This class is for the beginner cookier or for anyone just curious about what cookie decorating is all about! If you have limited experience with sugar cookies, find yourself frustrated with royal icing, or simply impress everyone at the upcoming holiday cookie swap or birthday party, this is the class for you!

We provide everything you need including cookies, icing, sprinkles, and a box to take your awesome creations home in - we just need YOU!

What’s included in the ticket price:

• One and a half hours of guided practice and cookie decorating

• Six cookies to decorate with four colors of icing and sprinkles

• The Cookie Hub’s own sugar cookie and royal icing recipe to try at home

• Guidance on icing techniques including flooding, creating texture and piping

• Lots of laughs and a good time!

This class is two hours long so we will have enough time to decorate and ask questions along the way. Come by yourself, bring your best friend, or bring the family - we have seating up to 30 people! It's a blast whether you're coming with a friend, family member or solo! There will be a cash bar thanks to our friends Two Gals Cocktails for cocktails, mocktails and soft drinks!

This class is good for ages eight and up, but if you'd like to leave the kiddos at home, purchase an add-on kit at the program! The kits are great for kids at home, plus we'll send you the class PowerPoint so you can teach them yourself!

Allergens: Eggs, gluten, and nuts are present in the kitchen used to bake these cookies and icing. Please consider your allergies before registering.

About Amy, our instructor: I started my adventure into cookie making at my daughter’s fifth birthday. As one of those moms who loves to throw a good party, I had to make sure everything coordinated perfectly, including the desserts. They were such a huge hit I began creating cookies for friends and family events and from there a business grew!

I live in Exeter, RI with my husband, two kids, and 12-year-old French Bulldog. I love everything creative and can usually be found on my Cricut when I don’t have cookies to decorate.

As my day job, I own a marketing company, Hub Digital, which services small business clients throughout the state of Rhode Island.

For more information on The Cookie Hub: https://www.thecookiehubri.com/

Ticket Cost Per Person:

Mount Hope Farm Members: $70

Nonmembers: $75

Every month, Ms. Sarah, youth services librarian at Rogers Free Library, joins us with her favorite stories and fun activities. We meet on the lawns to the left as you enter the Farm (once the weather turns colder or if it is raining, join us in the Barn). And while you are with us, enjoy another great book when you take a fun stroll through our StoryWalk at Mount Hope Farm.

Preregistration required. A suggested donation of $5 is appreciated.

The Bristol Land Conservation Trust (BLCT) will sponsor an Owl Prowl with Lauren Parmelee, Audubon Society of Rhode Island Senior Director of Education Programs, on Thursday, December 12.

Join the BLCT and Lauren Parmelee for an informational introduction to owls followed by a nocturnal stroll at Mount Hope Farm to look and listen for them in their natural habitat. During the fall and winter, several owl species nest in Bristol and can be heard calling to each other as they set up their territories and bond with their mates. Owls we may encounter include the Screech, Great Horned or Barred Owl. We never know what we'll hear or see, but participants will learn a lot and have a great nighttime walk.

The event, which runs from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., starts at the Mount Hope Farm barn, 250 Metacom Ave., Bristol, RI. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy walking shoes and bring a flashlight. Parking is in the parking lot behind the barn, which is accessed via the main driveway. The cash or check only fee is $15 per person, a maximum of $25 for families, payable at the door, and free for BLCT members. All proceeds go to support the BLCT's mission in preserving open space forever. The rain/snow date is Friday, December 13.

For more information, email BristolLandTrust@gmail.com or call Ray Payson at (401) 255-4903.

Update - SOLD OUT!

Our popular holiday event is back, with two workshop dates. Jessica from Quintessential Gardens will join us in the Barn on December 5 and December 6, 6 pm to 8 pm. Jessica will help you create a one-of-a-kind wreath for your holiday decorating! Two Gals Cocktails will also be on hand with a cash bar. Enjoy a fun and festive night out while you make a wreath, visit with your friends, listen to holiday music, and enjoy a cocktail or two!

$75 Non-members

$70 Mount Hope Farm Members

Fire Cider is Food as Medicine

A hearty kitchen remedy that Herbalists make this time of year to support our immune systems & prevent seasonal cold & flu!

