Elkstone Farm

Tea Ceremony with Marco Chung-Shu Lam, October 28th, 2025
2025-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Please join us for a tea ceremony! Depending on the weather we will either have tea in the aspen grove or in the greenhouse. We will be sharing traditional bowl tea in the Cha Dao style of tea ceremony. Marco will share a bit about tea practice and there will be time to drink plenty of tea.
Cha Dao, “The Way of Tea” is a practice that comes from the depth of Chinese culture and from the Taoist practices of relating to nature as medicine. The ancient Taoists and sages use tea as both plant medicine and as a path to cultivate awareness and to deepen one's mediation practice. Tea is one of the most accessible plant teachers and as a gentle spirit, it can guide you into a more powerful and centered relationship with nature.
Led by Marco Chung-Shu Lam, who is one of our farm managers and also runs an integrative medicine clinic in Boulder. He is a skilled practitioner of internal martial arts, acupuncture and herbalism who has practiced in Colorado for over twenty years. He has a deep love of tea and will be sharing from his personal collection of teas in this session.

Book Club Dinner: Nexus: Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI : October 16th, 2025
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
We are going to depart from our last three food-oriented books and delve into one of the most important topics today. We will discuss how to adapt to the monumental amount of information coming toward us and look into the future impacts of artificial intelligence. I think this will be a rich conversation!
Join Us for This Month’s Book Club: Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari
For over 100,000 years, humans have gained immense power through discovery, invention, and conquest. Yet here we are—facing ecological collapse, drowning in misinformation, and hurtling into an AI-driven future that could reshape (or end) life as we know it.
In Nexus, Yuval Noah Harari takes us on an epic journey through human history—from the Stone Age to the age of artificial intelligence—asking one pressing question: why, for all our brilliance, are we so self-destructive?
Together, we’ll explore:

How the flow of information has shaped civilizations, myths, and political systems.

The tension between truth and propaganda, wisdom and power.

The urgent decisions humanity faces as non-human intelligence rises.

Building Gut Microbiome Resilience with Lexy Vogel
2025-10-15 09:30 - 13:00 | CO
Join us for an immersive, hands-on class exploring how to nourish and support a thriving gut microbiome. We’ll take a deep dive into the powerful connection between soil health, medicinal plants, and tools to support your own digestive well-being.
In this class, you’ll learn:

How the gut microbiome plays a vital role in overall health — influencing everything from immunity and inflammation to mood and mental clarity.

The role of mindful eating and the nervous system in gut health

How the quality of our soil and diversity of plants directly impact your gut microbiome

Herbal remedies to support digestion and soothe common GI issues

We’ll engage in simple somatic practices to support both the gut and the nervous system. You’ll be introduced to a beloved plant ally, lemon balm, known for its calming and digestive benefits, and create your own gut-friendly herbal product using plants grown right here at Elkstone Farm — to take home and continue your healing journey.
Whether you’re new to gut health or deepening your herbal path, this class offers practical tools, hands-on learning, and a deeper connection to the plants that support us from the ground up.

The class will be followed by a farm-to-table lunch served by Chef Russell and staff!

Lexy Vogel is an Assistant Gardener at Elkstone Farm, a Registered Dietitian, and a passionate advocate for holistic wellness. With a background in functional and integrative nutrition, Lexy blends her love of plants, local food, and healing in both the garden and the classroom.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and a Master of Public Health from the University of South Florida, along with additional training in permaculture design and herbalism. Lexy brings a deep appreciation for nature and its cycles to her teaching, weaving together science, traditional knowledge, and hands-on experience.

Heart Medicine in a Glass: Crafting a Hawthorn Cordial
2025-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Join us for a hands-on, heart-centered exploration of herbal medicine through the making of a traditional Hawthorn cordial. Revered for centuries as a tonic for the heart—both physical and emotional—Hawthorn berries are rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, and nourishing compounds that support circulation, ease stress, and uplift the spirit.
In this two-hour workshop, you will:

Learn the history and energetics of Crataegus (Hawthorn) in Western herbalism and Chinese medicine.

