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Community Programs - Calendar of Events
Community Programs offers a wide variety of classes, programs and events
for families and adults.
Take a farm tour, learn to make cheese or milk a goat, join us for a
speaker on social justice or a community celebration like Sheep Shearing
day.
Or just come on your own to enjoy Hidden Villa’s farm and
wilderness any day we are open.
Hidden Villa welcomes you!
Programs and events for all ages, celebrating the wonder
of nature and the richness of cultural diversity.
To register and pay online, using either your PayPal
account or a credit card, for one of the events below, click on the
button for the event you wish to attend. If the
button appears, you may click on it to be added to the waiting list for
that event and you will be contacted in the event of a cancellation.
For your convenience, you may also request
a reservation by mail. Complete and print the
reservation form and mail with payment to: Hidden Villa Community
Programs, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022. Please note your
reservation is not complete until confirmation has been received.
If you prefer, you can also phone us to make reservations or obtain
further information.
(650) 949-9704.
Unless otherwise noted in program description,
child rates apply to ages 2-12 and children UNDER 2 are free. Senior rate
applies to ages 60 and up. Must present valid student identification to
receive student discount.
Rates stated as "per person" apply to both adults and children.
Advance reservations are required in most
cases due to limited program size. For up-to-date program information,
call (650) 949-9704 or email
communityprograms@hiddenvilla.org.
Cancellation policy:
50% refund if requested eight days or more before the event. No refunds
7 days or less prior to the event. Deposits for private weekend farm tours
are non-refundable.
Annual Passes
An annual pass lets you visit us anytime we are open without having to pay
the $5 daily fee.
You can purchase a windshield sticker for your car right here online, good for a full year from date of issuance.
Ongoing Programs
Birthday Parties for Kids
Saturdays and Sundays
Advance reservations required.
Celebrate with a private farm tour
and reserved picnic tables in one of our scenic picnic areas. $180 for up
to 15 adults and children. $330 for up to 30 adults and children. Includes
free parking. Under 2 years old no charge. Additional options available.
To reserve a private
farm tour or birthday party farm tour
online
click here: 
Public farm tours are also offered on some weekends;
please look on the calendar below for those.
Contact Community programs at (650)949-9704 for more
information.
September
Hidden Villa Moovie Nite !
Friday, September 3, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Special FREE event for our annual pass holders and volunteers
Are you one of our valued annual pass holders or volunteers? Come for an exclusive showing at our outdoor theater under the stars, of the new, upbeat film, FRESH. Michael Pollan says: ** We all know about the problems with the American food system, but what about the solutions? FRESH is a bracing, even exhilarating look at the whole range of efforts underway to renovate the way we grow food and feed ourselves.** Yay! Finally, a movie with some good news we can cheer about!
Be sure to come for the pre-movie potluck picnic too...great food and camaraderie guaranteed.
Potluck starts at 6:30, outdoor screening of FRESH starts at 7:30. See you there!
Location: Dana Center
Cow Wow!
Saturday, September 4, 8:30 am to 10:00 am
Ages 5 and up.
Come help us milk Cleo, our cow. Learn fun cow facts, help feed and care for our dairy queen, and practice proper milking techniques. Space is limited - register early! Children under 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Thank you!
Location: Meet at kiosk near main parking lot
$20.00 per Person
MORNING FARM TOUR for fifteen
Sunday, September 5, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
All ages.
Taste a root, come face to snout with a pig, and discover the connections between sweaters and sheep on a guided tour of Hidden Villas farm and educational garden. $7 per person with advance registration; $10 per person at the gate. Under 2 years old, free of charge.
Limited to 15 persons per tour
Location: Meet at the kiosk near main parking lot.
$7.00 per Person
AFTERNOON FARM TOUR for fifteen
Sunday, September 5, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
All ages.
Taste a root, come face to snout with a pig, and discover the connections between sweaters and sheep on a guided tour of Hidden Villas farm and educational garden. $7 per person with advance registration; $10 per person at the gate. Under 2 years old, free of charge.
Limited to 15 persons per tour
Location: Meet at kiosk near main parking lot
$7.00 per Person
Cow Wow!
