
Upcoming Experiences
At The Farm
Stay tuned…
This season, Gateway Farm will host farm-to-table dinners, a tea party, two sessions of ‘Camp Gateway,’ Children Story Times with the author, up-skilling classes, farm tours, market days, volunteer days, thought-provoking weekend intensives, and more. We cannot wait to continue learning and growing with you.
See below for currently scheduled events and check back often for more information about this year’s other offerings!

Yoga in The Wild Fig
Join us at Gateway Farm for a rejuvenating yoga session in our unique event space, the Wild Fig Hoop House. Nestled amidst lush greenery, this tranquil and magical setting offers the perfect addition of horticultural therapy with a restorative practice. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a curious beginner, our skilled instructor, Sarah Miller, RYT-200, will guide you through a series of poses designed to harmonize body and mind. Bring your mat, a water bottle, and an open heart for an experience that connects you with nature and inner peace.

Yoga in The Wild Fig
Join us at Gateway Farm for a rejuvenating yoga session in our unique event space, the Wild Fig Hoop House. Nestled amidst lush greenery, this tranquil and magical setting offers the perfect addition of horticultural therapy with a restorative practice. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a curious beginner, our skilled instructor, Sarah Miller, RYT-200, will guide you through a series of poses designed to harmonize body and mind. Bring your mat, a water bottle, and an open heart for an experience that connects you with nature and inner peace.

Up-Skilling • All About House Plants
Join fellow enthusiasts and experts as we delve into the art and science of nurturing indoor plants.

Up-Skilling • Yoga in The Wild Fig
Join us at Gateway Farm for a rejuvenating yoga session in our unique event space, the Wild Fig Hoop House. Nestled amidst lush greenery, this tranquil and magical setting offers the perfect addition of horticultural therapy with a restorative practice. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a curious beginner, our skilled instructor, Sarah Miller, RYT-200, will guide you through a series of poses designed to harmonize body and mind. Bring your mat, a water bottle, and an open heart for an experience that connects you with nature and inner peace.

Up-Skilling • Adapt Game Night
Adapt Design Game is a creative decision making process - from the day to day to momentous life-changing choices. Created by Bridget O'Brien & Charlie Brennan Phd, co-directors of Gateway Farm & Garden Juju Collective, Adapt was published 5 years ago and is played around the world.
Adapt provides a tool kit that guides you to creatively design anything, anywhere & anytime! It has helped all kinds of people, professionals and organizations 'create the world of our dreams' and move away from difficult & dysfunctional situations.
What is it that you wish to create in your life or in the life of your family, community, or landscape? Turn your intentions into action. And be ready to be supported, confronted, transformed and stimulated! Join us to learn about, and play with, Adapt.

Up-Skilling • Fire Cider Making
Learn the ancient art of crafting this potent tonic, blending fiery spices, tangy citrus, and immune-boosting herbs. Join us for an immersive experience as we infuse health and vitality into every bottle of homemade fire cider at this hands-on workshop.

Up-Skilling • Growing Garlic
Ever wondered if you could cultivate your own garlic bulbs right here in Michigan? Garlic is an essential ingredient in many popular dishes. It also has many health benefits - both when we eat it and when we use it in natural gardening. We will guide you through the journey of growing this flavorful bulb, from planting to maintenance, harvesting, processing and storage.

Up-Skilling • Cooking with the Seasons
Food is often healthiest and tastiest when it uses fresh seasonal produce. Embark on a culinary journey that harmonizes with nature's rhythm, crafting delicious dishes that reflect Autumn's bountiful harvest.
Guided by expert chefs amidst Gateway Farm's picturesque setting, immerse yourself in the joys of seasonal cooking and cultivate a deeper connection to the flavors of the earth.

