SOLD OUT. Gibbs Farm, in partnership with The Good Acre, presents open fire cooking! Join Yia Vang, co-founder of the Union Kitchen MN, for an evening of open fire cooking in the lovely setting of Gibbs Farm. Historic tours will be offered. Adult only event. Registration and payment will be required ($40). Click link below […]
History loving adults are invited to our very first evening tour. Visitors can enjoy a complimentary beverage and light refreshments on the porch before going on a tour of the Gibbs Farmhouse lead by Site Manager Sammy Nelson. This tour will go in-depth on Jane and Heman Gibbs and their life in early Minnesota. Sammy […]
Back by popular demand! Gibbs Farm, in partnership with The Good Acre, presents open fire cooking! Join Chef Yia Vang, co-founder of the Union Kitchen MN, for an evening of open fire cooking in the lovely setting of Gibbs Farm. Historic tours will be offered. Adult only event. Registration and payment will be required ($60). […]
For adults 21+ only! Thursday August 30th 6pm-8pm History loving adults are invited to the second evening tour of the season. Visitors will enjoy a glass of wine and light refreshments on the porch before going on a tour of the Gibbs Farmhouse lead by Site Manager Sammy Nelson. This tour will go in-depth on […]
****Date Change!******** A harvest evening for adults! Celebrate the start of the fall harvest with an evening of eating, drinking, and learning at Gibbs Farm, a magical prairie oasis tucked between St. Paul and Minneapolis. Along with staff and volunteers from Gibbs Farm and The Good Acre, your hosts will be cooking instructors Joan and […]
For adults 21+ only! Thursday June 20th 6pm-8pm History loving adults are invited to the first evening tour of the 2019 season. Visitors will enjoy a glass of wine and light refreshments before going on a tour of the Gibbs Farmhouse led by Site Manager Sammy Nelson. This tour will go in-depth on the Gibbs […]
For adults 21+ only! Thursday June 20th 6pm-8pm History loving adults are invited to the first evening tour of the 2019 season. Visitors will enjoy a glass of wine and light refreshments before going on a tour of the Gibbs Farmhouse led by Site Manager Sammy Nelson. This tour will go in-depth on the Gibbs […]
For adults 21+ only! Thursday July 18th 6pm-8pm History loving adults are invited to the Second evening tour of the 2019 season. Visitors will enjoy a glass of wine and light refreshments before going on a tour of the Gibbs Farmhouse led by Site Manager Sammy Nelson. This tour will go in-depth on the Gibbs […]
For adults 21+ only! Thursday August 15th 6pm-8pm History loving adults are invited to the third evening tour of the 2019 season. Visitors will enjoy a glass of wine and light refreshments before going on a tour of the Gibbs Farmhouse led by Site Manager Sammy Nelson. This tour will go in-depth on the Gibbs […]
For adults 21+ only! Tuesday, September 10 6pm-8pm History loving adults are invited to the last evening tour of the 2019 season. Visitors will enjoy a glass of wine and light refreshments before going on a tour of the Gibbs Farmhouse lead by Site Manager Sammy Nelson. This tour will go in-depth on the Gibbs […]
with Chefs Joan and David Donatelle of Savory Pursuits Fall is just around the corner and that means crisp evenings, beautiful colors, and crunchy sweet apples! Our last event of the year in our outdoor dinner series with the Good Acre is all about celebrating the fall apple harvest in conjunction with Apple Fest at […]
This 90 minute tour kicks off our Evenings at Gibbs adult program series! Site manager Sammy Nelson will lead guests through the rooms of the Farmhouse, connecting the Gibbs Family story to the larger historical context of Minnesota's early statehood. This tour is great for first time visitors and longtime supporters of Gibbs Farm, as Sammy will highlight some of her favorite rediscovered facts and anecdotes from her winter research project.
