Photo credit to Denny Beck
Fall Programs
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Seasonal and Fresh Cooking
With frost starting to cover the ground, it’s time to start planning warmer weather dishes. Lucky for you this is one of Chef Patrick Whetstone’s favorite things to do. Come enjoy an evening of light, vibrant and, most importantly, seasonal cooking and walk away feeling confident about making a three-course meal from your own garden or seasonal produce. Ages 18+. Registration deadline: September 14. Min. 6. Max 12.
Code Date Day Time
453836-M1 9/21 M 6-8 pm
# Sessions/Fee:
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Desserts with Chef Patrick!
Back by popular demand! In just 2 short hours, Chef Patrick Whetstone will walk you through the compilation of three delectable desserts you will be proud to serve for any occasion. Ages 18+. Registration deadline: September 28. Min. 6. Max 12.
Code Date Day Time
453831-M1 10/5 M 6-8 pm
# Session/Fee: 1/$35
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Cooking Techniques
Professional or amateur, it’s never a bad idea to polish your skills and share your own secrets of the trade. Allow Chef Patrick Whetstone to answer any cooking technique questions you may have while he walks you through blanching, braising, poaching, roasting, sautéing, and steaming to produce a three course meal that we all can enjoy at the end. Ages 18+. Registration deadline: November 9. Min. 6. Max 12.
Code Date Day Time
453832-M1 11/16 M 6-8 pm
# Session/Fee: 1/$35
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Meet Our Chef
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.
Wild Game Cooking Class
Be sure to check out Salomon Farm Park’s Facebook page for upcoming Wild Game cooking classes.
Painting With Wool
Wet felting is the process of combining layers of wool into on flat piece of felt fabric. You will create a beautiful 6” x 6” waterfall picture using a variety of colorful wool fibers Sue Powe of Cousin Susie’s Felting has been working with wool since 2012 when she started making dreadlocks for her local dance community. Since that time, Susie has dedicated herself to share her love for the art form and fiber arts. All necessary equipment and materials will be provided. Ages 8-adult. A parent or guardian must stay in the facility with all children under the age of 12. Registration deadline: October 14. Min. 8. Max 16.
Code Date Day Time
453822-W1 10/21 W 6-9:30 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$54
Location: Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Wool Applique
Spend two evenings at Salomon Farm Park learning the basics of wool applique. Applique is ornamental needlework in which pieces of fabric in different shapes and patterns are sewn onto a larger piece to form a picture or pattern. You will choose one of three designs to create a 9” round table rug. All necessary supplies will be provided. Knowledge of the buttonhole and stem stitch are recommended. Ages 12+. Instructor Patty Miller has been doing wool applique for 20+ years. Registration deadline: September 17. Min. 6. Max. 12.
Code Dates Day Time
453804-R1 9/24-10/1 Th 5-8 pm
# Session/Fee: 2/$55
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Make a Mug Rug
Learn the basics of wool applique while making a beautiful mug rug. We’ll supply all the materials, design ideas and personalized instruction you need to create a simple 8” x 4” wool rug for your mug. Instructor Patty Miller has been doing wool applique for 20+ years. Registration deadline: October 8. Min. 6. Max 12.
Code Date Day Time
453834-R1 10/15 Th 5-8 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$28
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. These fun, age appropriate cooking classes are bursting with hands-on activities and healthy concept learning through games and activities. Our theme this fall is Fairy Tale Food! Younger siblings are welcome to stay with their caregiver, but any child participating in class must register. Ages 2-5. Wholesome Roots Instructor: Sara Garton. Registration deadlines are one week prior to the start of each class. Min. 5. Max. 15.
Code Date Day Time
Little Pigs (Pig Faces)
453920-T2 10/6 T 10-11 am
Frozen (Elsa Wands and Olaf Quesadillas)
453920-T3 11/24 T 10-11 am
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$25
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Roots: Culinary Classes for Youth
Designed to help children feel confident and comfortable in the kitchen, our Roots classes allow students to grow in their culinary skills. Each level allows for cooking instruction and recipes to be catered to the ability of the student! Each class offers hands on cooking time and instruction, and also allows time for eating! This fall’s theme is Fictional Food. Ages 6-14. Wholesome Roots Instructor: Meghan Hauser. Registration deadlines are 5 business days before each class. Min. 5. Max. 15.
