Visit and Learn
Adult Programs Overview
From farm tours, to lectures, to fun and informative culinary classes, we offer experiential opportunities for adults to engage in discussions, cook, share meals, and learn how to support a healthy ecosystem, community, and economy.
Our adult programming is designed to educate and entertain those who are interested in the quality of their food, environment, and wellness and strive to understand their interconnectedness.
To inquire about private classes designed just for you, reach out to us at info@yellowfarmhouse.org.
Scroll down for a full list of upcoming adult programs!
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Featured Programs
Aged to Perfection: Cheese Series
Explore the rich traditions of cheesemaking with award-winning artisan Brian Civitello, owner of Mystic Cheese Company. Each seasonal class will explore the history, craftsmanship, and distinctive flavors of a significant cheese-making region.
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Paper Flowers Studio: Spring Artichokes
Discover the unexpected beauty of spring's most sculptural vegetable. Under the expert guidance of paper artist Debra Wood, you'll transform delicate crepe paper into a botanically accurate artichoke—complete with its layered bracts and architectural form.
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Kelp Fest Programs
Explore our month-long series of kelp-inspired programs, from hands-on cooking classes to boat tours, talks, and even a kelp cocktail party - celebrating the start of sugar kelp harvest season in Southeastern New England!
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Upcoming Programs and Events
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Paper Flowers Studio: Spring Artichokes
April 10, 2026Discover the unexpected beauty of spring's most sculptural vegetable. Under the expert guidance of paper artist Debra Wood, you'll transform delicate crepe paper into a botanically accurate artichoke—complete with its layered bracts and architectural form. 16+, $100 per person
Ocean Harvest: Kelp Cooking Class
April 26, 2026Dive into sustainable cuisine in this hands-on cooking class, featuring sugar kelp grown locally by Stonington Kelp Co. in Fisher’s Island Sound. Learn how kelp regenerates ocean ecosystems as you create a delicious menu of fresh kelp pasta, kelp-wrapped scallops, and seasonal hummus, and vibrant kelp chimichurri sauce to top roast chicken with rice and beans.
A Brief History of Working Waterfronts and Marine Environments in Southeastern CT
April 30, 2026Join Matthew McKenzie, Professor of History at the University of Connecticut, whose work explores the deep cultural and economic ties between New England communities and the sea, for a compelling look at the evolution of working waterfronts in southeastern Connecticut. Drawing on centuries of maritime history and his research on fisheries and coastal life, McKenzie traces how marine environments have shaped—and been shaped by—human activity over time.
Kelp Farm Boat Tour & Seaweed Mobile Laboratory Tour
May 9, 2026Get on board Project Oceonology's research vessel and head out to sea for a unique educational journey to discover the future of sustainable ocean farming! After the boat tour, take a look inside CT Sea Grant's mobile seaweed research laboratory, where scientists are innovating new techniques for sugar kelp seed production.
Aged to Perfection: Artisanal American Cheeses
May 30, 2026Explore the rich traditions of cheesemaking with award-winning artisan Brian Civitello, owner of Mystic Cheese Company. Through guided tastings and expert storytelling, you'll deepen your understanding of this age-old art of preservation while discovering what makes each region's cheeses unique. 21+, $65 per person
Five Farms, One Table: Cooking Class
June 6, 2026Celebrate the bounty of early summer in southern New England in this cooking class featuring products from five family-owned businesses: Grijalva Cattle Company, Kenyon's Grist Mill, Seacoast Mushrooms, Stone Acres Farm, and Narragansett Creamery.