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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Little Yogis: Yoga & Craft with Marbear Yoga (Thanksgiving edition)
Join Marisa Lind of Marbear Yoga for a special gratitude themed Mommy & Me Yoga class as a way to paus...
- Thursday, Nov 12, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
- $37 per ticket
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Kids Baking Class: Thanksgiving Hand Pies
Get into the spirit of Thanksgiving in this hands-on kids baking class!
In this drop off baking class...- Thursday, Nov 12, 2026
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
- $53 per ticket
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Wreath Making Workshop
Get into the holiday spirit with our hands-on Holiday wreath making workshop!
Perfect for beginners ...- Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- $126 per ticket
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Demo Cooking Class: a Taste of Alsace with Chef Mickey Knutson
Celebrate the food and wine of Alsace in an evening full of regional specialties!
This class is the n...- Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $121 per ticket
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Adventures at Elawa - November 18
Join us for a culinary exploration in this Thanksgiving edition of Adventures at Elawa!
Together we w...- Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
- $48 per ticket
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Community Dinners: Soup & Bread Night on November 18
Join us for Soup & Bread Night, a cozy Community Dinner at Elawa Farm celebrating homemade food, seaso...
- Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $40 per ticket
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Community Dinner: Cozy Comforts on November 19
Join us for good food, great company, and a cozy Community Dinner at Elawa Farm. Cozy Comforts brings ...
- Thursday, Nov 19, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $63 per ticket
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Thanksgiving Cookie Centerpieces with Folklorica Bakery
Learn to decorate cookies the Folklorica Bakery way to create a stunning, edible centerpiece for your ...
- Friday, Nov 20, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $111 per ticket
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A Season of Gratitude: Sound Bath with Mina Multack
As we enter the holiday season, take a moment to slow down, turn inward, and reconnect with a sense of...
- Monday, Nov 23, 2026
- 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- $37 per ticket
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Demo Cooking Class: a Taste of Gascony with Chef Mickey Knutson
Celebrate the food and wine of Gascony in an evening full of regional specialties!
This class is the ...- Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $121 per ticket
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Adventures at Elawa - December 2
Join us in feeding the birds at Adventures at Elawa!
During the cold months, birds have fewer food so...- Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- $42 per ticket
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Kitchen Herbalism Series: Herbal Infusions & Elderberry Syrup with Alex Williams
Join us for the first installment in our new kitchen herbalism series featuring Alex Willams, founder ...
- Monday, Dec 7, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $121 per ticket
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Demo Cooking Class: a Taste of Napa with Chef Mickey Knutson
Celebrate the food and wine of Napa in an evening full of regional specialties!
This class is the nex...- Tuesday, Dec 8, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $121 per ticket
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Adventures at Elawa - December 9
Join us for a fun, outdoor Adventures at Elawa!
Come bundled for an outdoor adventure as we make our ...- Wednesday, Dec 9, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- $42 per ticket
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Community Dinner: Soup & Bread Night on December 9
Join us for Soup Night, a cozy Community Dinner at Elawa Farm celebrating homemade food, seasonal ingr...
- Wednesday, Dec 9, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $40 per ticket
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Community Dinner: Cozy Comforts on December 10
Join us for good food, great company, and a cozy Community Dinner at Elawa Farm. Cozy Comforts brings ...
- Thursday, Dec 10, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $74 per ticket
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Holiday Baking Workshop: Bûche de Noël with Pastry Chef Maggie Logan
Get into the spirit of the season with this hands-on holiday baking class led by Pastry Chef Maggie, w...
- Friday, Dec 11, 2026
- 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- $153 per ticket
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Deck the Cookies: Kids Holiday Cookie Decorating
Tis the season for festive sugar cookies and lots of sprinkles! In this hands-on holiday event, kids w...
- Friday, Dec 11 and Friday, Dec 18, 2026
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- $42 per ticket
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Holiday Craft-a-Palooza
Join us for a holiday craft open studio at Elawa Farm! Drop your little ones off while you shop the ho...