Fire Cider contains immune-boosting foods & herbs to prevent colds & flu, this amazing remedy is also a digestive aid - helping us transition to our winter-season diet, & many other benefits can be infused into your jar of Herbal Goodness!

In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn herbs & foods commonly used to make Fire Cider, as well as their properties and actions.
Join Maggie of Maggie's Healing Path as she shares her method for making this healing, nourishing, simple, accessible, yet effective healing tonic with you!

Everyone will make their version of Fire Cider, choosing from the ingredients provided.

You will love having your Fire Cider on hand this winter- keeping you & your family healthy & well!!

All ingredients & materials provided.

Ticket Prices:

$50 per person

Mount Hope Farm Members receive a free tote bag! To become a member, click here

Join us at historic Mount Hope Farm as we welcome the holidays with a festive Sip & Shop in our beautifully decorated Barn. Discover unique gifts and seasonal treasures from a variety of local vendors, perfect for checking off your holiday shopping list. Enjoy an evening of holiday cheer as you sip on signature cocktails from Two Gals Cocktails and savor delicious bites from Common Pub & Grill, Wedge, and Donnell’s Bakery.

Take in the festive atmosphere and stroll through our gardens, sit by our solo stoves, soaking in the beauty of the season while you enjoy the company of friends and family.

Vendors Include:
Beehive Handmade, Bristol Looms, Bon Ton Shop, CK Bradley, Coastal Blooms, Cory’s Farm, Fenwick & Oliver, Fulva Fusca, Gingko Knits, Hawt Chocolate, Hey Maple, Kind History, The Robin’s Egg, Violet Drury, Wish Newport, Wolfe & Hound.

Tickets:
Pre-registration is encouraged, and a tax-deductible donation to Mount Hope Farm, a nonprofit organization, is greatly appreciated.

Tickets will also be available on the night of the event for a $5 fee.

Come celebrate the magic of the holidays at Mount Hope Farm and find something special for everyone on your list!

Join us in the Barn at Mount Hope Farm for an unforgettable evening of jazz featuring the internationally renowned saxophonist, flutist, and composer Greg Abate! Touring the globe 255 days a year, Greg brings his extraordinary talent and energy to audiences worldwide.

For this special intimate concert, Greg will be joined by an incredible lineup: Paul Del Nero on bass, Marty Richards on drums, Chris Taylor on piano

Don’t miss this autumn concert—grab your tickets and experience the magic of live jazz in a beautiful, cozy setting!

Complimentary snacks and a cash bar provided by Two Gals Cocktails

Tickets:

Mount Hope Farm Members: $50

Nonmembers: $55

Every month, Ms. Sarah, youth services librarian at Rogers Free Library, joins us with her favorite stories and fun activities. We meet on the lawns to the left as you enter the Farm (once the weather turns colder or if it is raining, join us in the Barn). And while you are with us, enjoy another great book when you take a fun stroll through our StoryWalk at Mount Hope Farm.

Preregistration required. A suggested donation of $5 is appreciated.

Edible? Medicinal? Our Plants Have a Story to Tell

Are you intrigued by the nature around us and wonder if native plants have medicinal qualities or even if they are safe to eat?

It’s your chance to take a deep dive into into the plant world at Mount Hope Farm with Maggie Hatzpanian of Maggie’s Healing Path as she leads tours of our property this summer. As you explore the trails and fields, Maggie will give you clues on how to identify plants, and will discuss their habitats and the companion plants they surround themselves with.

You’ll learn the uses and applications of medicinal plants and leave with the knowledge of plants that make great teas, tinctures or even oil infusions. Plus, for the brave, you can join Maggie in snacking some edible plants she’ll ID on your walk … and you’ll hear about Maggie’s favorite recipes using the types of plants you’ll encounter.

Our two-hour walks with Maggie start with a short intro conversation and many stops along the way to discuss the plants. While the walk is not strenuous, you will be on your feet and moving most of the time so plan on comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.  And, because a bit of light rain won’t slow Maggie down, when the weather threatens a rain jacket, boots, etc., are a good idea. (Walks are canceled in heavy rain/winds/lightning.)

