
Guarding the Garden: Organic Pest Management in a Regenerative System
Want to grow healthier plants without chemicals?
Join us for a 60-minute session in the Ridge Garden to explore how we manage pests organically through soil health, biodiversity, and ecological balance.

Winter Holiday Market
Join us for our Winter Holiday Market where you can shop farm-grown and local products like woolen blankets, sweaters, sheep pelts, Beltie hides, dried floral bouquets, plus paintings and prints by local artists. We will have fun activities for the whole family!

Holiday Dinner and a Show with Kat Wright and Brett Hughes
Kat Wright & Brett Hughes, two of Vermont’s most beloved songbirds, are returning to Philo Ridge Farm for their 10th annual holiday show tour.

Holiday Wreath Shop with Horsford
Horsford Gardens and Nursery will visit Philo Ridge Farm for a holiday pop-up on Saturday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thanksgiving Preorder Pick Up Day
Our online store is open for Thanksgiving preorders. We have a limited supply of organic pasture-raised turkeys from Philo Ridge Farm, local turkeys from Adam's Turkeys, delicious sides from our kitchen like Savory Bread Stuffing, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Gravy and more.

Thanksgiving Preorder Pick Up Day
Our online store is open for Thanksgiving preorders. We have a limited supply of organic pasture-raised turkeys from Philo Ridge Farm, local turkeys from Adam's Turkeys, delicious sides from our kitchen like Savory Bread Stuffing, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Gravy and more.

Knife Sharpening Pop-Up with Madam Cutler
Get ready for holiday cooking with freshly honed knives. We are very excited to welcome knife sharpener Linda Furiya of Madam Cutler to the farm for two different pop-ups next month.

Knife Sharpening Pop-Up with Madam Cutler
Get ready for holiday cooking with freshly honed knives. We are very excited to welcome knife sharpener Linda Furiya of Madam Cutler to the farm for two different pop-ups next month.

Lamb Butchery Workshop + Moroccan Dinner
The evening includes an educational demonstration by our friendly and knowledgable butcher team. We'll keep you fed with small bites from the kitchen during class, and then sit down together to enjoy a family-style meal.

Butchery Workshop: The Whole Chicken
Learn how raising heritage chickens fits into the bigger picture of regenerative agriculture here at Philo Ridge Farm and hear from the experts on how to truss, spatchcock, brine, roast and smoke.

National Grazing Lands Coalition Bus Tour
This three day bus tour of Vermont grass-based farms will be a national gathering of grazing lands stewards, ranchers and farmers.

Open Farm Week: Grill Night + Live Music
Bring your picnic blankets to set up camp with your friends and family on the Event Lawn. We'll be cooking out on the grill - burgers, sausages, salads, and sides - and enjoying live music.

Animal Butchery Workshop: Chicken
Learn how raising heritage chickens fits into the bigger picture of regenerative agriculture here at Philo Ridge Farm and hear from the experts on how to truss, spatchcock, brine, roast and smoke.

Seedling Sale Days
Our Seedling Sale Days are happening now. This week we are selling flower seedlings like Calendulas, Sunflowers, Cosmos and more. Tomato and basil plants are coming soon. Stop outside the Market from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday in May to shop.

Seedling Sale Days
Our Seedling Sale Days are happening now. This week we are selling flower seedlings like Calendulas, Sunflowers, Cosmos and more. Tomato and basil plants are coming soon. Stop outside the Market from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday in May to shop.

Butchery Workshop: Beef Cuts For Summer Grilling
Our butchery team will demonstrate how to break down short loin, flank and chuck roll subprimals of beef and educate the group on some of the less common (and arguably tastier) cuts of meat that are perfect for summer grilling.

Vermont Flower Show
The 2023 Vermont Flower Show Grand Garden Display theme will be Out of Hibernation! Spring Comes to the 100-Acre Wood, an adaptation of the world and magic of Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne. Mark your calendar and make plans to join us!

Animal Butchery - The Whole Hog
Join an intimate group in the Farm Commons Barn for a two-hour workshop to learn how whole animal butchery fits into the bigger picture of regenerative agriculture here at Philo Ridge Farm.

Animal Butchery - The Whole Hog
Join an intimate group in the Farm Commons Barn for a two-hour workshop to learn how whole animal butchery fits into the bigger picture of regenerative agriculture here at Philo Ridge Farm.

New Years Eve Dinner with the Brett Hughes Trio
Join us for a festive dinner and music by Brett Hughes and friends Matt Flinner, on mandolin and Pat Melvin, on stand-up bass.

