Photo credit to Denny Beck
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Evergreen Swag Workshop
The Holiday season calls for fresh evergreen decorations! Create your own evergreen swag with holiday charm. Amy Henry, Landscape Designer at Arbor Farms Nursery, will help you arrange the fresh and fragrant branch tips of fir, cedar and pine into a festive evergreen swag, which you will then accent with pine cones, berries and a decorative bow. Hang it on your door, lamp post or porch to enjoy all throughout the holiday season! Please bring your own garden gloves, pruners and any of your own accents that you would like to incorporate into the swag. Ages 16+. Registration deadline: November 29th. Min. 16 Max. 25
Code Date Day Time
153818 M1 12/6 M 6 pm – 7 pm
#Sessions/Fee: 1/$50
Location: Learning Center at Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. DuPont rd.
Little Roots: Culinary Classes for Preschoolers
*Adult/Child
Empower your little one to create his/her own healthy snacks. We’ve partnered with Wholesome Roots Cooking to offer fun, age appropriate cooking classes bursting with hands-on learning and cooking! Younger siblings are welcome to stay with their caregiver, but any child participating in class must register. Ages 2-5. Led by a Wholesome Roots instructor. Registration deadlines are one week prior to the start of each class. Min. 5. Max. 15.
Code Date Day Time
Food Art
453920-T10 11/30 T 10-11 am
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$25
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Roots: Culinary Cooking Classes for Youth
Designed to help children and youth to feel confident and comfortable in the kitchen, our Roots classes allow students to grow in their culinary skills. Classes are kept small so recipes can be catered to the ability of the student! Each class offers hands on cooking time and instruction, and also allows time for eating! Led by a Wholesome Roots instructor. Ages 6-14. Registration deadlines are 5 business days before each class. Min. 5. Max. 15.
Code Date Day Time
Soup and Sandwiches
453921-T9 11/30 Tu 6-7:30 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$40
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Christmas on the Farm
Call for Vendors and Entertainers!
We are looking for crafters and artisans to fill the barn at Salomon Farm Park with Christmas cheer and lots of handmade gifts and goodies on Saturday, December 4, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 427-6008 to request a vendor application.
Winter Solstice Walk/Ride & Bonfire
On Tuesday, December 21 at Salomon Farm Park, bring a flashlight or battery operated lanturn and join us on bike or on foot to celebrate the winter solstice. We encourage bikers to light up their bikes for fun, but all bikes are required to have a front white light and a red rear reflector or red rear light. We also encourage bikers to be safe and wear a helmet. The 6.5 mile bike ride will begin at 4:45 and the 1.65 mile walk at 5:00. We'll gather back at the barn afterwards for a bonfire.
Little Roots: Culinary Classes for Preschoolers
*Adult/Child
Empower your little one to create his/her own healthy snacks. We’ve partnered with Wholesome Roots Cooking to offer fun, age appropriate cooking classes bursting with hands-on learning and cooking! Younger siblings are welcome to stay with their caregiver, but any child participating in class must register. Ages 2-5. Led by a Wholesome Roots instructor. Registration deadlines are one week prior to the start of each class. Min. 7. Max. 15.
Code Date Day Time
Holiday Popcorn Balls
153909-T6 12/7 T 10-11 am
Holiday Cooking
153909-R1 12/16 Th 10-11 am
Parfaits Your Way
153909-S1 1/15 Sa 10-11 am
Breakfast Cookies
153909-T7 1/25 T 10-11 am
Valentine’s Cooking
153909-S2 2/12 Sa 10-11 am
We Like to Chop it Chop it
153909-T9 2/22 T 10-11 am
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$25
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd
Roots: Culinary Cooking Classes for Youth
Designed to help children and youth feel confident and comfortable in the kitchen, our Roots classes allow students to grow in their culinary skills. Classes are kept small so recipes can be catered to the ability of the student! Each class offers hands-on cooking time and instruction, and also allows time for eating! Led by a Wholesome Roots instructor. Ages 6-14. Registration deadlines are 5 business days before each class. Min. 7. Max. 15.
