Calendar of Events
Spring
Thursday, May 7th Grist Mill Demonstration
See how grain was traditionally milled using waterpower in our historic grist mill. Learn how farmers transformed harvested grain into flour and meal using time-tested technology.
Thursday, May 28th Ornamental Garden Tour
Stroll through our beautiful formal garden featureing terraced dry-laid rock walls, alpine plant beds, and a variety of native and non native perrenials.
Thursday, June 4th Oxen Cultivating Demo
Watch skilled teamsters and oxen work together to cultivate fields using traditional farming methods. Highlighting strength, precision, and partnership.
Open Farm Day
Join us for Open Farm Day, a celebration of craft, community, and working landscapes. Experience live demonstrations at our historic sawmill and grist mill, stroll through guided garden tours, and watch skilled makers at work in blacksmithing, woodworking, fiber arts, and other heritage crafts. Spend the day exploring, learning, and connecting—and enjoy a seasonal farm-to-table lunch available for purchase, featuring fresh ingredients grown and raised right here on the farm.
This exhibition is part of Handwork 2026, a year-long collaboration among organizations, educators, and makers to celebrate the diversity of the crafts that define America. Learn more about the Farm’s participation Sanborn Mills Farm: Participating Organization – Handwork 2026
Summer
Thursday, July 16th Grain Binding Demo
See how harvested grain was gathered and tied into bundles using draft animal power and learn how teamwork prepared crops for drying and storage.
Thursday, July 23rd Grain Threshing Demo
Experience the next step in the harvest as grain is separated from the stalk and learn how farmers processed crops efficiently using historic threshing methods.
Thursday, August 6th Up & Down Sawmill Demo
Watch our water-powered up-and-down sawmill transform logs into usable lumber and learn how waterpower supported early industry and everyday farm life.
Thursday, September 24th Dye Garden Tour
Explore the plants historically used to create natural dyes and learn how roots, leaves, and flowers produced vibrant colors for textiles and fiber arts.
Fall
Thursday, October 8th Logging with Oxen Demo
See oxen at work hauling logs using traditional logging techniques and learn how skilled teamsters managed timber work in New England forests.
Thursday, October 22nd Historic Buildings Tour
Step inside our historic farm buildings and learn how each structure supported daily agricultural life and the work that sustained the farm.
Thursday, November 19th Community Thanksgiving
Celebrate the harvest with your community featuring locally raised meats and produce grown right here on the farm.