Holcomb Farm

Plant Sale Part I (In Time for Mother's Day!)
2024-05-11 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Farm Store & CSA Barn, 111 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States
We’ll have thousands of cold-tolerant plants, including flowers, lettuce, herbs, kale, and more, all started from seed in organic soil mix and ready to go in the ground. (See Plant Sale Part II, May 24-25, for warm weather plants.) Get something for Mom or for your own garden.

Plant Sale Part I (In Time for Mother's Day!)
2024-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Farm Store & CSA Barn, 111 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States
We’ll have thousands of cold-tolerant plants, including flowers, lettuce, herbs, kale, and more, all started from seed in organic soil mix and ready to go in the ground. (See Plant Sale Part II, May 24-25, for warm weather plants.) Get something for Mom or for your own garden!

Arbor Day: Learn How to Plant a Tree!
2024-04-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States
Meet at farmhouse parking lot located at 113 Simsbury Road
Rain date: April 28

Join Holcomb Tree Trail volunteers—who are also UConn Master Gardeners—as they demonstrate how to plant a tree and give tips on how to keep it alive and thriving. They will provide a brief history of Arbor Day, the importance of trees, and then get into the details of tree planting: explaining how to dig a proper-sized hole, watering, animal protection, mulching, and answer all your tree-related questions. Join us for this free, any-age educational event. Meet at the farmhouse parking lot and the group will walk to the planting site, about 1/4 mile walk. (No dogs please.)

Thanksgiving Market
2023-11-20 13:00 - 19:00 | Lost Acres Vineyard, 80 Lost Acres Road, North Granby, CT, 06060, United States
Fill your holiday tables with locally grown produce. You’ll find everything you need: wine, meats, cheeses, and Holcomb Farm veggies!

Holiday Farmer's Market
2023-11-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Lost Acres Vineyard, 80 Lost Acres Road, North Granby, CT, 06060, United States
Get everything you need for a festive celebration at the Holiday Farmers Market, held indoors at Lost Acres Vineyard. We’ll be there with greens, potatoes, onions, squashes, and more for your holiday table. You’ll also find meats, cheeses, baked goods, and specialty products from other local farms. Hope to see you there!

The BIG PAINT - NOW OCTOBER 1
2023-10-01 08:00 - 11:00 | CT
Artists arrive at 8 AM
Visitors invited from 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Park in either of the Main Campus parking lots

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED FROM ITS ORIGINAL DATE DUE TO WEATHER. PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1.
On Sunday, October 1, the Friends of Holcomb Farm, the Granby Land Trust, and the Granby Artists Association invite you to join us for The BIG PAINT, an event featuring artists working en plein air (in the open air). This year’s event will showcase the beauty of Holcomb Farm in West Granby. 277 acres of this historic farm are now permanently preserved, thanks to a conservation easement held by the Granby Land Trust (acquired in 2022).
ARTISTS: Please arrive at 8 AM to find your subject matter. This 313-acre farm offers a variety of paint-worthy settings, including open fields with mowed paths, agricultural fields, old barns, a farm pond, an arboretum (the Holcomb Tree Trail), beautiful woodlands, the West Branch of the Salmon Brook, and more.
VISITORS: You are invited to explore the property and chat with the artists as they work from 9-11 am.
This event is a celebration of the permanent preservation of 277 acres of this property and of the 30th Anniversary of the Friends of Holcomb Farm, the nonprofit organization that manages the Town-owned farm. It also is a lead-up to the Granby Land Trust Art Show – Celebrating New England’s Natural Beauty – which will run October 26 through November 26 at Lost Acres Vineyard. We anticipate that many of the works created at the BIG PAINT will be entered in the show.
This beautiful property is the perfect place to spend a Sunday in September in New England. We hope you’ll join us.
Any questions, please contact the Granby Land Trust at info@granbylandtrust.org.