Code Date Day Time
Pineapple Stir-Fry
153911-T8 12/7 T 6-7:30 pm
Holiday Cooking
153911-R2 12/16 Th 6-7:30 pm
Skillet Dinners
153911-T9 1/4 T 6-7:30 pm
Mexican Fiesta
153911-T10 1/25 T 6-7:30 pm
Valentine’s Cooking
153911-T3 2/1 T 6-7:30 pm
Pasta Primavera
153911-T11 2/22 T 6-7:30 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$40
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Make Your Bread
From a few humble ingredients you can create something wonderful and nourishing. Let us walk you through the steps and techniques necessary for successful breadmaking. At the end of class your bread dough will be ready for the final rise and to be baked when you get home. Bread pan, honey bear, and a signature bread towel from the book “Hugo Makes Bread with Grandad” are included in this class. This class is offered for children ages 5-10 accompanied by an adult as well as pre-teens and adults because, as Hugo learns in this book, bread making isn’t hard . . . it just takes time! Registration deadlines: February 11.
Code Date Day Time
Ages 5-10 (Adult/Child)
153914-S1 2/19 Sa 9-11 am
Ages 11-Adult
153843-S1 2/19 Sa 12:30-2:30 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$36
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Meet Our Salomon Farm Chefs
Suzi Hanzel
Suzi is a retired teacher who has taught many sushi and other cultural food classes. She travels often to Japan, has taken classes from cooking experts there, and loves to share her knowledge of the culture. She recently co-edited the “Taste of Sister Cities” Cookbook that highlights international recipes from Fort Wayne’s Sister Cities. Suzi has learned to create many delicious dishes not only from these Sister Cities, but from the more than 30 countries she’s visited over the years.
Patrick Whetstone
Patrick graduated from Johnson and Wales University in North Miami and opened David Bouley’s Evolution inside the Ritz-Carlton in South Beach before making his way back to Indiana where he practices his culinary artistry at The Personal Palate.
Meghan Hauser
Meghan is the founder of Wholesome Roots Cooking. She spends a lot of time cooking and creating meals for her family. She enjoys teaching her 6 children that a healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean boring and gross food! Her mission is to inspire families to plant wholesome roots for a healthy lifestyle.
Peggy Alberda
Peggy has been making bread and baking since she was a teenager. Peggy is a local children’s author who has written a book based on a day in their home with their grandchildren, “Hugo Makes Bread with Grandad.” Hugo spends the day with his grandparents and learns to make bread in the loving care of his grandparents. Peggy is the owner and director of Restored to Glory Dance Ministry in Leo. She has worked with children for 48 years and loves to teach them fun ways to be creative!
French Cuisine
Bring an open mind and a palate that is ready to be revived and alive. You will help create three separate dishes (Lyonnaise Potatoes, Coq Au Vin and Crepes) that can be served as one dinner or as individual dishes. Come experience France without leaving the comfort of our kitchen! Ages 18+. Instructor: Chef Patrick Whetstone. Registration deadline: January 19. Min. 6. Max. 12.
Code Date Day Time
153844-W1 1/26 W 6-8 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$40
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Greek Cuisine
Greek cuisine is known for its freshness, color and, last but not least, its flavor! This evening you will prepare three separate dishes representative of this beautiful region: Horiatiki Salad, Briam with Lemon Chicken and Greek Meat Balls. Ages 18+. Instructor: Chef Patrick Whetstone. Registration deadline: January 26. Min. 6. Max. 12.
Code Date Day Time
153845-W1 2/9 W 6-8 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$40
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Thai Cuisine
What better way to warm your bones this winter than enjoying some warm and moderately spicy Thai food? In this class we will be making Coconut Soup, Thai Fried Rice with Pineapple and Chicken, and Spicy Basil Chicken, true classics from a flavorful region! Instructor: Chef Patrick Whetstone. Ages 18+. Registration deadline: January 5. Min. 6. Max. 12.
Code Date Day Time
153846-W1 1/12 W 6-8 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$40
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Festive Hors d’oeuvres 2.0
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s not too early to start preparing menu ideas that will impress your family and friends. Allow Chef Patrick Whetstone to help with the planning! In this two-hour session, you will prepare six different bite sized teasers that will have everyone begging for an invite to your holiday party. Ages 18+. Registration deadline December 8. Min. 6. Max. 12.
Code Date Day Time
153825-W1 12/15 W 6-8 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$40
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Sushi Made Simple
Discover how fun and easy it is to make your own sushi – without using any raw fish. You will create two sushi rolls -- all vegetarian or with meat, poultry or fish. Once you learn the basics of this process, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to create your own sushi. In order to save preparation time in class a small supply list will be provided on your registration receipt. Instructor: Suzi Hanzel. All ages welcome. Registration deadline: February 10. Min. 4. Max 14.
