Food & Wine
Classes, programs and educational experiences
Savor the flavors of the season, made with fresh local ingredients, in a social, casual atmosphere! Led by Chef Beth Fisher, Chef Shelagh Mullen, and special guests, attendees will meet fun people and try something new in a unique setting at the Farm at the Arb.
Classes are offered in various formats, including Culinary Classroom Demonstration (lecture-style demonstrations), Chef's Counter (full hands-on participation), and Kitchen Studio (a mix of demonstrations and partial participation). Class descriptions will note any hands-on components as well as the menu offerings.
Adult classes are intended for Ages 18+ unless otherwise stated. Classes with alcoholic beverages are Ages 21+. Please note: we are unable to accommodate individualized changes to the menus.
Pizza! with Outdoor Pizza Oven
Friday, May 16 or Thursday, June 26 • 5:30-8 p.m.Kitchen Studio Participation Class$95 member/$115 non-memberNew date coming soon! Join the waitlistMontana to Minnesota: A Tasteful Journey
Saturday, May 17 • Cancelled; rescheduled date coming soonKitchen Studio Participation Class$95 member/$115 non-memberSold out, waitlist available.Culinary Classroom: An Ode to Rhubarb
Saturday, May 31 • 10 a.m.-noonCulinary Demonstration Class$75 member/$95 non-memberGrilling with Dad
Thursday, June 12 • 5:30-8 p.m.Kitchen Studio Participation Class$95 member/$115 non-memberCozy Cabin Cooking
Saturday, June 21 • 10 a.m.-noonKitchen Studio Participation Class$95 member/$115 non-memberGrow. Harvest. Eat.
June 25, July 30, Aug. 20 or Sept. 17 • 9 a.m.-noon$145 member/$165 non-memberGarden to Plate Experience!Watch the Honey Harvest
Saturday, Aug 2 • 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m.INCLUDED with admission, no program registration needed.
Arboretum Culinary Chefs

Chef Beth Fisher
Arboretum Culinary Lead
Beth brings an extensive culinary background including an instructor at Kitchen Window and other various culinary schools in the metro area. Many people know Beth from her work at Lucia's, Wise Acre Eatery, Thirty Bales, Rustica, French Meadow and most recently, Kruse Markit. Beth is thrilled to be developing cooking classes for visitors at the Arboretum's new Myers Center, which has a new, high-tech kitchen classroom.
Read an article about Beth - Star Tribune Variety section Oct. 8, 2023.

Chef Shelagh Mullen
Culinary Program Lead at the Farm at the Arb