Calleva Farm & Store

12/21/2022

Just a few of our Favorite Things

You are one of our Favorite Things!

We got into our feelings and decided to sing a little ditty about it.Happy Holidays to you and yours!Calleva and Calleva RiverSchool

12/15/2022

Reminder of our Holiday Schedule.

12/02/2022

We cannot wait to see you tonight from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Calleva Farm Store and for some festive fun!

Crafts, movies, warm drinks, popcorn galore.

We love being a part of the Poolesville community and sharing the holiday spirit with you!

12/01/2022

Chocolate, Chocolate everywhere.

We have chocolate samplers, truffles, chocolate bars and mini bars. Something for all of the chocolate lovers in your Holiday life.

Did you know that River-Sea chocolates use ethically sourced and produced products? A gift you can feel good about giving.

11/19/2022

We are thankful for our Calleva community.

08/15/2022

Calleva Farm & Store updated their business hours.

Calleva Farm & Store updated their business hours.

06/21/2022

Looking for a fun weekend activity?
We've got you covered.

The Calleva Farm pizza ovens are up & running for Summer 2022!

Make your reservation for any Saturday night this summer. We've got something for everyone:
- woodfired pizza, made to order
- garden-fresh salads & appetizers
- handmade lemonade
- local beers & wines
- a gorgeous sunset

https://calleva.org/farm-to-table/

Pizza Night at the Farm | Sunset Picking | Boardwalk Bash | Lakefront Live... and more in the MoCo Weekend Round-Up of Events and Activities

Things to Do 👉 Events.visitmontgomery.com/weekend_events

07/23/2021

As featured by Montgomery County, MD Tourism ... Calleva's Pizza Night is one of the top Things to Do this summer! Have you been out to the farm yet this year?

https://calleva.org/family-nights-on-the-farm/

Pizza Night at the Farm | Sunset Picking | Boardwalk Bash | Lakefront Live... and more in the MoCo Weekend Round-Up of Events and Activities

Things to Do 👉 Events.visitmontgomery.com/weekend_events

07/02/2021

You don't have to wait for July 31 to enjoy a night at Calleva Farm...

07/01/2021

We're back & want to be sure you're up-to-date on weekends with Calleva this summer!

There will be ONE incredible Dirty Dinner this summer (July 31), and the team at Calleva Farm have truly out-done themselves with a whole new vision of this farm to table event. Check it out: www.calleva.org/farm/

05/06/2021

Dirty Dinners - Calleva

We missed having our Dirty Dinners in 2020 but we are back this year!

Click the link below to learn more about our 2021 Dirty Dinner event this summer

https://calleva.org/farm/dirty-dinners/

Calleva's farm-to-table dinners feature ingredients from our farm and others in Montgomery County's Agricultural Reserve.

07/22/2020

Have you been to the Calleva Store lately?
We have the YUMMIEST breads & fresh produce -- Wed-Sat, 11am-6pm
19936 Fisher Avenue in downtown Pooelsville

06/08/2020

Friends,
Calleva has reluctantly decided to cancel our June, July & August Dirty Dinners. Due to the tremendous uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and Montgomery County's re-opening timeline, we feel this is the prudent action to take.

We are disappointed, but remain hopeful that we'll be able to schedule a dinner (or two!) in late August and/or September, so please stay tuned to this space for updates coming later this summer.

We hope you and yours are staying safe and healthy during this very challenging time.

04/09/2020

Stop by the Calleva Farm Store and pick up some beautiful, locally grown blooms for the weekend. Thanks for the lovely addition to our shop. We're glad to be partnering with you!
You'll also find the store's usual items: South Mountain Creamery milk, farm fresh eggs & frozen meats.
BACK IN STORE NEXT WEEK: Fresh Bread & a whole batch of new products!!

03/25/2020

If you need to restock some basics, the Calleva Store is open for business!

The Calleva Farm Store is OPEN this week.

We are stocked up on all sorts of basics and goodies:
South Mtn Creamery milk, farm eggs, frozen beef, pizza dough, and — OF COURSE — fresh bread & cookies!

Wednesday-Saturday, 11am-6pm

02/28/2020

Have you stopped into the Calleva Farm Store yet this year?
Lots of yummy farm-fresh treats, and we're open Wednesday-Saturday, 11am-6pm.

12/20/2019

Photos from Calleva's post

11/21/2019

Get your fresh bread this week!! (It freezes VERY well.)
The Calleva Farm Store will be closed 11/23-29 — re-opening 11/30 for Small Business Saturday
New HOLIDAY HOURS thru December:
Tues-Sat, noon-6pm

10/14/2019

So much fun hosting our friends for an adult night out at Markoff's Haunted Forest. Halloween's not just for kids!

08/07/2019

Here are a few images from past dinners and a preview of the last menu for our 2019 Dirty Dinners season. This Saturday's gonna be a GRAND FINALE!