Code Date Day Time
153848-R1 2/17 Th 6-8 pm
# Sessions/fee: 1/$37
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Vegan Cooking
Whether it’s due to dietary restriction or by choice, cooking/eating vegan meals doesn’t have to be boring and bland. Prepare to experience a different view as you help prepare three delicious vegan meals to add to your repertoire. Ages 18+. Instructor: Chef Patrick Whetstone. Registration deadline: November 24. Min. 6. Max. 12.
Code Date Day Time
153847-W1 12/8 W 6-8 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$40
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Winter Solstice
Walk/Ride & Bonfire
Tuesday, December 21, 4:30 p.m.
Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
On the shortest day, let’s light the night! Bring a flashlight or battery operated lantern and join us on bike or on foot to celebrate the winter solstice. We encourage bikers to light up their bikes for fun, but all bikes are required to have a front white light and a red rear reflector or red rear light. We also encourage riders to be safe and wear a helmet. The 6.5 mile bike ride will begin at 4:45 and the 1.65 mile walk at 5:00. We’ll gather back at the farm afterwards for a bonfire. This free community event is possible sponsored by Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation, City of Fort Wayne Greenways & Trails and Fort Wayne Trails. Follow Salomon farm on Facebook for updates and weather-related cancelations.
Meet Our Chefs
Photo credit: Rylan Capper
Patrick Whetstone
Patrick graduated from Johnson and Wales University in North Miami and opened David Bouley’s Evolution inside the Ritz-Carlton in South Beach before making his way back to Indiana where he practices his culinary artistry at The Personal Palate.
Read a first hand account of a blog written by Rylan Capper about his experience "Cooking on the Farm" with Patrick Whetstone...and then sign up today for a class!
Meghan Hauser
Meghan is the founder of Wholesome Roots Cooking. She spends a lot of time cooking and creating meals for her family. She enjoys teaching her 6 children that a healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean boring and gross food! Her mission is to inspire families to plant wholesome roots for a healthy lifestyle.
Peggy Alberda
Peggy is a local children’s author who has written a book based on a day in their home with their grandchildren, “Hugo Makes Bread with Grandad.” Hugo spends the day with his grandparents and learns to make bread in their loving care. Peggy is the owner and director of Restored to Glory Dance Ministry in Leo. She has worked with children for 48 years and loves to teach them fun ways to be creative!
Call for Farm Vendors for the
2021 Salomon Farmers’ Market!
We are now accepting applicants for the 2021 Salomon Farmers’ Market season. Our vendors produce their goods within a 75 mile radius of Salomon Farm Park (817 W. Dupont Rd.) and are required to grow their own fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs. We strive to find vendors who embrace sustainable and organic growing practices. The market also may include baked goods, honey, maple syrup, handmade crafts, food, entertainment and children’s activities. The Farmers’ Market operates every Wednesday, 4:00-7:00 p.m. from June 2-September 1. If you are interested in receiving a vendor application, please call 260-427-6008 or you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Salomon Farm Parks Virtual Guided Hike
Until we can meet up again...you can check out the hike video and see what we are doing!
Salomon Trail
Be sure to check out the trail at Salomon! It is open to the public from 6 a,m.-11 p.m. To read more about the trail, check out the Salomon Trail Press Release
Events
Salomon Farm Fall Harvest Fest 2019 Photos
Field Trips on the Farm
May 1 – May 31
Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Farm tours are available at Salomon farm in 1-2 hour increments. Typically a farm tour will feature lots of hands on time with our animal friends and also highlight composting, gardening and farm life back in the old days. A wagon ride is available upon request for farm tours of 1½ hours or more. All ages welcome! Field trip scheduling is subject to availability and reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance. Please contact Salomon Farm Park at 427-6008 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for questions and scheduling. Field trip cost is $3/participant/hour. Teachers, care givers and adult chaperones are free. A minimum fee of $30/hour applies to all groups. We can accommodate up to 30 students per tour and 1:10 chaperone: student ratio is recommended.
