Elawa Farm
Today, our mission is to steward a historic farm that enriches greater Lake County as a center for experiential learning to broaden access to education, nutritious food, and our local food system.
Through a public-private partnership, Elawa Farm Foundation and the City of Lake Forest work together to steward this historic campus. The City of Lake Forest owns the property and maintains the historic buildings.
Elawa Farm Foundation provides community programming and educational interpretation ...
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Demo Cooking Class: Mediterranean Summer Supper with Chef Mickey Knutson
Celebrate the sun-drenched flavors of the Mediterranean with Chef Mickey in this vibrant summer demons...
- Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $121 per ticket
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Agave: From Plant to Glass with María José Jaramillo
Join María José Jaramillo for an intimate, engaging evening exploring the rich and diverse world of ag...
- Thursday, Aug 13, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
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Flower Social
Join us for an engaging evening of flowers, food, and friendship! Sip on wine and enjoy savory appetiz...
- Friday, Aug 14, 2026
- 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- $75 per ticket
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Yoga on the Farm
Unroll your mat and enjoy the scenery of Elawa Farm’s restored gardens as our Yoga Instructor guides y...
- Multiple dates between Aug 15 and Oct 31, 2026
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- $27 per ticket
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Seed to Plate (Summer crops)
Learn tips on how to grow, harvest, and store summer crops, including tomatoes, summer squash, peppers...
- Saturday, Aug 15, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- $60 per ticket
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Goat Stroll
Join our Assistant Farm Manager, Georgia DeSilva, and our adorable goats for an energizing walk around...
- Multiple dates between Aug 15 and Oct 24, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
- $27 per ticket
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Demo Cooking Class: Taste of the Mediterranean with Chef Mickey Knutson
Escape to the Mediterranean with Chef Mickey through this thoughtfully curated demo cooking class.
G...- Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $121 per ticket
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Adventures at Elawa - August 19
Summer is coming to a close, and yet there is so much to experience outdoors! Join us as we explore th...
- Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- $42 per ticket
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EVENT - Community Dinners: Burger Night on August 19th
Join us again this year for Burger Night, a casual community dinner celebrating good food and even bet...
- Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $42 per ticket
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EVENT - August Farm Dinner: Peaches & Provisions | Fri. 8/21
Our August Farm Dinner celebrates the height of late summer when stone fruit still lingers, and early ...
- Friday, Aug 21, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $158 per ticket
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Demo Cooking Class: Heart-Healthy and Flavorful with Chef Mickey Knutson
Chef Mickey and guests will explore how to create a heart-healthy AND delicious meal during this curat...
- Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $121 per ticket
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Blooms to Bouquets + Brunch
Join Elaine Madansky, Edible Garden Specialist at Elawa Farms, and Eileen Weber of Lake Forest Flowers...
- Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026
- 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
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Adventures at Elawa - August 26
Learn all things insects at this imaginative outdoor activity!
Kids will start out in the classroom t...- Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- $42 per ticket
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EVENT - Community Dinners: Burger Night on August 26th
Join us again this year for Burger Night, a casual community dinner celebrating good food and even bet...
- Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $42 per ticket
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EVENT - Community Dinners: Summer Grill Night on August 27th
Gather around for Summer Grill Night, a weekly outdoor dinner that celebrates the best of the season, ...
- Thursday, Aug 27, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $74 per ticket
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Feathery Friends
Come meet our curious and friendly chickens on a guided visit with Assistant Farm Manager, Georgia DeS...
- Multiple dates between Aug 14 and Oct 24, 2026
- Multiple times
- $11 per ticket
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Public Farm Tours
Summer public tours are back at Elawa! The tour will explore the farm’s role within the broader histor...
- Multiple dates between Aug 29 and Oct 17, 2026
- Multiple times
- $13 per ticket
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Hooves & Hugs
Get ready for a heartwarming experience with our friendly goats! Step into their playful world and enj...
- Multiple dates between Aug 16 and Oct 25, 2026
- Multiple times
- $11 per ticket
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Vegetarian Rosh Hashanah Sides with Micah Siva (Cooking Class)
Prove that vegetarian holiday cooking can steal the show. Join award winning cookbook author Micah Siv...
- Monday, Aug 31, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $132 per ticket
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Demo Cooking Class: Italian Countryside Dinner with Chef Mickey Knutson
Step into the Italian countryside right here at Elawa Farm. Chef Mickey will lead guests through an It...
- Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $121 per ticket
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Adventures at Elawa - September 2
Join us as we learn about observation in nature!
Starting in the classroom, each child will create th...- Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- $42 per ticket
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EVENT - Community Dinners: Burger Night on September 2nd
Join us again this year for Burger Night, a casual community dinner celebrating good food and even bet...
- Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $42 per ticket
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Little Yogis: Yoga & Craft with Marbear Yoga
Join Marisa Lind of Marbear Yoga for a fun, interactive Mommy & Me Yoga class designed for children ag...
- Thursday, Sep 3, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
- $37 per ticket
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EVENT - Community Dinners: VEGETARIAN Summer Grill Night on September 3rd
Gather around for Summer Grill Night, a weekly outdoor dinner that celebrates the best of the season, ...
- Thursday, Sep 3, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $63 per ticket
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Demo Cooking Class: Late Summer Harvest Dinner with Chef Mickey Knutson
Enjoy a summer send-off meal with this demo cooking class taught by Mickey Knutson.
