Grace Farms, CT

06/17/2026

Grace Farms Tea & Coffee is coming to New York City.

Join us for the grand opening on Monday, June 22 as we open the first-ever Grace Farms Cafe in New York City at 48th Street and Madison Avenue, at the base of JPMorganChase’s corporate headquarters in partnership with Restaurant Associates.

Whether you’re on your morning commute or spending the day in Manhattan, stop by the Cafe to enjoy ethically and sustainably sourced tea and coffee, and be among the first to receive an exclusive Grace Farms x MiiR mug (available while supplies last).

This significant partnership introduces our Tea & Coffee to new customers while expanding the reach and mission of Design for Freedom, Grace Farms’ movement to end forced labor in the global building materials supply chain.

“This cafe represents everything Grace Farms believes about the power of everyday simple acts that can make a difference,” said Grace Farms Tea & Coffee Co-Founder and CEO Adam Thatcher. “When someone stops for a cup of tea or coffee on their way to work, they're participating in a movement to create a more humane built environment. We're grateful to JPMorgan Chase and Restaurant Associates for bringing Grace Farms to New York City.”

100% of profits from Certified B Corp Grace Farms Tea & Coffee support Design for Freedom by Grace Farms.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the grand opening of the Grace Farms Cafe on June 22. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4vTr5XU

All photos by Melani Lust

06/16/2026

The wonders of summer await at Grace Farms!

All season, visitors are invited to create, connect, and discover. Explore the beauty of nature, enjoy opportunities to slow down over a cup of iced tea or coffee. Engage in weekly, family-friendly art and nature programs rooted in the creativity, discovery, and imagination.

It's going to be a wonderful week ahead! From Journey into the World of Tea (6/17) and the sold-out Life Worth Living Course (6/17) to Move with Grace Farms x lululemon (6/20) and a sold-out Learning with Nature workshop on tomatoes, there are endless opportunities for hands-on learning and connection.

Come all week to enjoy our site! Walk around the River building, stroll along the meadows, discover our onsite exhibits, and more.

Take a look at our upcoming events and plan your summer day trip. We look forward to welcoming you! https://gracefarms.org/visit

Photos by Melani Lust

06/10/2026

Experience the awe of the outdoors this summer at Grace Farms.

Discover award-winning architecture and inspiring artworks, enjoy interactive family programs, immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, and slow down over a cup of iced tea or coffee—all in one place.

Plan your visit: https://gracefarms.org/visit

Photos by Melani Lust

06/09/2026

"A place of peace and inner contentment. When you need to get away from the world and listen to your inner-self." - Google review of Grace Farms

Plan a peaceful day trip this summer.

Experience the beauty of nature, attend family-friendly programs, and explore the winding architecture of the River building and its glass-enclosed volumes.

Or simply slow down with a cup of iced tea or coffee, enjoy meaningful conversation and savor moments of calm and tranquility in a place designed to inspire reflection and renewal.

Plan your visit: https://gracefarms.org/visit

Photos by Melani Lust Photography

06/08/2026

Restore and ignite your energy with our monthly summer movement series, Move with Grace Farms x lululemon.

Join us in the Court for a revitalizing program developed in collaboration with local lululemon ambassadors.

Coming up on Saturday, June 20: a dynamic strength class with Ottis Lewis, coach, trainer, and motivator.

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Elevate your fitness during this dynamic workout focusing on upper body, lower body, and core strength! Taught by coach, trainer, and motivator Ottis Lewis, this..

06/05/2026

Enjoy a tranquil exploration of Eastern and Western tea culture and practices on Wednesday, June 17, at 3:00 pm.

As you sample tea varietals from around the world, learn about the tea itself, the distinct wares in which it’s served, how it’s presented, and more.

Reserve your place:

The experience of drinking tea varies vastly from culture to culture. For some, preparing and drinking tea is part of a ritual rooted in ancient..

06/05/2026

We're looking forward to welcoming families and visitors of all ages to enjoy June at Grace Farms, including our Summer Kickoff Concert featuring Marcus Garrick Miller and IWM tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. For tickets and more details, visit: https://gracefarms.org/event/summer-kickoff-concert-with-marcus-miller-and-iwm

From walking tours among historic stone walls to immersive outdoor concerts and world-class exhibition openings, June is bursting with creative energy. Grab your Passport-Journal and map out your first road trip of the season!

