Holcomb Farm

Doro Dinner at Holcomb Farm
2023-07-20 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Holcomb Farm North Barn, 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States
Enjoy a four-course meal, prepared by DORO chefs using fresh ingredients from Holcomb Farm. $125 for dinner and drinks, with $25 of each ticket sold going to our Fresh Access program. Order your tickets today! Buy tickets.

Farm Store Opening & Community Open House
2023-06-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Farm Store & CSA Barn, 111 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States
It’s an exciting day on the farm! We have events lined up all day — come for as little or as much of the day as you can! Attend a cooking demo with a pro. Take a farm tour with Farmer Joe. Learn more about the health benefits of eating Holcomb Farm vegetables. We’ll have coffee, homemade baked goods, and wine tastings (in addition to our Farm Store offerings!), Help the Friends of Holcomb Farm celebrate 30 Years of serving our community from this amazing place called Holcomb Farm. This event is open to the entire community, so feel free to bring your friends along to share in the experience.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
10 AM: COOKING DEMO WITH CHEF PROSPERI. Learn how to use Holcomb Farm vegetables in your next meal from acclaimed chef Chris Prosperi. Chris is chef owner of Metro Bis restaurant in Simsbury, a Hartford Courant recipe columnist, an international cooking teacher, a weekly chef on NBC 30, television host of “New England Cuisine” and weekly senior contributor on “The Faith Middleton Food Schmooze®” on WNPR. He’s also a big fan of Holcomb Farm vegetables. Learn new ways to incorporate fresh, local veggies into your home cooking from an expert.
1 PM: FARM TOUR WITH FARMER JOE. Take a guided tour of our farm, where you’ll learn about our farming techniques, explore our crop fields, and learn about all we do to grow nutrient-dense, flavorful produce. The tour will be led by our Farm Manager, Joe O’Grady, and is sure to be a lot of fun (if you know, you know).
10 AM – 1 PM: CIRCUIT COFFEE FOOD TRUCK. The Circuit Coffee Food Truck, out of Westfield, MA, is a specialty coffee shop with a full espresso bar, diverse tea list and all the drinks in between. House-made pastries will be available as well. The menu is simple and quality-focused with ingredients sourced as local and fresh as possible.
12 PM – 3 PM: WINE TASTING WITH LOST ACRES VINEYARD. Taste the wines of our fellow Granby farmers from Lost Acres Vineyard! This vineyard, located in North Granby, makes its white wines and rose from a variety of grapes grown on its property. They also make apple wine, using fruit from their neighbors at Lost Acres Orchard; and red wine, using grapes grown in California.
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES
FARM STORE IS OPEN, selling Holcomb Farm produce, as well as a variety of products from other area farms.
BAKE SALE: Friends of Holcomb Farm board members and volunteers will be selling homemade goodies. Proceeds benefit Fresh Access.
PLANT SALE: The Friends of Holcomb Farm will be selling large planters filled with flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Proceeds benefit Fresh Access.
MOSS LIFE will be here with terrariums, planted pots, live jewelry, and preserved arrangements. MossLife is home to floral of all kinds that make a perfect unique gift.
THE BIONUTRIENT FOOD ASSOCIATION will be here to talk about how healthy soil makes healthy food, the importance of transparent farming techniques, and how nutrient density in a vegetable varies, depending on how that vegetable was grown.

Connecticut Trails Day Ramble
2023-06-03 09:30 - 11:30 | Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States
A family and dog (on leash) friendly 4-mile ramble through open fields and wooded trails at the Town of Granby Holcomb Farm in West Granby, CT. The route will traverse mowed paths through the Holcomb Tree Trail and forest trails along a glacial drumlin through mountain laurel, vernal pools and mature trees. There are several educational and tree ID signs along the path and brief discussions of geological and farm/forest history will be included. Mementos for children will be provided. Register by emailing jacklareau@aol.com.

Plant Sale - Summer Garden
2023-05-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Farm Store & CSA Barn, 111 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States
Part II of our annual Plant and Seedling Sale will take place on May 25-27 from 10 am to 4 pm. Here, in addition to some of the veggies, flowers, and herbs we’ll be selling earlier in the month, we will introduce some summer-lovin’ big boys like melons, tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, zucchini, and basil. Whether you’re planning to plant a full veggie garden or a few pots of herbs on the patio, Holcomb Farm is where you’ll want to start.

