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Join us for a hands-on experience that takes you from garden to pantry in one rewarding day. This workshop combines the satisfaction of harvest with the practical skills of food preservation, ensuring you can enjoy fresh flavors year-round.

Part 1: Harvest Experience We’ll begin by heading down to Live Earth Farm, where you’ll harvest vegetables at peak ripeness. You’ll gather a variety of seasonal produce that we’ll transform together in the kitchen.

Part 2: Kitchen Preservation Moving indoors, we’ll explore multiple preservation methods including water bath canning, quick pickling and lactobacillus fermentation. You’ll work with the vegetables you’ve just harvested, learning food safety principles, proper preparation methods, and storage best practices. Each participant will take home three jars of preserved goods along with recipes and confidence to continue preserving at home.

No prior experience necessary. All materials, jars, and equipment provided.

Fermented Drinks Workshop: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Wellness

Join us for a hands-on exploration of traditional fermentation as we craft three probiotic-rich beverages: water kefir, kombucha, and beet kvass.

You’ll learn to make light, effervescent water kefir using living kefir grains, brew tangy kombucha with a SCOBY culture, and create earthy, mineral-rich beet kvass using simple salt fermentation. We’ll cover fermentation safety, troubleshooting, and culture maintenance throughout.

Each participant takes home starter cultures, detailed instructions, and samples to continue brewing at home. Perfect for beginners or those looking to expand their fermentation skills, this workshop will give you the confidence to create these ancient wellness drinks in your own kitchen.

Celebrate the season with a cozy, family-friendly baking workshop set right on the farm where many of our ingredients are grown. Together we’ll explore the magic of holiday baking, from classic flavors to creative twists—with vegan-friendly options available for every recipe.

During this hands-on class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of baking as well as pro tips to help you feel confident in the kitchen. Our menu includes festive favorites like peppermint or pumpkin swiss rolls, holiday cookies, muffins, and a cookie-decorating station for a creative & colorful finish. With each recipe, you’ll practice essential techniques—from mixing and folding to rolling, baking, and decorating—while using farm-fresh ingredients that highlight the flavors of the season.

This workshop is a chance to bake, learn, and spend time together—whether you join with family, friends, or come on your own. You’ll take home the sweets you make along with recipe cards so you can recreate them in your own kitchen.

It’s a simple, hands-on way to enjoy the season and share holiday flavors at home.

Relax and Recharge this Holiday season with this hands-on wreath making workshop at Farm Discovery at Live Earth Farm.

This workshop includes everything you need to create your own winter wreath: locally sourced greens, pods, fall foliage, tools, and instruction from Farm Discovery staff. There’s nothing more gratifying than learning a new skill and supporting a local organization. We are limiting this workshop to 15 people to allow ample creative space for all.

Come immerse yourself in nature, meet new friends, and decorate your home naturally!

We look forward to seeing you on our organic family farm in Watsonville, CA!

Join Molly for a sweet and savory focaccia workshop! Explore the science of gluten and how processing affects our food, all while baking (and tasting) delicious focaccia. leave with a deeper understanding of your dough – and your diet.