Explore the medicinal properties of Hawthorn berries, flowers, and leaves, with a focus on cardiovascular health, emotional resilience, and seasonal transitions.

Discover how cordials differ from tinctures, elixirs, and syrups—and why they make beautiful allies in daily wellness.

Create your own small-batch Hawthorn cordial, blending the fruit into a delicious and restorative herbal preparation.

Alongside medicine-making, we’ll share tasting notes, discuss dosage and storage, and reflect on ways to weave herbal cordials into ritual, self-care, and community gatherings. You’ll leave with both a bottle of your handmade Hawthorn cordial and the skills to recreate and adapt this process at home.
Who it’s for:This class welcomes beginners, plant enthusiasts, herbal students, and anyone curious about combining craft, flavor, and wellness. No prior experience is required—just a love of herbs and a willingness to stir, sip, and learn.
Bring:
A pint jar
A bottle of your favorite alcohol that is at least 80 proof. Brandy is traditional but tequila and vodka work too!
About the teacher:
Marco Chung-Shu Lam, has practiced Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture for over 25 years and is lauded to have a unique style of practice that connects the land with our deeper health. He is well known in his Boulder community for supporting elite athletes, business leaders and entrepreneurs in pursuing peak performance and expanded flow states. Marco draws from his Chinese heritage an affinity for both traditional Chinese medicine and the Taoist worldview. He is committed to an integral medicine that incorporates traditional wisdom with the best of the evolving perspectives of our present time. Marco and his wife Jamie ran a 200 acre medicinal herb farm for 8 years where they were a fixture in supplying the Boulder natural supplement industry with certified organic medicinal herbs. He has been the chief formulator for several herb products and continues to innovate in both business and medicine. Marco and his wife have managed Elkstone Farm for 6 seasons. Marco is passionate about herbal medicine, permaculture, tea, internal martial arts, backcountry skiing and exploring the wildernesses of the West.

Farm Dinner on October 10, 2025
2025-10-10 17:30 - 20:30 | CO
Farm dinners are arranged as a series so you can make a reservation for a single evening or several at once! Follow the link in this post to learn more and purchase tickets.
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Farm Tour: October 8th, 2025
2025-10-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
We like to share this stunning place and let others soak up its beauty, vitality, and special wisdom. If you are curious about Elkstone Farm and our unique way of growing food at 7,000 feet, we invite you to sign up for a tour.
On the tour, participants will be introduced to Elkstone’s different growing areas—each designed and managed in accordance with the principles of permaculture. Visitors will get to see for themselves how farming practices like plant guilds, food forests, climate battery greenhouses, and multi-layered planting work toward greater abundance. As a local model for regenerative agriculture, we are honored to share our knowledge—by working with nature we can optimize land use and create more ecological harmony.
Participants will be served an amazing farm-to-table lunch, tastefully made with the freshest ingredients harvested from the farm.
** Please bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a shade hat.

Farm Dinner on September 19, 2025
2025-09-19 17:30 - 20:30 | CO

Tea and Embodiment: September 18th, 2025
2025-09-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Join us for a unique morning weaving together the ancient art of Chinese tea ceremony with the nurturing practice of Breema bodywork. Through the mindful preparation and sharing of tea, we’ll taste stillness, harmony, and connection to nature. Breema’s gentle, supportive movements will invite the body to deeply relax, releasing tension and opening space for balance and vitality.
Together, these practices offer a doorway into embodied presence—where we can drink in life more fully, attune to the wisdom of our bodies, and nourish ourselves in community.
No prior experience with tea or Breema is needed. Just bring your curiosity, a willingness to receive, and an open heart. Our two farm managers will be co-teaching. Please bring a blanket and a cushion to sit on.
The Breema bodywork will be led by Jamie Furstoss. Jamie became a Breema instructor in 2011, and continues to study and practice this life nourishing modality.
The tea ceremony will be led by Marco Chung-Shu Lam, who is one of our farm managers and also runs an integrative medicine clinic in Boulder. He is a skilled practitioner of internal martial arts, acupuncture and herbalism who has practiced in Colorado for over twenty years. He has a deep love of tea and will be sharing from his personal collection of both aged shou pu-erhs and an exquisite red tea in this session.