Date:

September 17

Ticket Prices:

$25 per person

Mount Hope Farm Members receive a free tote bag! To become a member, click here

Join us for a unique and creative Tablescape Workshop hosted by Elizabeth Lane Events! This workshop is a two-part experience:

Part 1: Themed Tablescapes Creation

• Learn how to design one-of-a-kind themed tablescapes tailored to a specific holiday or season.

• Explore a curated list of stores and locations where items were purchased, along with their costs.

• Discover the distinctions between store-bought pieces and uniquely homemade items.

Part 2: Hands-On Centerpiece Creation

• Each attendee will have the opportunity to craft their very own special homemade centerpiece.

• All materials and tools needed to create the centerpiece will be pre-packaged and ready at each participant's seat.

• I will guide you through the creation process, providing multiple examples of pre-made centerpieces incorporated into the beautiful tablescape on display.

All materials for the centerpieces are included in the workshop pricing. Join us for an inspiring session that combines creativity with practical tips, leaving you with a stunning centerpiece to take home!

Mount Hope Farm Members: $60

Nonmembers: $65

What sounds better than a summer evening, shucking oysters, sipping cocktails, and enjoying the views of Mount Hope Bay! On September 11 from 6 pm to 8 pm Brightside Seafood and Two Gals Cocktails will be taking over Cove Cabin at Mount Hope Farm to provide you with an educational and fun night of bivalves and cocktails.

What is included?

Learn to shuck oysters: This is a valuable skill to have for any seafood lover, and Brightside Seafood's owner Mike will be there to teach you the ropes.

Savor delicious food and drinks: You'll get to enjoy a dozen oysters with different mignonettes and sauces, plus sample some summery cocktails created by Two Gals Cocktails. They'll even send you home with the recipes and a cocktail to go!

Take home a shucking knife: Impress your friends and family with your newfound oyster-shucking skills after the event!

Beautiful setting: The event takes place at Cove Cabin at Mount Hope Farm, so you can enjoy the gorgeous views of Mount Hope Bay while you indulge.

This event is sure to sell out, so sign up today to secure your spot!

Mount Hope Farm Members: $80

Nonmembers: $85

Every month, Ms. Sarah, youth services librarian at Rogers Free Library, joins us with her favorite stories and fun activities. We meet on the lawns to the left as you enter the Farm (once the weather turns colder or if it is raining, join us in the Barn). And while you are with us, enjoy another great book when you take a fun stroll through our StoryWalk at Mount Hope Farm.

Preregistration required. A suggested donation of $5 is appreciated.

Do you want to become a star of sourdough or make a focaccia bread that looks as good as it tastes? Let Po Tim King, from 7 Kings Bakery, show you how it’s done. This fun and unique workshop allows attendees to create focaccia bread incorporating vegetables and edible flowers for a delicious work of art! 

Po Tim will guide you through the process of crafting a delicious focaccia right in your kitchen, showcasing how simple and rewarding the art of breadmaking can be.

Together, you will creatively adorn two pans of sourdough focaccia with an array of seasonal vegetables and fragrant herbs, transforming them into beautiful garden-inspired masterpieces.

** No prior baking experience is required, limited spots for children are available. 

If you have any questions, feel free to message Po Tim through social media or at info@7kingsmarket.com

Cool Jazz 2024 promises an unforgettable evening under the stars. Guests can enjoy live music from fan favorite, the band Mystique,  playing cool jazz classics and tunes that will get you on the dance floor.  In addition to music, attendees can savor delicious cocktails, raw bar, and a sumptuous buffet, browse silent auction items, and participate in raffles and an exciting live auction.

Mount Hope Farm Members: $155

Nonmembers: $165

Interested in becoming a vendor or donating an auction item? Click here to learn more

Every month, Ms. Sarah, youth services librarian at Rogers Free Library, joins us with her favorite stories and fun activities. We meet on the lawns to the left as you enter the Farm (once the weather turns colder or if it is raining, join us in the Barn). And while you are with us, enjoy another great book when you take a fun stroll through our StoryWalk at Mount Hope Farm.

