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.
Winter 2025
Yoga & Meditation, naturalist walks, basketweaving…and more!
Scroll down to learn more about these exciting opportunities.
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Curious about our Guest Instructors? Learn more about them by clicking here!
Have you participated in an Adult Program and would like to share your feedback? Please use this form to share your thoughts! Thank you for your support and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
Sound Meditation
with Sandi Smith & Carol McGrath
Monday, January 27, 6:30 – 8:00PM
Monday, February 17, 6:30 – 8:00PM
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
Registration is open for January and February!
Save the Dates for 2025!
Our 2025 calendar is set! Please be sure you mark your calendars. Registration will open 2 months at time.
March – keep an eye out for a Wellness Retreat at the farm on March 23rd
April 14 May 12 July 14 Aug 11 Oct 13 Nov 10 Dec 29
*No sessions in June or September
Learn to Knit
with Alexis D’Arcy
Tuesdays, January 28th and February 4th, 6:00 – 7:30 PM CLASS FULL
Overview
Join us for an exciting all new Learn to Knit format. We will be a small class knitting Ysolda Teague’s Garter Scarf. This two-class series is an excellent beginner project which comes with video tutorials and personal instruction by Alexis D’Arcy. This class is for the beginner who has never knit before but is curious about this fun and rewarding fiber craft. You will be introduced to basic knitting terminology; how to read a pattern; yarn weight classifications; construction of the foundational knit stitch; how to cast on and bind off, and the finishing and blocking process.
Class Materials
Materials will be provided as a kit from Knit Tuck & Purl in Lexington, MA. Your kit will include: the pattern, two skeins of bulky-weight yarn in the color of your choice; a project bag; 24-inch size US 8 stainless steel chiaogoo circular needles; a tape measure, and a tapestry needle for finishing and weaving in ends.
$55 for a Learn to Knit Kit; you will be put in touch with Alexis once you have registered to coordinate purchasing the materials. (This is not included in the class cost.)
Class Cost
Tier A $80 (pay-it-forward/Cummings Foundation math!)
Tier B $70 (cost to run the class)
Tier C $60 (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 closed as the class is full! Please email sdoyle@wlfarm.org to be added to the waitlist!
Class capacity: 6 students
Restorative Yoga
with Jaime-Lyn Gaudet
New dates coming soon!
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
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Maple Sugaring
with Roland “Boot” Boutwell
Saturday, February 8th, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 9th, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 23rd, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Late winter in New England often features cold nights and warmer days, providing ideal conditions for the “running of the sap” in our sugar maples. This sap is vital to the health of the tree and has also created economic opportunities for local farmers who harvest the sap and boil it down to produce maple syrup.
Join us for a morning where we’ll take a close look at some majestic maple trees, identify the various species, and taste sap right from the bucket. We’ll talk about the history of maple sugaring and discuss just how sap is turned into syrup. We’ll conclude by boiling down a small amount of sap so we can watch it turn into syrup. In a blind taste test, we’ll see who can tell the difference between real 100% maple syrup and a typical “pancake and waffle syrup” made mostly of corn syrup.
This event is co-sponsored with Arlington Community Education (ACE).
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 opens Saturday, Jan 11 at 8:00 a.m. To register, please click on the corresponding button that works with your schedule.
Children 10+ are welcome to register if accompanied by a registered adult.
Looking for a Family Maple Sugaring Program? Click here to learn more about her family-oriented program for families with children of all ages!
Herbal Class – Elderberry!
with Sarah O’Neill
Monday, February 10th, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Join us in our next series of herbal classes, Elderberry!
Known for its immune boosting properties the Elderberry has many health benefits. We will explore the Elder plant folklore, historical uses, medicinal properties and cultivation methods.
Each participant will take home a .5 lb bag of frozen elderberries to craft their own unique Elderberry syrup to incorporate in your wellness routine.
Registration Cost
Tier A $55 (pay-it-forward/Cummings Foundation match!)
Tier B $45 (cost to run the class)
Tier C $35 (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 the button to register!
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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Kitchen Programs: Interested in learning about cooking programs, please visit here. Thanks for your interest!
Youth Programs: Interested in learning about the after school or summer/vacation offerings for school-aged children, please visit here. Thanks for your interest!
Forest Friends: Interested in learning about our licensed nature-based preschool and forest kindergarten, please visit here. Thanks for your interest!