Please make sure you have set up your account in our new registration system. Instructions are included under “Registration Information” below.
Please refer to the “Adult Program Terms” for our refund policy as well as other important information.
THANK YOU!
Instructions for Adult Program Registration
We have transitioned to a different registration system!
Please use this link to log in or create an account in the system.
If you had an account in our previous registration system:
- Select “Forgot your login information?” and check “I need to reset my password.” Choose your preferred way of resetting your password (text or email). On the next screen, your username is the email that is associated with our previous registration system. If you have issues resetting your password, please email AdultPrograms@WLFarm.org
If you did not have an account in our previous system:
- Select “New User.” Complete the subsequent forms to create your account.
If you encounter any issues, please email us with any questions.
You will have to enter your birth date when you create an account. This is to verify that you are 18+.
Adult Program Terms
Please carefully read these policies prior to submitting your registration. Contact us with any questions.
Payment & Refund Policy:
- Online payments can be made via the following credit or debit cards: Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
- Full tuition refunds minus a $10 administrative fee are guaranteed up to 7 days prior to a workshop.
- A tuition credit, which can be applied to a future program, can be granted between 7 and 3 days prior to a workshop.
- No tuition refund is given for participant cancellations within 2 days of a workshop or for failure to attend a workshop.
- A full tuition refund will be given in the event Wright-Locke Farm cancels a workshop.
Photo & Video Policy:
- The Conservancy may take photos and digital video footage of activities throughout the educational program season for record keeping and publicity purposes. Participant names are never used in connection with these photos or videos.
Liability Statement (Permission for the Conservancy to handle emergencies):
- I realize injuries can occur from participation in Farm programs. I hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to hold harmless the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy, Inc., their Board of Directors, instructors, or assignees, and the Town of Winchester from any claim arising out of injury to myself. Should I be taken to the hospital for emergency purposes, I hereby grant permission to the attending physician and staff to administer anesthesia, medical, X-ray, and surgical procedures as may be deemed necessary or advisable.
Financial Assistance:
We never want the cost of programming or materials to create an access issue for participation. Please contact us if you need any financial assistance and we will be happy to work with you on an individual basis.
Fall/Winter 2024
Yoga & Meditation, naturalist walks, basketweaving…and more!
Scroll down to learn more about these exciting opportunities.
Check back often!
Curious about our Guest Instructors? Learn more about them by clicking here!
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Celebrate the Winter Solstice Season
with Roland “Boot” Boutwell
Friday, December 20, 2024 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Description
The Winter Solstice is the day on which the midday sun is at its lowest point in the sky and it arrives this year on Saturday, December 21st, but we’ll celebrate a day early on Friday, December 20th.
The solstices mark key turning points in the year and have been celebrated by many cultures throughout history. The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day (and the longest night) of the year. Join Boot Boutwell in celebrating The Winter Solstice at Wright-Locke Farm.
We’ll begin with some solstice poetry, science and lore and then go for a walk around The Farm and into the woods beyond to celebrate the solstice season, learn a little about plants in their winter form and to enjoy the beauty of nature as winter approaches. The program will end around an outdoor fire with a cup of hot cider.
A note about the location
Please note that the hike will take place outdoors for the majority of the program. You will be invited to enjoy warmed cider by the Solo Stove (so bring your favorite mug!). You will want to dress appropriately for the evening, especially once the sun sets.
Registration Cost
Tiered pricing available:
Tier A $25 (pay-it-forward/Cummings Foundation match!)
Tier B $20 (cost to run the class)
Tier C $15 (reduced price)
Did you know that when you select the “Pay-it-Forward” price for any of our programs the Cummings Foundation matches those funds? A little extra goes a LONG way!
Registration
Click on the button to register and thank you for supporting the programs at the farm! Walk-ins welcome with cash or check (check payable to Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy). Sorry, no Venmo.
Children ages 10+ are welcome to register if accompanied by a registered adult.
November Restorative Yoga
with Jaime-Lyn Gaudet
Monday, December 23rd 7:00-8:00 pm **new December date!**
This evening class will combine the meditative qualities of a slow flow and the deep nourishment of a restorative practice. Beginning with a slow and intentional flow to move stagnant energy, we will then shift toward longer held, fully supported, restorative postures to foster quiet and calm in both mind and body. During this practice, we will cultivate a sense of steadiness and ease within, as we move into a more quiet and still space. All are welcome, from beginner to seasoned practitioner, for this hour of self care.
Props
Yoga mat
Blanket (a yoga blanket, or any firm blanket will work)
Bolster or pillow(s)
2 yoga blocks
Yoga strap (or scarf)
Registration Cost
Tier B $20 (cost to run the class)
Tier C $15 (reduced price)
Did you know that when you select the “Pay-it-Forward” price for any of our programs the Cummings Foundation matches those funds? A little extra goes a LONG way!
Registration
Please click on the button to register!
New Years Sound Meditation
with Sandi Smith & Carol McGrath
Monday, December 30th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Set your intentions for 2025, join us for a sound meditation on December 30th. Our practitioners will lead you through a guided meditation followed by 30 minutes of sound healing. In this class, sound healing is complemented by the ethereal tones of crystal bowls. The resonant frequencies produced by the bowls are thought to promote relaxation and balance in the body and mind.
Our practitioners will lead you through a guided meditation followed by 30 minutes of sound healing. During this class, sound healing is complemented by the ethereal tones of crystal bowls. The resonant frequencies produced by the bowls are thought to promote relaxation and balance in the body and mind.
Participants will experience guided visualization, deep breathing, and soothing sounds to enhance mindfulness and reduce stress. No prior experience is necessary, and all levels are welcome.
