Folk Songs Concert with James Hurley & Dean Power
Join us at O’Brien Farm on November 15th for a Folk Songs concert with James Hurley & Dean Power!
Enjoy an evening of music inspired by Newfoundland-Irish traditions.
Doors open at 7:00pm for drinks & socialization at our Thimble Cottage. The concert will take place in our Interpretation Centre from 7:30-8:30pm. Stick around afterward to meet & greet the performers!
Tickets: $30+HST (taxes included in online price). Limited availability. (Tickets also available in person at O’Brien Farm’s Thimble Cottage!)
After Dark
It's back! Make the most of this Halloween season at O'Brien Farm with our annual After Dark haunted trail hike!
Tickets are $30 (+$2.50 non-refundable processing fee) and sold out quickly last year so don't wait to reserve your spot!
Then & Now Festival
Join us for a weekend celebration of historic and modern agricultural practices as part of O'Brien Farm & Colony of Avalon’s first annual Then & Now Festival!
Admission is free, with pre-register workshops, carnival-style ticketed workshops & activities, a harvest dinner & free activities.
September 14 will feature carnival-style ticketed workshops hosted by Colony of Avalon: salve, preserve, bread & touton making. Tickets now available on the Colony of Avalon website!
Additionally, O’Brien Farm & The Kitchen Garden Cookery will be hosting a Harvest Dinner on the evening of September 14! Tickets now available on our online store!
September 15 will feature pre-register workshops hosted by O’Brien Farm & partners: spoon carving, jam making, knitting & cider tasting. Tickets now available on our online store!
More activities & details to be announced soon!!
Bucks Bucks Bucks: 50/50 Fundraiser
O’Brien Farm Foundation is holding an online 50/50 fundraiser in support of our environmental learning and sustainable agriculture programs, including the New Found Farmers incubator program.
The Early Bird prize includes a party package at O’Brien Farm's Kitchen Barn, valued at over $2,000, with the final jackpot potentially reaching $500,000 !
The River
On a moonless night in August when the sea trout are ready to run, a man brings his new girlfriend to the remote family cabin where he has come for fly-fishing since he was a boy. But she's not the only woman he has brought here – or indeed the last.
Things quickly take on a haunting and mysterious tone as questions of what is real and what is not arise. An eerie thriller, wrapped in poetry and mystery by one of the greatest playwrights of our age.
Double Sure Theatre Co-Op, in partnership with the O'Brien Farm Foundation, are proud to present The River by Jez Butterworth. Directed by Jeannette Lambermont-Morey and featuring Marie Jones, Patrick Foran, and Michaela Sheldon, audiences will be swept away by this stunning tale of love, trust, and desire.
Wine & Cheese with Tom Beckett and Steve Delaney
We’re back with another of our ever-popular tasting events! This time, join Steve Delaney (former wine columnist for the Telegram and member of the Opimian Society) and Tom Beckett (of Quidi Vidi’s “Calm Tom” fame) as they guide you through a perfectly selected, expertly paired menu of 8 wines and cheeses. Spend a beautiful evening on the farm and hey, maybe even learn a thing or two!
Tickets: $85+HST
Apple Blossom Festival - Apples at Night
Apple Blossom Festival continues at O’Brien Farm with Apples at Night! Join us for our 1st annual Bad Apple Poetry Contest, enjoy some live music from High & Lonesome, and taste some cider from our friends at Mauzy including “Thimble’s Own,” a special cider made from our very own O’Brien Farm apples. Delectable snack boxes from our friends at punchbowl will be available for purchase.
Tickets for entry are $10 in advance and $15 at the door, but space is limited so get yours before they’re gone!
Apple Blossom Festival - Family Fun!
Join us for a day of family fun as part of the O'Brien Farm's first annual Apple Blossom Festival! Come make an apple blossom postcard, enter our pie eating contest, plant a mini butterfly garden, and so much more! Admission is free with carnival-style tickets available to purchase for participation in some activities.
Sheep to Sock Sunday
Join Heritage NL and the Sheep Producers of NL for our first "Sheep to Sock Sunday" at O'Brien Farm on Sunday, May 26th, 2024. There will be sheep, lambs, shearing demonstrations, spinning, carding, knitting, and more. See the whole process of how we go from sheep to sock! A free family event.