Sunday, September 5, 8:30 am to 10:00 am
Ages 5 and up.
Come help us milk Cleo, our cow. Learn fun cow facts, help feed and care for our dairy queen, and practice proper milking techniques. Space is limited - register early! Children under 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Thank you!
Location: Meet at kiosk near main parking lot
$20.00 per Person
Salsa y Salsa!
Friday, September 10, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Adult Program, 21 and over.
Salsa can be traced back to the Incas, Aztecs, and Mayans, and is used on anything that needs that extra splash of heat. We’ll be picking fresh Hidden Villa tomatillos, tomatoes and peppers, then making and sampling a tasty variety of authentic salsas. Then, enjoy a lively salsa dance lesson with our professional teacher. Even if you are an absolute beginner and have two left feet, you can be dancing like a rumbero in no time. Please bring a unique beer or other beverage to share over the chips!
Location: Meet at kiosk near main parking lot
$25.00 per Adult
Afternoon Wine and Cheese
Saturday, September 11, 4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m
Adult Program, 21 and over.
Join us for an afternoon learning to make fresh mozzarella and chevre. Flavor your cheeses with herbs and fruits you gather from our garden. Then enjoy pairing your creations with wine you bring to share.
Location: Duveneck House
$25.00 per Adult
$20.00 per Senior
$20.00 per Student
Become a Farm Guide! (New Volunteer Orientation)
Sunday, September 12, 10:00 am to 3:00pm
Learn how to volunteer as an Environmental Farm & Wilderness Guide for our weekday Environmental Education Programs or weekend community programs! Volunteers lead school children and families on tours to meet our farm animals, explore nature trails and taste goodies from our organic garden.
No experience necessary. All training is provided!
Open to adults 18 years of age and up.
Location: Dana Center
Kids in the Garden
Thursday, September 16, 3:00 to 4:30 pm
For ages 3 to 5 and parent or caregiver.
Come dig in the dirt with your child and learn about planting and caring for yummy veggies. Explore the mystery of seeds and how they grow through stories and art with teacher Maggie. Every class is different! We always learn something new about caring for the garden, get to dig, hoe, and water, and then make a special new plant project to bring home to tend and watch grow.
Note: Sign up for one or sign up for all ...
U-Pick the dates that work for you and your little one!
Location: Meet at Kiosk
$10.00 for first Adult & Child, $5.00 for each add'l Adult or Child
Toddlers on the Farm Series
Thursday, September 16, 3:00 to 4:00 pm
3-Part Series Class.
Ages 1.5 to 3.5 and parents/caregivers.
Bury your hands in sheep wool, throw corn to the chickens, and more. Be prepared to get dirty! Offered rain or shine. Space is limited - register early!
NOTE: No charge for siblings under 18 months old. Rates are per person.
Location: Meet at kiosk near main parking lot
3 class series, we will meet on 9/16, 9/23, and 9/30. See you on the farm!
$60.00 for first Adult & Child, $30.00 for each add'l Adult or Child
Preschoolers on the Farm Series
Friday, September 17, 3:00 to 4:00 pm
3-Part Series Class.
Ages 3-5 plus parents/caregivers.
Bury your hands in sheep wool, throw corn to the chickens, and more! Be prepared to get dirty. Offered rain or shine. Space limited so please register early.
Location: Meet at kiosk near main parking lot
$60.00 for first Adult & Child, $30.00 for each add'l Adult or Child
Cow Wow!
Saturday, September 18, 8:30 am to 10:00 am
Ages 5 and up.
Come help us milk Cleo, our cow. Learn fun cow facts, help feed and care for our dairy queen, and practice proper milking techniques. Space is limited - register early! Children under 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Thank you!
Location: Meet at kiosk near main parking lot
$20.00 per Person
Kids in the Garden
Thursday, September 23, 3:00 to 4:30 pm
For ages 3 to 5 and parent or caregiver.
Come dig in the dirt with your child and learn about planting and caring for yummy veggies. Explore the mystery of seeds and how they grow through stories and art with teacher Maggie. Every class is different! We always learn something new about caring for the garden, get to dig, hoe, and water, and then make a special new plant project to bring home to tend and watch grow.
