Farm. Field. Sea.
Farm. Field. Sea. is an intimate, experiential, soil-to-table experience for foodie and adventure travelers on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. The full-day program includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the island’s soil and sea farms, an interactive cooking class with a top island chef, and breakfast and lunch. The day culminates with a locally-sourced multi-course dinner.
Where: Farm. Field. Sea., Martha’s Vineyard
For: Adults
Duration: 1-day and full weekend (October)
When: in June, August, October
Extend your stay on Martha’s Vineyard
Artisan Baking
Hone your baking skills at BreadHitz’s workshops: Artisan Bread Fundamentals, French Macarons, Baguette Basics, and more.
Where: Breadhitz, Rehoboth
For: Adults
Duration: ½-day, 1-day, and 2-day workshops
When: Year round
Extend your stay in South of Boston
Earth Oven Building Workshop
Earth ovens are the most simple and inexpensive way to bring wood-fired cooking and baking into your life. Roll up your sleeves and help construct multiple ovens from foundation frame to finished oven.
Where: Breadhitz, Rehoboth
For: Adults
Duration: 2-day weekend
When: May
Extend your stay in South of Boston
Holiday Breads and Baking
What is the best part about the Holidays? Food! Join in on this small class and spend a day with master baker Ciril Hitz learning how to make Pumpkin Brioche, Stollen, Panettone, and Swiss cookies.
Where: Breadhitz, Rehoboth
For: Adults
Duration: 1 day
When: December
Extend your stay in South of Boston
Maritime Bike & Beer Adventure Trip
Massachusetts’ North Shore, Cape Ann and Essex National Heritage Area offer great natural beauty, exciting towns, and fascinating maritime history. In addition, the region is home to several excellent craft beer breweries. These produce award-winning brews, some made solely from local ingredients, and many named for the maritime heritage that inspired them. As you ride through coastal towns and along the shoreline, you’ll meet brewmasters who will share their brews’ history and process while you sample the varieties.
Where: Great Freedom Adventures, North Shore
For: Adults
Duration: 6 days
When: June, September
Extend your stay in North of Boston
Bike Farm Table Weekends
Become part of the farm-to-table movement. Get a group of friends together and explore the Berkshires’ farm and culinary scene by bike. During this immersive weekend you’ll visit local farms and hand select the best foods to create a three-course grand farm feast. (In 2014, Bike Farm Table weekends are available for groups only.)
Where: Mount Major Adventures, Northampton
For: Adults
Duration: 3 days
When: On request
Extend your stay in the Berkshires
Michele Topor’s Boston Food Tours
Where becoming more informed is the key to eating well
Where: Boston’s North End
For: Adults
Duration: 3 hours
Pioneer Valley Food tours
Guided walking tours that explore local flavors from around the region. Taste a delicious selection of food and beverages made or sourced in the Valley, and meet the dedicated producers and purveyors who celebrate local ingredients in their specialty products.
Where: Northampton
Duration: 2 1/2 ours