Plant Sale - Celebrate Mom!
2023-05-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Farm Store & CSA Barn, 111 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States
Our First Annual Plant and Seedling Sale will be on Mother’s Day weekend and will feature mainly hardy veggie plants, herbs, and flowers. Give your mom a lasting gift that will make her smile all summer long. This sale will be held May 11-13, from 10 am to 4 pm, at our Farm Store – 111 Simsbury Road in West Granby. Shop local, make Mom happy, be a hero.

Seed Starting Workshop with Farmer Joe
2023-04-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Granby Public Library, 15 North Granby Road, Granby, CT, United States
Our very own Joe O’Grady, Farm Manager here at Holcomb Farm, will lead a hands-on seed starting workshop for adults at Granby Public Library. Joe will share his extensive expertise and answer any questions you may have. There’s no fee to attend and all materials will be provided.
Space is limited, so please register early. Then look for a confirmation email from “Engaged Patrons.” If your computer’s security settings are strong the email may be found in your Spam/Junk folder.
This event is sponsored by F. H. Cossitt Seed Library and The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.

Spring Farmer's Market at Lost Acres Vineyard
2023-04-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Lost Acres Vineyard, 80 Lost Acres Road, North Granby, CT, 06060, United States
Celebrate spring by stocking up on wine, veggies, milk, cheese, baked goods, pork, beef, lamb and more!​
This is a wonderful opportunity to liven up your spring celebrations and show your support for the farms that dot our landscape (and the hard-working farmers who run those farms!). It’s also your last chance to get Holcomb Farm roots and greens before the new season begins. We hope to see you there!

Big Thanksgiving Sale!
2022-11-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Farm Store & CSA Barn, 111 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States

Lost Acres Vineyard Thanksgiving Market
2022-11-21 13:00 - 19:00 | Lost Acres Vineyard, 80 Lost Acres Road, North Granby, CT, 06060, United States

Veggie Sale
2022-11-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Farm Store & CSA Barn, 111 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States

Granby Open Farm Day
2022-09-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Farm Store & CSA Barn, 111 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States

Friends of Holcomb Farm Annual Meeting
2022-08-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States
The Friends of Holcomb Farm will host its annual meeting on Saturday, August 20, at 10 am, with tours of the Holcomb Tree Trail beforehand. Please park at the main Holcomb Farm complex located at 113 Simsbury Road. Walk across the intersection of Simsbury Road and Day Street South to the Holcomb Tree Trail. Proceed up the gravel farm road and follow the signs to the Seat, which is the group of benches at the top of the Knoll. This walk takes 5-10 minutes. We will provide rides up the hill to those in need of assistance. Seating and bottled water will be provided. We look forward to celebrating our accomplishments, recognizing all who have given so much time and energy to the farm this year, and sharing our plans for the year ahead.
Tree Trail tours
We will be offering short guided Tree Trail tours before the meeting. If you are interested, tours will depart from the meeting site at 9:00 and 9:30AM.
You are invited to review our 2021 Annual Report in advance of the meeting if you can. Thank you!

Sunday Farm Brunch
2022-06-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Holcomb Farm North Barn, 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States
Join us for a family-friendly summer celebration – a Farm Brunch – on June 26 from 10 am to 1 pm in the North Barn Pavilion at Holcomb Farm. This will be a fundraiser for our Fresh Access program, through which we provide healthy, farm-fresh produce to food-insecure people in Granby and the Greater Hartford area. The past two years we were unable to host our annual Harvest Dinner fundraiser, and we are excited to gather with our farm family again. To help our supporters understand all the good they do through their generosity, we will welcome guests from our partner agencies, who can speak to the impact Fresh Access has among those in need. Brunch will be catered by Clark Farms at Bushy Hill Orchard, live music will be provided by acclaimed singer-songwriter Brandon Serafino, and specialty coffees will be provided by Circuit Coffee’s Food Truck. We will have lawn games for kids of all ages, our rock star farm crew will be on-hand to answer questions about the farm, and it will all take place with a gorgeous view of the fields where we grow our extraordinary fruits and veggies. Order your tickets today!

Summer 2022 Opening Day!
2022-06-14 10:00 - 18:00 | Farm Store & CSA Barn, 111 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States
It’s an exciting day on the farm! The 20-week Summer CSA begins today (shareholders, pick up any day this week, today through Saturday) and the Farm Store officially opens for the season! Both will remain open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 am to 6 pm, through October 29.