More details available at heritagecraft.ca
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
Just in time for Mother’s Day, join us for another of our ever-popular Afternoon Teas!
Treat your mom (and yourself!) to a delightful afternoon of tea, sweet treats, and savory snacks courtesy of our wonderful friends at the Kitchen Garden Cookery & Heritage School.
Tickets: $75+HST per person
Pre-registration required.
Cake and a Craic: A Fundraiser for O'Brien Farm
Join us for cake and a craic* in support of the O'Brien Farm Foundation!
On March 28, join us at Quidi Vidi Brewery for a delectable night of drinks and desserts in support of the O’Brien Farm Foundation. Tickets include a taster glass of beer and an entry into our dessert raffle alongside a delicious assortment of Irish-Newfoundland food, live music & more!
Doors open at 6pm.
All proceeds support environmental learning, cultural events, and local agriculture at O’Brien Farm. Together, we’re building Newfoundland’s next generation of farmers.
*Craic is the Irish word for a lively gathering.
Echoes of Ireland: An Afternoon of Music and Poetry
Join us in celebrating St. Patrick's day with an intimate hour of music and poetry.
Come enjoy some beautiful music on the Celtic harp, with readings of Irish poetry and original work by our friends Agnes Walsh and Ed Kavanagh.
Tickets: $30+HST
Find the Irish: A Whisky Tasting
In a sea of delicious whiskies, can you find the Irish?
Back by popular demand, join us on March 15 & 16 for a whisky tasting at O'Brien Farm, this time with an interactive twist! Spend the evening sampling and learning about a fine selection of 6 whiskies from around the world with friend of the farm and whisky connoisseur Steve Delaney. Then, put all your knowledge to the test and try to figure out which ones are Irish. Those who guess correctly will be entered into a draw for a prize.
Alongside lively conversation Steve's whisky expertise, tickets to this event include:
-A taster flight of 6 whiskies
-A piece of baguette
-A savory and sweet snack from our friends at the Kitchen Garden Cookery & Heritage School
-A $5 taxi voucher
Tickets: $85+HST
Sundays at O'Brien Farm: Irish Heritage Month Open House
Come spend another Sunday with us at O'Brien Farm!
March is Irish Heritage Month, and it's the perfect time to come see what we're all about here at O'Brien Farm. Come learn about the O'Brien family in Thimble Cottage, and dive deep into our Irish farming heritage in our Interpretation Centre. Admission is by donation in support of our ongoing programs. See you there!
Sundays at O'Brien Farm: Imbolc Celebration
❄️ Join us for the first Sunday at O'Brien Farm event of 2024!
This month, we're celebrating Imbolc, a Celtic calendar celebration marking the halfway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox. Come sit around the fire, bring a mug for some hot chocolate, and make the most of all the winter season has to offer.
At 1:00pm, join us for a guided hike around the farm to see what we get up to in the colder months, and what animals live around here in the winter! Snowshoes are recommended for this portion of the event. A small number of child-sized snowshoes (also suitable for adults for grip) are available for a small fee payable at the door. Email info@obrienfarm.ca to reserve a pair.
Hope to see you there!
Christmas Chocolate Workshop with the Kitchen Garden Cookery and Heritage School
Come get in the Christmas spirit at Thimble Cottage!
Join our friends from the Kitchen Garden Cookery & Heritage School for an afternoon workshop all about chocolate. Make (and sample!) some delicious homemade chocolates, and create a beautiful homemade box of chocolates perfect to give as a gift, or to treat yourself!
Tickets: $75+HST
Email info@obrienfarm.ca to reserve yours today!
Christmas Baking and Edible Gifts with the Kitchen Garden Cookery and Heritage School
Come get in the Christmas spirit at Thimble Cottage!
Join our friends from the Kitchen Garden Cookery & Heritage School for a delicious afternoon of Christmas baking. Make (and sample!) some delicious baked goods and edible gifts, and complete an edible gift box perfect for anyone on your list. You won't be able to get enough of these sweet treats, so you'll also leave with all of the recipes for the goodies you made.
