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For the Love of Italian
February is the month of love and everyone loves Italian food. Bring your loved one along and enjoy a fun night of cooking together. Tonight’s menu is Chicken Parmesan, Caprese Zucchini, and Panzanella Salad, a true recipe for euphoria and comfort. Chef Patrick Whetstone will guide you through this preparation for an upscale dining experience. Ages 18+. Registration deadline: February 1. Min. 6. Max 12.
Code Date Day Time
153839-M1 2/8 M 6-8 pm
# Session/Fee: 1/$35
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Spanish Tapas
A tapa is an appetizer or snack in Spanish cuisine. Full of flavor and color, tapas can be hot or cold and made with a wide variety of ingredients. Spend an evening with Chef Whetstone from The Personal Palate and learn how easy it can be to wake up your taste buds and impress your friends at your next party or gathering. Ages 18+. Registration deadline: February 15. Min. 6. Max 12.
Code Date Day Time
153837-M1 2/22 M 6-8 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$35
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Wild Game Cooking
Salomon Farm Park and the National Wild Turkey Federation bring you a wildly unique cooking experience. If you want healthy, local, lean, antibiotic-free meat . . . wild game is your answer. Instructor John Heingartner demonstrates the preparation and execution of simple wild game recipes incorporating rabbit, squirrel, venison and waterfowl. Ages 18 +. Registration deadlines: January 11, January 30 and February 24. Min. 4.
Max. 10
Code Date Day Time
Venison
153842-W1 2/3 W 6-8 pm
Waterfowl
153842-W2 3 /3 W 6-8 pm
# Session/Fee: 1/$25
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 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. Registration deadlines are one week prior to the start of each class. Min. 5. Max. 15.
Code Date Day Time
Valentine’s Day Cooking
Discover creative ways to show love from the kitchen and a special memory between you and your child!
153909-T3 2/2 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! Ages 6-14. Registration deadlines are 5 business days before each class. Min. 5. Max. 15.
Code Date Day Time
Valentine’s Day Cooking
Creative ways to show love from the kitchen! We’ll prepare one savory and one sweet recipe.
153911-T3 2/2 T 6-7:30 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$40
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
FREE Virtual Programs
Participation in our live online classes require that you use the free Zoom video conferencing service. You can watch and participate through any smart device. Please register using the email address you want to use for communication about this class. Registered participants will receive a Zoom link via email that will be used to access the class. Register TODAY!
Pollinator Gardens: Creating Habitat for Birds, Bees & Butterflies
Interested in attracting more birds, butterflies and bees to your garden or backyard? Master Gardener Pam Snyder will guide you through everything you need to know about attracting these winged visitors into your own backyard oasis. Learn more about which plants provide the best food and shelter, which species are attracted to different plants and simple additions that are helpful in attracting more pollinators. Ages 18+. Registration deadline: March 5. Min. 5. Max. 15.
Code Date Day Time
253605-F1 3/12 F 6-7 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/FREE
Location: Virtual
The Beauty of Square Foot Gardening
Think you don’t have the time or space to grow your own produce? Square foot gardening or raised bed gardening are for you! Ricky Kemery, retired Purdue Horticulture Extension Educator of Allen County, will walk you through this simple and versatile way to grow your own food. Learn to maximize your production while minimizing space. You will learn how to lay out and construct your garden, prepare your soil and select the right plant seeds and seedlings for your garden bed. Ages 18+. Registration deadline: March 22. Min. 5. Max. 20.
Code Date Day Time
253607-M1 3/29 M 6-7 pm
# Sessions/Fee: FREE
Location: Virtual
All About Rain Gardens
Rain gardens are beneficially beautiful. In this class learn why rain gardens are beneficial to our municipal water systems and to our rivers. Master Gardener, Martha Ferguson, will explain the importance of rain gardens, how to build one, plant selection for your own rain garden, plant placement and plant care. Ages 18+. Registration deadline: March 1. Min. 5. Max. 20.
Code Date Day Time
253606-M1 3/8 M 6:30-7:30 pm
#Sessions/Fee: FREE
Location: Virtual
Flower Arranging Like a Master Gardener!
Just in time, before our U-Pick sunflower season. Learn how to make a beautiful flower arrangement like the experts. Join Master Gardener, Marlene Purdy, for an informative virtual class on flower arranging. Learn to build your very own seasonal creation. Marlene will explain the difference between traditional and creative design, give tips on selecting, and preparing materials, and an overview of the actual design process. Ages 15+. Registration deadline: April 14. Min.5. Max. 20.
Code Date Day Time
253608-W1 4/21 W 1-2 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/FREE
Location: Virtual
Spring Cooking Classes
Cajun Cuisine
Warm and moderately spicy, Cajun food is one way to warm up. We will be making Jambalaya, Etouffee and Gumbo… true classics from this flavorful region. Ages 18+. Instructor: Chef Patrick Whetstone. Registration deadline: March 17. Min. 6. Max 12.
Code Date Day Time
253838-W1 3/24 W 6-8 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$35
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Year Round Soups
Soups have a place in everyone’s heart in some way or another, from the comfort they give as they warm you up, to the aroma that fills the house as they slowly simmer. Chef Whetstone will walk you through the preparation of three delicious soups – one cold soup that can be enjoyed in the middle of summer and 2 hot soups that will warm you up on colder days. Ages 18+. Registration deadline: April 14. Min. 6. Max 12.
