With a CSA share, you pay a one-time fee for weekly pickups from mid-June through mid-October (18 weeks). Shareholders select their own items every week at a market-style pick-up at the farm. Your pick-up day is the same each week; either Tuesdays from 3:30–6 p.m. or Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (one hour prior to the Saturday Market public opening). We don't offer partial shares, but you may split shares on your own.

Join us at Fall Fest, a free annual event celebrating the beautiful nature in Minnesota while highlighting some of Gale Woods Farm's unique offerings. Find things to do all day long, all around the farm. Make sure to stop by the sheepdog herding demonstrations to watch border collies herd sheep using only cues from their handlers! Explore the journey your food takes from the farm to your table by visiting the gardens, buying produce and watching a cooking demonstration with farm-fresh foods. All ages welcome. Free.

Follow clues and discover farm animals waiting to be fed throughout the park at this family-friendly fall program. Weather permitting, we will also find a series of "jump-ready" leaf piles around the park. Then choose your favorite leaf and transform it into art by way of leaf rubbing. For young readers eager to just jump into more learning, the Readmobile—a library on wheels—will make an appearance at the event, equipped with books, activities and snacks to refuel little explorers. This hands-on experience is free to attend and is particularly suited for children ages 3-8, though all family members are welcome. While dropping in to the event is possible, organizers recommend registration to receive updates, including any weather related changes or cancellations. This program is in partnership with Scott County, Libraries and CAP Agency. Free.

Bring the whole family for a hands-on wool adventure. Meet the sheep, learn about their care, and explore how wool is transformed from fleece to fiber to create your own take-home fiber projects together. Explore the fascinating process of wool production while enjoying a fun and creative day on the farm. $75/group (max three people)

Top your own pizza with farm-fresh ingredients and watch it get cooked in our outdoor pizza oven. Enjoy pizza, a Gale Woods grown salad and s’mores for dessert. Visit the animals in the barn and on the pasture and explore the garden. Start times are for cooking activities; all other activities are ongoing 4:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Please be on time for your start-time to ensure everyone is able to participate in all activities. $16 for ages 12+; $12 for ages 2-11; under 2 free.

Venture through the marvels of the farm. Learn about the animals, prepare snacks straight from the gardens, and investigate the farm’s natural areas through insect hunts, art projects and games.

Preserve the flavors of the harvest in this hands-on introduction to water bath canning. Learn the skills and knowledge of home food preservation, including proper equipment and food preparation. Using seasonal produce from the farm, you'll go home with a delicious jar of our finished product and the confidence to make more of your own at home. No experience necessary and all materials included. $45/person.

Turn wool from Gale Woods Farm sheep into colorful felted flowers. Learn wet felting techniques as you create a multi-colored flower with a stem. Once you've learned the basics, use your new skills to make additional flowers and create your own fall bouquet to take home. No experience is needed, and all materials are included. $45/person.

Create a rug using the nomadic felting method along with modern day techniques. Learn various techniques to add design to your project. We'll leave time to meet the sheep and hear more about processing wool. No prior experience needed. All materials included. $70/person.

Create felted slippers or mittens using wet felting techniques. Meet the sheep the wool comes from and learn the steps in wool processing. $75/person.

Join us for a hands-on cooking experience on the farm! Spend time in our garden exploring and harvesting and then use those farm-fresh ingredients to create a delicious snack. $10/person. Ages 2-12 plus adult, under age 2 free but must register.

Experience firsthand where the fibers used to make fine linen cloth come from! In this hands-on workshop, explore the history of flax from ancient civilizations to modern day uses and learn the steps involved in growing, harvesting and processing flax into linen fiber. Using flax grown at Gale Woods Farm, participants will process flax stalks into usable fiber with traditional hand tools and techniques. Take home your processed fiber to use in future projects of your own, such as spinning, weaving or crafting. Please note: This workshop involves the use of hand-processing equipment that requires caution and manual dexterity. Participants should bring work gloves and a face mask. $55/person.

Join us for a unique, in-depth experience that connects livestock care with fiber education from pasture to product. This immersive, four-part series follows the journey of a sheep from birth to adulthood. Participants will explore the life cycle of a lamb, gaining a deeper understanding of its growth, care and the development of its fleece. We'll culminate by attending our shearing event that will include a live demonstration, allowing students to observe and learn what happens to the wool through the steps of processing. Each session combines hands-on activities with guided discussion, weaving together animal husbandry with the science and art of wool. Meets Sundays 4/26, 6/28, 8/30, 10/25, and Saturday 11/21.

Join us for a relaxing summer evening in the garden and learn how to mix refreshing mocktails featuring seasonal ingredients grown right here in our gardens. Sip your creations as you stroll through the garden to enjoy the flowers and pick a small bouquet to take home. Visit nearby farm animals on the pasture and hop on a short wagon ride to take in the beauty around the farm. Start times are for mocktail mixing activities; all other activities are ongoing 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. Please be on time for your start-time to ensure everyone is able to participate in all activities. $12/person.

Visit the Grimm Farm Historic Site to explore the self-guided exhibits and participate in a hands-on activity at the house. Discover how Wendelin Grimm cultivated the first winter-hardy alfalfa, which fed Midwestern cattle and the dairy industry. Learn about the Grimm family and life on an 1800s farm in Minnesota. All ages welcome. Free.

Follow the journey from farm to table as we harvest seasonal crops, and explore how both plant and animal food are grown and cared for. Discover how the farm prepares for winter and learn basic food preservation methods that help carry the harvest into the next growing season. $110/student.

