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Barefoot Ballroom Dancing, Thursday, August 28th

August 24, 2014 · by Windrose Farm

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BAREFOOT BALLROOM DANCING on THE FARM!

Thursday August 28th

Kick your shoes off and get ready to Tango and Swing the night away. This class is geared for beginners, so don’t worry about two left feet, we will have you moving along in no time. Bring a picnic and your favorite libation, walk the farm, and enjoy yourself on one of the finest organic farms in California. Our Farm Stand will be open as well, so you can stock up on goodies while you are there.

6 pm – Farm open

7 pm – Dance class

8 pm – Keep on dancing!

The class cost is $10 per person.  To buy tickets, go to FARMsteadED.com

ORGANIC SEED SAVING WORKSHOP & LECTURE

January 31, 2014 · by Windrose Farm

A day-long organic seed saving workshop, 

Fundamentals of Organic Seed Production

will be held at Windrose Farm on Wednesday, February 5th from 10am-4pm.  
SLO SEED EXCHANGE - ZYSTRO

Learn fundamental skills for producing organic seed with Barbara Spencer and Jared Zystro. Topics of instruction include: the biology of seed production, seed harvesting and cleaning, choosing appropriate seed crops for your system and climate, maintaining the genetic integrity of varieties with appropriate population sizes and isolation distances, conducting variety trials, and basic on-farm breeding techniques.

Directions to Windrose Farm can be found at:  https://windrosefarm.org/about-us/directions/

This workshop precedes the special evening lecture event co-sponsered by The SLO Seed Exchange and the Center for Sustainability:

Reclaiming Seed: 
Why and How to Strengthen the Role of Farmers in Our Seed Systems

Wednesday, February 5th
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Ludwick Community Center
corner of Santa Rosa & Mill St., San Luis Obispo

This lecture will look at the fascinating history of seed saving and how seed saving systems have changed over the centuries from the founding of our country. It will address how modern food systems have transformed the role of farmers in seed saving and highlight how promising alternative models are evolving to reinvigorate farmers and community participation in the vital act of seed saving.

For more information about the lecture, e-mail cfs@calpoly.edu or call 805-756-5086.

About the Speaker:
Jared Zystro is the California Research and Education Specialist for Organic Seed Alliance. He has a master’s degree in plant breeding and plant genetics from the University of Wisconsin. Jared has worked in the organic seed industry for over 10 years, managing seed production at two farms and conducting research and education projects with OSA. In his work at OSA, he manages OSA’s regional development in California, conducts participatory breeding projects and variety trials, and teaches farmers about seed production and plant breeding at workshops, conferences and field days.

Nursery Plant Sale to mark Daylight Savings Time

December 6, 2013 · by Windrose Farm

Spring Forward

 on Sunday, March 9th

 with some beautiful plants

 for your spring garden!

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Come enjoy spring at the farm and visit our new farmstand from 10:00 to 6:00.

Use the directions on the website for a foolproof trip to the farm!

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Reminder: please do not bring dogs, as we have plenty here already!

Windrose Farm Spring Open House and Plant Sale!

April 5, 2013 · by Windrose Farm
 
Come on out to the farm for our Spring Open House  and Plant Sale!
 
April 20th and 21st 
 
Plant Sale: 10am-4pm, we will have multiple varieties of heirloom tomato, plus other vegetable and herb plants for sale.
Bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy under the apple trees, or wherever you choose! Take a lazy stroll or cruise on your bicycle by the orchards, fields and pastures.  Chat with a farmer about the nature of their work, or enjoy a game of horse-shoes or chess in the herb garden.

Dharma Yoga at Windrose Farm!

August 5, 2012 · by Windrose Farm

Dharma Yoga at Windrose Farm!

August 12, 9am at Windrose Farm

Enjoy a gentle Vinyasa Flow Yoga class at 9am taught by Melissa Hanson, followed by brunch at 10:30 and a tour of the farm at 11:15. Bill and Barbara Spencer, the owners of Windrose Farm, will be preparing the brunch including vegan options, using produce from the farm and other local ingredients. After the tour people are welcome to stick around and explore the farm, take a dunk in the small pool, etc. We encourage everyone to bring a yoga mat as well as a  towel to place under it as we will be practicing outside in the grass! Please also bring a hat, refillable water bottle, and walking shoes. Please no dogs. Extra yoga mats will be available.

