Enjoy 80 Acres of Fall Foliage, Music, Nature Walks, Family Activities and More
The season’s changes brings more than exploring fall foliage at Grace Farms. Within our 80 acres of natural meadows and woodlands, visitors can discover nature’s seasonal patterns, including fall bird migration. Besides the birds migrating south to warmer weather, the constellations also follow their own unique shifts as the northern hemisphere transitions into fall. These seasonal changes also signal the start of our 2025-2026 Season. For more information on events and the season visit our event’s calendar.
Grace Farms is free to the public and open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am-6 pm; Sunday from 12 pm-6 pm.
“We have created these exceptional experiences across various fields to capture the spirit of the transformative work we have undertaken and the future we continue to build in community with one another. We hope you leave feeling connected to a robust and diverse community, grounded in a shared vision of grace and peace.” – Sharon Prince
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Fall Day-Trip Suggested Itinerary
Music at Grace Farms
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 2 – 3:15 pm
Mon Rovîa reflects journeys of humanity through his Afro Appalachian music as a singer and songwriter, and from his own experiences moving from Liberia during the country’s civil war to the United States. 75-minute performance, no intermission
Nature
Explore the Grace Farms Garden, meadows, and surrounding landscape while learning about nature through seasonal workshops and walks.
Our Director of Horticulture Kimberly Kelly helps visitors of all ages explore all aspects of nature.
Nature Workshops
Saturdays 11 am – 12 pm
Learn about various cultural practices that rely on nature, including flower bouquets, the impact of seeds, and holiday décor. This workshop series is for adults of all experience.
Slow Flower Bouquets, September 13, 2025
Garlic Workshop November 8, 2025
Guided Nature Walks
Select Fall Saturdays 11 am – 12 pm
Through guided walks, connect with the purpose of the ecosystems we inhabit, the vibrant life that’s part of it, and our role in maintaining and adding to it.
Birdwatching September 27 & October 4, 2025
Autumn Stroll September 20 & October 25, 2025
Guided tours offer an opportunity to learn about the natural landscape at Grace Farms while enjoying nature © Vanessa Van Ryzin
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Architecture Around the World
Haida Gwaii, 2025 | James Florio in conversation with Toshihiro Oki
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Join photographer James Florio and Grace Farms Architecture Advisor Toshihiro Oki at the unveiling of Florio’s new permanent photographic work for the Grace Farms Library as they discuss Haida Gwaii, their experience in an ancient forest stewarded by the Haida people, and how centering respect for land and community fosters deeper harmony.
Rest House Workshops
November 8, 2025
The Rest House Project creates sustainable rest and community spaces for tea and coffee farmers, guided by Design for Freedom. Join workshops by Slade Architecture exploring ethical design in Sumatra, Indonesia and beyond.
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Grace Farms Tea & Coffee
Creating change is as simple as changing the coffee and tea you drink.
Exceptional Teas
Cultivated with care from farm to cup, Grace Farms is the only US-based tea brand that sources Fairtrade™ and organic ingredients, supporting farmers & the planet.
Coffee that Inspires
Make every morning one that matters with bold, organic coffee sourced exclusively from women-led co-ops in the finest coffee growing regions in the world.
Giving back 100%
The only thing we love as much as great coffee and tea is giving back. As a nonprofit owned Certified B Corp™ 100% of profits support Design for Freedom, ending forced and child labor worldwide.
In Fall 2025, Grace Farms Tea & Coffee will open its first retail store at the corner of 48th Street and Madison Avenue in New York City, at the base of JPMorganChase’s new global headquarters.
Journey into the World of Tea
Led by Tea Expert Frank Kwei, this exploration of tea offers guests a taste of notable varietals from cultures around the world, with demonstrations and more.
Grace Farms’ Tea Expert Frank Kwei visits a tea plantation in India. Grace Farms’ teas and coffee are ethically and sustainably made.
September 24, November 19
Afternoon Tea
Fridays 3 – 4:30 pm
Gather with friends in the glass-enclosed Pavilion to enjoy a pot of warm tea with an eye-catching assortment of delightful bites that fuse traditional and seasonal flavors.
September 19, November 14, 2025
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Wellness and Movement
The Way of an Athlete
A Special Event with Kerri Walsh Jennings
Kerri Walsh Jennings leads a sport’s clinic at Grace Farms earlier in the year. Photo by Jacek-Dolata.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 3 pm
Join us at Grace Farms for The Way of an Athlete, featuring three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and five-time Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings. This dynamic experience will immerse participants in the world of elite athletics, mindset mastery, and personal growth.
Move with Grace Farms x lululemon
Monthly 10:30 am – 12 pm
Restore and ignite the energy needed to live a more balanced life during monthly movement classes developed in collaboration with local lululemon ambassadors.
September 20, November 15, 2025
Yoga and Movement with Pilin Anice
Monthly 10:30 – 12 pm
Experience movement and music in the light-filled Court with renowned mindfulness and wellness expert, Pilin Anice.
September 6, October 4, 2025
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Culinary Experiences
Join Grace Farms Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones for educational and interactive explorations of the complex ways in which food intersects with our lives.
Mocktails
Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Follow Chef Leah’s recipes to create three seasonal beverages from ingredients inspired by Grace Farms Tea & Coffee, while discovering connections between food, culture, and community.
September 11, November 6, 2025
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Weekly Children and Family Programs
All Ages
Imagination Playground Returning September 2025, children can build skills, solve problems, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers.
Bunny Book Group
Fridays Up to 5 yrs
Listen to stories from our curated collection of books and take part in an arts and crafts activity.
Studio Beginnings
Thursdays Ages 1 – 5
Inspired by the River building and the surrounding landscapes, these mornings in the art studio encourage our youngest builders, designers, and artists to think, play, create, and experiment with texture, form, line, color, and space.
Open Arts Studio
Thursdays and Saturdays Ages 4 – 11
Open Arts Studio is a site-responsive creative exploration for younger audiences to engage in open-ended inquiry and reflect on the building, its shapes and designs, and its ideas.
Materials Studio
Tuesdays and Wednesdays Ages 4 – 11
Families are invited to learn about the unique properties of the different materials in With Every Fiber and through art making, imagine new applications for them.
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About Grace Farms
Grace Farms is a cultural and humanitarian center located in New Canaan, CT.
We bring together people across sectors to explore nature, arts, justice, community, and faith at the SANAA-designed River building on 80 acres of publicly accessible, preserved natural landscape.
Grace Farms, with its open architecture, breaks down barriers between people and sectors and invites conversation, curiosity, and proximities. This collaborative approach to comprehensively address humanitarian issues and generate new outcomes is reflected across all of our initiatives and the place of Grace Farms.
Membership
Grace Farms Membership offers deeper connection with the surrounding landscape and community, while supporting our mission to create more grace and peace the world, which includes the work of the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain as well as the ongoing preservation of the River building and its surrounding 80 acres.
Members enjoy discounts on retail, dining, and programs, and dining, a gift from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee, and early or complimentary access to select programs.
Visit our calendar of events to learn more about upcoming programs.
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