- Multiple dates between Dec 5 and Dec 19, 2026
- 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
- $21 per ticket
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Demo Cooking Class: a Taste of Piedmont with Chef Mickey Knutson
Celebrate the food and wine of Piedmont, Italy in an evening full of regional specialties!
This class...- Tuesday, Dec 15, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $121 per ticket
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Adventures at Elawa - December 16
Join us for a holiday baking edition of Adventures at Elawa!
We will be making holiday shape sugar co...- Wednesday, Dec 16, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
- $42 per ticket
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Community Dinner: Soup & Bread Night on December 16
Join us for Soup Night, a cozy Community Dinner at Elawa Farm celebrating homemade food, seasonal ingr...
- Wednesday, Dec 16, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $40 per ticket
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Paper White Planting Party with Holly Kyle
Join us for a paper white planting party at Elawa Farm!
Alongside Holly Kyle of Mama H's Paper White ...- Thursday, Dec 17, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- $74 per ticket
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Community Dinner: Cozy Comforts on December 17
Join us for good food, great company, and a cozy Community Dinner at Elawa Farm. Cozy Comforts brings ...
- Thursday, Dec 17, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $63 per ticket
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Holiday Baking Workshop: Bûche de Noël with Pastry Chef Maggie Logan
Get into the spirit of the season with this hands-on holiday baking class led by Pastry Chef Maggie, w...
- Friday, Dec 18, 2026
- 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- $153 per ticket
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Holiday Cards with Evelyn Phelps (Watercolor painting class)
Join us for a relaxing, watercolor session where you’ll learn how to create festive holiday cards. We’...
- Friday, Dec 18, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- $84 per ticket
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Winter Break Camp: All About Bread
Go on a journey of all things bread in this one day drop off camp for kids ages 5-11! Experience the d...
- Monday, Dec 21, 2026
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- $100 per ticket
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Winter Break Camp: Wintertime Sweets at the Farm
Take a deep dive into a day of baking at Elawa Farm! Learn to bake two festive and cozy desserts sure ...
- Tuesday, Dec 22, 2026
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- $100 per ticket
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Demo Cooking Class: a Taste of the Pacific Northwest with Chef Mickey Knutson
Celebrate the food and wine of the Pacific Northwest in an evening full of regional specialties!
This...- Tuesday, Dec 22, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $121 per ticket
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Winter Break Camp: Farmer for a Day
Spend the day learning about the life of a farmer in the winter! Take part in Elawa Farm’s winter anim...
- Wednesday, Dec 23, 2026
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
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Community Dinner: Soup & Bread Night on December 23
Join us for Soup Night, a cozy Community Dinner at Elawa Farm celebrating homemade food, seasonal ingr...
- Wednesday, Dec 23, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $40 per ticket
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December Farm Dinner: New Years Eve
Celebrate the New Year with an elegant evening at Elawa Farm, where a refined, plated multi-course din...
- Thursday, Dec 31, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $263 per ticket
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PRIVATE SEATING - New Years Eve Dinner
*This link is for private seating in our Potting Shed on Thursday, December 31st. Available for partie...
- Thursday, Dec 31, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $2,625 per ticket
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Demo Cooking Class: a Taste of Tuscany with Chef Mickey Knutson
Celebrate the food and wine of Tuscany in an evening full of regional specialties!
This class is the ...- Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $121 per ticket
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Tequila and Tlayudas with Chef Ernesto Rodriguez
Join us for a unique culinary experience celebrating the flavors, traditions, and spirits of Mexico
G...- Monday, Jan 25, 2027
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $132 per ticket
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Beeswax Candle-Making Class
Join us for a day of cozy candle-making at Elawa Farm!
Bring a little Hygge into your home in the col...- Wednesday, Jan 27, 2027
- 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
- $63 per ticket
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Kitchen Basics with Chef Lee: The Whole Chicken (hands-on cooking class)
Join us for the first in a new series of hands-on cooking classes with our very own Chef Lee! This ser...
- Friday, Jan 29, 2027
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- $158 per ticket
