As we continue into a second year exploring this theme, we are reminded that building is both an act of creation and care. It is reflected in the spaces we shape, the communities we nurture, and the choices we make each day.
At Grace Farms, we believe we all have a role in building a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. This season invites you into that shared work through experiences that unfold with the rhythms of the changing landscape.
From concerts in the Sanctuary to dialogues on architecture, tea diplomacy, and humanitarian action, each visit offers space to pause, reflect, and imagine what we can build together.
We hope you return throughout the year to discover new perspectives, make meaningful connections, and find both introspection and joy.
We look forward to welcoming you.
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Admission is free
Tuesday – Saturday | 10 am – 5 pm Sunday | 12 – 5 pm Monday | Closed
To register for events, visit our Grace Farms calendar.
Featured Events
Headlining Concert
Odom, Jr. Saturday, September 26, 2026 5–6:15 pm (Sold-out)
Tony® and GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr. brings his extraordinary voice and magnetic stage presence to an evening of soulful, sophisticated music.
Featuring selections from the American Songbook, reimagined pop favorites, musical theater classics, and songs from Hamilton, this unforgettable concert showcases the artistry, warmth, and stunning vocals that have made Odom one of today’s most celebrated performers.
Storytime Featuring I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know
Friday, September 25, 2026 10–11 am & 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Gather for a reading of the children’s book co-authored by Nicolette Robinson and Leslie Odom, Jr., followed by an art activity led by illustrator Joy Hwang Ruiz.
Music at Grace Farms
Experience music at sunset in the Sanctuary, a glass-enclosed amphitheater designed by the internationally acclaimed architectural firm SANAA, offering exceptional acoustics and sweeping views of 80 acres of preserved landscape.
Nemanja Radulović & Double Sens
Sunday, November 15, 2026 3–4:45 pm
Broadway Inspirational Voices
Sunday, December 13, 2026 3–4 pm
Derek Gripper & Alam Khan
Sunday, February 28, 2027 4–5:15 pm
Aoife O’Donovan with Eric & Colin Jacobsen
Sunday, April 11, 2027 4–5:30 pm
Elizabeth Joy Roe, Piano, & Arlen Hlusko, Cello
Saturday, May 8, 2027 6–7:30 pm
With paintings by Mercedes Matter (1913–2001).
Lectures with Concert
This distinctive series brings together visionary thinkers and celebrated musicians for afternoons of reflection, insight, and artistic exchange. Set within the light-filled Sanctuary, thought-provoking talks are paired with chamber music performances that respond to each speaker’s work, exploring the connections between scholarship, creativity, and our shared humanity. Optional afternoon workshops offer an opportunity to engage more deeply with the ideas explored in the lectures.
Dr. Danielle Allen, Photo by Melissa Blackall
Dr. Danielle Allen
Saturday, January 23, 2027 3–5 pm
With a musical performance curated by Grace Farms Artist-in-Residence Arlen Hlusko.
Dr. Hannah Rose Thomas
Sunday, March 14, 2027 3–5 pm
With a performance featuring a chamber ensemble of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Dr. Sian Leah Beilock
Saturday, April 24, 2027 3–5 pm
With a musical performance curated by Grace Farms Artist-in-Residence Arlen Hlusko.
Gathering Around Tea
Rooted in tea traditions across cultures and throughout history, tea experiences at Grace Farms invite conversation, foster understanding, and cultivate connection, demonstrating how shared moments can deepen relationships and strengthen community.
These values also guide Grace Farms Tea & Coffee, where ethically sourced teas and coffees reflect our belief that everyday choices can contribute to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world.
Tea Diplomacy
In partnership with the International House of Japan Saturday, October 17, 2026 2–3 pm
Explore how tea can be a catalyst for humanitarian impact with one of the world’s leading experts in tea diplomacy, Kent E. Calder, and James Kondo, Chairman of the International House of Japan.
Through conversation and shared tea, discover how a humble cup of tea can build community across cultures.
Afternoon Tea
Monthly on Fridays 3–4:30 pm
Gather with friends in the glass-enclosed Tea Pavilion for an inviting afternoon spent sipping your favorite pot of Grace Farms Tea, accompanied by eye-catching seasonal bites.
Journey Into the World of Tea
Monthly on Wednesdays 3–4:30 pm
Explore tea traditions through guided tastings, demonstrations, and engaging conversation. This series is led by Tea Expert and Educator Frank Kwei, who brings decades of knowledge to each session.
Art & Architecture
Creative expression has the power to shape how we understand place, purpose, and our shared humanity. Through conversations, tours, and experiences, Grace Farms introduces visitors to site-responsive artworks, innovative design, and the ideas that connect creativity, nature, community, and the built environment.
Season Opener with Teresita Fernández
Artist Teresita Fernandez
Sunday, September 13, 2026 2–3:15 pm
Artist Teresita Fernández joins Grace Farms Founding Creative Director and Vice Chair Chelsea Thatcher to discuss her studio practice, research, materials, and site-specific work, Double Glass River.
The conversation will be complemented by a performance from violist Jordan Bak.
Founders Architecture Talk | Creative Visions Inspired by the Landscape
Saturday, October 24, 2026 2–3 pm
This “Archtober” program brings together four founders — Francine Houben (Mecanoo), Dorte Mandrup (Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter), Sharon Prince (Grace Farms, Grace Farms Tea & Coffee), and Julia Gamolina (Madame Architect) — to inspire greater connection to people and planet through architecture.
Art and Architecture Tour
Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:30–11:30 am
Join Chelsea Thatcher, Founding Creative Director and Vice Chair, for a cup of tea and a closer look at the curated artworks and architecture of Grace Farms.