Farm Tour: September 17th, 2025
2025-09-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States

Yoga in the Grove with Britta Bodine, September 11th, 6pm, 2025 - gentle vinyasa yoga
2025-09-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Imagine practicing yoga outside under the aspen trees as they gently sway and the leaves dance in the dappled light. We built a beautiful deck by our pond in the aspen grove as a place to connect to nature and practice yoga upon. We keep the classes small and bring our favorite local yoga teachers to lead an incredible practice. Join us on Thursday afternoons from 6-7pm to nourish your body and mind and feel the magic at Elkstone Farm.

$15/class, register online
$5 discount if you ride your bike!
Location: 40345 Virtus Way (Note: this is a different address from that of the summer farm stand.). Please park at the hoop houses and walk up the drive and around to the yoga deck in the aspen grove.
Space is limited. Register ahead to secure a spot.

With over 17 years of yoga teaching experience and a 500-hour Level Two certification, Britta Bodine brings deep knowledge, adaptability, and a grounded presence to every class. Since 2009, she has been a beloved instructor at the Old Town Hot Springs, sharing yoga with students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Her alignment-based vinyasa style is both accessible and invigorating, rooted in mindful movement and open to all levels. Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or deepening a long-time practice, Britta creates an inclusive, empowering space to grow.

Farm Dinner on September 5, 2025
2025-09-05 17:30 - 20:30 | CO

Book Club Dinner: Nexus: Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI : September 4th, 2025
2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
We are going to depart for a dinner from our last three food oriented books and delve into the likely one of the most important topics toffee humanity today. How to adapt to the monumental amount of information coming toward us and to look into the future impacts of artificial intelligence. I think this will be a rich conversation!
Join Us for This Month’s Book Club: Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari
For over 100,000 years, humans have gained immense power through discovery, invention, and conquest. Yet here we are—facing ecological collapse, drowning in misinformation, and hurtling into an AI-driven future that could reshape (or end) life as we know it.
In Nexus, Yuval Noah Harari takes us on an epic journey through human history—from the Stone Age to the age of artificial intelligence—asking one pressing question: why, for all our brilliance, are we so self-destructive?
Together, we’ll explore:

How the flow of information has shaped civilizations, myths, and political systems.

The tension between truth and propaganda, wisdom and power.

The urgent decisions humanity faces as non-human intelligence rises.

Fire: A Collaboration Dinner
2025-08-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Chef Russell is joined once again by Chef Justylyn Alair of The Nomadic Table for two nights only this summer. Together they will interpret the produce of our farm, our valley and our region through the lens of fire. Whether we are cooking over wood on Chef Justylyn's live fire grill, or over binchotan charcoal on Chef Russell's konro grill, with gas in our new outdoor barbecue, or by flambeeing, bruleeing or smoking - we will delight and amaze you with our creations. Enjoy an 8-course tasting menu on our back porch overlooking the aspen grove and listen to the creek that feeds the farm. Take part in the most unique dining experience in the Yampa Valley as the chefs endeavor to give you an evening to remember.
Dinner with chefs Russell and Justylyn is $200, and you may reserve a seat with a $100 deposit. The price of dinner is exclusive of wine, gratuity and tax. Deposits are non-refundable, but are transferable. If you are unable to attend, please invite someone to take your place!

Farm Dinner on August 22, 2025
2025-08-22 18:00 - 21:00 | CO

Yoga in the Grove with Britta Bodine, August 21st, 6pm, 2025 - gentle vinyasa yoga
2025-08-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States

Plant Medicine Healing with Shaela Noella: Plant Limpias
2025-08-17 09:00 - 12:30 | Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
We are excited to invited one of our favorite plant medicine teachers, Shaela Noella, to teach two workshops at the farm.
Morning class 9am-noon.
Plant Baths & Brushings aka Plant Limpias:
Learning earth based wisdom practices to keep your spiritual hygiene sparkling. We will make plant baths (plant blessing waters) and learn plant brushings; aka plant limpias. These are beautiful practices to connect us more deeply with the spirit of the plants, and their powerful ways, as well uplift the mood or clear away unneeded energies. These practices can be found from many earth-based cultures around the globe. Shaela Noella has learned alot from one of her dear teachers, Ann Drucker, and spirit helpers, as well as from various experiences and Curanderas in Latin America .

