Follow Chef Leah's recipes to create three seasonal beverages from ingredients inspired by Grace Farms Tea & Coffee, while discovering connections between food, culture, and community. Culinary Experiences with Chef Leah Jones offer educational and interactive explorations of the complex ways in which food intersects with our lives.

Enjoy a delicious four-course vegetarian lunch and discover how three visionary leaders are transforming the industries of food, clothing, and shelter: Amy Williams, CEO of Citizens of Humanity Group; Chelsea Thatcher, curator of the With Every Fiber exhibit; and Camilla Marcus, chef, founder of west~bourne, and author of My Regenerative Kitchen. Savor four dishes prepared using recipes from Marcus's cookbook and bring home special gifts to embark on your own commitment to regenerative materials. This benefit lunch supports Grace Farms Foundation’s mission across five…

Join us at Grace Farms for The Way of an Athlete, featuring three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and five-time Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings. This powerful, three-part experience will immerse participants in the world of elite athletics, mindset mastery, and personal growth.  Designed for athletes, coaches, and leaders of all ages, the program will elevate the conversation around the transformative power of sports to shape character, build resilience, and unlock the potential of a champion’s mindset. The experience includes: - An inspiring keynote from…

Elevate your fitness during this dynamic workout focusing on upper body, lower body, and core strength! Taught by coach, trainer, and motivator Ottis Lewis, this class incorporates bodyweight and band resistance movements including squats, pushups, and mountain climbers.

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…

Explore the distinction between tea — the beverage made from steeping leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant— and tisanes, caffeine-free herbal infusions commonly called “herbal tea.” Taste hot and cold versions of different herbal blends while learning the origins of herbs and the different methods of preparation.

This yoga class centers on moving through transitions with grace and finding stability in order to move with freedom, awareness, and expression. Starting with grounding breathwork, Jane will guide you through movement that will ignite a little bit of heat and a lot of joy, ending in a restful savasana.

Immerse in a weekend of curated films and one-of-a-kind Grace Farms site experiences designed to honor the pivotal moment when one person commits to designing and building for the benefit of humankind and the Earth. Watch stories of bold, genius dreamers who put seemingly impossible ideas into action in the fields of architecture and design, and enjoy moments to reflect on your own journey through food, music, yoga, and guided walks. Opening night of the film festival on January 30 will feature…

Families, explore the many ways intentional design can benefit humans and nature through hands-on activities, nature-inspired arts and learning, and endless fun for all ages, including bird watching and a nature workshop.

Explore the distinction between tea — the beverage made from steeping leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant— and tisanes, caffeine-free herbal infusions commonly called “herbal tea.” Taste hot and cold versions of different herbal blends while learning the origins of herbs and the different methods of preparation.