Welcome and thank you for getting involved at The ELIJA Farm.  Below you will find a list of our current community classes that are available for registration.  

  • Our classes are geared towards learners of all abilities, and we are also available to create and book private classes depending on your need.  

  • Once you register for a class:  

    • You will be provided with a confirmation email and a member of our team will reach out to you for approval.  

  • Please check back periodically as our list of offerings will change depending on the season.  

  • Please feel free to email  DEB@ELIJA.ORG for any questions or concerns you might have. 

 

Once again, thank you for participating at the ELIJA Farm and we look forward to having you!

 

2023 Program Offerings:

Indoor Farming 

Learners will learn weekly topics related to farming, including soil, plant families, nature in the different seasons, insects, farm animals and so much more! Learners will learn in a lecture-based setting, and then complete corresponding worksheets. Learners will also have the opportunity to tend to their own salad trays growing in our greenhouse! (60 minutes $55)

 

Outdoor Farming

Learners will learn weekly topics related to farming, including soil, plant families, nature in the different seasons, insects, farm animals and so much more! Learners will learn in a lecture based setting, and then complete corresponding worksheets. Learners will complete an outside portion of class, where they will explore the topic in the field! Learning about insects, let’s go see what bugs we can find outside; learning about types of trees, let’s go see what trees we can identify. Learners will participate in farming tasks that correspond with the season. Learners will also have the opportunity to tend to their own salad trays growing in our greenhouse! (90 Minutes $65)

 

Agricultural Explorer

Calling all Farmers! For those who just want to get their hands dirty and learn what it is to be a real farmer, we offer a wonderful opportunity. Come to ELIJA Farm and learn about organic farming through hands on experiential learning. Sowing seeds, planting and caring for a garden is hard work. Participants will explore the science that goes behind raising healthy crops and how nature plays a big role in its success. Harvesting and processing will provide experience in how to run your own farmers market. Using best practices participants will learn everything they need to know to set up and maintain their own personal sustainable organic garden. Participants are guided by our experienced farm staff.

(90 Minutes $65)

 

Chicken husbandry

Come learn about our flock of chickens at ELIJA! You will learn how to care for them, what feed they eat, how they can help your garden, different varieties of chickens and so much more! Learners will be outside for the class near our chicken coop learning about them and completing daily tasks for them!

(45 minutes $35)

 

Little Farmers: Ages 7-11

Just like our BIG farmers little ones (ages 5-9) will dibble and dabble in all aspects of the farm experience—from planting and harvesting fresh veggies in the garden, to exploring nature on the farm. Children will learn how to spot squash bugs, where to look for monarch caterpillars, and how to harvest vegetables for the ELIJA Farm farmer's market! Children will delight in games, crafts, and food preparation using veggies straight from the gardens in this delightful and peaceful outdoor farm setting. Little farmers will be supported by our trained farm staff/this is a drop off program.

 

Farm fitness

Unique farm fitness class that uses the indoor and outdoor farming landscape to motivate movement.

(60 Minutes $60)

 

Farm Art

Learners will use farming and agriculture materials to create their own masterpieces.  While creating their art, learners will learn hands on from our farmhands the use, life-cycle and how to care for them.

(60 Minutes $55)

 

Farm Baking

Join our director of baking and culinary arts, Suzie Rust, as she guides participants in exploring different baking techniques. Participants will learn through hands on experience how to bake cookies, pies, cakes, breads, pretzels, jams, flavored popcorns and a variety of other incredibly yummy culinary treats.  We have all the supplies, you bring the creativity!

(60 minutes $55)

 

Culinary Baking: Ages 7-11 & 12-16

Join our director of baking and culinary arts, Suzie Rust, as she guides participants in exploring different baking techniques. Participants will learn through hands on experience how to bake cookies, pies, cakes, breads, pretzels, jams, flavored popcorns and a variety of other incredibly yummy culinary treats. We have all the supplies; you bring the creativity!

(60 Minutes $55)

 

Sound Bath Meditation

Join Tim in a unique sound meditation experience with a focus on relaxation for all participants whether new to mediation or experienced. Original ambient music accompanies you as you lie back comfortably with a peaceful soundscape creating space for gentle relaxation and rejuvenation. The original music is enhanced with the use of overtone-emitting instruments, soft chanting, vocalization and aromatherapy for a restorative sensory experience.

Sound effects our bodies on a cellular level and helps shift our brainwave state. In combination with stillness, breath and deep listening, participants can begin to remove blockages from the physical and subtle bodies and connect to their own voice. The experience is further enhanced by the serene nature on the beautiful ELIJA Farm.

(60 Minutes $50)

 

Crystal Singing Bowl Meditation


Participants can immerse themselves in the healing sounds emanating from crystal singing bowls being played by Laura Meneilly. Crystal singing bowl sound meditations have been reported to have the following effects: better sleep, deep relaxation, reduced stress/anxiety, decreased pain and much more! Sessions can include a short chakra meditation, singing bowl journey, and/or periods of silence and light stretching. Other instruments may accompany the singing bowls such as an ocean drum and bells. The session length is 30 minutes.

(30 Minutes $45)

 

Culinary Arts/Baking

Join our director of baking and culinary arts, Suzie Rust, as she guides participants in exploring different baking techniques. Participants will learn through hands on experience how to bake cookies, pies, cakes, breads, pretzels, jams, flavored popcorns and a variety of other incredibly yummy culinary treats. We have all the supplies, you bring the creativity!

(60 Minutes $55/ Private $100)

 

Culinary Farm to Table Experience:

If you love the idea of cooking farm to table style and developing your cooking techniques—this is your class! Join Suzie Rust in this intense, inspiring farm to table learning experience. This class is designed for young adults 17+ years old who are looking to build the essential skills needed to create their own farm to table experience and conquer the kitchen. Participants will be able to harvest fresh produce from the ELIJA Farm and bring it right into the kitchen for the ultimate seed to fork experience.

(60 Minutes $65)

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