Code Date Day Time
253837-W1 4/21 W 6-8 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$35
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Handmade Pasta
Some of the best foods are the messiest to make! Tonight you will learn to make our own pasta from scratch as well as a few basic sauces that allow the pasta to shine and be the main focus of the plate. Ages 18+. Registration deadline: April 28 . Min. 6. Max 12.
Code Date Day Time
253839-W1 5/5 W 6-8 pm
# Session/Fee: 1/$35
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Fresh Cuisine
Perfect spring recipes bring a palate that is ready to be revived! Inspired by French cuisine this class will focus on three dishes that can be served individually or together as a meal: Lyonnaise Potatoes, Coq Au Vin and Crepes. Ages 18+. Instructor: Chef Patrick Whetstone. Registration deadline: May 12. Min. 6. Max. 12.
Code Date Day Time
253840-W1 5/19 W 6-8 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$35
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Wild Game Cooking Classes
In partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation join us at Salomon Farm Park for a wildly unique learning experience. If you care about healthy, local, lean and antibiotic free meat then these are the classes for you! These classes focus on the prep and execution of simple recipes. Instructor: John Heingartner. Ages 18 +. Registration deadlines: February 24, March 29 and April 26. Min. 4. Max. 10
Code Date Day Time
Waterfowl
153842-W2 3/3 W 6-8 pm
Rabbit & Squirrel
253841-M1 4/5 M 6-8 pm
Wild Turkey
253841-M2 5/3 M 6-8 pm
# Session/Fee: 1/$25
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Knife Techniques
Contrary to popular belief, most kitchen accidents involving a knife are because the knife is too dull, not because it is too sharp. Learn how to sharpen, fine tune and care for your kitchen knives, then practice basic cuts on fruits and vegetables to learn cutting techniques and hand placement. Our goal being to eliminate those accidental cuts on your hand. Ages 18+. Instructor: Chef Patrick Whetstone. Registration deadline: March 3. Min. 6. Max 12.
Code Date Day Time
253842-W1 3/10 W 6-8 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$35
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Little Roots: Culinary Classes for Preschoolers
*Adult/Child
Empower your little ones to create their 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 the 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
St. Patty’s Day
We will make food inspired by St. Patrick’s Day. Will it be Irish? Will it be green? Either way, your child will luck out in this class!
253909-T1 3/23 T 10-11 am
Prince and Princess Tea Party
These snacks are perfect for a tea party! Prince and princess attire is encouraged but not required.
253909-T4 4/27 T 10-11 am
Pack a Bento Lunch
Learn to pack a healthy bento style lunch that your child will love! Please bring a 3-4 compartment lunch box. Disposable take home boxes will be available.
253909-T5 5/25 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 that 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
St. Patty’s Day
We will make food inspired by St. Patrick’s Day. Will it be Irish? Will it be green? Either way, your child will luck out in this class!
253917-T3 3/23 T 6-7:30 pm
Host a Brunch
Receive tips on how to host a brunch and hands-on cooking brunch recipes!
253917-T4 4/27 T 6-7:30 pm
Impressive Appetizers
Our appetizers are kid approved and kid friendly to prepare!
253917-T5 5/25 T 6-7:30 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$40
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
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!
John Heingartner
John was born and raised in Northeast Indiana and has over 30 years of experience in the outdoors. His specialties are trapping, hunting, fishing and cooking wild game. As a way of recording his passion for his grandchildren he started filming his adventures in 2007. His popular YouTube channel lead to the introduction of his show on the Huntchannel.tv in 2015.
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.
Forging Forward
Spring Blacksmith Skills Workshop
Enhance your forging techniques while completing a different project each session (previous forging experience is required). Participants require the following protective equipment: leather closed-toed shoes, full-length pants, natural fiber clothing (cotton, wool, etc.) and all loose hair must be tied back. Gloves and protective eye wear will be provided. Registration is required. Ages 15+. Participants under 18 most have a parent or guardian present during class session. Registration deadline: March 8. Min. 3. Max 5.
Code Dates Day Time
253820-S1 3/27, 4/24, 5/22 Sa 9-11 am
# Sessions/Fee: 3/$13
Location: Blacksmith Shop at Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Advanced Blacksmithing for Women
Students will advance their skills by learning new decorative techniques to create functional items. Previous forging experience is required. Participants require the following protective equipment: leather closed-toed shoes, full-length pants, natural fiber clothing (cotton, wool, etc.) and all loose hair must be tied back. Gloves and protective eye wear will be provided. Registration is required. Ages 15+. Participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian present during class session. Classes meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturday from March 6-May 15. Registration deadline: March 1. Min. 3. Max 6.
Code Dates Day Time
253843-S1 3/6-5/15 Sa 10 am-12 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 6/$25
Location: Blacksmith Shop at Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd
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 Kellie at 427-6005 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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 please contact Kellie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 427-6005.
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 please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 427-6005.
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 please contact Kellie at 427-6005 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Photo credit to Erin Eicher with InJoy Photography
Photography at the Farm
Beautiful barns, rolling meadows, quaint gardens, and acres of cheery sunflowers 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.
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 Kellie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 427-6005.
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
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!