Open Farm Day!
2023-09-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Farm Store & CSA Barn, 111 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States
Make sure to visit Holcomb Farm on Granby Open Farm Day! We have all kinds of exciting activities planned throughout the day:
10 am: Cooking Demo with Metro Bis Executive Chef Chris Prosperi. Armed with a few staples and a hot plate, Chris will teach us new ways to create next-level dishes using Holcomb Farm produce. When he’s done, you’ll get to sample the delicious results! Location: CSA Barn, 111 Simsbury Road.
11 am: Tour the Tree Trail. Holcomb Tree Trail volunteers will take visitors on a tour of the beautiful Holcomb Tree Trail, our arboretum that boasts more than 90 new trees of more than 25 species, as well as delightful views. Meet at main campus parking lot: 113 Simsbury Road.
1 pm: Mushroom Workshop. RMS Growers, a Granby-based grower of gourmet mushrooms, will lead an information-packed workshop on how to cultivate healthy, gourmet mushrooms – including shiitake, oyster, and lion’s mane mushrooms – right at home.
2 pm: Tour the Farm Fields. Farm Manager Joe O’Grady will take visitors on a tour of the fertile Holcomb Farm fields, where he will give you a glimpse into the agricultural practices he employs to grow vegetables without chemicals. Learn how he maximizes yields while preserving the ecosystem. Meet at CSA Barn, 111 Simsbury Road.
All Day: CT DEEP Informational Tent. The CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will display pelts of our local wildlife. Kids of all ages will enjoy learning about the animals that live in and around Granby. Location: CSA Barn, 111 Simsbury Road.
All Day: Farm Store. Shop local for all kinds of farm products! The Farm Store @ Holcomb Farm will be open from 10am-6pm, providing one-stop-shopping for not only vegetables, but a wide variety of products from other local farms and providers, as well!
All Day: Learn about Two Coyotes Day Wilderness School, a nonprofit nature-mentoring organization that runs daycamps for ages 5-15 throughout the summer at Holcomb Farm.
We hope to see you there!

Doro Dinner at Holcomb Farm
2023-09-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Holcomb Farm North Barn, 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States
On September 7th from 6-9pm the DORO Restaurant Group will host a farm-to-table dinner using fresh ingredients from Holcomb Farm. This indoor farm dinner will be hosted at Holcomb Farm’s North Barn and will feature a delicious 4-course meal and drinks! The skilled DORO Catering & Events chefs are creating a custom menu for an evening you won’t forget. The exact menu will be posted as soon as it’s decided. $25 of each ticket will benefit Fresh Access.

Friends of Holcomb Farm Annual Meeting
2023-08-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Holcomb Farm North Barn, 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States
RSVP HERE
Please join us for the 30th Meeting of the members of the Friends of Holcomb Farm.
Gather with friends. Enter our pie baking contest. Learn about permanent preservation of the farm and hear updates on the state of the farm and its programs. Elect the 2023-24 Board of Directors.
Though we enjoyed hosting our annual meetings outdoors on the Tree Trail, we are looking forward to meeting this year inside the North Barn. There will be no worries about rain or excessive heat—and we can hold our pie baking contest once again!
Join us to hear reports from the Friends’ board of directors and Farmer Joe and to have your questions answered. Stay with us after the meeting to enjoy pie and other desserts and to socialize.
If you’d like to enter the pie contest, bring your best pie! (You certainly do NOT have to bring a pie.) Judges will award prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
The North Barn is located at the main Holcomb Farm Complex (113 Simsbury Road).
To RSVP, please email cathy@holcombfarm.org and let us know the names of all who plan to attend from your family. We look forward to seeing you!

Yoga Workshops - Join Us for One or Both!
2023-08-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Holcomb Farm North Barn, 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States
REGISTER HERE
On August 19 we will offer two yoga workshops at Holcomb Farm. Improve your flexibility, strength, balance, and overall well-being while enjoying the sights and sounds of this bucolic setting.
Workshop 1: Breath with Meditation led by local healing coach and certified Yoga Therapist Kristal Fiorentino (@kristalfiorentino). An entry level class that connects breath with movement creating union or yoga between body and mind. All are welcome, no yoga experience needed. Join Kristal as she leads you on a peaceful journey through Body, Mind and Spirit. 10 – 11 am.
Workshop 2: Moving with Breath led by Brittany Gauthier of both Afterglow Studio in Hartford and Yoga from the Heart in Avon. Some yoga experience required for this flow, that will include vinyasa and strength building poses. Join Brittany in an energizing and strengthening workshop. 11:30am-12:30pm
Please register in advance. Please bring your own mats, water bottles, seat cushion (towel, blanket or bolster) and an open heart. Folding chairs will be available for use.
Cost to participate is $20. Attend both workshops for $30. This event is part of our 30th Anniversary Celebration and all proceeds support the Friends of Holcomb Farm’s Fresh Access program, which provides healthy food to people in need.

Doro Dinner at Holcomb Farm
2023-08-17 06:00 - 21:00 | Holcomb Farm North Barn, 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT, 06090, United States
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On August 17th from 6-9pm the DORO Restaurant Group will host a farm-to-table dinner using fresh ingredients from Holcomb Farm. This indoor farm dinner will be hosted at Holcomb Farm’s North Barn and will feature a delicious 4-course meal and drinks! The skilled DORO Catering & Events chefs are creating a custom menu for an evening you won’t forget. The exact menu will be posted as soon as it’s decided. $25 of each ticket will benefit Fresh Access.
Order your tickets at: eventbrite.com.

Doro Dinner at Holcomb Farm
2023-07-20 18:00 - 21:00 | 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