Tickets: $75+HST
Email info@obrienfarm.ca to reserve yours today
Christmas Tea Workshop with NL Pharmacy Museum
Who doesn’t love a warm cup of tea this time of year?
Join us, in partnership with the NL Pharmacy Museum, for an evening workshop all about tea! Learn about the medicinal properties of peppermint, chamomile, and more, and make your own tea blends to take home. After, relax in our cottage with coffee and sweets, or give your tea a try!
Tickets: $35 + HST
Space is limited! Email info@obrienfarm.ca to reserve your spot.
Single Malt Scotch Tasting with Tom Beckett
Following the success of our Irish whiskey tasting last spring, by popular demand, Tom Beckett will be back at the farm this November for another delicious evening, this time with single malt scotch!
Spend the evening in our brand new Interpretation Centre as Tom expertly guides you through tasting 6 unique scotches. Delicious snacks at the end of the night and a $5 taxi voucher are included. Come have a good time, and learn something new along the way!
Tickets: $85 + HST
We sold our last time, so don’t delay! Email info@obrienfarm.ca to reserve your ticket today.
Single Malt Scotch Tasting with Tom Beckett
Following the success of our Irish whiskey tasting last spring, by popular demand, Tom Beckett will be back at the farm this November for another delicious evening, this time with single malt scotch!
Spend the evening in our brand new Interpretation Centre as Tom expertly guides you through tasting 6 unique scotches. Delicious snacks at the end of the night and a $5 taxi voucher are included. Come have a good time, and learn something new along the way!
Tickets: $85 + HST
We sold our last time, so don’t delay! Email info@obrienfarm.ca to reserve your ticket today.
Single Malt Scotch Tasting with Tom Beckett
Following the success of our Irish whiskey tasting last spring, by popular demand, Tom Beckett will be back at the farm this November for another delicious evening, this time with single malt scotch!
Spend the evening in our brand new Interpretation Centre as Tom expertly guides you through tasting 6 unique scotches. Delicious snacks at the end of the night and a $5 taxi voucher are included. Come have a good time, and learn something new along the way!
Tickets: $85 + HST
We sold our last time, so don’t delay! Email info@obrienfarm.ca to reserve your ticket today.
After Dark - Halloween Event
It's back! Come experience the spookiest season of the year at O'Brien Farm with our annual After Dark haunted trail hike!
Have the fairies taken someone else?
What happened to that boy who was always getting into mischief?
Are there ghosts on O'Brien Farm?
Come find out as you hike through our trails under the cloak of darkness, and dare to listen to our hair-raising tales (including two brand NEW, two spine-chilling stories!), all inspired by Irish-Newfoundland folklore. The finest actors in St. John's are ready to give you goose bumps no matter the weather, so bring along warm clothes, comfortable shoes, and a will of steel!
Each tour is around 50 minutes, but stick around afterwards and enjoy hot beverages and delectable treats available for purchase.
Note: When we say these stories are scary, we mean it! This event is NOT suitable for children.
Tickets are $30 (+$2.50 non-refundable processing fee) and sold out quickly last year so don't wait to reserve your spot!
*Please note this is a fundraising event for our non-profit, registered charity and it will go ahead RAIN or SHINE. Refunds will be accepted up until one week before the event ONLY, but you may inquire about transferring your tickets if needed.*
After Dark - Halloween Event
It's back! Come experience the spookiest season of the year at O'Brien Farm with our annual After Dark haunted trail hike!
Have the fairies taken someone else?
What happened to that boy who was always getting into mischief?
Are there ghosts on O'Brien Farm?
Come find out as you hike through our trails under the cloak of darkness, and dare to listen to our hair-raising tales (including two brand NEW, two spine-chilling stories!), all inspired by Irish-Newfoundland folklore. The finest actors in St. John's are ready to give you goose bumps no matter the weather, so bring along warm clothes, comfortable shoes, and a will of steel!
Each tour is around 50 minutes, but stick around afterwards and enjoy hot beverages and delectable treats available for purchase.
Note: When we say these stories are scary, we mean it! This event is NOT suitable for children.
