Cajun Cooking
Sunday, February 15
2:00 pm. to 5:00 pm.
$50 (plus processing fee)
RedBarn Catering, 525 E.Madison St., Spring Green
Spice things up with a taste of Louisiana, right after Valentine's Day and just in time for Mardi Gras! Learn the secrets of authentic Chicken & Andouille Gumbo served over perfectly fluffy rice. And while we're at it, let's make cast-iron skillet Cornbread with Honey Butter! Class participants will enjoy a delicious meal and bring home recipes, dark roux, & a jar of RedBarn Catering's renowned Cajun Seasoning! So come join Jay Miller at his spacious RedBarn Catering Kitchen, and have a great afternoon with Cajun comfort food at its finest! Coffee, wine, & ice water provided.
Jay Miller founded RedBarn Catering on the principle that the best meals are made from scratch & locally sourced. He has a passion for all things culinary, & specializes in regional cuisines from around the world. His genuine joy for his work is comes through in each meal he prepares.
Spanish Empanadas
Saturday, January 31
2:00 pm. to 5:00 pm.
$60 (plus processing fee)
RedBarn Catering, 525 E. Madison St., Spring Green
Let's make Empanadas with Jay Miller of RedBarn Catering! Work the dough, cook the filling, and fill & crimp your own pastries. From start to finish, we’ll have fun learning to make traditional Spanish Empanadas from scratch. Take home recipes, your leftover dough, and some great memories! Coffee, wine, & ice water provided.
Jay Miller founded RedBarn Catering on the principle that the best meals are made from scratch & locally sourced. He has a passion for all things culinary & specializes in regional cuisines from around the world. His genuine joy for his work comes through in each meal he prepares.
Hazelnut Financier
with Poached Pear:
How-To Demonstration
Thursday, January 22
5:30 pm. to 7:00 pm.
$25 (plus processing fee)
Elderflower Retreat, 6511 Hillside School Rd, Spring Green
Pastry chef and owner of The Book Kitchen in Mineral Point, Nicole Bujewski, will demonstrate how to make a Hazelnut Financier with poached pears—a classic French tea cake known for its rich, nutty flavor, crisp edges, and tender, buttery crumb.
Gather with us for this cozy afternoon. Cake will be served along with tea from Nicole's new tea and flower shop in Mineral Point called the Violet Fig.
Teaming up with Savanna Institute, Nicole will use Midwest-grown hazelnuts and hazelnut flower from Hazel Heart Farms in this delicious French treat.
*This event is NOT gluten or dairy free*
Cast Iron Cooking:
Technique Perfected
Saturday, January 17
2:00 pm. to 6:00 pm.
$60 (plus processing fee)
RedBarn Catering, 525 E. Madison St., Spring Green
Bring your aprons & appetites! Join Jay Miller of RedBarn Catering to have all of your cast iron questions answered! In this hands-on class we'll cover seasoning, proper use, maintenance, and repair. And get your forks ready to dive into the secrets of beautifully seared meat with a delicious pan sauce, perfectly crisp cornbread that’s never dry, and sky-high Dutch babies that always impress. Coffee, wine, & ice water provided.
Jay Miller founded RedBarn Catering on the principle that the best meals are made from scratch & locally sourced. He has a passion for all things culinary, & specializes in regional cuisines from around the world. His genuine joy for his work is comes through in each meal he prepares.
Cozy Candlelight Dinner!
On behalf of culinary team, Chef Chance Spivey and Hannah Gunter, and your Elderflower Retreat host, Erin Crooks Lynch, we welcome you to our Cozy Candlelight Multi-Course Dinner on Thursday, December 18th at 6:00PM featuring local and perennial produce from farms like Steadfast Acres, Seven Seeds and Savanna Institute's North Farm.
Additionally, we'll hear a few words about Savanna Institute's work and why perennial crops incorporated into our current agriculture systems are not only impactful in positive ways for animals and the landscape, but tasty and important for humans, too!
Please aim to arrive at 5:50pm at the earliest or as close to 6pm as possible. We won't get started until 6:15pm while we wait for all to gather.
Elderflower Retreat
6511 Hillside School Road
Spring Green WI 53588
Bring your own alcoholic beverage, wine or beer, or non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy with dinner if you prefer something other than water. This helps us keep our dinner cost affordable, thank you.
We will be offering a complimentary non-alcoholic mocktail.
The cost is $75 per person (plus processing fee).
Prosecco? Cava? Dry Lambrusco? What’s your favorite style of sparkling wine? Here’s a chance to explore.
You’re invited to a Sparkling Holiday Event hosted by Convivio and Red Barn Catering. On December 6th, from 4 - 6 pm. we will gather at the White School.( 242 N Lexington St, Spring Green) The cost is $60 per person.
We’ll be pouring a selection of sparkling wines and inviting you to pair them with a buffet of beautiful foods provided by Jay of Red Barn Catering. It’s an opportunity to learn more about bubbly wines and what delicious foods will pair well with them. Perhaps you’ll get some inspiration for your own holiday party!
At 6 o’clock, when you’re happy and full, we’ll send you out into the street to watch the beautiful fireworks display and spread some holiday cheer.