Shaela Noella is a songstress, medium, and practitioner of the healing arts, whose journey is as captivating as her gifts are profound. Her relations with Curanderas and Nanas in Mexico and Guatemala, has expanded her knowledge, particularly in womb care and Spiritual work.
Shaela Noella has started and led several music groups and choirs including: Sister Winds ensemble, Medicine Weavers, Mystic Choir, Sumati, and Las Curanderas. Her prayer and intent is to serve in the highest good for all beings everywhere.
As the founder of the Sister Winds Foundation (www.sisterwinds.com), Shaela is devoted to uplifting women in music, healing arts, and collective empowerment, with long term goals of children's homes and/or eco-orphanages in Latin America.
She offers a variety of sessions: Readings from the Deck of the Imaginable, Song Spirit Medicine Sessions, Vocal Opening and Womb Whispering. These modalities are self-awakened or discovered, adding an authentic depth to her offerings. More about her personal session offerings at www.songspiritmedicine.com
She also has an affinity with Guatemala with deepening relationships to the healers of those lands and is organizing retreats in Guatemaya with them this winter : Www.enrich-your-Alma.net .

Opening the Voice Workshop with Shaela Noella
2025-08-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
We are excited to invited one of our favorite plant medicine teachers, Shaela Noella, to teach two workshops at the farm.
Opening the Voice Workshop:
Do you ever feel blocked in your singing voice? Or just love to sing?
Or want more confidence just in speaking your Truth?
Any which way you answered : this workshop is designed for you: both singers and nonsingers to enjoy!
Singing is medicine!
In fact singing has been scientifically proven to raise immunity. It can also help boost confidence, joy, and clarity. One of life's natural wonders.
Join Shaela Noella for the Opening the Voice Singing.
This workshop is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen and open your singing voice, no matter what level of a singer you are. Shaela Noella creates a safe space for all levels to find their comfort zone and joyful edges.
Are you ready to embark on a captivating journey of vocal exploration and expression? This is a transformative experience designed to unleash the power of your voice and nurture your inner artist. Whether you're an aspiring singer, a seasoned vocalist, or simply someone who wants to find their true voice, this class will take you on a unique and empowering journey.

Shaela Noella is a songstress, medium, and practitioner of the healing arts, whose journey is as captivating as her gifts are profound. Her relations with Curanderas and Nanas in Mexico and Guatemala, has expanded her knowledge, particularly in womb care and Spiritual work.
Shaela Noella has started and led several music groups and choirs including: Sister Winds ensemble, Medicine Weavers, Mystic Choir, Sumati, and Las Curanderas. Her prayer and intent is to serve in the highest good for all beings everywhere.
As the founder of the Sister Winds Foundation (www.sisterwinds.com), Shaela is devoted to uplifting women in music, healing arts, and collective empowerment, with long term goals of children's homes and/or eco-orphanages in Latin America.
She offers a variety of sessions: Readings from the Deck of the Imaginable, Song Spirit Medicine Sessions, Vocal Opening and Womb Whispering. These modalities are self-awakened or discovered, adding an authentic depth to her offerings. More about her personal session offerings at www.songspiritmedicine.com
She also has an affinity with Guatemala with deepening relationships to the healers of those lands and is organizing retreats in Guatemaya with them this winter : Www.enrich-your-Alma.net .

Community Death Care: An Indigenous Approach to End-of-Life Planning with Vanessa Cruz: August 15th, 2025
2025-08-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Join us for a transformative one-day workshop that reimagines death care through an Indigenous, earth-based lens. Guided by Vanessa Cruz, an Indigenous death doula, this immersive experience explores holistic approaches to end-of-life planning, including creating a death plan, legacy work, alternative body disposition methods, home funerals, and celebrations of life. Rooted in ancestral wisdom and decolonized practices, the workshop integrates hands-on activities, meditative practices, and sacred rituals to help participants connect spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically to the material.