Take an evening stroll through the Gibbs Farm grounds and garden on a brand new tour! Gibbs Farm has a heritage apple orchard, restored prairie, crop gardens, and medicine garden as well as an eclectic Victorian flower garden, visit each space in one evening! Programs Manager Clare Holte will lead this tour and provide the historical background […]
The Perennial Kitchen with Beth Dooley History Revealed & Gibbs Farm Evening Series Thursday, July 22, 2021 5:30-8:30 pm Purchase Tickets Here In her new cookbook, The Perennial Kitchen, Beth Dooley shares recipes and resources that connect thoughtfully grown, gathered, and prepared ingredients to a healthy future—for food, farming, and humankind. Join author Beth Dooley […]
Join us for a 90-minute adults-only tour of the Gibbs Farmhouse, part of our Evenings as Gibbs series! Site manager Sammy Nelson will lead guests through the rooms of the Farmhouse, connecting the Gibbs Family story to the larger historical context of Minnesota's early statehood. This tour is great for first time visitors and longtime supporters of Gibbs Farm, as Sammy will highlight some of her favorite rediscovered facts and anecdotes from her winter research project.
Gibbs Farm Garden Party Series $40 ($30 RCHS Member Price) A mini-fieldtrip just for adults! Each event will focus on one of our favorite topics- expect fun facts, historical sources and a special peek into what makes our 8-acre historic site so special. Each event includes themed snacks, beverages (beer, wine and NA options) and […]
Gibbs Farm Garden Party Series $40 ($30 RCHS Member Price) A mini-fieldtrip just for adults! Each event will focus on one of our favorite topics- expect fun facts, historical sources and a special peek into what makes our 8-acre historic site so special. Each event includes themed snacks, beverages (beer, wine and NA options) and […]
Gibbs Farm Garden Party Series $40 ($30 RCHS Member Price) A mini-fieldtrip just for adults! Each event will focus on one of our favorite topics- expect fun facts, historical sources and a special peek into what makes our 8-acre historic site so special. Each event includes themed snacks, beverages (beer, wine and NA options) and […]
Gibbs Farm Garden Party Series $40 ($30 RCHS Member Price) A mini-fieldtrip just for adults! Each event will focus on one of our favorite topics- expect fun facts, historical sources and a special peek into what makes our 8-acre historic site so special. Each event includes themed snacks, beverages (beer, wine and NA options) and […]
Our adult-centered farmhouse tour is back! Enjoy a drink, snacks and seasonal samples before heading into the Historic Gibbs Farmhouse with Site Director Sammy Nelson. She will share the unique story of the Gibbs family with excerpts from family correspondence and Heman’s account books. This fun, in-depth tour focuses on a fascinating time in Minnesota […]
Our first Grounds and Gardens Tour of the season. Drinks, snacks and an evening stroll though our 8-acre site. Sample edible flowers and early veggies while learning about the agricultural and floral history of Falcon Heights. This tour includes samples, snacks and a glass of wine, beer, or non-alcoholic beverage. Tickets are $25 or $20 […]
Join us for an evening tour focusing on our restored prairie! The prairie was installed 20 years ago by prairie restorations and contains grasses, sedges, edible and medicinal plants. We will talk about some of our favorite plants, insects and birds. This event features drinks, snacks and fun facts about one of Minnesota’s most interesting […]
This adult-only evening tour focuses on heirloom varieties from our crop garden. Try some produce straight from the gardens and sample a summer tomato salad and quick pickles. Bundle some early summer herbs to bring home and dry or use fresh! This tour includes samples, snacks and a glass of wine, beer, or non-alcoholic beverage. […]
Enjoy some drinks, and seasonal snacks (preserved foods) then take a tour of the Gibbs Farmhouse with Director Sammy Nelson. The group will spend some extra time in the summer kitchen learning about the busy harvest time on the farm. This fun, in-depth tour focuses on a fascinating time in Minnesota history and is great […]
Join us for an evening of history and Valentine’s treats! Sammy and Clare will lead the group through a sweet and sour valentine’s day tasting. Sample modern and Victorian inspired confectionary paired with your choice of wine or non-alcoholic beverage. Each snack and beverage pairing comes with a Valentine’s History Tidbit. We will touch on […]
Get the most out of summer by visiting Gibbs Farm for this special 21+ evening tour. After grabbing a drink and some snacks take a stroll through the outdoor spaces of our 8-acre site. We will visit the restored prairie, native edible and medicinal plants, crop and herb gardens plus our heritage orchard. Purchase Here […]