Tickets are $30 (+$2.50 non-refundable processing fee) and sold out quickly last year so don't wait to reserve your spot!
*Please note this is a fundraising event for our non-profit, registered charity and it will go ahead RAIN or SHINE. Refunds will be accepted up until one week before the event ONLY, but you may inquire about transferring your tickets if needed.*
After Dark - Halloween Event
It's back! Come experience the spookiest season of the year at O'Brien Farm with our annual After Dark haunted trail hike!
Have the fairies taken someone else?
What happened to that boy who was always getting into mischief?
Are there ghosts on O'Brien Farm?
Come find out as you hike through our trails under the cloak of darkness, and dare to listen to our hair-raising tales (including two brand NEW, two spine-chilling stories!), all inspired by Irish-Newfoundland folklore. The finest actors in St. John's are ready to give you goose bumps no matter the weather, so bring along warm clothes, comfortable shoes, and a will of steel!
Each tour is around 50 minutes, but stick around afterwards and enjoy hot beverages and delectable treats available for purchase.
Note: When we say these stories are scary, we mean it! This event is NOT suitable for children.
Tickets are $30 (+$2.50 non-refundable processing fee) and sold out quickly last year so don't wait to reserve your spot!
*Please note this is a fundraising event for our non-profit, registered charity and it will go ahead RAIN or SHINE. Refunds will be accepted up until one week before the event ONLY, but you may inquire about transferring your tickets if needed.*
After Dark - Halloween Event (Seated Performance)
It's back! Come experience the spookiest season of the year at O'Brien Farm with our annual After Dark event!
Have the fairies taken someone else?
What happened to that boy who was always getting into mischief?
Are there ghosts on O'Brien Farm?
Come find out at O'Brien Farm under the cloak of darkness, and dare to listen to our hair-raising tales (including two brand NEW, two spine-chilling stories!), all inspired by Irish-Newfoundland folklore. The finest actors in St. John's are ready to give you goose bumps no matter the weather, so bring along warm clothes, comfortable shoes, and a will of steel!
This performance is around 50 minutes, but stick around afterwards and enjoy hot beverages and delectable treats available for purchase.
Note: When we say these stories are scary, we mean it! This event is NOT suitable for children.
Tickets are $30 (+$2.50 non-refundable processing fee) and sold out quickly last year so don't wait to reserve your spot!
*Please note this is a fundraising event for our non-profit, registered charity and it will go ahead RAIN or SHINE. Refunds will be accepted up until one week before the event ONLY, but you may inquire about transferring your tickets if needed.*
After Dark - Halloween Event
It's back! Come experience the spookiest season of the year at O'Brien Farm with our annual After Dark haunted trail hike!
Have the fairies taken someone else?
What happened to that boy who was always getting into mischief?
Are there ghosts on O'Brien Farm?
Come find out as you hike through our trails under the cloak of darkness, and dare to listen to our hair-raising tales (including two brand NEW, two spine-chilling stories!), all inspired by Irish-Newfoundland folklore. The finest actors in St. John's are ready to give you goose bumps no matter the weather, so bring along warm clothes, comfortable shoes, and a will of steel!
Each tour is around 50 minutes, but stick around afterwards and enjoy hot beverages and delectable treats available for purchase.
Note: When we say these stories are scary, we mean it! This event is NOT suitable for children.
Tickets are $30 (+$2.50 non-refundable processing fee) and sold out quickly last year so don't wait to reserve your spot!
*Please note this is a fundraising event for our non-profit, registered charity and it will go ahead RAIN or SHINE. Refunds will be accepted up until one week before the event ONLY, but you may inquire about transferring your tickets if needed.*
After Dark - Halloween Event
It's back! Come experience the spookiest season of the year at O'Brien Farm with our annual After Dark haunted trail hike!
Have the fairies taken someone else?
What happened to that boy who was always getting into mischief?
Are there ghosts on O'Brien Farm?
Come find out as you hike through our trails under the cloak of darkness, and dare to listen to our hair-raising tales (including two brand NEW, two spine-chilling stories!), all inspired by Irish-Newfoundland folklore. The finest actors in St. John's are ready to give you goose bumps no matter the weather, so bring along warm clothes, comfortable shoes, and a will of steel!