Art & Architecture Film Saturdays
Saturdays, January 9, February 13, & March 6, 2027 1–3 pm
Visit us throughout the winter season for films that celebrate architecture, nature, and their impact on people and communities.
Leadership & Impact
Complex challenges require bold ideas, meaningful collaboration, and leaders willing to reimagine what is possible. Through dynamic discussion and cross-sector convenings, we explore how purpose-driven leadership can advance human dignity, inspire systems change, and help build a more just, sustainable, and peaceful future.
Sarah Harden
Leading with Purpose | Sarah Harden
Saturday, September 19, 2026 5–6 pm
Former CEO of Hello Sunshine, Sarah Harden, shares lessons in leadership, innovation, and creating more equitable industries.
Sharon Prince, CEO & Founder of Grace Farms, speaking at the sold-out Design for Freedom Summit in 2026. Photo by Melani Lust
“We refuse to stay at a standstill. We’re creating a radical paradigm shift to remove forced and child labor from the building materials supply chain and ignite institutional responses.” — Sharon Prince, CEO and Founder, Grace Farms
“Every cup supports the Design for Freedom movement and helps advance a future free from forced and child labor.” — Adam Thatcher, Grace Farms Tea & Coffee Co-Founder and CEO
6th Annual Design for Freedom Summit
Wednesday, March 31, 2027 8:30 am–6:30 pm
The Summit convenes cross-sector leaders working to eliminate forced labor from our building supply chains.
Agenda highlights include:
- Responsible Mining
- Strengthening Industry Collaboration
- Technology, Data, and Supply Chain Transparency
- Material Innovation
- Ethics & Circularity
2027 sponsors include: iF Design, Louis Fusco Landscape Architects, Sciame Construction, Slade Architecture, Stuart-Lynn Company, WRNS Studio, and advocates: Acelab, ASSA ABLOY, ShawContract
Leading with Purpose | A Lunch with Faherty & Cuyana
Thursday, May 6, 2027 11:30 am–1 pm
Join Shilpa Shah, Co-Founder of Cuyana, and Mike Faherty, Co-Founder of Faherty, for a lunch conversation exploring what it means to lead with purpose in today’s fashion industry.
Winter Warmth
Experience the beauty of winter through programs designed to inspire wonder, creativity, and connection. From joyful holiday traditions and meaningful moments of gathering to immersive winter experiences shaped by music, art, and nature, each visit offers a new way to embrace the season.
Holiday Joy
November 27–December 31, 2026
Make the most of the holiday season with joyful experiences for all ages.
Featured Events
- Stories of the Season
- Holiday Market
- Cookie Decorating
- Candlelight Yoga with Pilin Anice
- Sustainable Holiday Décor
- Broadway Inspirational Voices Concert
Grace Farms Winter Festival
Saturday, January 30, 2027 | 10 am–5 pm Sunday, January 31, 2027 | 12–5 pm
Immerse in the refreshing and cozy qualities of wintertime through a weekend of curated indoor and outdoor experiences, headlined by musician Darren Kiely.
The River building during the fall and winter seasons offers a restorative and reflective space to perhaps read a book in our Library, enjoy a hot cup of tea in our Commons, or experience a musical performance in our Sanctuary. Photo by Jack Dolt
Festival Experiences
- Darren Kiely concerts
- Materials workshop with Nina Cooke John
- Mocktail classes
- Guided nature walks
- Snowshoeing
- Indoor games
- Documentary films
More Programs & Events
To register for events, visit our Grace Farms calendar.
Nature Workshops
Backyard Blooms
September 12, 2026
Garlic Workshop
November 7, 2026
Sustainable Holiday Décor
December 12, 2026
Seed Starting
February 6, 2027
Fantastic Fruits
March 20, 2027
Spring Ephemerals
April 17, 2027
Tours & Nature Walks
Grace Farms Tour
Weekly on Saturdays
Birdwatching
September 12 & 19, 2026 May 8, 15 & 22, 2027
Autumn Stroll
October 10 & November 14, 2026
Winter Stroll
January 30 & 31, 2027
Spring Stroll
March 13 & April 10, 2027
Wellness Programs
Yoga & Movement with Pilin Anice
Monthly on Saturdays
Candlelight Yoga
December 9, 2026
Culinary Programs
Mocktails
November 5, 2026 January 7 & May 6, 2027
Chef’s Palate | Indigenous Influence
October 4, 2026
Chef’s Palate | Local Ingredients, Global Perspective
February 7 & April 4, 2027
Family & Children Programs
Materials Studio
Weekly on Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Studio Beginnings
Weekly on Thursdays
Bunny Book Group
Weekly on Fridays
Open Arts Studio
Weekly on Saturdays
Holiday Cookie Decorating
December 6, 2026
Winter Discovery Week
February 16–19, 2027
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Grace Farms is a cultural and humanitarian center that brings people together to explore nature, arts, justice, community, and faith. Open to the public and situated within 80 acres of natural landscape, the SANAA-designed River building and Barns provide a place for gathering, learning, and reflection.
Through innovative programming and mission-based initiatives, Grace Farms advances a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. This work includes leading the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced labor from the building materials supply chain and Grace Farms Tea & Coffee, a Certified B Corp that models ethical sourcing while supporting this mission.
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Grace Farms members enjoy early access to program registration, a 20% discount on paid programs, retail, and dining, and so much more.
Becoming a member helps us advance our mission to pursue a more peaceful world and supports the preservation of the River building and its surrounding 80 acres.
For more information, visit gracefarms.org/membership.
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