Explore What's Happening This Season!

Join us for an exciting lineup of hands-on programs designed to connect kids and families with nature, farming, and fresh, seasonal food. Don't miss out on these wonderful opportunities! 

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Featured Events

School's Out Kids April Programs

Join us this season at the farmhouse during your kids' school break sessions! It's a fun, hands-on culinary experience that teaches cooking skills, creativity, and collaboration in the kitchen.

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Seasonal Kitchen Series

Join us for warm and welcoming cooking classes where delicious food meets genuine connection. Whether you're just setting out on your culinary journey or you're a seasoned home cook, our classes offer recipes you'll return to again and again, made with seasonal ingredients that celebrate local flavors.

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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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Young Cooks & Farmers Summer Program

Our summer program invites children ages 6 to 13 to Yellow Farmhouse at Stone Acres Farm, where they can experience regenerative farming and seasonal cooking. Spend the morning in the fields and greenhouses, then in the kitchen preparing nutritious and delicious food.

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Upcoming Programs and Events

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The Art of Ravioli Cooking Class

February 15, 2026

Learn the art of creating restaurant-quality ravioli from scratch in this hands-on class. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced home cook, you'll leave with practical skills, tested recipes, and the confidence to recreate an Italian feast in your own kitchen. 21+, $125 per person

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Garden to Glass: Amari Cocktail Class

March 12, 2026

Join acclaimed mixologist Anthony Caporale to explore the complex world of amari. Learn to mix Aperol Spritz, Cynar Sour, and Negroni cocktails with these botanical foundations. 21+, $65 per person

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Taste of Germany Cooking Class

March 21, 2026

Discover the hearty flavors and time-honored techniques of German cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced home cook, you'll leave with practical skills, tested recipes, and the confidence to recreate a traditional German feast in your own kitchen. 21+, $125 per person

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School's Out - Build a Bowl

April 3, 2026

Fill your bowl with flavor in this hands-on cooking class where kids will stretch noodles, cook grains, whip up tasty sauces, and add farm-fresh veggies to build bowls that are delicious and nutritious. Ages 6 - 12 years old, $50 per child | April 3

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Paper Flowers Studio: Spring Artichokes

April 10, 2026

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. 16+, $100 per person

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School's Out - Build a Bowl

April 13, 2026

Fill your bowl with flavor in this hands-on cooking class where kids will stretch noodles, cook grains, whip up tasty sauces, and add farm-fresh veggies to build bowls that are delicious and nutritious. Each day is a new set of recipes! Ages 6 - 12 years old, $50 per day | April 13 - 16

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School's Out - Build a Bowl

April 20, 2026

Fill your bowl with flavor in this hands-on cooking class where kids will stretch noodles, cook grains, whip up tasty sauces, and add farm-fresh veggies to build bowls that are delicious and nutritious. Each day is a new set of recipes! Ages 6 - 12 years old, $50 per day | April 20 - 23

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Aged to Perfection: Artisanal American Cheeses

May 30, 2026

Explore 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

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Young Cooks & Farmers - Week One: Berry Madness

June 22, 2026

Dive into the berry bounty of summer in these hands-on cooking classes where students will make sweet compotes, cakes & confections, and savory sauces, salsas, and salads.

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Young Cooks & Farmers - Week Two: Batter Up

June 29, 2026

Hit summer out of the park in these hands-on cooking classes where students will whip up crunchy waffles, crispy fritters, and delicate tempura, and top them with sweet compotes, tangy sauces, and farm-fresh honey.

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Young Cooks & Farmers - Week Three: Saucy Situations

July 6, 2026

Saunter up to the stove in these hands-on cooking classes where students will make vibrant pestos, fresh chimichurris, tangy dressings, and other flavor-packed creations.

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Young Cooks & Farmers - Week Four: Cheese Please

July 13, 2026

Separate the curds from the whey in these hands-on cooking classes, where students will learn and taste fresh and aged cheeses and transform them into colorful skewers, sweet canapes, gooey quesadillas, and many other cheesey delights.

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Young Cooks & Farmers - Week Five: Pizza Party

July 20, 2026

Slice it up in these hands-on cooking classes where students will mix, knead, and roll out a variety of pizza doughs, simmer summer sauces, and load up farm-fresh toppings to build the pizzas of their dreams.

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Young Cooks & Farmers - Week Six: Wrap It Up

July 27, 2026

Take a deep dive into the world of dumplings in these hands-on cooking classes where students will make dough, create fillings, and master folding, pleating, and dream up their own flavorful pockets.

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Young Cooks & Farmers - Week Seven: Build a Bowl

August 3, 2026

Fill your bowl with flavor in this hands-on cooking class where students will stretch noodles, cook grains, whip up tasty sauces, and add farm-fresh veggies to build bowls that are both delicious and nutritious.

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Young Cooks & Farmers - Week Eight: On a Stick

August 10, 2026

Make your point in these hands-on cooking classes where students will create everything on a stick—from savory kabobs and sweet cake pops to fresh fruit skewers and popsicles. If it can be served on a stick, we’ll make it.

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Young Cooks & Farmers - Week Nine: Snack Attack

August 17, 2026

Snack like a champion in these hands-on cooking classes where students will make creamy dips, spring rolls, granola bars, quesadilla bites, and other irresistible snacks that are way better than anything from a package.

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Young Cooks & Farmers - Week Ten: The Final Scoop

August 24, 2026

Churn up the sweet in these hands-on cooking classes where students will mix custards, split bananas, blend berries, and layer sandwiches, all while savoring the last week of summer - one chilly bite at a time.

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Stone Acres Farm

Stone Acres Farm hosts a variety of food inspired events throughout the year including farm dinners, guest chefs, culinary workshops and more.

Check out their farmstand and ice cream shed for a sweet treat and to support local farmers and artists + farm fresh produce!

What's Happening on Stone Acres Farm

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Street Address:

389 N. Main Street, Stonington, CT 06378

Mailing address:

P.O. Box 202, Stonington, CT 06378

Phone number:

(860) 245-5119

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