Adult Programs
Please make sure you have set up your account in our 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.
Difficulty registering? Please send an email to adultprograms@wlfarm.org.
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 2026
Yoga & Meditation, Nature Hikes, Crafting,
…and more!
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Learn about our Guest Instructors!
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!
Restorative Yoga
with Jaime-Lyn Gaudet
Monday, October 19, 7:00 – 8:15 pm
This 75-minute restorative yoga class honors the natural rhythm of the seasons. We’ll begin with intentional movement to release stagnant energy and gently awaken the body, then transition into longer held, fully supported restorative postures to foster profound quiet and calm in both mind and body.
Please come prepared with:
Yoga mat
Blanket (a yoga blanket, or any firm blanket will work)
Bolster or pillow(s)
2 yoga blocks (optional but nice to have)
Yoga strap (or scarf)
Cozy socks (and any other layers you like)
*NOTE: If you do not own the above, feel free to be creative, or to reach out prior to class for recommendations on sourcing props or help choosing alternative items from around your home to bring instead! jlgaudet@gmail.com
All are welcome, from beginner to seasoned practitioner, for this practice of self-care and renewal.
Registration Cost
Tier A $35 (pay-it-forward)
Tier B $30 (cost to run the class)
Tier C $25 (reduced price)
Location
All classes will be held in the All Seasons Barn Events Room unless otherwise noted.
Registration information
October registration is open. If you are having any issues registering, please email AdultPrograms@wlfarm.org and we will assist you! Please check back often and sign up for our newsletter for the latest information about our Adult Programs!
**An 8 person minimum is required to run the class.**
Full Hunter’s Moon Hike
with Roland “Boot” Boutwell
Monday, October 26, 5:30-7:30 PM
Monday, October 26 is the day of The Full Hunter’s Moon. We’ll be hoping for clear skies so that we can watch the Moon rise from the hilltop behind the All Seasons Barn. The walk will include a little poetry as well as 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 dusk turns to dark. Perhaps we’ll run into some goblins preparing for Halloween! We’ll return to the high ground to watch the Moon rise in the east while we enjoy a some hot apple cider.
Difficulty: Easy-moderate, with some rocky inclines and uneven surfaces; takes place entirely outdoors in the dark.
Meeting Place: 1827 Barn
Registration Cost
Tier A $25 (pay-it-forward)
Tier B $20 (cost to run the class)
Tier C $15 (reduced price)
Children 10+ are welcome to register and come along with a registered adult.
Registration information
Registration will open soon! If you are having any issues registering, please email AdultPrograms@wlfarm.org and we will assist you! Please check back often and sign up for our newsletter for the latest information about our Adult Programs!
Autumn Walk with Boot!
Interested in taking a walk with Boot and The Friends of the Fells? Boot is hosting an Autumn Walk at Wright-Locke Farm on October 30th. Please use this link to learn more/register with The Friends of the Fells!
Forest Forensics Guided Walks
with Dr. Naomi Riddiford
Friday, November 6, 9:15-11:30 AM
Join environmental archaeologist, Dr. Naomi Riddiford, in ‘reading’ the forested landscape around Wright-Locke Farm. Learn how to identify clues to past human activities associated with the farm (established in c.1638) and uncover a ghost agricultural landscape hidden among the trees.
This is an outdoor program. Please dress for the conditions. Steady precipitation cancels.
Difficulty: Moderate, with some rocky inclines and uneven surfaces.
Registration Cost
Tier A $25 (pay-it-forward)
Tier B $20 (cost to run the class)
Tier C $15 (reduced price)
Children 10+ are welcome to register and come along with a registered adult.
Registration information
Registration will open soon! If you are having any issues registering, please email AdultPrograms@wlfarm.org and we will assist you! Please check back often and sign up for our newsletter for the latest information about our Adult Programs!
Sound Meditation
with Sandi Smith & Carol McGrath
Monday, November 23, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Monday, December 28, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
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)
Tier B $25 (cost to run the class)
Tier C $20 (reduced price)
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
There will be a not be any October session – please check back for the November registration! If you are having any issues registering, please email AdultPrograms@wlfarm.org and we will assist you! Please check back often and sign up for our newsletter for the latest information about our Adult Programs!
Collaborative Partners
We love working with our collaborative partners, from high schools to colleges; from non-profits to libraries. 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 our cooking programs? Visit our Kitchen Programs page to explore current offerings. Thanks for your interest!
Youth Programs
Curious about after-school, summer, or vacation programs for school-aged children? Visit our Youth Programs page for details. Thanks for your interest!
Forest Friends
Want to learn more about our licensed nature-based preschool and forest kindergarten? Visit the Forest Friends program page to find out more. Thanks for your interest!