Guests will enjo...- Tuesday, Sep 8, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $121 per ticket
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EVENT - Community Dinners: Burger Night on September 9th
Join us again this year for Burger Night, a casual community dinner celebrating good food and even bet...
- Wednesday, Sep 9, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $42 per ticket
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Late Summer Bouquet Making with Eileen Weber
Join Eileen Weber, AAF PFCI, of Lake Forest Flowers, as she guides participants in creating a late sum...
- Thursday, Sep 10, 2026
- 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- $132 per ticket
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Japanese Stab Binding with Regin Igloria
Join visual artist Regin Igloria—founder and director of North Branch Projects and leader of Community...
- Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026
- 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- $58 per ticket
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Demo Cooking Class: Spanish Supper with Chef Mickey Knutson
Celebrate classic Spanish flavors in this Demo cooking class with Chef Mickey Knutson.
Watch as chef ...- Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $121 per ticket
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Mini Bagels and Schmears with Micah Siva (Cooking Class)
Love bagels? Learn to make your own from scratch in this hands-on workshop with Micah Siva—award-winni...
- Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $132 per ticket
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Autumn Equinox Sound Bath Experience with Mina Multack
As summer softens into fall, September offers a natural invitation to slow down, reflect, and reconnec...
- Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026
- 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- $37 per ticket
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EVENT - Community Dinners: Summer Grill Night on September 17th
Gather around for Summer Grill Night, a weekly outdoor dinner that celebrates the best of the season, ...
- Thursday, Sep 17, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $69 per ticket
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Paint the Sunshine: Sunflowers in Watercolor with Evelyn Phelps
Celebrate the beauty of late summer with a relaxing, one-and-done watercolor class featuring cheerful ...
- Friday, Sep 18, 2026
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- $84 per ticket
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Demo Cooking Class: Premium Gluten-Free Seafood with Chef Mickey Knutson
Learn how to elevate gluten-free fare in this Demo cooking class with Chef Mickey Knutson.
Watch as c...- Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $121 per ticket
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Kids Cooking Class: Colorful Pasta Making
Join us for a kids cooking class where we will learn to make tri color pasta using natural ingredients...
- Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- $48 per ticket
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EVENT - Community Dinners: Summer Grill Night on September 24th
Gather around for Summer Grill Night, a weekly outdoor dinner that celebrates the best of the season, ...
- Thursday, Sep 24, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $69 per ticket
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Kids Cooking Class: Tortilla Making with Chef Ernesto
Join Chef Ernesto of El Molcajete Sauces in this hands-on cooking class!
Kids ages 8+will work with ...- Monday, Sep 28, 2026
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
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Demo Cooking Class: Late Tomato Time with Chef Mickey Knutson
Savor the last of Summer's tomatoes in this Demo cooking class with Chef Mickey Knutson.
Watch as che...- Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $121 per ticket
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EVENT - Community Dinners: Burger Night on September 30th
Join us again this year for Burger Night, a casual community dinner celebrating good food and even bet...
- Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $42 per ticket
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Goat Yoga
Discover the perfect blend of relaxation & fun! Join us for an unforgettable outdoor yoga experience ...
- Multiple dates between Aug 15 and Oct 31, 2026
- 10:30 AM
- $42 per ticket
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Demo Cooking Class: Viva Bistro! Volume V with Chef Mickey Knutson
Celebrate the arrival of Fall with Chef Mickey in this vibrant installment of the Viva Bistro series. ...
- Monday, Oct 5, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $121 per ticket
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Longstitch Bookbinding with Regin Igloria
Visual artist and educator, Regin Igloria, returns to Elawa Farm to continue his bookbinding series wi...
- Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026
- 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- $58 per ticket
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Demo Cooking Class: Early Harvest (Gluten-Free) with Chef Mickey Knutson
Enjoy early fall harvest flavors with Chef Mickey in this demo cooking class.
Watch as chef Mickey de...- Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $121 per ticket
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Little Yogis: Yoga & Craft with Marbear Yoga
Join Marisa Lind of Marbear Yoga for a fun, interactive Mommy & Me Yoga class designed for children ag...
- Thursday, Oct 15, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
- $37 per ticket
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Tamales and Mezcal with Chef Ernesto of El Molcajete Sauces (Cooking Class)
Experience the rich traditions of Mexican tamale making in this hands-on cooking class
featuring both...- Monday, Oct 19, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $121 per ticket
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Demo Cooking Class: Autumn Italian with Chef Mickey Knutson
Celebrate Autumn flavors with Chef Mickey in this demo cooking class! Watch and learn as chef Mickey d...
- Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $121 per ticket
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Demo Cooking Class: Viva Bistro Volume VI with Mickey Knutson
Join us for the next installment of our Viva Bistro series: Volume VI with Chef Mickey!
Watch as che...- Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $121 per ticket
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Little Yogis: Yoga & Craft with Marbear Yoga (Halloween theme)
Join Marisa Lind of Marbear Yoga for a fun, interactive Mommy & Me Yoga class designed for children ag...
- Thursday, Oct 29, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
- $37 per ticket
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Demo Cooking Class: Fall Farm to Table with Chef Mickey Knutson
Experience what makes Elawa Farm unique at this farm to table themed demo cooking class!
Watch as che...- Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $121 per ticket
