October 24 – Harold Holzer
Harold Holzer, noted Lincoln Scholar, will speak at Farmington along with a buffet BBQ dinner. Join us to hear about his latest book, Brought Forth on this Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American […]
Harold Holzer, noted Lincoln Scholar, will speak at Farmington along with a buffet BBQ dinner. Join us to hear about his latest book, Brought Forth on this Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American […]
As ecologically- minded gardeners, we approach tasks in the Fall and Winter differently than before the effects of climate change had become as noticeable as they are now. In this […]
Spend the day with experienced hearth cook, Chas Stephens, prepping and cooking a full meal before sitting down to enjoy the spoils of your efforts with your fellow workshop attendees. […]
Join us for a bonfire in our back field for a fun fall evening complete with music, adult beverages, hot cocoa, hot dogs, and more. We recommend you bring a […]
The Museum Store will be open for your holiday shopping needs and we'll have holiday treats and beverages to kick off the season. Hayrides for the young & young at […]
Farmington Visitor Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen Saturday November 30th for regular business hours. Happy Thanksgiving to all! You can pre-book tours at our […]
Spend the day with experienced hearth cook, Chas Stephens, prepping and cooking a full meal before sitting down to enjoy the spoils of your efforts with your fellow workshop attendees. […]
The Museum Store will be open for your holiday shopping needs and we'll have holiday treats and beverages to kick off the season. Limited number of honey jars from the […]
Happy Holidays! Farmington Visitor Center will be closed all of this week.
Happy New Year! Farmington is closed for New Years Day. We will reopen for regular business hours on Thursday. You can pre-book tours on our online booking calendar.
Spend the day with experienced hearth cook, Chas Stephens, prepping and cooking a full meal before sitting down to enjoy the spoils of your efforts with your fellow workshop attendees. […]
Spend the day with experienced hearth cook, Chas Stephens, prepping and cooking a full meal before sitting down to enjoy the spoils of your efforts with your fellow workshop attendees. […]
Farmington is happy to host the Lafayette Bicentennial-Louisville American Friends of Lafayette for this installment of their Lafayette Bicentennial Speaker Series. This event will be held in the Carriage House- […]
Join Farmington and the other members of the Louisville Coalition on the History of Enslavement in the 2025 Book Discussion Series. Locations of the book discussions will rotate between the […]
Spend the day with experienced hearth cook, Chas Stephens, prepping and cooking a full meal before sitting down to enjoy the spoils of your efforts with your fellow workshop attendees. […]
This is a free, public concert. Pre-registration is recommended but not required. Quattro Voce are professional, free-lance musicians who love to find and play music that champions new or obscure […]
A fabulous selection of perennials, natives, annuals, herb & vegetables will be available for sale. Get your gardens and decks ready for a new season. Pre-order forms are now available. […]
A fabulous selection of perennials, natives, annuals, herb & vegetables will be available for sale. Get your gardens and decks ready for a new season. Pre-order forms are now available. […]
What's going on in the garden this month? April & cool season crops
Becoming an Ecologically Minded Gardener Series Soil/Food web Properties of Soil Soil and its inhabitants Caring for your soil (maintenance and management) No bare soil
Celebrate the 46th year of our cherished Derby Breakfast, the longest-running Derby event in the region. It’s the perfect way to start your Derby Day. Your participation directly contributes to […]
Looking for a super chill way to spend Derby Day! Join us for our new Derby Watch Party event. Spend the afternoon under the Pavillion with friends playing yard games, […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delightful afternoon tea in the elegant and historic setting of Farmington. This refined experience features delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and exquisite sweets, served […]
What’s Happening this month? Harvesting Cool Season Plants, Succession Planting (beets and radishes) & Planting Summer Crops Let’s Plant: Cucumbers, pole beans, bush beans, okra, eggplant, peppers, corn, beets, radishes, […]
Extend the Season with Early & Late Bloomers When & How to Use Annuals; Dividing Perennials
Spend the day with experienced hearth cook, Chas Stephens, prepping and cooking a full meal before sitting down to enjoy the spoils of your efforts with your fellow workshop attendees. […]
Special Guest: Frank X. Walker former KY Poet Laureate Frank X. Walker will read from his new book Load in Nine Times. (Link to book on the Event Page, Book […]
Class focus: Early Cool Season plants More Details to come- Learn how to use your garden bounty. Registration required. Register Here!