Limited to 40 guests.
Sparkling Holiday Event!
2025 Farm & Food Tour
April 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To see the tour brochure click here.
To view the interactive tour map click here.
Tour Stops
Meadowlark Farm & Mill 3630 Ridgevue Rd, Ridgeway
Guided mill tours will be at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Meadowlark will be joined by the Artisan Grain Collaborative, Republic of Letters, The Book Kitchen and American Wine Project, celebrating our community's network of regional food educators. Aspen Farm Studios will be doing linocut prints Meadowlark art. Kids can enjoy seed planting, a sensory station, and grain themed coloring pages. In addition to a pop-up mercantile with their freshly milled flour, corn, beans and merchandise, there will also be delicious food, ORIGIN Breads, pastries and coffee for purchase.
Future Fruit Farm 5363 Knobs Rd Ridgeway
Find out how this mother-daughter duo use organic and regenerative practices during guided tours at 12:30 and 3 p.m. The orchard is open from noon-4:00 pm. Delect-apples from the farm store, The Frozen Local, will be available for sampling and purchase.
Seven Seeds Farm 5079 Cty Rd Z, Spring Green
Join the farm tour at 1 p.m. to learn about regenerative practices including the silvopasture planting. With any luck, you’ll see baby farm animals! Visit the UW-Madison Grassland 2.0 interactive exhibit to see how strengthening connections between farmers and eaters supports the viability of farms and communities.
Hungry? Chance Spivey of Reunion Restaurant will be smashing burgers made from Seven Seeds beef for purchase from 11:30 a.m. until 1. The Farm Store will be open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Elderflower Retreat at Savanna Institute's Hillside Pastures 6511 Hillside School Road, Spring Green
Sample perennial fruits and nuts that grow in our region and participate in a beverage tasting for research. At 10:15AM and 3:15PM, hear a fascinating short presentation by Lily Hislop, Tree Crop Breeder at Savanna Institute, about the resurgence of the US' forbidden fruit: Black Currants. Visit with Canopy Farm Management to learn about Canopy Compass, a free and easy-to-use mapping tool.
Taliesin 5607 Cty C, Spring Green
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Join the Taliesin Kitchen Gardener for a 30-minute tour of the Taliesin garden and farm. Discover the rich history of how farming and food began at Taliesin followed by a discussion of how this legacy has evolved over the century and is continued today. Tours will occur at 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM.
Ducks in a Row Family Farm 5737 Cty Rd H, Arena
Tour our pasture-based livestock and organic vegetable family farm at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and learn how we produce 100% grass fed meats, eggs, and fiber year round. You can buy farm products and pet the baby lambs!
RedBarn Catering 525 E. Madison Street, Spring Green
Stop by the commercial kitchen where Chef Jay Miller makes catering magic happen using many locally sourced ingredients. Watch him make small batch truffles and perhaps buy some to take home.
Spring Green General Store 137 South Albany Street
Stop by from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to meet with local honey producer Judy Robb of Vandehoney. Learn about the life of a honeybee and what it takes to make a teaspoon of honey. You can purchase some honey to sweeten your day. Enjoy breakfast or lunch until the kitchen closes at 2 pm.
Steadfast Acres & Reunion Restaurant at The Octagon Barn, E4350 Horseshoe Rd, Spring Green
Inspired to start your own kitchen garden? Steadfast Acres has herb and cool-season vegetable plants for sale at The Octagon Barn’s Annual Barn Sale. Steadfast Acres’ farmers will be on hand to give you tips on how to grow your new plants.
From 11:30 to 2 p.m., Reunion Restaurant will be serving up BBQ pork sandwiches on freshly baked milk buns, paired with a selection of classic Southern sides—all made with locally sourced ingredients. It's the perfect stop for lunch while shopping the Octagon Barn Sale or exploring the Savor Farm Tour!
Tortilleria Zepeda 304 S Oak Street, Lone Rock
See how this family-owned tortilleria uses local, non-GMO organic corn to make its artisan tortillas, then put them to a taste test. You can take advantage of this special opportunity to buy empanadas, tostadas, fresh tortillas and tortilla chips onsite.
Cedar Grove Cheese E5904 Mill Rd, Plain
Learn about premium cheese making the old-fashioned way from local cow, sheep and goat milk at this family-owned business. Discover an innovative system that lets you learn about the farm where the milk for each cheese is sourced. Visit the newly renovated Living Machine water treatment “plant”. Taste grilling cheese and other samples.
The perfect ending…
Homecoming at Twin Crix Blueberry Farm 6679 WI-23, Spring Green
From 4-8 p.m., the team from Homecoming Spring Green will serve up wood-fired pizza, drinks and live music at Twin Crix Blueberry Farm.
Win an overnight stay at Elderflower Retreat
Don’t just daydream about waking to the magnificent views of Elderflower Retreat. Enter the drawing for an overnight stay for up to 4 people. Pick up an entry card for this drawing at any of our 11 stops. Get your card stamped at 3 or more places (don’t limit yourself to 3!) and deposit your card at your final stop. You’ll be entered in the drawing for this prize worth $1,200! To view full terms and conditions for this drawing click here.