Pictured from left to right: Dave Fike, Carl Fike, and Roy Fike
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Salomon Farm Volunteer Opportunities
Salomon Farm Park relies on volunteers to help maintain the park and provide various amenities and services to our community. If you are interested in becoming a garden volunteer or getting involved in farm park operations indirectly through the Tractor Club or Gardeners of America, please plan to attend our garden volunteer orientation or any of the clubs’ meetings. All meetings are held at the Salomon Farm Park in the Wolf Family Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd. If your business, club, or scout group is looking for service hours or projects please contact Eden at 427-6008
Tri-State Antique Tractor Club
3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m.
The Tri-State Antique Tractor Club tends the crop fields and is a key piece of our annual Fall Harvest Festival. The club is dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of old farm machinery. Join the club and meet other tractor enthusiasts, assist in tending the crop fields, and get the chance to learn and work on a myriad of antique farm equipment pieces. For more information, contact Eden at (260-427-6008).
Gardeners of America Club
2nd Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m.
The mission of the Gardeners of America is to promote gardening education and related environmental issues to its membership and the gardening public through charitable, educational and scientific means. Join the club! For more information, contact Eden at (260-427-6008).
Flax and Fleecers Guild
2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm
The Flax and Fleecers Guild is a group dedicated to the fiber arts: spinning, knitting, crocheting, weaving, felting and more! In addition to the monthly meetings, the guild participates in many activities throughout the year, including spin-ins, Salomon Farm Fiber Arts Celebration, the Johnny Appleseed Festival, spinning at the Old Fort, and many more. The club meets at Salomon Farm Park in the Learning Center on the second Tuesday of each month. The group gathers at 6:30 pm for business followed by a program or show and tell. Guild meetings in July and December will be held off site. For more information, contact Eden at (260-427-6008).
Photo credit to Erin Eicher with InJoy Photography
Photography at the Farm
Beautiful barns, rolling meadows, quaint gardens, and acres of cheery sunflowers (seasonally) make Salomon Farm Park an attractive place for photography. Professional photographers using Salomon Farm Park and charging for their services must now purchase an annual photography pass ($50) at the Parks and Recreation Office, 705 E. State Blvd. in person or by calling (260) 427-6000.
The pass is valid for the calendar year (January- December). Photography passes are not required of hobbyists or professional photographers hired to photograph events in rented facilities. All fees will directly support Salomon Farm Park operations. For more information, contact Eden at (260-427-6008)
Dirt Wain Community Composting
Salomon Farm Park has partnered with Dirt Wain, a new composting initiative in the area that processes food scraps from households. Members are provided with a bucket that they fill, drop off at the Farm at their convenience, and then pick up a clean bucket to repeat the process. For more detailed information or to sign up check out www.dirtwain.com or Salomon Farm Park on Facebook.
Faces of the Farm - Facebook Conversations
Flax and Fleecers: Video released May 8
Blacksmith Club: Video released May 1 (see below)
Check out our Questions & Answer session with the farm partners, community groups and volunteers that make up Salomon Farm Park. Join us this spring as we chat with the Salomon Blacksmith Club and the Flax & Fleecers Guild. These conversations will be posted on our Salomon Farm Park Facebook page. If you are curious about these groups, please submit your questions to Eden at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling (260) 427-6008. We will try our best to include them in the video.
Wild Walkers pose for a group picture at Pokagon State Park. Photo credit: Steve Hague
Wild Walkers 2021
Wild Walkers is an adult hiking group that meets the second and fourth Fridays of each month for a walk on the wild side. Each hike features a different natural area in the region (parks, wetlands, nature preserve, etc.) and carpooling is available when necessary. Please call Eden at 427-6008 or e-mail eden.lamb@cityof fortwayne.org if you have questions.
2021 Wild Walker Schedule
Blacksmithing
Thanks to Salomon Farm Blacksmiths for all of their volunteer hours in teaching classes and demonstrating at events. Folks interested in joining the blacksmith club are required to complete the beginner’s workshop. Keep checking this page or our Facebook page for workshop dates. The blacksmith club is for individuals 18 years or older. The club meets one Saturday morning a month.
We Rent for Your Event!
Historic Old Barn
Wolf Family Learning Center
Historic Salomon Homestead
The peaceful setting of Salomon Farm Park makes our elegant rental spaces perfect for weddings, receptions, reunions, concerts, dances, and many other special events.
Please contact our rental coordinator at 260-427-6790 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Old Barn rents May-October only. Learning Center rents January-May and August-December. In addition, Historic Salomon Homestead is available year round for small rentals.
Thanks to Carroll High School's Future Farmer's of America for their continued support of Salomon Farm Park!