Participants will enjoy a nourishing farm-to-table lunch featuring local ingredients that honor sustainability and reciprocity. Whether you’re seeking tools for personal preparation or professional growth, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn practical skills while embracing Indigenous traditions of honoring life and death. Together, we’ll create a sacred space for reflection, community, and empowerment as we navigate the journey of death with reverence and intention.

Yoga in the Grove with Britta Bodine, August 14th, 6pm, 2025 - gentle vinyasa yoga
2025-08-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States

Farm Dinner on August 13, 2025
2025-08-13 18:00 - 21:00 | CO

Farm Tour: August 6th, 2025
2025-08-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States

Yoga in the Grove with Britta Bodine, August 4th, 9am, 2025 - gentle vinyasa yoga
2025-08-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Imagine practicing yoga outside under the aspen trees as they gently sway and the leaves dance in the dappled light. We built a beautiful deck by our pond in the aspen grove as a place to connect to nature and practice yoga upon. We keep the classes small and bring our favorite local yoga teachers to lead an incredible practice. Join us on Monday mornings from 9-10am to nourish your body and mind and feel the magic at Elkstone Farm.

$15/class, register online
$5 discount if you ride your bike!
Location: 40345 Virtus Way (Note: this is a different address from that of the summer farm stand.). Please park at the hoop houses and walk up the drive and around to the yoga deck in the aspen grove.
Space is limited. Register ahead to secure a spot.

With over 17 years of yoga teaching experience and a 500-hour Level Two certification, Britta Bodine brings deep knowledge, adaptability, and a grounded presence to every class. Since 2009, she has been a beloved instructor at the Old Town Hot Springs, sharing yoga with students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Her alignment-based vinyasa style is both accessible and invigorating, rooted in mindful movement and open to all levels. Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or deepening a long-time practice, Britta creates an inclusive, empowering space to grow.

Farm Dinner on August 1, 2025
2025-08-01 18:00 - 21:00 | CO

Yoga in the Grove with Britta Bodine, July 28th, 9am, 2025 - gentle vinyasa yoga
2025-07-28 09:00 - 10:00 | Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States

Farm Dinner on July 25, 2025
2025-07-25 18:00 - 21:00 | CO

Yoga in the Grove with Britta Bodine, July 24th, 6pm, 2025 - gentle vinyasa yoga
2025-07-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States

Farm Tour: July 23rd, 2025
2025-07-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States

Book Club Dinner: Auberge Of The Flowering Hearth: July 22nd, 2025
2025-07-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Chef Russell has a love for this beautiful book that is a hybrid between a story and a cookbook with a deep love of life and food from a high alpine valley.
“This cookbook is a whole way of life. What care, love, and work have gone into it. I find it fascinating. I think people would just love it, as it is not like anything else around.” -Julia Child
In the high Alpine valley of Le Grande Chartreuse, Roy Andreis de Groot discovered by accident a charming and unpretentious little inn L’Auberge de l’Atre Fleuri. Impressed by the devotion of its owners to perpetuating the tradition of supreme country dining, Mr. de Groot returned to the inn to record their recipes for natural country soups, hearty winter stews, roasted meats, pates, terrines, and fruity and spirituous desserts—the best of French cooking.
Superb food, fine wine and the perfect blending of both into a series of menus for memorable lunches and dinners, together with the unique French Alpine recipes that build each meal—these are the ingredients of this remarkable book, now considered a classic.
Better yet, Chef Russell is going to cook several recipes from this book to enrich our discussion and palates! Our farm manager, Marco Lam is partnering once again with Danielle Skov, of Off the Beaten Path bookstore, to host a lively discussion. Please order your book in advance and read it. If you don't finish it, you can can still join us for dinner without being embarrassed!

Yoga in the Grove with Britta Bodine, July 21st, 9am, 2025 - gentle vinyasa yoga
2025-07-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
