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.

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.

Forage Mount Hope Farm’s fields with eco-artist and photographer Meredith Brower and connect with the world under your feet.

Enjoy the Farm and all its wonderful energy and interesting flora and fauna in the winter months. Look deeper into the natural world around you and enjoy a morning at the Farm with like-minded people. We are giving you permission to get outside and experience nature hands-on. Work with Meredith to create your own Nature Mandala, and get inside information and tools so you can create mandalas wherever you travel.

We will meet at the Education Center for a quick introduction, then release you to forage for the first 30 minutes, guided of course, then we will gather back at the Education Center to settle in and start building mandalas with all you have collected. Bring a favorite talisman to incorporate into your design. Additional shells, antlers, and background materials will be available too. Dress warmly and in layers as we will be outside for a bit.

Meredith will give you tips and tricks on how to arrange, photograph, and edit your images for maximum enjoyment. So bring your camera, iPad, or phone and get learning.

In the event of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled.

Grab some friends and have some fun!!

Pricing:

Mount Hope Farm Members: $45 per person

Non-Members: $50 per person

If you enjoyed the Summer Plant Walks with Maggie's Healing Path Come have a cup of tea with Maggie in the Barn this winter. You can enjoy a community-focused and restorative event while learning about the medicinal qualities of Maggie's locally sourced herbal tea blends. Learn about the plants in your cup from the herbalist who blended them. Find out where they grow, and how they are harvested and used. Share your past and current experiences with the plants in your cup. 

This is a zero-waste event, make sure to bring your own cup and journal!

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.

Craft a unique centerpiece with Chelsey from Thistle and Posy. Thistle and Posy is Bristol’s popular “go-to” for creative floral arrangements and lush plants. Thistle & Posy will provide all the materials you need to create a unique centerpiece for your holiday table – including flowers, fruit and containers – plus give you the tips and tricks to keep your creation healthy and thriving throughout the holiday season!

Our popular Holiday Market is Saturday, December 16. This year the event is taking place again at Pivotal Brewing Company. The event combines our regular Farmers Market vendors with a wide range of local artisan vendors. Mark your calendar to do your last-minute holiday shopping!

Vendor Applications are closed - email us to join the waiting list or to inquire about other markets.

If you enjoyed the Summer Plant Walks with Maggie's Healing Path Come have a cup of tea with Maggie in the Barn this winter. You can enjoy a community-focused and restorative event while learning about the medicinal qualities of Maggie's locally sourced herbal tea blends. Learn about the plants in your cup from the herbalist who blended them. Find out where they grow, and how they are harvested and used. Share your past and current experiences with the plants in your cup. 

In November you can sample 'Keep Warm Stay Well' blend for Immune support. In December keep the holiday stress at bay by trying 'It's Gonna Be Ok' stress blend. 

This is a zero-waste event, make sure to bring your own cup and journal!

Join the Bristol Land Conservation Trust (BLCT) and Audubon Society of Rhode Island Senior Director of Education Programs 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 you may encounter include the Screech, Great Horned, or Barred Owl. You never know what you’ll hear or see, but participants will learn a lot and have a great nighttime walk.

The event starts at the Mount Hope Farm Barn. 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, and free for BLCT members. All proceeds go to support the BLCT's mission of preserving open space forever. The rain/snow date is Wednesday, December 13.

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

Join us for an eco-focused, intimate and engaging evening with a menu as diverse as our community. At Conscious Cravings, your dish is more than just food—it's a glimpse into who you are. Prepare a plate that speaks your truth, be it a family recipe or a culinary masterpiece of your own design.

There is no pre-requisite to sit with us. Learn more about Sunset Social Here.

Elle's Kitchen, our eco-sponsor for the evening, exemplifies the spirit of Conscious Cravings. Rooted in a deep love for seafood, Lauren will be shucking oysters and sharing a taste of her oceanic passion. And of course, our mainstay Two Gals Cocktails will be there, ensuring your glass is as full as your heart, whether you prefer a smooth drink or a seasonal mocktail.

From professionals to everyday community members, it's the people that make this event what it is—extraordinary. In our year-end celebration, let's honor not just the close of an epic chapter, but the richness and diversity that each of us brings to the table.

EVERYONE is welcome here. This event firmly stands against racism, homophobia, and transphobia. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive space where diverse backgrounds are celebrated, and each person's identity is respected. Join us as we foster dialogue, understanding, and a sense of unity, working together to build a truly inclusive community.

If you are interested in featuring your business or becoming more involved with The Sunset Social, click here

Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network, exchange ideas, and form valuable connections. Together, let's create an environment that thrives on inclusivity, growth, and shared experiences.

We're excited to make memories with you. Register today

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

Join us at historic Mount Hope Farm as we build anticipation of the holiday season with a pre-holiday Sip and Shop in our historic Barn. A variety of local vendors will be on hand to share their treasures with you. Enjoy a cocktail and complimentary bites as you get a head start on your shopping list! 

