Learn more about the permanent artworks in the River building at Grace Farms. Consider the intention behind the four site-specific installations on this in-depth walking tour inviting visitors closer to Moon Love Dreaming by Beatriz Milhazes; Double Glass River by Teresita Fernández; Farm 56 and Farm 88 by Thomas Demand; and Mat(s) for multidimensional prayer by Olafur Eliasson.

Expand your knowledge of the culinary arts and learn how to mix your own delicious tea-based drinks with Grace Farms Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones and the Grace Farms Foods team! Experiment with ethically sourced herbal teas from Certified B Corp Grace Farms Foods while learning how to craft custom-made mocktails that can support any wellness journey with every sip.

You’re invited to our traditional English Afternoon Tea service! Gather with your friends, neighbors, and fellow community members for an afternoon of conversation over a delicious pot of ethically- and sustainably-sourced tea from Grace Farms Foods, a public benefit LLC and a Certified B Corp. Our lite fare menu includes a seasonal assortment of tasty English and Japanese-inspired bites created by the Grace Farms Culinary Team.

Amateur and professional woodwind players have the rare opportunity to learn from one of the most inventive soloists in modern jazz. James Carter is known for his all-encompassing approach to the saxophone – and the enormous and unique sounds he achieves through incredible control, use of extended techniques, fantastic dexterity, and so much more. 

Step into the Sanctuary at Grace Farms for a jazz concert unlike any other. James Carter’s lifetime of inventive work has consistently pushed the boundaries of what the saxophone can do. A dynamic woodwind player and award-winning saxophonist, Carter’s music beautifully blends high-velocity solos and soft, warm melodies, weaving together divergent impulses. His impressive recording catalogue includes such albums as Chasing the Gypsy, an engaging lyrical session inspired by the unforgettable collaboration between Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli; Layin’ the…

Marvel at the winter night sky above Grace Farms alongside experts from Mystic Seaport Museum’s Treworgy Planetarium, who will explore constellations and seasonal points of interest from the comfort of our indoor classroom, thanks to the sophisticated Stellarium projection program. If weather permits, there will be an outdoor viewing.

Families are invited to Grace Farms to celebrate the best of winter’s offerings with a deliciously cozy breakfast-inspired dinner, as well as winter-themed crafts and learning stations with Grace Farms educators.

Families, join Grace Farms Director of Education Anna Greco for a cozy weaving workshop!

Families, join Grace Farms Horticulture Director Kimberly Kelly to design and create your own enchanting fairy house using natural elements including twigs, bark, acorns, rocks, and moss. Bring your imaginative creation home to place it in your own yard so that it can help provide food, water, shelter, and a safe place for wildlife to raise their young through the winter.

Families, join Grace Farms Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones to decorate delicious winter-themed cookies, while cozying up with a cup of mulled tea.

Join us for a family-friendly winter concert featuring Sonora Collective. With a roster of classically trained New York City-based musicians, Sonora Collective creates memorable chamber music experiences reimagined for unique spaces. This seasonal music series, curated by Grace Farms Music Director Marcus G. Miller.

Join us for our annual Earth Day Celebration, a day packed with nature-inspired learning and fun for all ages. Connect to the natural world by exploring the native landscapes surrounding the River building, and attend pop-up talks, demonstrations, and experiences led by our knowledgeable educators throughout the day. Our activities, inspired by art, architecture, and nature, include:  Open Arts Studio | Weaving in the Black Locust Tree Grove Search for Spring Birds alongside a Grace Farms expert Build a Perfect…

Join Grace Farms Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones for an evening crafting and sipping delicious spring mocktails! Follow Leah's recipes to make three seasonal beverages from ingredients inspired by Grace Farms Tea & Coffee, and broaden your understanding of the complex ways in which food intersects with many aspects of our lives.

Families, follow along an interactive tour to explore the River building as it twists and turns through Grace Farms’ natural landscape. Build models, play with materials used to create our homes and community spaces, and discover how a building’s design can reduce its impact on the environment.

Join us for an inspiring spring evening dinner at Grace Farms featuring Indré Rockefeller, Founder of The Circulatory Project and Co-Founder of Paravel. Set against the serene backdrop of Grace Farms' 80 acres, the evening will feature a locally sourced, sustainable meal in the Commons, refreshing cocktails, and a thought-provoking conversation on sustainability, entrepreneurship, and the future of circularity.   Paravel has redefined sustainable travel with its innovative, carbon-neutral luggage, upcycling millions of plastic bottles while setting new standards for eco-friendly…