Plant Sale Part II
2022-05-21 10:00 - 18:00, 2022-05-20 10:00 - 18:00 | Farm Store & CSA Barn, 111 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States
Part 2 of our annual Plant and Seedling Sale will take place on May 20 and 21 from 10 am to 6 pm. Here, in addition to some of the veggies, flowers, and herbs we’ll be selling earlier in the month, we will introduce some summer-lovin’ big boys like melons, tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, zucchini, and basil. Whether you’re planning to plant a full veggie garden or a few pots of herbs on the patio, Holcomb Farm is where you’ll want to start. Come see us on May 20 and 21 from 10 am to 6 pm, at our Farm Store – 111 Simsbury Road in West Granby.

Plant Sale Part I - Celebrate Mom!
2022-05-07 10:00 - 18:00, 2022-05-06 10:00 - 18:00 | Farm Store & CSA Barn, 111 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States
Our annual Plant and Seedling Sale is so popular that we’ve decided to host two of them this year! The first will be on Mother’s Day weekend and will feature mainly hardy veggie plants, herbs, and flowers. Give your mom a lasting gift that will make her smile all summer long. This sale will be held May 6 and May 7, from 10 am to 6 pm, at our Farm Store – 111 Simsbury Road in West Granby. Shop local, make Mom happy, be a hero – all with a quick stop at Holcomb Farm!

Kate Emery Art Show to Benefit Fresh Access - Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through May 30
2022-04-29 12:00 - 18:00 | CT
Lost Acres Vineyard will feature an exhibition of oil paintings by Kate Emery from April 29 through May 30.
The show is titled, The Land That Feeds Us: Body, Mind and Soul and Kate, who has supported the Farm before through her generosity, will donate 50 percent of proceeds to the Friends of Holcomb Farm’s Fresh Access program. Giving back is part of Kate’s mission as an artist. She says, “All of my art has a greater mission: to uplift nonprofit organization working for the betterment of people and our planet.”
Lost Acres Vineyard spring hours are Fridays & Saturdays from 12 – 6 and Sundays from 12 – 5.
The Friends of Holcomb Farm is truly grateful to Kate for her generous support, and to Lost Acres Vineyard for hosting this special exhibition.

Guided Walk on Holcomb Tree Trail - Earth Day 2022
2022-04-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States
In celebration of Earth Day 2022, come out on Saturday, April 23, and hug a tree! (But please be gentle, as some of them are still young!)
Founding members of the Holcomb Tree Trail will be on hand to answer your questions as they lead you on an informative walk through the beautiful Holcomb Tree Trail. The walk will be easy, with a moderate uphill climb to start. We’ll be out on the trail for about 1.5 hours, with frequent stops.
Meet in the main parking lot at Holcomb Farm (113 Simsbury Road) at 10 am. Holcomb Tree Trail members will lead you across the street into our East Fields for a short hike on this beautiful trail. You’ll want to wear appropriate footwear, as some areas might be muddy or wet. Please leave your dogs at home, as this is a group event. Please do bring your questions and a smile!
Raindate: Sunday. In the event of rain, we will move the event to Sunday, April 24 at 10 am. We will post any updates here.

Holiday Market at Lost Acres Vineyard
2022-04-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Lost Acres Vineyard, 80 Lost Acres Road, North Granby, CT, 06060, United States
Come see us at the outdoor Lost Acres Vineyard Holiday Market on April 14, from 4 – 7 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to liven up your holiday meals and show your support for the farms that dot our landscape (and the hard-working farmers who run those farms). It’s also your last chance to get Holcomb Farm roots and greens before the new season begins. A range of other local farms will be there with us, offering all kinds of breads, cheeses, wines, baked goods, port, beef, lamb, and more for your spring celebrations. Don’t miss out!

Pop-Up Veggie Sale
2022-03-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Farm Store & CSA Barn, 111 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States
We’ve got another pop up veggie sale for you this week and it’s more diverse, smaller and greener (all good things)! The cost is $50 and the bags will contain:
Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Parnsips, Onions, Potatoes, Rutabaga, Beets, Celeriac, Daikon Radishes, and GREENS
Pick Up Hours at the CSA Barn 111 Simsbury Rd:
Thursday the 17th 10 am to 4 pm
Friday the 18th 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday the 19th 10 am to 2 pm
Please email joe@holcombfarm.org if you’d like to pick up a share so we can get an idea of how many bags to pack (you can pay by cash or check when you pick up).
Exact contents of the bags will depend on how much we get from our hoophouses and how many folks RSVP. Now that are heated seedling house is up and running we’ll have micro greens, shoots and sprouts as an option to make sure everyone gets something leafy to eat!
**CSA members will have access to free seconds and extras!