Cost: $25/ person, $20 for Windrose Farm Club Members. Payment on arrival, but please RSVP by Monday August 6th

To RSVP please send an email to mh.windrose@gmail.com

Info on the Windrose Farm Club Here!

Lunch on the Farm

June 13, 2012 · by Windrose Farm

We recently had the pleasure of having a tour group from Southern California visit us for lunch and a farm tour. Chef Charlie from Atascadero catered an amazing meal using our salad greens, beets, potatoes, mustard greens, and herbs. Bill, Barbara and Melissa shared their experiences of farming and agrarian life. Here is a slideshow from the event:

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Earth Day Food and Wine Fest 2012!!

April 17, 2012 · by Windrose Farm
Earth Day BYO-Picnic, Open House  and Plant Sale!

April 21st and 22nd, Free and Open to the Public

All Events Both Days!

 Part of the Earth Day Food and Wine Festival this weekend- more events and info here: http://www.earthdayfoodandwine.com/
BYO-Picnic: Bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy under the apple trees, or wherever you choose! Take a lazy stroll or cruise on your bicycle by the orchards, fields and pastures, bird-watching and visiting our Spring Lambs. Chit-chat with a farmer about the nature of their work, or enjoy a game of horse-shoes or chess in the herb garden

Plant Sale: 10am-4pm, we will have multiple varieties of heirloom tomato, pepper, basil, and other herb plants for sale
Yoga: 10am, join Melissa for a relaxing yoga class under our oak trees, please bring your own mat
Tomato lecture with Barbara: 1pm, come learn all you need to know about growing your very own heirloom tomatoes
Farm Tour with Bill: 11am and 2pm, A very informative guided tour led by Farmer Bill! Come learn about the past, present and future of our farm, and get acquainted with our many plants and animals

Young Farmers of the Central Coast

April 4, 2012 · by Windrose Farm

Young Farmers of the Central Coast

Introductory Meeting, Potluck and Film Screening

Sunday May 20th

At Windrose Farm, Paso Robles

What:     Join us for an evening of good food, a screening of “The Greenhorns” documentary film, and to discuss the formation of a local chapter of the National Young Farmer’s coalition

Why?:     Because we can’t do this alone! Young Farmers of the Central Coast will work for young farmers by strengthening our social networks, helping us hone our skills through the facilitation of peer-to-peer learning, and fighting for the policies that will keep us farming for a lifetime

Who:      Young and aspiring farmers and their mentor farmers welcome

When: Sunday May 20th – Dinner/ film screening 5pm; Introductory meeting 7pm till- feel free to arrive early to help set-up and/or tour the farm

Details:   This is a free event, but please bring a large dish to share if you can. Free camping in our orchard is available for those who wish to stay overnight.

RSVP: Please RSVP by May15 by sending an email to Melissa: mh.windrose@gmail.com

Links: NYFC- http://www.youngfarmers.org

The Greenhorns- http://www.thegreenhorns.net

“Greenhorns” Film Trailer-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH7o3fxw6oE&feature=player_embedded

Monday Night Supper Menu 1.23.12

January 17, 2012 · by Windrose Farm

Artisan, Paso Robles
Cypher ~  Windrose Farm


first 


lamb tartare, smoked dried tomato, sevillano olive
cypher, grenache/mourvedre/zinfandel/grenache blanc “pistil” rose, 2010
shrimp “spaghetti”, bergamont orange, dried chili, pepitas
cypher, grenache blanc, 2010


second


braised shoulder and leg, tepary beans, salsichion, kale, chimmichurri papas bravas, albodingas, sheep’s milk ricotta
cypher, mourvedre “el pelon”, 2009


third

apple layer cake, cajeta ice cream
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joebella coffee


$38 per person ~ $xx additional for above paired wine flight, please call for reservations
modifications and substitutions politely declined
for parties of six or more a 20% gratuity will be added, please, no split checks, $15 corkage- two bottle limit

Artisan farmer dinner Monday 1/23/12

January 14, 2012 · by Windrose Farm
Chef Chris KobayashiJoin Windrose Farm at Artisan Restaurant in Paso Robles
Monday January 23
5:00 – 9:00 P.M. For reservations – call in person  at  805-237-8084

Sample great new wines from Cypher
Meet the ecclectic winemaker, ChristianTieje !!!

Menu will post by Tuesday 1/16

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