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Join us at the farm for a series of experiences centered around creativity, food, and time well spent connecting to the land:MAKE — hands-on workshops and crafts
TASTE — guided food and drink experiences
UNWIND — relaxed evenings on the farm
Set in the quiet of the evening, these gatherings are intentionally small and many sell out.
Each ticket includes a complimentary welcome drink of your choosing – and all Make and Taste workshops include a shared charcuterie board from Chef Paula to snack on.
Additional food and drinks are available for purchase. Preorder food choices will be emailed closer to the event.
Unless otherwise noted, these are adult experiences.
JUNE
June 17 | Crafting Class with Farmer Fiona
A relaxed, hands-on craft workshop led by Farmer Fiona. Work with seasonal, farm-grown materials to create a simple, beautiful project. Leave with something handmade and uniquely yours.
June 17 | Silent Reading Party
Settle in for two hours of quiet, uninterrupted reading beneath a 500-year-old oak. Enjoy a shared outdoor setting with gentle live music and the natural sounds of the farm. Bring a book and a blanket or chair, and read at your own pace; minors are welcome with a ticket if they can read quietly for the duration.
June 24 | Weaving Workshop with WildCraft Studio
An outdoor weaving workshop inspired by the farm’s natural surroundings. Learn foundational techniques and create simple patterns on a handheld loom, no experience needed. Weave at your own pace using colorful yarns or foraged materials.
June 24 | Evening Farm Walk with Owners Kat & Jim
Join Kat & Jim for a guided evening walk through the farm. Begin with a drink and a shared charcuterie board from Chef Paula, then head out to explore the fields together. Along the way, you’ll learn how the farm started, has evolved, and how decisions are made - while hearing stories, asking questions, and getting a closer look at the land. This is a small-group experience.
June 24 | Bird Walk On the Farm with B.A.O.'s Camelia Zollars
A guided evening walk through the farm’s diverse habitat with Camilia Zollar of Bird Alliance of Oregon. Look for raptors, swallows, and other birds that call Sauvie Island home. A relaxed, accessible experience for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
JULY
July 8 | Garlic Braiding Workshop with Farmer Fiona
Learn the traditional art of garlic braiding with Farmer Fiona. Create a functional braid that helps preserve your garlic, then finish it with farm-grown flowers for a decorative touch. Take home your finished braid.
July 8 | Silent Reading Party
Settle in for two hours of quiet, uninterrupted reading beneath a 500-year-old oak. Enjoy a shared outdoor setting with gentle live music and the natural sounds of the farm. Bring a book and a blanket or chair, and read at your own pace; minors are welcome with a ticket if they can read quietly for the duration.
July 15 | Summer Dye Workshop with WildCraft
Explore natural dyeing with plants at peak summer. Gather materials from the farm, then learn the basics of processing, fiber prep, and dyeing on cotton and silk. Leave with a deeper understanding of seasonal color and natural techniques.
July 15 | Pickling Class with Chef Erin Connell
Learn a simple, reliable method for pickling fresh vegetables at home. We’ll cover a go-to brine, flavor pairings, and techniques to take the guesswork out of the process. Each guest takes home two jars of their own pickles.
July 15 | Seasonal Bouquet Workshop with Farmer Fiona
Create your own seasonal bouquet using fresh, farm-grown flowers. Learn simple techniques for arranging, color balance, and structure in a natural, garden style. Leave with a beautiful bouquet to take home.
July 22 | Garlic Braiding Workshop with Farmer Fiona
Learn the traditional art of garlic braiding with Farmer Fiona. Create a functional braid that helps preserve your garlic, then finish it with farm-grown flowers for a decorative touch. Take home your finished braid.
July 22 | Pickling Class with Chef Erin Connell
Learn a simple, reliable method for pickling fresh vegetables at home. We’ll cover a go-to brine, flavor pairings, and techniques to take the guesswork out of the process. Each guest takes home two jars of their own pickles.
July 22 | Yoga on the farm with YoYoYogi
Join YoYoYogi's owner, Kristi Cole, for a special class at Topaz Farm, in a relaxed outdoor setting on the farm's music lawn, surrounded by wildflowers – all experience levels welcome. After class, stay and unwind with charcuterie from Chef Paula and a complimentary drink while enjoying a summer evening together.
