Homesteads for Hope

06/19/2026

Our second Thursdays at the Farm was yesterday, and despite a tornado touching down about an hour away (and winds whipping limbs off trees) people still showed up ready for a great evening! To be safe, we set everyone up (vendors, band, farmstand, and all) inside of the barn to avoid any potential wind or rain damage- it was kinda magical and cozy to be honest. The weather spared us (for the most part) and visitors soon spread out across the barn porch, the fields, and the tables along the canal. We even had a few brave anglers casting lines throughout the evening!

Major SnafuBar kept the music going with a fantastic performance. Guests also enjoyed food from Roc Dilla, sweet treats from Kona Ice, and delicious coffee from Tom's Coffee.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the farm. Everything we do is possible because of this incredible community. We are grateful for each and every one of you.

See you next Thursday!

Music: Mr. Heartache
Food: Eat Greek
Treats: Frios
Coffee: Toms Coffee

06/19/2026

You guys absolutely showed up today for Thursdays at the Farm- no wind and rain will keep us down for long when we have this snazzy barn! We had a pretty awesome time with new friends and old friends alike- lots of new faces!

We’ll post all those photos we were snapping tomorrow. For those that tried our offering at the tasting table, we wanted to share the recipe that was available today - a Quick Bok Choy Kimchi (Geotjeori “got-juh-ree”). This was a delicious, quick variation of kimchi fermented for multiple weeks, featuring Bok Choy from the farm. (Swipe for recipe) It was so fresh, it danced in your mouth! If you missed it- you gotta come out on Thursdays, there’s so much fun happening at the farm.

Thank you to everyone that came by and braved the winds. Make sure to swing back through tomorrow and take a look through our event gallery. And again- if you missed this week, we will be back next week, same bat time, same bat channel.

06/18/2026

We're still on for Thursdays at the Farm, setting up everyone in the barn and we are ready for anything! UPDATE: NO PONIES DUE TO HIGH WINDS

Major SnafuBar
RocDilla
Kona Ice
Toms Coffee
Local Vendors
Veggies fresh from our fields
Flowers
Community

We're from Rochester - storm shworm.
See you soon!

06/17/2026

Did you see us on the news last night? 👀

WHEC TV came out to cover our ten years operating on the farm and did a really nice piece- check it out!

Homesteads for Hope, a community for families with loved ones who have disabilities, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with big plans for the future.

06/12/2026

What a way to kick off Thursdays at the Farm!

Despite the heat and humidity (and momentary downpour), our community showed up ready to enjoy an evening of live music, fishing along the Erie Canal, farm animals, local vendors, lawn games, fresh flowers, delicious food, and one absolutely incredible sunset.

Thank you to Red 7, Macarollin, Frios Gourmet Pops, Tom’s Coffee Truck, our vendors, volunteers, and everyone who spent the evening with us.

Missed it? Don’t worry- we’re doing it all again next Thursday!

Next Thursday
Music: Major SNAFUBAR
Food: RocDilla
Sweet Treats: Kona Ice
Coffee: Tom’s Coffee Truck
Local Vendors
Pony Rides (weather permitting)

Bring a cooler, a few lawn chairs, and your favorite people. Summer nights at the farm are just getting started.

Homesteads for Hope
Thursdays | 5–8 P

06/12/2026

Enjoy a peaceful stroll through the flower fields, harvest your own blooms, and learn how to create a beautiful bouquet to take home. 💐

Join us for an upcoming session of From Field to Bouquet: A Flower Farm Workshop at Homesteads for Hope:

🌷 Wednesday, July 8th from 6:00PM-8:00PM
🌷Wednesday, July 15th from 6:00PM-8:00PM
🌷 Sunday, July 26th from 10:00AM-12:00PM

Reserve your spot: rochesterbrainery.com/collections/jenny-brongo

06/12/2026

Closing out of our first Thursdays at the farm- photos coming tomorrow, but until then thank you to everyone that came through and supported the farm- we had some awesome vendors, and music, and community- what a night!

… and if you missed it- we’ll see you next week- same bat time, same bat channel.

06/11/2026

With the heat advisory our pony rides have been cancelled for the evening! We know it’s something you love, we love them too- but we have to love them enough to know when it’s too hot. Weather permitting- they will be back next Thursday.

The show is still on- we have Red7 live, Macarollin, Frios and Toms Coffee!!

5pm-8pm.
Farm store open, goat naming contest, fun and community- doors open at 430- 5$ suggested donation. See you soon!!

06/08/2026

HELP US NAME OUR NEW BABY GOATS! ✨🐐

Three adorable baby goats have joined the farm... but they still need names!

Join us for our FIRST Thursday at Thursdays at the Farm this season, and enter our Name the Goats Contest for your chance to help choose their perfect names.

- FREE entry ticket when you enter through the barn
- Visit the goat pen and get to know each baby before making your choice
- Earn EXTRA naming tickets when you shop at the Happy Harvest Market - receive 1 extra entry for every $20 spent during the event
- We’ll share our favorite names on social media and let the community help choose the winners!

While you’re here, enjoy:
- Live music from The Avengers
- Happy Harvest Market with extended hours until 8 PM
- Freshly harvested produce from the farm, our first harvests of the season are now hitting the farm stand!

We can’t wait to see the creative names you come up with. Which goat will inspire the winning name?

📍 Thursdays at the Farm
⏰ Market open until 8 PM

See you here, June 11th.

06/08/2026

Our first field harvest has hit store shelves! Green Butter lettuce, Redleaf lettuce, and Bokchoy- $3 a head.

Delicious and healthy - our produce is grown using natural practices that prioritize soil health and biodiversity. When protection is needed we use eco-friendly organically approved sprays rather than conventional synthetic chemicals- we grow tasty veggies and herbs that you can feel good eating or serving to your family. Best part- everyone and anyone can shop at the farm store- no membership needed!

On top of our first harvest of the season, we are also expanding store hours today- we are now open on Sundays and extended hours for Thursdays at the Farm!

Market Hours: June 8th to November 1st
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 10am-6pm
Thursday: 10am-8pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-4pm

Can’t wait to see you down at Happy Harvest Market!