The Farmstead
Fall Herbs
The FarmsteadJoin us at Finley Farms for an enriching discussion on herbs for wellness support with our resident farmer and herbalist, Liesel McCleary. This class will focus on autumnal herbs, introducing…
The Herbal First Aid Kit
The FarmsteadHerbalist and resident farmer Liesel McCleary will discuss and demonstrate how to use common herbs in a first aid setting. Participants will be introduced to an herbal approach to basic wound care, including herbal preparations, actions and applications. You will learn how to build an herbal first aid kit to suit your specific needs and…
Craft Night at The Farmstead
The FarmsteadJoin us for an evening of indigo dyeing at The Farmstead for our third Craft Night of the year! Gather around the front porch as we dip in indigo. Bring your own fabric to dye in our indigo vat or purchase an organic cotton bandana, table runner, canvas tote, socks, and more to dip. Dip…
Pressing Cut Flowers
The FarmsteadJoin us on The Farm to discover which cut flowers are best for pressing and using in various arts & crafts. Flower Preservation Artist Hannah Klein will share her knowledge and guide you through selecting blooms. Afterwards, return to The Farmstead to fill your own bespoke flower presses with beautiful blooms to take home. You'll…
Plant Print Bandanas
The FarmsteadJoin local artist Ashleigh Hawkins on an eco-printing journey from leaf to print. Using Ozarks native wildflowers, leaves, and berries, you'll create beautiful eco prints on a 24" organic cotton bandana. This workshop will take place in the Farmstead Building next to the greenhouse on the Farm.
Craft Night at The Farmstead
The FarmsteadJoin us for an evening of crafting at The Farmstead for our third Craft Night of the year! Gather around the front porch as we hand-dye summer solstice banners using natural dye extracts like marigold and osage orange to create rich yellows and oranges, celebrating the start of the summer season! Alternatively, bring your own…
Barkuterie Boards
The FarmsteadBring your pup out to The Farmstead porch for an afternoon with Lavish Grazing. Kendra teaches attendees how to make beautiful grazing platters for their furry friends by sharing arrangement and cutting techniques that can also be applied to human charcuterie boards. Along the way, you’ll make animal-shaped fruits and veggies while learning which snacks…
Beehive Check
The FarmsteadLearn all about bees with beekeeper Hanna! This class starts on The Workshop patio where you’ll get suited up in a protective beekeeping jacket and veil. You’ll head out to the apiary to learn about the parts of the hive, how to handle frames and gain insight on bee stages of development and their life…
All About Bees: Nucleus Colony Install
The FarmsteadTake your beekeping to the next level and learn how to properly install a nucleus colony with guidance from Beekeeper Hanna. This technique allows you to start a small new hive using an established colony. Ask all your burning beekeeping questions and learn what you can expect throughout the process.
Salts, Scrubs, & Repellants
The FarmsteadRevitalize your skin and enjoy the many benefits of learning to create your own personalized blends of bath salts and sugar scrubs. Help protect your skin from the arrival of those seasonal pests by formulating your own natural insect repellent!
Garden Bed Prep
The FarmsteadSpringtime in the Ozarks is approaching, which means it's time to prepare your garden beds for new growth. Join Farmer Brendan on The Farm for a demonstration of different tools and techniques used to prepare garden beds for healthy crops all year long. Participants will get to see how different amendments are added to improve…
Spring Table Arrangements
The FarmsteadFlower farmer and intentional florist Cherrelle Hitchcock, from Flora & Forge Floral & Farm, invites you to come create a beautiful bouquet with the freshest flowers spring has to offer: premium blooms grown right here in Missouri! Learn about harvesting and designing with aromatic, specialty narcissus, ranunculus, anemones, tulips, stock, and seasonal foliage. Come ready…