Note: Sign up for one or sign up for all ...
U-Pick the dates that work for you and your little one!
Location: Meet at Kiosk
$10.00 for first Adult & Child, $5.00 for each add'l Adult or Child
Kids in the Garden
Thursday, September 30, 3:00 to 4:30 pm
For ages 3 to 5 and parent or caregiver.
Come dig in the dirt with your child and learn about planting and caring for yummy veggies. Explore the mystery of seeds and how they grow through stories and art with teacher Maggie. Every class is different! We always learn something new about caring for the garden, get to dig, hoe, and water, and then make a special new plant project to bring home to tend and watch grow.
Note: Sign up for one or sign up for all ...
U-Pick the dates that work for you and your little one!
Location: Meet at Kiosk
$10.00 for first Adult & Child, $5.00 for each add'l Adult or Child
October
Go Goats!
Saturday, October 2, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Ages 6 and up.
Ever wanted to milk a goat, feed goats their afternoon meal, get to know our cute kids, and learn groovy goat facts? Well, here is your chance. Join us for one of our most popular animal programs.
Location: Meet at Kiosk
$30.00 for first Adult & Child, $15.00 for each add'l Adult or Child
Cow Wow!
Saturday, October 2, 8:30 am to 10:00 am
Ages 5 and up.
Come help us milk Cleo, our cow. Learn fun cow facts, help feed and care for our dairy queen, and practice proper milking techniques. Space is limited - register early! Children under 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Thank you!
Location: Meet at kiosk near main parking lot
$20.00 per Person
Native American Acorn Grinding
Sunday, October 3, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
FOR FAMILIES AND ADULTS.
Join Ethnobotanist Jolie Lonner Egert for an ecological and culinary adventure into the world of oaks and acorn food – the original California cuisine.
This fun and educational talk and walk will explore California’s oak habitats and the rich web of life they support. For thousands of years, humans have been an integral part this web of life with acorns being a staple food for a most Native Californians. The presentation will be followed by a hands-on playshop to make edible flour from acorns. We will end with tasting of baked goods made from acorn flour.
Jolie's Bio:
Jolie Lonner Egert M.S. is an ethnobotanist and forest ecologist. Jolie is Principal at Go Wild! Consulting, a business fosters healthy ecosystems and our connections to them. She has worked on ethnobotanical and restoration projects on four continents and can often be found grinding acorns and eating wild foods. You can learn more about Jolie’s work at www.gowildconsulting.com
Location: Dana Center
$15.00 per Person
Homeschool Day -- The Harvest Season
Monday, October 4, to
For the homeschool family, all ages.
Children under 2 are free.
Join us for a day full of exciting educational opportunities, featuring a variety of fun activities related to the harvest at our sustainable organic farm and fields, as well as the seasonal wonders of our native wilderness. Farm fresh Hidden Villa lunch is included.
Preregistration is required - registration for this very popular event will begin the third week of September...stay tuned!
Preschoolers on the Farm Series
Thursday, October 7, 3:00 to 4:00 pm
3-Part Series Class.
Ages 3-5 plus parents/caregivers.
Bury your hands in sheep wool, throw corn to the chickens, and more! Be prepared to get dirty. Offered rain or shine. Space limited so please register early.
Location: Meet at kiosk near main parking lot
$60.00 for first Adult & Child, $30.00 for each add'l Adult or Child
Kids in the Garden
Thursday, October 7, 3:00 to 4:30 pm
For ages 3 to 5 and parent or caregiver.
Come dig in the dirt with your child and learn about planting and caring for yummy veggies. Explore the mystery of seeds and how they grow through stories and art with teacher Maggie. Every class is different! We always learn something new about caring for the garden, get to dig, hoe, and water, and then make a special new plant project to bring home to tend and watch grow.
Note: Sign up for one or sign up for all ...
U-Pick the dates that work for you and your little one!
Location: Meet at Kiosk
$10.00 for first Adult & Child, $5.00 for each add'l Adult or Child
Toddlers on the Farm Series
Friday, October 8, 3:00 to 4:00 pm
3-Part Series Class.