Preregistration required. A suggested donation of $5 is appreciated.

Indie Cycle LLC will be at the Farmers Market to take your unwanted electronics. Includes computers, TVs, monitors, printers, small household appliances, air conditioners, and much more!!! Disposal fees apply for some items. Find out more here.

Join us on Tuesday, June 18 from 5 to 8 pm  in the Barn and the Gardens of Governor Bradford House for a knowledgeable and fun evening learning all about pollinators and how you can create habitats within your own backyard that help our winged friends.

From 5 - 6:30 pm stroll in the Garden and meet organizations and businesses who are working to create sustainable items and programs that help pollinators within Rhode Island. A cash bar will be provided by Two Gals Cocktails as well as snacks and small bites for purchase. 

From 6:45 - 8 pm head into the Barn for a panel discussion on pollinators and the initiatives town, and statewide that are happening and how you can get involved.

Panel Participants:

Casey Johnson, URI Bee Lab

Brooke Merriam, Owner, Sunflower Designs

Cindy Moura, Owner, Prickly Ed's Cactus Patch and Native Plant Emporium

Cindy Pierce and Ann Brouillette, Barrington Pollinator Pathway

Katie Schortmann - Rhode Island Audubon Society

Toby Shaya, Pollinator Atlas Entomologist
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

Preregistration is encouraged and a tax-deductible donation to the farm, a nonprofit organization, is greatly appreciated. 

Join us in the Gardens of Governor Bradford House for an evening with Bay Swing. 

Take in the beauty of the gardens while you listen to Bay Swing play songs in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, traditional jazz, Bossanova and the blues. Bring your lawn chairs & a blanket and enjoy this all ages concert at historic Mount Hope Farm.

Cash Bar provided by Two Gals Cocktails

Food available for purchase by Newport Chowder and Wedge

This Mother’s Day let’s celebrate Mom with a sumptuous brunch buffet at picturesque Mount Hope Farm. Our specially crafted menu, by premier caterer Russell Morin Catering and Events, offers a wide range of delicious savory dishes and sweets. And spring is one of the most glorious times to visit the Farm. After your feast in our historic Barn, you’ll want to visit our Bristol Vintage Fair happening in South Pasture. You can also stroll our gardens, walk to our shore along Mount Hope Bay, and stop by to say hello to our farm animals. It will be a great day that Mom and the entire family will remember for the entire year.

SOLD OUT!

Join us at historic Mount Hope Farm as we welcome spring with a Sip and Shop in our historic Barn. Various local vendors will be on hand to share their treasures with you. Make an evening of it and stroll our gardens while you enjoy a cocktail from Two Gals Cocktails and grab food from No Joke Smoke, Wedge, and This & That Bakes.

Vendors include: Air & Anchor, Beau Bleu Boutique & Gifts, CK Bradley, Cesario Quilts, Coastal Blooms, Fenwick & Oliver, Fruition by Jenni Field, Juniper Hill Apothecary, Maggie’s Healing Path, The Robin’s Egg, Violet Drury, Wolfe & Hound

Tickets:  Preregistration is encouraged and a tax-deductible donation to the farm, a nonprofit organization, is greatly appreciated. 

Tickets will be available night of the event with a required fee of  $5 each. 

Join the Bristol Land Conservation Trust at Mount Hope Farm for a Pink Full Moonrise Walk at the Farm on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6:30 pm.

Guests will gather in the main parking lot just below the Barn. Celebrate the beauty of early spring with a leisurely walk to the shore field, about .8 miles, as we wait for the moonrise at about 7:35 pm. Please wear appropriate walking shoes, and bring bug repellent, a flashlight, and camera/binoculars to view the Full Moon.

This is part of the Earth Day Week of events. The fee for the walk is $15 per person, $25 per family, and free for members. Cash or check payable onsite only. Proceeds will benefit the conservation and stewardship/ maintenance efforts of the BLCT.

The event should conclude between 9 and 9:30 PM.

Light refreshments will be served.