Cost
Tiered pricing available:
Tier A $30 (pay-it-forward/Cummings Foundation match!)
Tier B $25 (cost to run the class)
Tier C $20 (reduced price)
Did you know that when you select the “Pay-it-Forward” price for any of our programs the Cummings Foundation matches those funds? A little extra goes a LONG way!
Props
Feel free to bring anything that will make you comfortable: a yoga mat, blanket, yoga bolsters or pillow. Wear clothing that allows you to be as calm as possible.
Registration
Click on the button to register and thanks for supporting our programs at the farm!
New Year Photo Walk
with Sue D’Arcy Fuller
Sunday, January 5th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Join photographer and Wright-Locke Farm educator Sue D’Arcy Fuller in an informative and fun late afternoon photo walk. Slow down and experience the farm through your own creative vision with new friends in the new year!
We will meet in the beautiful, warm All Seasons Barn where we will spend the first 30 minutes discussing photographic composition, lighting, shadow, and ideas to bring new perspectives to your photography. After that, we will go outside to walk around the farm and the woods with various planned stops to capture their quiet beauty in winter. If we are lucky and get snow, we can capture stunning images of the farm blanketed in white. On the walk, we will emphasize the late afternoon light which casts long shadows and beautiful light on the old farm buildings and fields.
Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend! It will not be a strenuous walk, but participants should be able to walk for about a mile on trails with uneven terrain.
Cost
Tiered pricing available:
Tier A $45 (pay-it-forward/Cummings Foundation match!)
Tier B $35 (cost to run the class)
Tier C $25 (reduced price)
Did you know that when you select the “Pay-it-Forward” price for any of our programs the Cummings Foundation matches those funds? A little extra goes a LONG way!
Dress and Gear
Make sure to dress appropriately for the forecasted weather at the time of the class.
Any type camera is welcome, digital or film, including phones.
Registration
Click on the button to register and thanks for supporting our programs at the farm! Class Size: 8 max
Ages: adults (teens aged 13 – 17 are welcome with an accompanying adult!)
Bare Trees – Winter Tree Identification
with Roland “Boot” Boutwell
Sunday, January 12, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Description
No leaves? No problem! We’ll use a combination of branching patterns, bud and bark characteristics, habitat, persistent fruits, galls and marcescent leaves to help us ID trees in winter. We’ll use beautiful Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester as our field site where we’ll take a close-up look at 11-12 common trees. Bring a hand lens or a good magnifying glass if you have one.
A note about the location
Please note that the hike will take place outdoors for the majority of the program. You will be invited to enjoy warmed cider by the Solo Stove (so bring your favorite mug!). You will want to dress appropriately for the evening, and wear comfortable shoes as you’ll be hiking on uneven terrain.
Registration Cost
Tiered pricing available:
Tier A $25 (pay-it-forward/Cummings Foundation match!)
Tier B $20 (cost to run the class)
Tier C $15 (reduced price)
Did you know that when you select the “Pay-it-Forward” price for any of our programs the Cummings Foundation matches those funds? A little extra goes a LONG way!
Registration
Registration is open! Please click on the button to register!
Children ages 10+ are welcome to register if accompanied by a registered adult.
Full Wolf Moon Hike
with Roland “Boot” Boutwell
Monday, January 13, 2025 from 5:15 – 7:15 pm
Description
Monday, January 13 is the day of The Full Wolf Moon. We’ll be hoping for clear skies so that we can watch the Moon rise in the east from the hilltop behind the new All Seasons Barn at beautiful Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester.
We’ll begin with a little poetry and a discussion of what causes the phases of the Moon. Then we’ll go out onto the sanctuary for a walk through the fields, around the farm pond and into the woods to enjoy the natural world as twilight turns to dusk. We’ll return to the patio to watch the Moon rise in the east while we enjoy a nice bonfire and some hot apple cider.
A note about the location
Please note that the hike will take place outdoors for the majority of the program. You will be invited to enjoy warmed cider by the Solo Stove (so bring your favorite mug!). You will want to dress appropriately for the evening, and wear comfortable shoes as you’ll be hiking on uneven terrain.
Registration Cost
Tiered pricing available:
Tier A $25 (pay-it-forward/Cummings Foundation match!)
Tier B $20 (cost to run the class)
Tier C $15 (reduced price)
Did you know that when you select the “Pay-it-Forward” price for any of our programs the Cummings Foundation matches those funds? A little extra goes a LONG way!
Registration
Registration is open! Click on the button to register!
Children ages 10+ are welcome to register if accompanied by a registered adult.
Collaborative Programs
Photography, music and art at the Farm! Scroll down to learn more about our collaborative programs.
Collaborative Partners
- Mass Farm to School
- Westwood High School
- The Griffin Museum of Photography
- Winchester Public Schools
- Winchester Community Music School
- Studio on the Common
- Winchester Public Library
- Network for Social Justice
- The New Garden Society
- Boston Conservancy at Berklee College
- The Big Picture Art House
- Lexington Community Farm (LexFarm)
- Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC)
- Arlington Community Education (ACE)
Interested in becoming a collaborative partner? Please contact us with information!
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We collaborate with a number of guest instructors to lead a variety of adult workshops at Wright-Locke Farm! We’re always adding new programs and working with new guest instructors, so keep an eye on new programs. Check out some of our guest instructors here.
Stay tuned! More upcoming workshops may be listed soon! Other programs may include the following subjects: organic gardening and composting; Forest Bathing; seasonal edible and medicinal plant foraging; edible mushroom cultivation; raising backyard chickens and honey bees; wreath-making; and culinary skills workshops emphasizing healthy meal preparation and food preservation using local and seasonal foods.
Email AdultPrograms@wlfarm.org with questions or for more information.
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