Each tour is around 50 minutes, but stick around afterwards and enjoy hot beverages and delectable treats available for purchase.
Note: When we say these stories are scary, we mean it! This event is NOT suitable for children.
Tickets are $30 (+$2.50 non-refundable processing fee) and sold out quickly last year so don't wait to reserve your spot!
*Please note this is a fundraising event for our non-profit, registered charity and it will go ahead RAIN or SHINE. Refunds will be accepted up until one week before the event ONLY, but you may inquire about transferring your tickets if needed.*
After Dark - Halloween Event
It's back! Come experience the spookiest season of the year at O'Brien Farm with our annual After Dark haunted trail hike!
Have the fairies taken someone else?
What happened to that boy who was always getting into mischief?
Are there ghosts on O'Brien Farm?
Come find out as you hike through our trails under the cloak of darkness, and dare to listen to our hair-raising tales (including two brand NEW, two spine-chilling stories!), all inspired by Irish-Newfoundland folklore. The finest actors in St. John's are ready to give you goose bumps no matter the weather, so bring along warm clothes, comfortable shoes, and a will of steel!
Each tour is around 50 minutes, but stick around afterwards and enjoy hot beverages and delectable treats available for purchase.
Note: When we say these stories are scary, we mean it! This event is NOT suitable for children.
Tickets are $30 (+$2.50 non-refundable processing fee) and sold out quickly last year so don't wait to reserve your spot!
*Please note this is a fundraising event for our non-profit, registered charity and it will go ahead RAIN or SHINE. Refunds will be accepted up until one week before the event ONLY, but you may inquire about transferring your tickets if needed.*
Outdoor Cooking Workshop with the Kitchen Garden Cookery & Heritage School
Spend an evening cooking in the great outdoors with the Kitchen Garden Cookery & Heritage School
Take a short walk through our trails, sit around a fire, and help cook (and eat!) a delicious meal with seasonal ingredients. Stay tuned for more details on this delectable menu!
Tickets: $75 + HST
Email info@obrienfarm.ca to reserve yours today!
About the Kitchen Garden Cookery & Heritage School:
Sonia O’Keefe and Shona Stacey are the owners of the Kitchen Garden Cookery & Heritage School, a social enterprise focused on preserving and sharing traditional food and craft in Newfoundland and Labrador.
With over 20 years of experience in the food industry, Sonia started her career in Ireland on a 100-acre organic farm where she trained at Ballymaloe Cookery School. She co-founded Lighthouse Picnics, a top food destination in Canada. Shona, an artist, educator, and baker, is passionate about creating food and art inspired by nature. Together, the thrive to create an experience that feeds the soul.
Flower Foraging Workshop with Newfoundland Floral Design
Spend an afternoon outside at O’Brien Farm, and make a beautiful floral display with Kristyna Adamova of Newfoundland Floral Design.
In this two-hour workshop, Kristyna will lead you on a short foraging tour through the farm to gather some beautiful florals before helpful you make your very own beautiful seasonal floral display. A perfect touch to add your home this fall!
Tickets: $75 + HST
Email programming@obrienfarm.ca to reserve yours today!
About Kristyna:
Award-winning, natural born florist, Kristyna Adamova tackles all floral needs from large custom Sympathy designs to mini hair pieces for summer weddings. She has created a unique floral environment: A creative online studio with onsite service. Newfoundland Floral Design is not just another florist - it’s a lifestyle. Being born in Prague, Czech republic, Kristyna brings her European flair to her new home in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Her mission is to help people reconnect with nature through the art of Floral Design. She seeks to help everyone understand why Newfoundland Floral Design exists by creating beautiful experiences inspired by mother nature.
NL Open Farm Day
O'Brien Farm will be open from 10am - 4pm on Open Farm Day, and we would love to see you! Come explore our 200-year old cottage, take a walk through our trails, and join us for some fun activities in our Interpretation Centre.
Want to learn more about the work we do? Join Executive Director Aaron Rodgers for a tour of the site, and to learn more about our New Found Farmers farming incubation program. Tour begins at 1pm starting at Thimble Cottage.
Hope to see you there!