Vendors include Air & Anchor, Beau Bleu Boutique & Gifts , Blanc & Bleu, Burgess Sweaters, CK Bradley, Cesario Quilts, Daisy Dig’Ins Home, Jean Keller, Juniper Hill Apothecary, Jackie’s Loft, Fenwick & Oliver, Maggie’s Healing Path, The Robin’s Egg, WOOF! WOOF! Pet Boutique and Biscuit Bar.

Two Gals Cocktails will host a cash bar.

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. 

For the ultimate fall evening, learn how to make fall and holiday cocktails while enjoying the autumn foliage  at Cove Cabin. Our favorite bartenders and cocktail creators, Two Gals Cocktails, present a cocktail workshop featuring bourbon and scotch.  Learn to make four different cocktails and leave with a cocktail to go to while enjoying the sunset views on Mount Hope Bay.

Snacks will be provided but for an extra treat, you can enjoy locally sourced oysters from Brightside Seafood. Oysters will be available for purchase by the half dozen or dozen. You can even get a quick shucking lesson and bring home a shucking knife!

Ticket Prices: 

• MHF Member - $70 

• Non-member - $75 

Spend a Saturday morning at the Farmers Market and peruse a curated market of vintage finds, handmade goods and local artisans while you are at it! Over 10 vintage and artisan vendors from across Rhode Island and Southern New England will be on hand alongside 30 Farmers Market vendors. Shoppers will be able to peruse booths with styles including farmhouse, coastal, mid-century modern, European, traditional and more. Customers can purchase unique pieces as well as gain inspiration for their own space all in the pastoral and historical setting of Mount Hope Farm. 

Interested in becoming a vendor? Apply Here

You're invited to our September Sunset Social: Lasgana on the Lawn! Bring an Italian dish to share. Not the cooking type? No worries! Opt out by paying an additional $10 for the "No Potluck" ticket, and we will contribute to the spread for you. We respect that not everyone wants to or has time to prepare something, and we want everyone to feel welcome.

Sunset Social is where aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, creative minds, food enthusiasts, and visionaries come together in a relaxed and inspiring setting. Under the beautiful Bristol sunset, we'll ignite the fire pits and Two Gals Cocktails will be serving up their signature concoctions.

EVERYONE is welcome here. This event firmly stands against racism, homophobia, and transphobia. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive space where diverse backgrounds are celebrated, and each person's identity is respected. Join us as we foster dialogue, understanding, and a sense of unity, working together to build a truly inclusive community.

If you are interested in featuring your business or becoming more involved with The Sunset Social, click here

Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network, exchange ideas, and form valuable connections. Together, let's create an environment that thrives on inclusivity, growth, and shared experiences.

We're excited to make memories with you. Register today

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.)

Dates:

Monday, August 14

Tuesday, September 12

Ticket Prices:

$25 per person

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

Join the Bristol Land Conservation Trust at Mount Hope Farm for a Full Moonrise Walk at the Farm Wednesday, August 30, 6 pm. This event is one of many activities around the state to celebrate Land Trust Days in Rhode Island. Participants will meet in the parking lot below the Barn for a brief welcome and introduction. The group will walk down the paved road, enjoying nature’s many sights and sounds, passing the pond enroute to the Cove Cabin. At 7:35 pm the group will gather in the big field for the rising of the Full Blue Moon. Wear appropriate clothing for the season and bring a small flashlight and your Smartphone or camera. Adults are $15, max $25 for a family, and Land Trust members are free. To reserve your spot, call Ray Payson at 401-225-4903.

For more information about Rhode Island Land Trust Days click here.

If your children love to spend time in Nature... get lost (in a fun way) looking at trees & plants.. if they ask lots of questions about Plants- then this is the perfect event for your family!

Give yourself & your children ages seven and up the time to be in Nature & learn together about the Edible & Medicinal plants that live with us, here in the East Bay! Come & Join Maggie of Maggie's Healing Path on an Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk that she has created just for young people!

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.)

Ticket Prices:

$25 per adult

$5 per child

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

Join Us to Celebrate 25 Years!

2023 is a very special year for Mount Hope Farm, the year we celebrate our 25th anniversary as a nonprofit, community asset dedicated to preserving our 127-acres of open space and historic structures, while welcoming visitors to enjoy the Farm’s pastoral beauty.

On Sunday, August 6, we are marking this milestone anniversary with our annual premier fundraiser Cool Jazz. We invite you to gather family and friends for a special evening of cocktails, fine food, music and dancing that supports the mission of the Farm.

Important news! Monies raised at the event will be earmarked for an exciting addition to the Farm … the building of Montaup Terrace, a new place to relax, to gather and to picnic adjacent to our historic Barn, named in recognition of the original Pokanoket term for Mount Hope

Learn more about Cool Jazz here

Tickets:

Mount Hope Farm Members: Single Ticket: $150 | Table of Ten: $1,500

Nonmembers: Single Ticket: $160 | Table of Ten: $1,600