Social Hour Appetizers:
Hushpuppies with peach BBQ sauce
Caprese skewers

Dinner:
Corn & potato chowder
Crispy eggplant with Calleva Farm honey, rosemary & sea salt
Swiss chard & ricotta ravioli with brown lemon butter
Braised pork belly with summer squash, chili peppers, corn & blackberries
Zucchini cake with strawberry drizzle

Beers from 7 Locks Brewing
Wines from Windridge Vineyards

07/16/2019

We featured Windridge Vineyards at our dinner last weekend and the wines were a HUGE hit! Check them out at their newly opened tasting room.

HUGE thank you to everyone that joined us for our totally unadvertised, super soft opening this weekend! We will be pouring Friday through Sunday, 11am to 6pm starting next week. Stay tuned for special events and updates. And again, THANK YOU!

07/13/2019

Friends -- We have a last minute cancellation that opens up 8 seats at our table tonight. If you're interested to get in on one of Destination MD's top picks for this weekend, please email [email protected].

This Weekend in Montgomery County, MD:

1. Bands on the Boardwalk at Rio
2. Dirty Dinners at Calleva Farm
3. Stand-up Comedy at Silver Branch Brewing Company
4. The Market at The Family Room - Laytonsville
5. Civil War Streetcars at National Capital Trolley Museum
6. Singer Songwriter Showcase at Gaithersburg Arts on the Green

Full list of events and details: bit.ly/2QXmNwv

06/20/2019

In case you missed our first two dinners of the summer, here's a fantastic video from May. One of our guests described her Dirty Dinner experience as a refreshing holiday from city life. "I feel like I'm somewhere else, far away from the city. This is what we all needed!" Video credit: Chris Knowles

06/19/2019

This Saturday night is a great time to enjoy Calleva Farm as a FAMILY ... reserve your spot today: https://app.calleva.org/events/

06/15/2019

We're so honored to be #1 on Destination Montgomery's list of things to do this weekend! Come out in July or August to experience the fun of our farm-to-table experience ... There's nothing quite like it! www.calleva.org/farm

This weekend in Montgomery County, Maryland:

1. Dirty Dinners at Calleva Farm Farm-to Table Experience
2. Nando’s Fiery Friday Night Concerts at Rio
3. Family Ninja Warrior Competition at The Agility Center
4. Keep it Lit Pride Night! at
The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School
5. 6th Annual "Fit Fathers Day” Celebration

Full list and details: bit.ly/2QXmNwv

06/12/2019

Friends --
Our June 15 dinner is nearly sold out, but we thought we'd share the menu with you anyway ...
Mocktails
• Nettle Sweet Tea
• Cherry Soda

Appetizers
• Onion Fritters with Dill sour cream
• Carrot Top Pesto Bruschetta w/Radishes
• Mini Corn Quesadillas

Dinner
• Vegetable Soup w/Handmade Croutons onions, peppers, carrots, sweet potato, celery, garlic, homemade vegetable stock
• Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad w/greens, jammy egg & herb vinaigrette
• Kale, Bacon, Chile & Cheese Flatbread For vegetarians – Flatbread w/out bacon or bacon grease
• Beef Kabobs on Polenta For vegetarians – Vegetable kabob
• Fruit Pie with farm-made Vanilla Frozen Custard

Wines from Black Ankle Vineyards

There will be more deliciousness on tap in July & August, which are both filling fast, so make your reservations soon!

06/11/2019

Two days into the summer, the kids are having a great time getting outdoors with Calleva. Don't miss out!! You can have your own outdoor adventure at one of our two remaining Dinners!
Dates, pricing details & other info available at www.calleva.org/farm

06/04/2019

We've got an idea will help you stick with the program for dinner tonight without KALE-ing your vibe.
You'll need a pound of greens from the Calleva Farm Store to make this quick & delicious recipe ---
INGREDIENTS:
½ cup sun dried tomatoes
1 pound dried pasta (we like rigatoni)
2 Tablespoons EVOO
1 large onion, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound CALLEVA FARM kale (or collards), stems & ribs removed, coarsely chopped!!
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons capers (optional)
Salt to taste
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:
1. Soften sundried tomatoes in hot water about 10 minutes (until they are soft). Drain & cut into pieces.
2. Begin cooking the pasta.
3. While the pasta is cooking, heat the EVOO in a large skillet & saute the onion over med-high heat until it’s golden. Add the red pepper flakes & tomatoes. Stir fry for 1 minute.
4. Add the kale, tossing well until it wilts.
5. Add the garlic & cook, stirring frequently for 5 minutes. Add capers & their juice and remove from heat.
6. Drain the cooked pasta and mix it in with the kale. Salt to taste.
7. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

The Store is open until 6pm tonight .... PLUS we've also got farm fresh eggs from Chicken in the Woods Farm, fresh baked bread & LOCAL honey is back in stock ...