July 29 | Field Sketching Class with WildCraft Studio
A relaxed “field study” in drawing, set against the farm landscape. Learn simple line and contour techniques to observe and capture what you see. No experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to slow down.
July 29 | Botanical Mocktails with Sascha Archer of Sauvie Shrubs
Discover fresh, seasonal flavors in this hands-on workshop featuring botanical mocktails and garden drinks. You’ll learn how to mix and balance shrubs (AKA drinking vinegars), herbs, and farm-inspired ingredients to create refreshing, alcohol-free beverages. Enjoy what you make and leave with recipes and inspiration to recreate them at home.
July 29 | Jam Workshop with Chef Erin Connell
Make a seasonal jam using peak summer fruit in this hands-on class. Learn a straightforward method along with sweet and savory ways to use it. Each guest takes home a jar of their own jam.
AUGUST
August 5 | Silent Reading Party
Settle in for two hours of quiet, uninterrupted reading beneath a 500-year-old oak. Enjoy a shared outdoor setting with gentle live music and the natural sounds of the farm. Bring a book and a blanket or chair, and read at your own pace; minors are welcome with a ticket if they can read quietly for the duration.
August 5 | Jam Workshop with Chef Erin Connell
Make a seasonal jam using peak summer fruit in this hands-on class. Learn a straightforward method along with sweet and savory ways to use it. Each guest takes home a jar of their own jam.
August 12 | Seasonal Bouquet Workshop with Farmer Fiona
Create your own seasonal bouquet using fresh, farm-grown flowers. Learn simple techniques for arranging, color balance, and structure in a natural, garden style. Leave with a beautiful bouquet to take home.
August 12 | Fermenting Workshop with Chef Erin Connell
Get started with fermentation in this approachable, hands-on class. Learn the basics of equipment, recipes, and safe fermentation techniques. Take home a jar to continue fermenting on your own.
August 19 | Fermenting Workshop with Chef Erin Connell
Get started with fermentation in this approachable, hands-on class. Learn the basics of equipment, recipes, and safe fermentation techniques. Take home a jar to continue fermenting on your own.
August 19 | Bird Walk On the Farm with B.A.O.'s Camelia Zollars
A guided evening walk through the farm’s diverse habitat with Camilia Zollar of Bird Alliance of Oregon. Look for raptors, swallows, and other birds that call Sauvie Island home. A relaxed, accessible experience for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
August 19 | Golden Hour in the Sunflowers
Wander through thousands of blooms as evening light settles over the farm. Take in the views and enjoy a peaceful summer night at your own pace. Includes a half-dozen u-cut stems and complimentary drink.
August 26 | Dried Flower Wreath Workshop with Farmer Fiona
Design a long-lasting wreath using dried flowers and grasses grown on the farm. Learn simple techniques for layering texture and building a balanced arrangement. Take home a finished piece to enjoy for months.
SEPTEMBER
September 2 | Silent Reading Party
Settle in for two hours of quiet, uninterrupted reading beneath a 500-year-old oak. Enjoy a shared outdoor setting with gentle live music and the natural sounds of the farm. Bring a book and a blanket or chair, and read at your own pace; minors are welcome with a ticket if they can read quietly for the duration.
September 9 | Dried Flower Wreath Workshop with Farmer Fiona
Design a long-lasting wreath using dried flowers and grasses grown on the farm. Learn simple techniques for layering texture and building a balanced arrangement. Take home a finished piece to enjoy for months.
September 16 | Botanical Prints with WildCraft Studio
Create botanical prints on fabric using the Japanese hapa zome (leaf dye) technique. Work with fresh farm-grown plants to arrange and hammer natural designs onto cloth. Leave with two finished tea towels.
September 16 | Pumpkin & Flowers with Farmer Fiona
Create a fall centerpiece combining pumpkins and fresh farm-grown flowers. Learn simple techniques for working with color, texture, and form in a seasonal arrangement. Leave with your own finished piece.
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17100 NW Sauvie Island Road, 97231, 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd, Portland, OR 97231-1352, United States, Vancouver
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