Ages 1.5 to 3.5 and parents/caregivers.
Bury your hands in sheep wool, throw corn to the chickens, and more. Be prepared to get dirty! Offered rain or shine. Space is limited - register early!
NOTE: No charge for siblings under 18 months old. Rates are per person.
Location: Meet at kiosk near main parking lot
$60.00 for first Adult & Child, $30.00 for each add'l Adult or Child
Cow Wow!
Saturday, October 9, 8:30 am to 10:00 am
Ages 5 and up.
Come help us milk Cleo, our cow. Learn fun cow facts, help feed and care for our dairy queen, and practice proper milking techniques. Space is limited - register early! Children under 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Thank you!
Location: Meet at kiosk near main parking lot
$20.00 per Person
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Sunday, October 10, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
For all ages
Celebrate this beloved Mexican holiday which honors those who have gone before us with colorful altars, marigolds, and beautiful crafts such as traditional sugar skulls that you decorate with icing and sparkly adornments. Bring home a pretty tea light holder that you have made. Enjoy festive Mexican treats and music and learn much more about this ancient day of reflection.
Location: Duveneck House
$15.00 per Adult
$10.00 per Senior
$5.00 per Child
Kids in the Garden
Thursday, October 14, 3:00 to 4:30 pm
For ages 3 to 5 and parent or caregiver.
Come dig in the dirt with your child and learn about planting and caring for yummy veggies. Explore the mystery of seeds and how they grow through stories and art with teacher Maggie. Every class is different! We always learn something new about caring for the garden, get to dig, hoe, and water, and then make a special new plant project to bring home to tend and watch grow.
Note: Sign up for one or sign up for all ...
U-Pick the dates that work for you and your little one!
Location: Meet at Kiosk
$10.00 for first Adult & Child, $5.00 for each add'l Adult or Child
Canning and Preserving for Beginners
Saturday, October 16, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
For ages 13 and up
Join Teacher Stacey Cooper who will help you get hands-on experience canning and pickling organic Hidden Villa fruits and veggies, such as our amazing tomatoes. Overcome the fear and finally know what to do with all your Mason jars! Have a great time with a small group in our old-fashioned kitchen, then proudly bring home your tasty treats. Class includes basic materials; additional materials will be available for purchase.
Bring all your questions for Stacey - she has over 20 years experience making jams, jellies, pickles and conserves - she can tell you why your jelly once turned out to be syrup (or why on earth did it foam?!). She will give you the hands-on info you need to keep your bounty in a safe, healthy way.
Location: Duveneck House
$40.00 per Senior
$35.00 per Student
$50.00 per Person
Afternoon Cow Wow!
Saturday, October 16, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Ages 5 and up.
Come help us milk Cleo, our cow. Learn fun cow facts, help feed and care for our dairy queen, and practice proper milking techniques. Space is limited - register early! Children under 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Thank you!
Location: Meet at kiosk
$20.00 per Person
Cheese Please Pizza Lunch
Sunday, October 17, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Ages 5 and up.
Great way for families to learn how to make mozzarella cheese. Search our organic garden for edible flowers and greens, then create your own pita pizza and freshly picked salad for a healthy lunch to eat!
Space is limited so register early.
Location: Meet at kiosk near main parking lot
$25.00 per Person
Cow Wow!
Sunday, October 17, 8:30 am to 10:00 am
Ages 5 and up.
Come help us milk Cleo, our cow. Learn fun cow facts, help feed and care for our dairy queen, and practice proper milking techniques. Space is limited - register early! Children under 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Thank you!
Location: Meet at kiosk near main parking lot
$20.00 per Person
Afternoon Wine and Cheese
Saturday, October 23, 4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m
Adult Program, 21 and over.
Join us for an afternoon learning to make fresh mozzarella and chevre. Flavor your cheeses with herbs and fruits you gather from our garden. Then enjoy pairing your creations with wine you bring to share.
Location: Duveneck House
$25.00 per Adult
$20.00 per Senior
$20.00 per Student
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