Upcoming Events at Stone Coop Farm

LADIES NIGHT: SIMPLE TO SPECTACULAR
Demo + Cooking Class + Wine
Saturday, February 21st (SOLD OUT)
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Hosted by Chef Matt Tulpa

TOT CHEF- WINTER EDITION

Saturday, February 28th
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Hosted by Renee Chodkowski- The Great Foodini
The Great Foodini has been recognized on Good Morning America
and appeared on Master Chef with Gordon Ramsay

As all parents know it can be difficult to get your children to eat their vegetables and greens.  However, studies have shown that picking and preparing food together is a successful strategy to get children to eat healthy foods.  This class will help get you started.

Tour the farm and join Renee Chodkowski, The Great Foodini for a really fun program designed for preschoolers and elementary age children and a parent.  Kids will be introduced to the Great Foodini Bucket ‘O Joy, make a really yummy breakfast treat, and sample a variety of organic produce right from the farm.

TICKETS:

Location: Greenhouse

$35- Stone Coop Farm 2015 Member 

$40- One day Stone Coop Farm Member Pass 

Maximum: 20

Price includes: Tasting and Lesson

Payment due 3 days prior to event

CANCELLATION POLICY:    

Notification received:

          3 days before the class -- 100% refund

          2 days before the class -- 50% refund

          24 hours or less -– nonrefundable

Please note this is a working farm and proper foot attire is highly suggested. Flat shoes, boots or athletic shoes are highly suggested for optimal safety.

REGISTRATION:

To register, please call (810) 599-2616

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Hauptman- ehstonecoopfarm@gmail.com

June Classes on the Farm

As May wraps up and we roll into June, there are more and more opportunities to learn new skills out on the farm and try new and tasty foods. Check out the classes we're offering in June:

Cooking with Herbs
Sunday, June 1 2-4:30
$40
We will explore various ways to incorporate herbs into delicious meals. In this class, we will discuss the properties of culinary herbs, make compound butter, herbal syrups, and tasty herbal truffles.

Take and Bake Pie Class
Sunday, June 8th 2-4
$40
Have you always dreamed of being able to roll the perfect pie crust? Come learn how and take home a delicious pie.  Please bring your own pie plate.

Berry Preserves
Tuesday, June 24th 6:30-8pm
$40
Learn to make scrumptious jam and seal it into a jar. We'll cover the basics of canning, and you will take home some to share with your family.


To register for a class, contact us at the farm by phone: 810 588 7137 or email: joannee@stonecoopfarm.com

CANCELLATION POLICY 

Notification Received:
   3 days before the class – 100% refund
2 days before the class – 50% refund
24 hrs or less – nonrefundable

Mother's Day Brunch

Spring is here and it is time to celebrate a special day for our Mothers and Mother Nature!  What better way than transforming the spring bounty from our farm into a beautiful, thoughtfully prepared Mother's Day Brunch. 

Where:  Stone Coop Farm - upstairs in our 1907 restored barn
When:  Sunday, May 11th - 1:00PM
Price: $40 per person plus gratuity
Reservations: Please reserve your seats no later than Thursday, May 8th.

The menu is decided by what is fresh and gorgeous in the field and will include our eggs and meat from a local farm.  The tentative menu is below and will be finalized a day or two before the brunch because we may have a few other crops ready.  If you are vegetarian, please let us know. 

• Sweet and Savory Scones with Compound Butter and Clotted Cream
• Stone Coop Farm Salad with Sunshine Vinaigrette and Spring Flowers
• Frittata with brassicas, bacon, and fresh herbs
• Stone Coop Farm Pickled Vegetables and Spring Greens Pesto
• Rhubarb and Lemon Curd Trifle

Our Mother's Day Brunch is more than just dining out, it's a learning experience of connecting to the land and the people who grow our food. If you would like to reserve your space you can pay for the meal using PayPal or you can email or call 810-599-2616 or 810-588-7137.  We hope you can join us!

Rooster Naming Contest Winners

We are pleased to announce that there are two winners for our rooster naming contest:

The winners are Sally and Joanie with the name "Chantecler"!

We chose the name due to the meaning behind it, and how it has been used in history. It's based off the French words "chante cler" meaning "sing clear", and has also been used in old European literature as a proper noun to refer to a rooster in stories.

Thank you all for your wonderful submissions. We had a great time going through them and making our choice. Check back soon for a picture of our winners with the newly-named rooster, Chantecler!