Every month, Ms. Sarah, youth services librarian at Rogers Free Library, joins us with her favorite stories and fun activities. We meet on the lawns to the left as you enter the Farm (once the weather turns colder or if it is raining, join us in the Barn). And while you are with us, enjoy another great book when you take a fun stroll through our StoryWalk at Mount Hope Farm.

Preregistration required. A suggested donation of $5 is appreciated.

Join Joanne Murrman B.F.A, M.Ed. in the Barn for a springtime-themed painting class. This two-hour workshop will include a ten-minute introduction of materials and processes. Students will have all the materials set up at their space. The remaining time will be a step-by-step sequence of how to draw the flower and then how to paint. Backgrounds will be laid in with chalk as the first step to save on drying time and completion time.

While you are creating your masterpiece enjoy complimentary snacks and a cash bar from Two Gals Cocktails! 

Mount Hope Farm Members: $30

Non-members: $35

Looking for a way to help an historic open space while being outside and playing in the dirt? We are looking for volunteers to help us prepare the Farm for our upcoming season.  Help us clean the garden beds around our historic Governor Bradford House by removing weeds and invasive plants. The ideal volunteer will not mind getting their hands dirty and can do the sometimes monotonous work of pulling weeds.

Please bring your gardening gloves and weather-appropriate attire

Mount Hope Farm is a 501-c-3  non-profit organization and your volunteer work can be used for community service hours for your workplace or university, an internship, or just a way to help give back to the community!

Rain Date: April 15, 2024

This group will play music from one of the most exciting decades, when jazz and blues collided to form melodies that truly float above that infectious groove known as swing. The quintet plays compositions by Duke Ellington, Ben Webster, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Coleman Hawkins, and Clifford Brown, just to name a few. It is the classic quintet instrumentation that was the vehicle for jazz improvisation from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. 

Paul Del Nero's quintet features Jeff Stout on trumpet, Arnie Krakowsky on tenor saxophone, John Wilkins on guitar, Mark Teixeira on drums, and Paul on bass. And it promises to be a swinging evening of straight-ahead jazz in the Barn at Mount Hope Farm

Paul is now in his fifth decade as a professional bassist and recently retired after 28 years on the faculty at the Berklee College of Music. Over his career, he has performed throughout North America as well as abroad and has shared the stage with many of the legends of jazz.

Paul lives in Bristol, where he and his wife, Cathy, promote jazz through their Shoe Horn Concert Series. If you are interested to know more please share your contact info: pauldelnerojazz@gmail.com.

Listen to the concert in a cozy lounge setting while you enjoy a cash bar by Two Gals Cocktails and pizza from Broadway Dough Co.

Tickets:

Mount Hope Farm Members: $50 per person

Nonmembers: $55 per person

Take advantage of our off-season rates and book a night at our Inn! Email here to learn more

Every month, Ms. Sarah, youth services librarian at Rogers Free Library, joins us with her favorite stories and fun activities. We meet on the lawns to the left as you enter the Farm (once the weather turns colder or if it is raining, join us in the Barn). And while you are with us, enjoy another great book when you take a fun stroll through our StoryWalk at Mount Hope Farm.

Preregistration required. A suggested donation of $5 is appreciated.

Learn the basics of natural dyeing with Korie Ellis, a natural plant dyer based out of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Korie will teach participants the basics of plant dying using, repurposed onion skins. Participants will be guided and encouraged to explore their sense of play while learning how to repurpose materials that would often be discarded after a family meal. This workshop aims to spark interest in the mundane and open each person's eyes to the color potential that exists all around us. Participants will leave with a dyed tote bag. All materials are included.

Korie Ellis is a natural dyer who uses a diverse range of plant materials to create color on textiles. She is curious about the relationship between the environment and fashion, which has dictated her to focus on regenerative design. You can learn more about Korie here.

Mount Hope Farm Members: $80 per person

Nonmembers: $85 per person

Every month, Ms. Sarah, youth services librarian at Rogers Free Library, joins us with her favorite stories and fun activities. We meet on the lawns to the left as you enter the Farm (once the weather turns colder or if it is raining, join us in the Barn). And while you are with us, enjoy another great book when you take a fun stroll through our StoryWalk at Mount Hope Farm.

Preregistration required. A suggested donation of $5 is appreciated.