Upcoming Programs

Wed 3/10 Farm Reads: Sheep

Sun 3/14 Soap-making

Thu 3/18 Greening Your Lawn

Sat 3/20 Sheep Shearing

Sun 3/21 Egg Hunt + Breakfast

Sun 3/28 Grain Painting

April Read the Label

Sat 4/3 Maple Syrup Sale

Sat 4/3 Pysanky (Egg Decorating)

Wed 4/14  Farm Reads: Bunny

May-Oct Apprentice Program

May-Oct Apprentice Beekeeper

Sun 5/2 Wilton Go Green Festival

Sat 5/8 Hiving of the Bees

Wed 5/12  Farm Reads: Hen

Sat 6/5 Family Planting Day

Wed 6/16  Farm Reads: Bee

Sat 6/26 Summer BBQ

July Summer Program

 

Series

Jan-May Sustainable Living Series

Feb-Mar Rural Craft Series

 

Past Programs + Events

Mon 1/11  What's a CSA?

Mon 1/18 Food Drive

Sat 2/6  Maple Syrup Program

Sun 2/7  Valentine's Tea

Tue 2/9  Raised Bed Gardening

Sun 2/21 Felted Knitting

Thu 2/25 Organic Food + Wine

Sat 2/27 Maple Syrup Open House

Sun 2/28 Historical Scrapbooking

Sat 3/6 Maple Syrup Open House

Sun 3/7 YoYos at Historical Society


Program Information

All Programs + Events are held at Ambler Farm, 257 Hurlbutt Street in Wilton, Connecticut unless otherwise noted. directions>

We do not issue tickets for programs or events. Your name(s) will be on a list at the door.

We will email or call program registrants in case of cancellation due to inclement weather.

Undersubscribed programs may be canceled.

Email amblerfarm@gmail.com or call 203.834.1143 for more information.

Organic Food + Wine

Thursday, February 25
7-9pm
Snow Date: March 4th

Update as of Wed 2/24:
We are watching the forecast and currently still plan on holding the program on Thursday evening.

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Share food, wine and conversation during this convivial evening. Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres made from local + organically-grown ingredients, and sample a variety of organic wines while learning from experts from Cellar XV, Wave Hill Breads and Sun Coffee Roasters. View our delicious International Tasting menu and learn more about our experts below.

Registration Information

 

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 Ages: Adults

 Fee: $35 per person (members); $40 (non-members)
        Advance Registration Required. Enrollment limited.

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International Tasting Menu

Our guests will enjoy an International Tasting Menu with fondue as the centerpiece:

  • Crudités with Dijon Tarragon Mustard Dip
  • Beet, Goat Cheese, and Arugula Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette
  • Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Kalamata Olives, Artichoke Hearts and Feta
  • Three Cheese Winter Fondue with Potatoes, Wave Hill Bread, Steamed Broccoli, and Sausage  
  • Michel Nischan's Mixed Heirloom Grains "Risotto Style" with Farro Piccolo, Black Barley, Foraged Mushrooms, Delicata Aquash, Pears and Chestnuts
  • Asparagus and Sharp Cheddar Cheese Frittata with Chives
  • Spicy Spanish Almond Brittle with Smoked Paprika from Fork, Knife, Spoon Cooking
  • Chocolate-Beet Mini Cupcakes  
  • Lemon Squares

Special Thanks

The Experts
Special thanks to our expert presenters:

  • Monica Brown, well-known local wine expert and proprietor of Cellar XV and no. 109 Cheese and Wine in Ridgefield

  • Margaret Sapir from Wave Hill Breads in Wilton

  • Charles Ciaccio of Sun Coffee Roasters in Plainville

And friends and businesses that helped with the evening:

  • Design Consultation for the Home in Wilton
  • Chef Michel Nischan from The Dressing Room in Westport
  • Maria Pelizzari from Fork, Knife, Spoon Cooking in Wilton
  • Stewart’s Flowers in Wilton

Our Food + Wine Committee
 Danielle Ballentine, Nancy Ciaccio, Beth Culnane, Amy Foodman, Buffy Goodwin, JoAnn Gulbin, Annamarie Kealy, Ashley Kineon, Andrea O'Meara, Maria Pelizzari (Fork, Knife, Spoon Cooking), Leanne Press, Jeanne Robertson, Sarah Simmons, Rebecca Thompson and Kara Williams

 

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Organic Food + Wine Photos

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