05/30/2019

Today at the Calleva Farm Store: Just picked THIS MORNING -- carrots, beets & lettuces + white rustica farm bread. Stop by between 11am-6pm to experience the self-serve storefront -- 19936 Fisher Ave.
It's just a preview of what's coming up for our June 15 dinner! There is still space at our June table ... Make YOUR RESERVATION TODAY!
For more info, visit the Dirty Dinners page: https://calleva.org/farm/dirty-dinners/

05/22/2019

We had such a beautiful night this past Saturday at the farm! We were worried about storms, but the weather held off and we saw a brilliant moonrise over our fields. Here's a list of the deliciousness from our May Farm & Forage menu:

• Spring Vegetable Wonton Cups (beets, carrots & spring onions)
• Farm-baked Crostini with local Goat Cheese & Rhubarb Compote

• Traditional Rabbit Pate with Tarragon Oil, pickled onions & housemade spicy mustard
• Garden Green Salad with lemon verbena vinaigrette
• Honey Braised Pork with Fried Green Tomatoes & Cole Slaw
• Seared Sirloin with wild ramps, roasted mushrooms & new potatoes

• Strawberry Shortcake with housemade Vanilla Ice Cream

• Wines from Rocklands Farm Winery (Springhouse White & Farmhouse Red)

• Pale Wheat Ale from Waredaca Brewing Company (Little Dam)

We’ve still got some space available for June 15, when we will be featuring the Bread & Beauty cookbook. Make your reservation soon so you don’t miss out!

https://calleva.org/farm/farm-events-workshops/

04/05/2019

Did you make it out for the "Sneak Peek" at our Farm Store in downtown Poolesville? The store opens officially in May, but we had such a great time with our friends from the Bread & Beauty cookbook and SO MANY of our Poolesville neighbors. Thanks for coming out!

Side note: the authors of Bread & Beauty will be joining us at the June Dirty Dinner. Make your reservations today -- they have some terrific stories to tell and delicious recipes to share that feature life in Montgomery County's Agricultural Reserve.

03/20/2019

Join us for Open House at the Calleva Office & Farm Store on Friday,
March 29, 5-7pm
- featuring recipes from the Bread & Beauty cookbook
- Rocklands Farm Winery & Waredaca Brewing Company will sell their wines and beer by the glass
- donations accepted for Manna Food Center
Visit https://calleva.org/farm/farm-events-workshops/ for details.

03/09/2019

ICYMI: We want to be sure you get the invitation to our "Sneak Peek" of the Calleva Farm Store (opening soon in downtown Poolesville, Maryland).
On March 29, Calleva is hosting a Happy Hour reception to honor the authors of the Bread & Beauty cookbook. The book features stories & recipes that highlight the history & the promise of the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve.

When: March 29, 5-7pm
Where: 19936 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville MD
What: Food inspired by the cookbook will be provided by Calleva's Dirty Dinners kitchen team, and wines from Rocklands Farm Winery will be sold by the glass. Signed books will also be available for purchase.

We hope you'll stop in anytime between 5-7pm on March 29. The reception is a benefit for Manna Food Center. Make your reservation & donation today: https://app.calleva.org/events/

02/28/2019

Now accepting reservations for the 2019 Dirty Dinners season!
- May 18
- June 15
- July 13
- August 10
https://calleva.org/farm/dirty-dinners/

02/23/2019

We're dreaming about summer ...
which has us thinking about Calleva's Spring-Summer events schedule.

- Reservations are NOW available for our summertime Dirty Dinners series: https://calleva.org/farm/dirty-dinners/
- Stop by our March 9 open houses for a glimpse at the farm as we get prepped for spring.
- On March 29, a Bread & Beauty book signing at our space in downtown Poolesville will give you a taste of locally-inspired cuisine and a sneak peek at the Calleva Farm Store (opening soon!) Sign up here for this event: https://app.calleva.org/events/?sneak-peak-calleva-farm

02/15/2019

Check out the current edition Montgomery Magazine & you'll see our friends at Bread & Beauty featured in the Montgomery Heritage column. This coffee table quality cookbook features photos and stories about the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve, including a bit about our favorite farm-to-table dinner series!!
https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=565216#{%22issue_id%22:565216,%22page%22:14}

We'll be hosting the Bread & Beauty authors at our new office space in Poolesville for a book signing reception on March 29. Stay tuned for more details.

02/05/2019

Farm - Calleva

Many of you have reached out to us about making reservations for this year's Dirty Dinners series. Our system is nearly ready and we'll be up and running before the end of this month!
2019 Dirty Dinner dates: May 18, June 15, July 13, and August 10

Visit https://calleva.org/farm/ for more details about the dinner series and see what else is going to be happening on our farm this spring.

01/23/2019

Dirty Dinners at Calleva Farm updated their website address.

Dirty Dinners at Calleva Farm updated their website address.

01/11/2019

And we're back! We are so excited for our 2019 Dirty Dinners season! Our 2019 dates are posted & we will open our reservation system in a few weeks. Stay tuned for sneak peaks about what's in store this year ... It's gonna be great! Meanwhile, here's some memories of seasons past. [Photos courtesy of Chris Knowles]

09/01/2018

Here are a few photos from our last dinner of the 2018 season. Photo credit: Chris Knowles

Thanks to all who came out to spend an evening with us. Whether you came in June, July, or August, the weather was beautiful and the farm was in its glory. We loved sharing our farm with you!

If you took any photos during your visit, please be sure to tag us in your posts or share them on our page!

Stay tuned to this space over the fall and winter. We will be sharing lots of fun stories from the farm and news about what's coming in 2019.

We'll see you soon ...