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SUMMARY:Connection Dinner: A Farm to Table Experience  & Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening that celebrates both exceptional local food and meaningful human connection. Our Harvest Gathering combines the joy of sharing a communal meal with the opportunity to form genuine connections with fellow food lovers in your community. \nWhat to Expect\nA Welcoming Atmosphere\nStep into a warm\, relaxed environment where conversation flows freely. This isn’t about networking or small talk—it’s about creating space for authentic connections over incredible food. \nFarm-to-Table Excellence\nEvery dish showcases the season’s finest offerings from our partner farms and local purveyors. Our family-style menu encourages sharing and creates an atmosphere of abundance and togetherness. \nFeatured Experience: Spring Tapas  \nStart your evening with a selection of seasonal fixings\, each with its own story and local source. \nThe Evening Flow\nCommunity Seating\nGather around intimate tables of 8\, each featuring thoughtfully crafted conversation prompts that go beyond the ordinary. \nRotating Connections\nEvery 45 minutes\, tables rotate\, giving you the chance to meet new faces and hear fresh perspectives throughout the evening. \nStorytelling & Seasons\nLocal farmers join us to share the stories behind your meal’s ingredients\, connecting you directly to the land and hands that grew your food. \nGuided Conversations\nEach course introduces a new connection question\, designed to spark meaningful dialogue about the season\, the harvest\, and our shared experiences. \nTake Home\nNew Connections\nTake home new friendships\, hope and a renewed sense of community. \nEvent Details\nLocation: Nyland Commonhouse\n3525 Nyland Way\, Lafayette\, CO 80026 \nInvestment: $40-55 per person sliding scale \nPerfect for food enthusiasts\, community-minded individuals\, and anyone looking to expand their social circle in a meaningful way. Come hungry for both great food and genuine connection.
URL:https://friendsfarm.org/events/connection-dinner/
LOCATION:Nyland Cohousing Commonhouse\, 3525 Nyland Way\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
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SUMMARY:Farm Tour and Farmer AMA
DESCRIPTION:Interested in Regenerative Farming? \nJoin us for an insider tour of Friends Farm\, a two-acre biodynamic vegetable and herb farm at Nyland Cohousing! Whether you’re curious about the realities of regenerative farming or looking to get hands-on experience\, this is your chance to dive deep into the nitty gritty of working with our climate and food system. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n Our regenerative farming practices and how the history of our land shapes our decisions.\n The challenges and opportunities of growing in our local climate\, plus tips for success.\n Insight into the plants best adapted to this region\, and some trade secrets of the field. \nWe’ll leave plenty of time to answer all your farm and garden questions! After the tour\, you’re welcome to stay for optional volunteering\, where you can get hands-on learning prepping the farm for summer planting. \nBring water and sturdy shoes—we’ll also have farm-fresh samples and veggies available to purchase! \n Date: 05/3nd 10am-12pm\n Location: Friends Farm\n3600 Nyland Way\, Lafayette 80026
URL:https://friendsfarm.org/events/farm-tour-and-farmer-ama-copy/
LOCATION:Friends Farm\, 3525 Nyland Way\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chat-Cuterie Connection Dinner: A Farm to Table Experience & Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening that celebrates both exceptional local food and meaningful human connection. Our Harvest Gathering combines the joy of sharing a communal meal with the opportunity to form genuine connections with fellow food lovers in your community. \nWhat to Expect\nA Welcoming Atmosphere\nStep into a warm\, relaxed environment where conversation flows freely. This isn’t about networking or small talk—it’s about creating space for authentic connections over incredible food. \nFarm-to-Table Excellence\nEvery dish showcases the season’s finest offerings from our partner farms and local purveyors. Our family-style menu encourages sharing and creates an atmosphere of abundance and togetherness. \nFeatured Experience: Chat-cuterie  \nStart your evening with a selection of seasonal fixings\, each with its own story and local source. \nThe Evening Flow\nCommunity Seating\nGather around intimate tables of 8\, each featuring thoughtfully crafted conversation prompts that go beyond the ordinary. \nRotating Connections\nEvery 45 minutes\, tables rotate\, giving you the chance to meet new faces and hear fresh perspectives throughout the evening. \nStorytelling & Seasons\nLocal farmers join us to share the stories behind your meal’s ingredients\, connecting you directly to the land and hands that grew your food. \nGuided Conversations\nEach course introduces a new connection question\, designed to spark meaningful dialogue about the season\, the harvest\, and our shared experiences. \nTake Home\nNew Connections\nTake home new friendships\, hope and a renewed sense of community. \nEvent Details\nLocation: Nyland Commonhouse\n3525 Nyland Way\, Lafayette\, CO 80026 \nInvestment: $40-55 per person sliding scale \nPerfect for food enthusiasts\, community-minded individuals\, and anyone looking to expand their social circle in a meaningful way. Come hungry for both great food and genuine connection.
URL:https://friendsfarm.org/events/connectiondinner/
LOCATION:Nyland Cohousing Commonhouse\, 3525 Nyland Way\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Forage and Herb Walk with Catherine Hunziker
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday May 24th from 10am to 12:30pm for a herb walk and foraging class at the Herbiculture Hub Farm! \nWe will look at the medicinal demonstration garden as well as take a walk around the whole farm to see the wild medicinals and edibles in several different microclimates.\nWe will discuss herbs that do well in our climate and learn how to use them for almost any assignment. You will also learn how to fast track your plant learning journey with some basic identification tools and how to categorize major plant families. \nYour Teachers:\nCatherine Hunziker is an herbalist with over 40 years of experience who has built WishGarden Herbs from a small midwife business into a national brand. Her new nonprofit\, The Herbiculture Project\, seeks to localize herbal supply chains and help communities take control of their health while helping farmers become more profitable and regenerative. \nOliver Aurand is an organic farmer and a founder of Friends Farm with 10 years of experience in permaculture\, botany\, foraging and survival skills. He has taught classes in multiple states and applies this knowledge of varied ecosystems and food ways to share a holistic view of our natural world.\nThis event is the first in a collaboration between the Herbiculture Project and Friends Farm\, as we seek to create deep community around food and medicine. We would love for you to be co-creators on this journey with us! \nThe cost is a sliding scale of $30-40 \nDate: 05/24 10am-12pm\nLocation: The Herbiculture Hub Farm\n9722 Empire Rd\, Louisville\, CO 80027 \nThis event is part of our collaboration between the Herbiculture Project and Friends Farm\, as we seek to create deep community around food and medicine. We would love for you to be co-creators on this journey with us!  \nFind out more about the Herbiculture Project at: https://theherbicultureproject.org/ \nQ’s? Reach Oliver at 757-971-3416 or hellofriendsfarm@gmail.com
URL:https://friendsfarm.org/events/spring-foraging/
LOCATION:The Herbiculture Hub Farm\, 9722 Empire Rd\, Louisville\, CO\, United States
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