Farm to Table Events in 2015

A Farm to Table meal at Stone Coop Farm transforms the bounty of the farm into a beautiful, thoughtfully prepared meal. The menu is decided by what is fresh and gorgeous in the field and will include meat from local farms. A tentative menu will be published one week before the meal. Meals are served in a historic barn on the property and are limited to 30 guests. A Farm to Table meal is more than just a dinner out, it's really an experience of connecting to the land and the people who grow our food. We hope you join us!

Harvest Dinners  (Monthly - see dates below) 
5:00 PM (inlcudes farm tour from 5:00-5:30 PM)
$65 per person plus gratuity (members)
$70 per person plus gratuity (non- Member one day pass)

March 28, April 25, May 30, June 27, July 25, August 29, September 26, October 31, November 21, December 19

Mother's Day Brunch 

May 10th, 1:00 PM
$40 per person plus gratuity (members)
$45 per person plus gratuity (non-member one day pass)

To sign up for one or more of the meals, you may contact us via phone (810) 599 2616 or email joannee@stonecoopfarm.com.

Rooster naming contest!

When we received our batch of hens last year, we got a surprise rooster. His breed is a black Australorp. He's a calm, easy-going rooster, polite to the hens and us farmers. He and our other rooster, Muttons, get along well (most of the time), hence why we have kept him to watch over the flock. However, this guy needs a name. So, we're opening a contest to name this handsome fellow. 

Comment on this post or send us an email with your name entry. Make sure your name is present in your comment or email and that the email subject line refers to the contest. One entry per person. The contest closes at 12am on April 1st. At that point, Joannee and I will judge the entries and decide on a winner by April 2nd. The winner will receive a dozen eggs and a bag of greens, as well as an opportunity to have a picture taken with the rooster that will then be posted on Facebook and our website.

So, let's hear some fun, creative names!

-Shannon

Stone Coop hosts farm to table luncheon with The Wooden Spoon

In February, The Wooden Spoon head chef, Steve Pilon, ventured to Stone Coop to cook up a farm to table lunch. Even in the dead of winter, there were plenty of fresh greens to be had from the farm, grown in unheated hoop houses. Check out the video of the special event produced by FlexTech student, Scott Mixer:

Spring Class Series at Stone Coop Farm with Rebecca Sornson

Rebecca Sornson is an avid cook and plant lover. She has taught cooking classes all over the United States, and loves inspiring people to cook simple, delicious, and oh so nutritious food. She will be teaching a series of classes at the farm this spring. To register for a class, contact us at the farm by phone: 810 588 7137 or email: joannee@stonecoopfarm.com

An Introduction to Herbal Medicine class series
$140 for the series or $40 per class
Sunday Afternoons 2-4:30
Includes materials and tasty snacks!
April 13: Principles of Herbal Medicine: An introduction to the properties and patterns of herbs. We'll also learn how to use herbs in an infusion, a decoction, and a tincture.
April 27: 5 Powerful Herbs. We will dive into explore the properties of 5 plants that are easily attainable in Michigan. Then, we make these 5 plants into medicine.
May 18: Foraging. We'll go out to the fields to explore the first greens of the year. After our walk, we will make wild green pesto and enjoy with seedy crackers.
June 1: Cooking with Herbs. We will explore various ways to incorporate herbs into delicious meals. In this class, we will discuss the properties of culinary herbs, make compound butter, herbal syrups, and tasty herbal truffles.

Take and Bake Pie Class
Sunday, June 8th 2-4
Have you always dreamed of being able to roll the perfect pie crust? Come learn how and take home a delicious pie.  Please bring your own pie plate.

Berry Preserves
Tuesday, June 24th 6:30-8pm
Learn to make scrumptious jam and seal it into a jar. We'll cover the basics of canning, and you will take home some to share with your family.

Past Classes

Spring Cleanse
Sunday March 16th
2-4pm
Get your body ready for spring with some delicious, green dishes. Included in our culinary adventures will be chickweed pesto, Spring Soup, and a Stone Coop Farm salad with an herbal vinaigrette.
$35 per person

Butter, Yogurt, and Cheese
Thursday, May 8th
6:30-8:15
Learn to make your own butter, yogurt, and farmer's cheese!
$35 per person



CANCELLATION POLICY
Notification Received:
   3 days before the class – 100% refund
2 days before the class – 50% refund
24 hrs or less – nonrefundable

To register for a class, contact us at the farm by phone: 810 588 7137 or email: joannee@stonecoopfarm.com