🎨 EVENTS
June 6 America's 250th Greenwich Community 5K & Fun Mile at Bruce Museum
June 6 Summer Kickoff Concert with Marcus Miller and IWM at Grace Farms, CT
June 6 From the Porch Concert with Kristen Renehan & Jim Mastrianni at Hill-Stead Museum
June 6 Weir Farm Artist Collective Exhibit Opening Reception at Ridgefield Library via Weir Farm National Historical Park
June 6 Summer Party Gala Curated by SAINT HERON at The Glass House
June 6–7 CT Trails Day Historic Garden & Trail Walks at Hill-Stead Museum
June 7 Take Part in Art Watercolor Instruction with Bobbi Mullen at Weir Farm National Historical Park
June 7 Mocktails and Watercolors Outdoors in the Plaza at Grace Farms, CT
June 7 10th Biennial FOOTPRINT International Exhibition Opening Reception at Center for Contemporary Printmaking
June 7 Experiences at the Bruce: "A Bohemian in New York" Concert at Bruce Museum
June 7 CT Watercolor Society 81st Annual Exhibition Opening Reception at HAS Galleries
June 7 MoCA Sessions: Endea Owens + The Cookout Live Jazz Performance at Museum of Contemporary Art CT
June 10 Portraiture Short Course: Photography & Portraiture Lecture at Hill-Stead Museum
June 11 A Grateful Gathering Benefit Concert featuring Mystic Dead at Mattatuck Museum
June 12 Café Flo Reopens at Florence Griswold Museum
June 12–14 Blooms with a View: A Celebration of Art and Flowers at Florence Griswold Museum
June 12–Sept 4 Happy Hours Fridays Summer Series at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
June 13 Ranger-Led Stone Wall Tour at Weir Farm National Historical Park
June 13 FREE Screenprinting Summer Sampler Hands-on Workshop at Center for Contemporary Printmaking
June 13 Museum After Dark: Summer Solstice Ball at New Britain Museum of American Art
June 13–14 The Painter’s Coastline Expressive Seascape Workshop at Lyme Art Association
June 14 Free Outdoor Concert with the Old Lyme Town Band at Florence Griswold Museum
June 14 Art is Revolutionary: Flag Day & America's 250th Birthday Party at Weir Farm National Historical Park
June 14 Arts & Minds Family Flag Day Celebration at Fairfield University Art Museum

🖼️ EXHIBITIONS OPENING
June 1 CT Watercolor Society 81st Annual Exhibition at HAS Galleries
June 5 A Connecticut History & Hudson Valley Art Association Annual Exhibition at Lyme Art Association
June 6 Six Extinctions International Touring Exhibition Debut at Bruce Museum
June 7 10th Biennial FOOTPRINT International Exhibition at Center for Contemporary Printmaking
June 7 The Aldrich Decennial: I am what is around me at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
June 7 Tim Youd: Connecticut Retyped Live Durational Performance at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
June 11 Your Plate Squared: Celebrating America’s 250th at Bruce Museum
June 11 iCreate 2026 High School Juried Exhibition at Bruce Museum
June 11 Seeing Light: Kay Knight Clarke at New Britain Museum of American Art
June 12 Printmaking and the Unconventional Pathways of African American Artists at Stamford Museum & Nature Center
June 13 Psychedelic Splendor: The Concert Art of AJ Masthay & Helen Kennedy at Mattatuck Museum
June 13 Theodate Pope’s Highfield: A History at Mattatuck Museum

👋 EXHIBITIONS CLOSING
June 7 Art, Jazz + the Blues at Museum of Contemporary Art CT
June 7 Who We Are Photographic Exhibit and Wende Caporale-Greene: The Art of Feeding Community at Mattatuck Museum
June 7 American Impressionism & John Coplans Highlights at Yale University Art Gallery
June 10 Leonardo Drew: Alchemy & Ursula von Rydingsvard: states of becoming at Bruce Museum
June 13 Treaties on De-Fences & The Cold War Program Shows at Onera Foundation
June 14 Revelations: A Decade of Collecting, 2016–2026 at Florence Griswold Museum

06/05/2026

Step into summer in the Plaza at Grace Farms.

The new seating, Dancing Trees designed by Kazuyo Sejima and Associates welcomes play, discovery, and connection.

Experiences like Builder Beginnings and Jumpin' Jams at Grace Farms and creative moments like Mocktails and Watercolors bring joy, inspire creativity, and nurture appreciation for the natural world.

Linger for conversation. Create special shared memories. Celebrate the moment.

Discover Grace Farms and plan your visit: https://gracefarms.org/visit

Photo by Melani Lust

06/04/2026

The relationship we have with the Earth is one that exists primarily to service our needs, regardless of the consequences.

In discussing how to repair this broken relationship, the serviceberry, also known as the juneberry, may hold some of the answers. The serviceberry, as Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer explains, is a reminder of our interdependence and that all flourishing is mutual.

Read our latest blog post to learn more about serviceberries, invaluable insights from Kimmerer—who lectured at Grace Farms in March—and how we can support each other and the Earth, including our ongoing initiatives at Grace Farms: https://bit.ly/4uLaDsE

Pictured:
1. Closeup of a serviceberry bush blooming at Grace Farms. Photo by Julien Jarry
2. Serviceberries along the Grace Farms Garden. The early-blooming white flowers turn into ripe berries in June and July, serving as food sources for wildlife including orioles, cardinals, thrushes, catbirds, titmice, woodpeckers, waxwings, and robins, according to the CT Audubon Society. Caterpillars and moths also feed on the leaves. Photo by Kim Kelly.
3. From The New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, The Serviceberry published by Simon & Schuster. This book is available in our Library.

06/03/2026

Kick off your summer with an unforgettable concert featuring Marcus Garrick Miller and his band, IWM, this Saturday, June 6.

Enjoy a beautiful day trip to Grace Farms. Slow down and take in the flourishing natural landscape before immersing yourself in a memorable concert in the glass-enclosed Sanctuary.

Feel the rhythm of Miller's sax and experience his exceptional artistry and creativity. Don't miss it. Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/48VYjgi

Photo by Jacek Dolata