Up-Skilling • Yoga in The Wild Fig
Join us at Gateway Farm for a rejuvenating yoga session in our unique event space, the Wild Fig Hoop House. Nestled amidst lush greenery, this tranquil and magical setting offers the perfect addition of horticultural therapy with a restorative practice. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a curious beginner, our skilled instructor, Sarah Miller, RYT-200, will guide you through a series of poses designed to harmonize body and mind. Bring your mat, a water bottle, and an open heart for an experience that connects you with nature and inner peace.

Up-Skilling • Growing Ginger
Ever wondered if you could grow your own ginger root right here in Michigan? Ginger is an essential ingredient in many meals, desserts, medicines and teas. It's one of our big crops here at Gateway Farm. In this workshop, experts will guide you from planting to maintenance, harvesting, storage and use of this invigorating root. Delicious and healthy!

Up-Skilling • Film Night “Gather”
We invite you to a series of film nights dedicated to exploring the intersection of sustainability, local food, and climate consciousness. Nestled amidst the verdant embrace of nature, our farm becomes the canvas for thought-provoking stories that inspire and ignite change.
Join us as we spotlight visionary documentaries and narrative films that illuminate the pressing issues of our time. From designing through a permaculture lens to the fight for food security and food sovereignty, each screening offers a window into the interconnected web of our food system, environment, and culture.
Enjoy the natural beauty of Gateway Farm around you and linger to discuss and visit after the film.

Up-Skilling • Beer Making
Experience the essence of craft brewing in a two-hour immersive workshop. Join us as we delve into the art of beer making, from the ground up. Begin your journey by venturing into the lush fields here at Gateway Farm to harvest hops straight from the bountiful berms.
Under the guidance of seasoned brewers, learn the intricacies of the brewing process, from grain to glass.
Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a curious novice, our workshop promises an unforgettable experience where camaraderie and creativity flow as freely as the beer itself.

Up-Skilling • Film Night “The Pollinators”
We invite you to a series of film nights dedicated to exploring the intersection of sustainability, local food, and climate consciousness. Nestled amidst the verdant embrace of nature, our farm becomes the canvas for thought-provoking stories that inspire and ignite change.
Join us as we spotlight visionary documentaries and narrative films that illuminate the pressing issues of our time. From designing through a permaculture lens to the fight for food security and food sovereignty, each screening offers a window into the interconnected web of our food system, environment, and culture.
Enjoy the natural beauty of Gateway Farm around you and linger to discuss and visit after the film.

Up-Skilling • Intro to Food Preservation
Discover the timeless art of food preservation. Join us for a captivating workshop where you'll learn the traditional methods and modern techniques of preserving seasonal harvests. From drying to canning and fermenting, delve into the world of food preservation and savor the taste of summer all year round.

Up-Skilling • Intro to Food Forests
Food forests, forest gardens and perennial food systems are an essential part of any sustainable and regenerating human future. Come enjoy the abundant, diverse and resilient food forest, native sanctuaries and pollinator gardens at Gateway Farm.
This workshop will introduce food forests - both theory and practice - and offer tips and tricks for cultivating a successful food forest. Participants will learn new skills, understand foundational information and values and leave with a good idea about their next steps in establishing a perennial food forest.

Up-Skilling • Book Making
Unleash your creativity and dive into the craft of bookmaking. Join us for a hands-on experience where you'll learn the art of binding, stitching and crafting your own unique book. From selecting materials to adding personal touches, discover the joy of bringing your stories to life between the pages at our inspiring bookmaking workshop.

Up-Skilling • Summer Plant Walk
Come wander and taste your way through our food forest. You’ll get an in-depth, educational tour of our vast array of fruits, nuts, greens, roots and herbs you can plant once and harvest year after year. We will share tips on how to look for, identify, propagate, eat and preserve many plants you can find in the wild and in the garden.

Up-Skilling • Cooking With The Seasons
Food is often healthiest and tastiest when it uses fresh seasonal produce. Embark on a culinary journey that harmonizes with nature's rhythm, crafting delicious dishes that showcase Summer's abundant offering.

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