Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center

Discover herbalism through the science of phytochemistry. After introducing essential concepts of traditional western herbalism, we will explore key qualities of common bioregional herbs and how their constituents translate to their therapeutics. We will also honor the lives of the plants themselves by understanding how these constituents relate to their own physiological processes.    

Join us for a day of rejuvenation & self-care at the serene Fox Haven Farm, designed for BIPOC individuals during Juneteenth weekend. Fox Haven Farm joins forces with over 25 BIPOC teachers, practitioners, and business owners to host BIPOC Wellness Day, a celebration for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to commune, collaborate, and revitalize

Come join us for two hours of nature play at Fox Haven Farm with Taiylor Kriss - let's get rooted in play! Let your little ones explore the wonders of nature through play, activities, and learning. This immersive experience offers children the opportunity to connect with nature, unleash their imaginations, and take the lead in

¡Ven y descubre el mundo de la fermentación en Fox Haven Farm & Learning Center! Aprende a incorporar plantas medicinales en tus fermentos. Combinaremos técnicas clásicas de Europa del Este con ingredientes comunes de América Latina para crear deliciosos encurtidos que acompañen cualquier comida y que apoyan la capacidad natural de tu cuerpo para sanar.

Come join us for two hours of nature play at Fox Haven Farm with Taiylor Kriss - let's get rooted in play! Let your little ones explore the wonders of nature through play, activities, and learning. This immersive experience offers children the opportunity to connect with nature, unleash their imaginations, and take the lead in

Come join us for two hours of nature play at Fox Haven Farm with Taiylor Kriss - let's get rooted in play! Let your little ones explore the wonders of nature through play, activities, and learning. This immersive experience offers children the opportunity to connect with nature, unleash their imaginations, and take the lead in

Explore the technical and creative processes of making artists’ inks from botanical materials. Together, we will delve into historical and contemporary methods of making inks with plants responsibly foraged from the local environment. Collaborate in this process of ink making to learn about different seasonal plants that provide good sources of color for ink making,

Join Lacey Walker for an awesome in-person Intergenerational Wild Food Walk where we'll explore nature's bounty and learn how to forage deli Get ready to explore the bountiful nature around us and discover the delicious wild foods that can be found in our own backyard. Herbalist & Farmer Lacey Walker will guide you through the

Unleash your inner mixologist at McClintock Distilling's Back Bar! Join us for an evening of exploration and enjoyment, where you'll learn..Unleash your inner mixologist at McClintock Distilling's Back Bar! Join us for an evening of exploration and enjoyment, where you'll learn the ropes of cocktail crafting using locally grown herbs.Guided by McClintock's co-owner, Braeden Bumpers,

Come join us for a fun night of painting and tapping into your senses with JaVon Townsend!Sense & Paint with JaVon TownsendLet’s get curious and creative! In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore the connection between our mind and body and how we can use our five senses to access more ease and joy in our

Join us for a fun workshop where we'll explore printmaking using plants with the talented Hayl Gentilini!Printmaking with Plants with Hayl GentiliniJoin us for a creative day at Fox Haven Organic Farm & Learning Center where you'll learn the art of printmaking using plants! Led by the artist multidisciplinary Hayl Gentilini, this hands-on workshop will

Join us for a delicious Farm-to-Table Dinner Fundraiser at Fox Haven Farm. Enjoy fresh, local food while supporting a great cause! Prepare yourself for a one-of-a-kind culinary journey as we bring together FIVE highly-skilled personal chefs to offer a remarkable dining experience featuring the best of summer’s local bounty. Join us for a communal-style dinner where you’ll

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

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 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

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

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

Needle felting is a tension-reducing, simple, and gratifying fiber craft. Natalie will provide a pattern and hands-on instructions and tips on how to make these cute bluejays! This project is designed for a beginner and you don't need to be good at drawing or sculpting to make a lovely bluejay. We will provide everything you

Join us for a cozy evening filled with beautiful scents and soulful poetry!Immerse yourself in a sensory experience like no other as perfumer, facilitator, and published author Mary Adelle Walters guides you into the creative, sensual realms of perfumery and prose. Bring along your favorite herbal perfume or hand craft one onsite using essential oils.