Experience the changing seasons on the farm through hands-on exploration and outdoor discovery. Investigate the connections between farming and nature as we explore forests, pastures, gardens and the barn, and learn how the farm and nature are preparing for winter. $110/student.

Dig into spring and explore how healthy soil helps plants and animals grow! Discover the basics of animal and garden care, and learn how farms provide food for both people and animals. Spend time tending to the gardens, caring for the animals and exploring the connections between healthy soil and life on the farm. $110/student/5 sessions.

Discover the systems that bring the farm to life each spring! From plant and animal life cycles to seeds, soil and weather patterns, explore how everything on the farm is connected to the world around us. Through hands-on animal care, garden activities and guided observation, students will build critical thinking skills and gain a deeper understanding of how farms function as living, interconnected systems. $110/student.

Work alongside Gale Woods farmers to explore how we plan for and make livestock care decisions for our sheep. Assist as we select for high quality traits and move sheep into our breeding groups. Learn animal diets and annual movements that help maintain the health of the animals and the pastures throughout the year. $26/student.

Explore the world of fiber art as you learn about sheep and the wool they provide. Discover how wool is processed after shearing and the various ways fiber can be transformed. Create a wool craft of your very own and meet the sheep where that wool came from. $26/student.

Join us for a unique experience that combines creativity, connection with nature and delicious farm-fresh treats. Create one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts using farm products and recycled materials, and share your creations with loved ones. Explore the farm while enjoying a winter wonderland activity and meet the animals. $50/student.

Discover the exciting world of pollinators at Gale Woods Farm! Investigate flower anatomy and the science of pollination. Embark on a pollinator scavenger hunt in our teaching garden to learn about the importance of pollinators to our food system, and enjoy a sampling of foods they help bring to our tables. $21/student.

Enjoy a day full of the wonders of wool! Learn fun facts about sheep and wool through hands-on activities and visiting them in the barn. Learn various ways to work with and create crafts with wool from Gale Woods' sheep. $26/student.

Bring the family and explore the art of felting. Learn how wool can be shaped and transformed into a three-dimensional creation using simple felting techniques. Families will discover the process from start to finish while creating their own unique project to take home. Beginners welcome. $18/person.

Get tips from a Gale Woods farmer and learn what you need to know about raising chickens at home. We'll discuss legal requirements, coop designs, feed, breed selection, biosecurity and more! Take a tour of the chicken coop at Gale Woods to get design ideas of your own. $10/person.

Bring a historic diary to life as we follow Benedict Schmid's experience in the Civil War. This German immigrant farmer once lived in what is now Carver Park Reserve. Read from his diary entries before he was drafted into the war, during his time as a soldier in Company G of the 2nd Minnesota Regiment and his return to his family and farm in Carver County. Enlist in the Union army, set up camp and learn to march and drill like a soldier. Cook over an open fire and write letters to loved ones back home as we immerse ourselves in the life of a Civil War soldier. $24/student.

Let’s get out our seed catalogs, it’s planning time! Dream up ways to enhance your garden by creating a vision board. Choose varieties based on your space and food preferences while also providing habitat for our pollinator friends. $12/person.

Enjoy quality time with family or friends to learn the art of needle felting. Create three small holiday sculptures to use as decorations or give as a gift. All materials provided. Beginners welcome. $18/person.

Work as a family to use locally milled flour to make your own pasta dough, then turn it into ravioli. Choose between different farm-raised products for your ravioli filling. Cook up your ravioli and enjoy it with freshly-grown, late season greens or garlic. $18/person.

Join us for stories, games and all things apples! Visit the orchard as we explore the history of apple growing in Minnesota, and pick apples to press into fresh, delicious cider. Sample a variety of apple types, take a turn at the cider press and enjoy a glass of cider made right here at Gale Woods Farm. $9/student.

Get ready for a hands-on baking adventure the whole family will love! Work together to create delicious hand pies from scratch and choose your filling: sweet fruit, savory meat or hearty vegetables. Discover the secrets behind flaky, flavorful crusts as you compare baking with butter versus lard. $18/person.

Bring a historic diary to life by following in the footsteps of young Ezra "Fitch" Pabody, a teenager who lived near what is now Lake Minnetonka Regional Park in the 1880s. Using his daily diary entries as inspiration, we'll explore the woods, cook maple syrup and visit the historic Schmid Farmhouse Ruins. Fish from the shores of Lake Minnetonka, net and observe insects, and more as we learn about nature and the history of the area. $24/student.

Explore the nuts and bolts of knitting. Learn the basics like casting on and off and the knit and purl stitches to get you started. We'll take time to meet the sheep at Gale Woods Farm before you go home with a good start on a knitted project. No prior experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. $50/person.

Need to brush up on your knitting skills? This is the class for you! Some prior knitting experience casting on and knitting is necessary, but it is okay if you are a bit rusty. We'll start with a quick review of techniques for those who need it and will spend the rest of the class practicing skills, troubleshooting projects and learning new techniques. Bring a current project you'd like help with or come ready to build your confidence and expand your knitting skills. $50/person.

Walk in the bootsteps of a farmer to experience caring for the animals. Learn how we raise healthy livestock while you assist with chores and participate in hands-on activities to discover what each animal gives back to us.

Discover the farm with your preschooler through outdoor guided exploration, farm activities, stories and play! $6/person. Ages 2-6 plus adult. Under 2 is free but must register.