Friday, April 24, 2026

Amanda Janney of KM Mushrooms and artist Sam Shoemaker present a candid look at navigating the “mycoboom”. From a mushroom boat crossing to sustainable agriculture for food security, they trace the gap between utopian promise and lived reality. Along the way are stories of burnout, scaling challenges, strange experiments, and occasional breakthroughs.

Saturday, April 18, 2026

In celebration of National Poetry Month, please join poet, educator, and organizer Gabriel Cortez for another invigorating workshop. Participants will be guided through readings, writing prompts, brainstorms, and other activities to help put pen to page. Expect to have fun, get deep, laugh, and play as you write poems in a safe and encouraging space.

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Celebrate the works of Artists-in-Residence Narsiso Martinez and Jessy Slim at the end of their month-long residency; learn what our Farmers-in-Residence Eliza Factor and Reyna Yagi have explored during their stay; enjoy delicious Oaxacan tamales; and a performance by Ballet Folclórico Comunitario Yolotl!‍ ‍

Friday, March 20, 2026

Join Artists-in-Residence Narsiso Martinez and Jessy Slim, with special guest bryant terry, for a conversation moderated by SFMOMA and MoAD Curator Cornelia Stokes. Bringing together distinct yet deeply interconnected practices, the artists will explore how land, labor, and material histories shape their work.

Saturday, March 14, 2026

This special dinner will begin with a Mezze style course while guests experience and learn about the chickpea-based sculptures of Lebanese-American Artist-in-Residence, Jessy Slim, followed by a meal with chickpea-forward dishes prepared by Culinary Director, Liza Hinman, in collaboration with Guest Chef, Cristina Topham of Spread Kitchen, Sonoma.

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Led by members of the Weaving Earth team, this session will engage the practices of Bird Language and Mindful Birding. These simple yet potent practices allow us to tune into the nervous system of the land — awakening the reciprocal conversation between the natural world and ourselves.

Friday, February 27, 2026

Led by Farmer-in-Residence Benjamin Fahrer, this evening explores how we can intentionally design these refugia through intentional community systems and bioregional food movements grounded in regenerative and organic practices. 

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Featured speakers include Art Farm advisory board member Zeke Guzman and Yolanda Giron (Jardines del Pueblo and Ballet Folklórico Yolotl), traditional Pomo song keepers Bernadette Smith and Precious Thomas, and Cambodian classical dancer Charya Burt.

Friday, January 30, 2026

Join poet, educator, and organizer, Gabriel Cortez for an inspiring and interactive poetry experience. Audiences will be moved by a live performance of his poetry, then guided through a generative writing workshop. Expect to have fun, to get deep, to laugh, and to play as you explore your voice in a safe and encouraging space.

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Open House and Launch Party — local and regional artists’ work transformed the Art Barn and grounds into a living, breathing gallery in homage to the natural world. Their passionate work is the beating heart of our community, and it was an honor to house it in the Art Barn as our opening exhibit.