Mushroom Log Workshop - Cancelled
Learn the basics of mushroom cultivation for Shiitake & Oyster mushrooms on logs in this beginner friendly workshop. The workshop will cover log selection, timing, spore selection, inoculation methods, care of the logs, and harvesting - all while the group inoculates their own logs as well as helping inoculate logs for the farm. All participants will go home with an inoculated Oyster mushroom log. The workshop will be outdoors, so please dress appropriately, wear comfortable, closed toe shoes, and come prepared with gardening or work gloves. We will provide all other safety equipment and tools.

The Greenbush Jazz Duo - Cancelled
Enjoy a jazz brunch with local musicians John Creech and Cobey Gatos of the Greenbush Jazz Duo! We’ll be offering breakfast and brunch specials to accompany the Duo’s delightful jazz compositions. No tickets needed!

Storytime
Bring your little ones for Storytime Hour by the fireplace! Featuring a rotating selection of picture books geared for young children. This event is free of charge and does not require reservations or tickets.

Steam Color Bundle Dyeing with Maggie Pate
Work with textile and natural dye artist Maggie Pate in this steam dye class! Learn to create bright colors and unique patterns using natural dye extract, flower petals, and food waste. Bundle dyeing is a natural dye technique that involves laying out the dye material on the fiber and rolling it up for a steam bath. This is a craft and carry class, in which you will create your own silk scarf while learning this natural dye technique.
Tickets are $85 and available for purchase on Maggie’s website. Space is limited, so act fast!

Zero Waste Weaving Class with Maggie Pate
We are excited to welcome the talented textile and natural dye artist Maggie Pate back to Philo Ridge Farm this March! In this weaving class, learn the basics of lap loom weaving and begin developing your own piece of wall art - but using repurposed fibers in an effort to combat the massive waste of the textile and fashion industry. Bring fabric or clothes you aren’t using anymore, and learn to transform them into art.
Each student will be provided with a loom and supplies to design and handcraft their own work of art. These tools will be yours to take home so you can continue creating artwork with repurposed clothing and fiber. In addition, you will receive a printed guide to Maggie’s Introduction to Weaving Manual.
The class runs from 10 AM to 2 PM, with a break during which students are welcome to buy lunch, snacks, and drinks from the Market. Tickets are $185 and can be purchased on Maggie’s website. Space is limited, so act fast!

Winter Farm Tour
Although the ground is covered in snow, the farm is still very much alive in winter! Join us for a winter farm tour and learn more about how we maintain the soil through the off season, winter our animals, and extend our growing season to keep producing fresh greens in the cold months. Be prepared with warm clothes and sturdy footwear! Meet in the Market.

Mary McGinniss & The Selkies
Join us for Sunday afternoon music with local artists Mary McGinniss & The Selkies! Mary McGinniss, an insightful songwriter and guitarist inspired by British invasion rock n’ roll, folktales, jazz and poetry, leads the Selkies band, comprised of Gus Ziesing, an ardent saxophonist and Cajun accordion player, Steve Wienert, a percussionist and Cajun player, and Juliet McVicker, a singer and true jazz bird who plays electric bass and sings harmony. Robert Resnik rounds out the group adding harmony singing and sublime clarinet and penny whistle parts. Enjoy a mix of heartfelt, soulful songs with country, rock, jazz, and cajun influence!

Sculpt with Wool 2: Needle Felting Workshop
Learn how to use wool to sculpt colorful animals and figures in this dry needle felting workshop! Learn the technique from our assistant livestock manager, Ian Johnson, and create an animal of your choosing. Every student gets to take home wool and felting supplies to continue their crafting at home. This class also includes a spinning demonstration with a traditional spinning wheel.
This class is offered in both January and February. Click here to buy tickets for the February class.

The Phineas Gage Project
The Phineas Gage Project, a dynamic duo of local musicians Rob Williams and Erica Stroem, perform groovy folk funk music, including favorite hits from the past fifty years as well as original scores, featuring the guitar, mandolin, djembe and 2 part harmonies. This soulful, funky duo make for a Sunday morning musical treat!

The Connor Young Trio
We’re excited to welcome The Connor Young Trio play in the Market! Enjoy jazz alongside your Saturday morning breakfast. Connor is a talented young musician as well as a valuable member of our Philo Ridge Farm team.

Sculpt with Wool: Needle Felting Workshop
Learn how to use wool to sculpt colorful animals and figures in this dry needle felting workshop! Learn the technique from our assistant livestock manager, Ian Johnson, and create an animal of your choosing. Every student gets to take home wool and felting supplies to continue their crafting at home. This class also features a spinning workshop with a traditional spinning wheel.
This class is offered in both January and February. Click here to buy tickets for the January session.