Code Date Day Time
Narnia: Turkish Delight Balls (contains nuts)/Tea Sandwiches
453921-T2 10/6 T 6-7:30 pm
Lord of the Rings: Potato Soup/Bilbo’s Seed Cake
453921-T3 11/24 T 6-7:30 pm # Sessions/Fee: 1/$40
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
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.
Wet Felted Soap
Did you know that wool felted soap will not hold germs? Wool is naturally antibacterial, breathable and odor resistant! Wool felted soap also acts as a exfoliating natural washcloth. Learn this useful and decorative craft! The simplicity of this project makes it perfect for kids, and makes a unique gift! Ages 5+. Parents must stay in the facility with all children under the age of 14. All necessary equipment and materials will be provided. Goat soap is provided by local Goat Girl Soaps. Sue Powe of Cousin Susie’s Felting has been working with wool since 2012 and has dedicated herself to share her love for the art form and fiber arts. Registration deadline: November 6. Min. 8. Max 16.
Code Date Day Time
453835-S1 11/14 Sa 10 am-12 pm
# Session/Fee: 1/$45
Location: Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Christmas on the Farm
Call for Vendors and Entertainers!
Saturday, December 5, 1:00- 5:00 p.m.
Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
We are looking for crafters and artisans who can fill the barn with Christmas cheer and lots of handmade gifts and goodies for our Christmas on the Farm event. Please contact Eden Lamb at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 427-6008 for a vendor application.
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!
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.
Meet Our Chefs
Photo credit: Rylan Capper
Patrick Whetstone
Chef Patrick Whetstone 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!
Chad Seewald
Chad learned about desserts while working his way up from dishwasher to head pastry chef at a five star restaurant and mixed that knowledge with his love of all things geeky to create the one-of-a-kind shop, Sweets So Geek, that specializes in custom cakes, ice cream made in the store, desserts, and geeky themed chocolates.
Renee Williams
Chef Renee Williams is a graduate of Johnson and Wales in Charlotte, NC. She has an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts with a Nutrition focus as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Beverage Management. She now works with the wonderful folks at Parkview Mirro Center.
Meghan Hauser
Meghan is the founder of Wholesome Roots Cooking and is a certified Healthy Hands Cooking instructor.
Photo credit: Rylan Capper
Photo credit: Rylan Capper
Photo credit: Rylan Capper
Professional Photography
at the Farm
We are pleased that Salomon Farm Park has become a popular destination for photography. Capturing memories for Fort Wayne residents at this gorgeous public park couldn’t make us any happier! Beautiful barns, rolling meadows, quaint gardens, and acres of cheery sunflowers make Salomon Farm Park an attractive place for photography. Passes may be purchased over the phone by calling 260-427-6000 or in person at the Parks and Recreation main office in Northside Park at 705 E. State Blvd, 46805 (entrance on Parnell Ave). Business hours are Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. All fees will directly support Salomon Farm Park operations.
Photo credit to Erin Eicher with InJoy Photography
We Rent for Your Event!
Historic Old Barn
Wolf Family Learning Center
The peaceful setting of Salomon Farm Park makes our elegant rental spaces perfect for weddings, receptions, reunions, concerts, dances, and many other special events. We are now booking for 2020 and still have some availability for 2019! For more information visit our website at www.fortwayneparks.org and click on Facilities>Salomon Farm Park>Rental Opportunities or contact Kellie Adkins, 427-6005 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.
Photo credit to Denny Beck
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.
Wild Walkers pose for a group picture at Pokagon State Park. Photo credit: Steve Hague
Wild Walkers 2020
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.
2020 Wild Walkers Schedule
Blacksmithing
Thanks to Salomon Farm Blacksmiths for all of their volunteer hours in teaching classes and demonstrating at events. Join the Blacksmiths at 9 am on the 4th Saturday of each month to watch and participate in forging (18 years and up only). Find the blacksmiths in the forge, just south of the gardens. 
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
Thanks to Carroll High School's Future Farmer's of America for their continued support of Salomon Farm Park!
