Refund Policy
· All class ticket sales are considered a donation to Fox Haven and help us to fulfill our mission. Full refunds (minus a 20% processing fee) will be given to any participant canceling at least 30 days prior to the scheduled class date. Due to the nature of full series commitments, no refunds will be processed once the series has started.
· Enrollment cannot be transferred to another class. If you are within the 30-day cancellation period, it is best to request a refund and sign up for the desired replacement.
Join us in the herb garden for a hands-on experience picking your own herbs. This monthly offering is designed to introduce you to the growing cycle of plants. During your visit, you'll have the opportunity to harvest up to 5 bundles of herbs that are ripe and ready! A farmer will be onsite to guide
Tour the Garden and tea tasting with Fox Haven staff and learn about the plants that are ripe for harvest. From the ferny plant that made Absinthe to the root that made the first marshmallow to the flower that stops bleeding – we’ll tour the stories and senses that fill our garden. Participants are welcome
This beginner’s workshop will introduce you to the easy to identify, edible species of mushrooms that can be found in the Maryland area during the autumn months. The class will begin with a talk about the ethics and safety of wild foraging mushrooms. We will also talk about how mushrooms grow, what their characteristics are,
Join Fox Haven Farm for Fungi Rx with @theplantpharma on Zoom! 🍄 Learn simple, meaningful ways to bring their benefits into your life while supporting communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Healing ourselves, healing our world 🌎 Are you intrigued by the natural healing power of fungi? Join us for an overview on the incredible benefits
Association of Nature and Forest Therapy trained guide Monica Wenzel will walk you through sensory invitations to help you slow down, awaken your senses, and reconnect with nature.Please bring a lawn chair or yoga mat and wear sturdy boots Location This event will take place in Fox Haven’s 3-acre organically-managed heritage apple orchard located about
Mushroom foraging is a popular pursuit in our area, but it can be difficult to search for wild edibles safely, especially without the know-how to identify your findings. In this pop-up foray, we will walk the lands of the Catoctin Watershed scouting for mushrooms with field guide, John Beutler. This class will require walking off
Mushroom foraging is a popular pursuit in our area, but it can be difficult to search for wild edibles safely, especially without the know-how to identify your findings. In this pop-up foray, we will walk the lands of the Catoctin Watershed scouting for mushrooms with field guide, John Beutler. This class will require walking off
Join us for a book talk that delves into the culmination of a decade-long journey through the Frederick City Watershed woodlands. What began as simple walks with a camera transformed into an ongoing, nearly obsessive quest to explore and understand the rich tapestry of flora, fauna, and microflora inhabiting these woods. In this book, the
Join Flavia and Scott for a grounding farm retreat from October 25 to 27 at the beautiful Fox Haven Farm. Slow down and harmonize with nature at your weekend getaway, which includes farm stays, yoga, forest sensory walks, sound healing, and vegetarian meals. In this transition to winter, we invite you to carve out time
Join us around the campfire for an evening of enchanting folktales and the chance to share your own.Join us for an enchanting journey through seasonal folklore, poems, and short stories. Farmer Lacey will kick things off by preparing and sharing a few tales, and we warmly invite you to bring your own stories to share
You too can grow mushrooms at home. It’s easier than you think! We'll will walk you through their process of growing mushrooms step-by-step. Plus, you’ll receive spawn to start growing your own mushrooms at home.
Carpe Diem Arts and Fox Haven Farm invite you to join us for an Autumn Supper & Square Dance (with Contras, Circles, and Virginia Reels) with a live band! in the lovely Dairy Parlor Come with friends and family to enjoy dinner, walking on the farm, dancing (or just listening to the great music) and followed by a dessert potluck and song
Join Lacey Walker for a fun session of observing and documenting nature's changes throughout the seasonsA Phenological Moon Calendar tracks lunar phases alongside natural events like plant blooming or animal migrations. Join us a fun DIY opportunity where Fox Haven's Farm Manager, Lacey Walker, will guide us in observing and recording the subtle shifts in
Explore the beauty of foraged materials as you learn to craft a unique wreath that reflects your personal style and connection to the natural world. Guided by our Farm Manager, Lacey Walker, you'll discover the art of selecting and arranging seasonal treasures like dried flowers, pinecones, and foliage into a stunning decorative piece. Whether you're
Come learn how to spin wool yarn at the Farm! This class is meant for complete beginners and we will provide all the materials you need to get started as a beginner spinner including local wool and a thigh spindle. Natalie will teach you how to make a two-ply yarn on your thigh and how
Carpe Diem Arts and Fox Haven Farm invite you to join us for an Autumn Supper & Square Dance(with Contras, Circles, and Virginia Reels) with a live band! in the lovely Dairy Parlor Come with friends and family to enjoy dinner, walking on the farm, dancing (or just listening to the great music) and followed by a dessert potluck and song
Celebrate the new year by immersing yourself in a rejuvenating sound bath and tea ceremony at Fox Haven! Using singing bowls and other vibrational instruments, this 90-minute sound bath utilizes frequency, vibration, and stillness to create a meditative and relaxing environment–promoting a sense of calm and peace. In this session, we will gently explore a
Clothing repair is not only a valuable skill for day-to-day life, it can also save you money and reduce your environmental footprint at the same time! In this class, you’ll learn basic hand-sewing techniques to mend small tears, sew on buttons, and repair fallen hems through lots of hands-on experience and practice. The first part
Imagine a classroom as a vibrant ecosystem, with the teacher as the nourishing soil, faciliating the interconnected growth and flow of learning. In this dynamic workshop, educators of all backgrounds and experience levels will uncover how nature’s wisdom can inspire and enrich their unique teaching approach. Just as ecosystems adapt and flourish through diversity and
Fox Haven will be offering a Dried Herbs CSA to keep you well-nourished during the winter months. Our Fresh Herb CSA may be at the end of its season, but the herbal fun doesn’t have to stop now! Fox Haven’s fourth annual Dried Herb CSA will keep you well-nourished during the winter months. This
About LandBack Tax
From 2022 onward, Fox Haven will donate $2 from each event ticket to the Piscataway Conoy Tribe to pay LandBack tax, acknowledging our access to stolen Indigenous land. Through Piscataway Eyes is an Indigenous-led initiative working to restore ancestral land and sovereignty to the Piscataway and other Indigenous communities of the Chesapeake.
Weather Policy
If inclement weather is predicted ahead of an event, you will be notified 48 hours before the event date about any cancellation or rescheduling. Otherwise, the event is presumed to take place rain or shine. An alternative venue may be arranged if shelter is required. Please note that refunds are not provided for postponed events or no-shows. However, if Fox Haven cancels, a full refund will be issued.
COVID Protocol
Please do not come to class if you are feeling ill or have been exposed to others who are sick. Email alecks@foxhavenfarm.org to discuss your absence. Masks are optional during all events. If diagnosed with COVID within 5 days post-class, please notify us so that we can inform participants about possible exposure.
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