Please join us on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6 p.m., as we present the 2025 ANNE BRUCE HALDEMAN AWARD FOR KENTUCKY LANDSCAPES, PRESERVATION, AND HISTORY to Walter T. Crutcher. The […]
Enjoying Herbs in the Garden Series Design & Grow A Kitchen Garden – And Other Ways to Include Herbs In Your Gardens and Landscapes
All Visits/House Tours begin in the Farmington Visitor Center Museum store. Staff will check in your pass and give you a stamp for house entry. Non-passholders may purchase their tour […]
What’s Happening this month? Planting, Growing Summer Crops & Succession Planting (bush beans, corn, beets) Let’s Plant: Bush beans, tomatoes, squash, zucchini, potatoes (late crop), beets, corn Let’s Talk Plants: […]
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy local musicians under the Pavilion at Farmington during these free monthly family-friendly events. Cash Bar available. Artists will be added as confirmed. June artist […]
All Visits/House Tours begin in the Farmington Visitor Center Museum store. Staff will check in your pass, and give you a stamp for house entry. Non-passholders may purchase their tour […]
In honor of Juneteenth Farmington is holding a full day of special programming with an emphasis on the enslaved individuals who lived and labored on this land. Free Tours of […]
Tours are closed for a Private Event today. Thank you for your understanding and we hope to see you on another day.
Spend the day with experienced hearth cook, Chas Stephens, prepping and cooking a full meal before sitting down to enjoy the spoils of your efforts with your fellow workshop attendees. […]
All Visits/House Tours begin in the Farmington Visitor Center Museum store. Staff will check in your pass, and give you a stamp for house entry. Non-passholders may purchase their tour […]
All Visits/House Tours begin in the Farmington Visitor Center Museum store. Staff will check in your pass, and give you a stamp for house entry. Non-passholders may purchase their tour […]
Becoming an Ecologically Minded Gardener Series Choosing Plants Natives vs. Non-natives Straight species vs cultivars Matching Plant to Place Restoring, creating & maintaining healthy ecosystems Focus on bio functionality Planting […]
All Visits/House Tours begin in the Farmington Visitor Center Museum store. Staff will check in your pass, and give you a stamp for house entry. Non-passholders may purchase their tour […]
We are closed for the 4th of July. We hope to see you on another day!
All Visits/House Tours begin in the Farmington Visitor Center Museum store. Staff will check in your pass, and give you a stamp for house entry. Non-passholders may purchase their tour […]
What’s Happening this month? Growing & Harvesting Summer Crops, Succession Planting (beets, corn) and Planting Fall Vegetables Let’s Plant: Kale, lettuce, spinach, radish, carrots, beet, corn Let’s Talk Plants: Kale, […]
All Visits/House Tours begin in the Farmington Visitor Center Museum store. Staff will check in your pass, and give you a stamp for house entry. Non-passholders may purchase their tour […]
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy local musicians under the Pavilion at Farmington during these free monthly family-friendly events. Cash Bar available. This months artist: Marjorie Marshall Edutainer Extraordinaire, Marjorie […]
All Visits/House Tours begin in the Farmington Visitor Center Museum store. Staff will check in your pass, and give you a stamp for house entry. Non-passholders may purchase their tour […]
The Louisville Coalition on the History of Enslavement will host 4 book discussions at each of our sites throughout 2025. The following is a list of books that will be […]
Natives For Your Sun Garden Choosing High Value Nectar Plants
All Visits/House Tours begin in the Farmington Visitor Center Museum store. Staff will check in your pass and give you a stamp for house entry. Non-passholders may purchase their tour […]