Book an Experience (Winter)

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✨ New Mexico Winter Traditions Farm Dinner Series ✨
in collaboration with Chef Domonick Campos and Sheehan Winery

Step into a winter wonderland at Winter of Enchantment! Each Saturday evening, the farm transforms into a sparkling holiday dreamscape filled with twinkling lights, towering trees, and cozy fire pits. 

Enjoy a 4-course seasonal feast perfectly paired with Sheehan wines — a magical mix of New Mexico tradition and modern culinary creativity.

Every dish is crafted with locally sourced ingredients, celebrating the flavors and farms that make our community shine. Expect glowing luminarias, stunning photo spots, and festive vibes that capture the spirit of the season.

 Tamale Making Classes at Big Jim Farms — A New Mexico Holiday Tradition ❤️

There’s something truly special about tamale season in New Mexico — the laughter in the kitchen, the smell of red and green chile filling the air, and the joy of making something delicious together by hand. This holiday season, join us for our Tamale Making Classes at Big Jim Farms, where warmth, tradition, and community come together.

Each class is a cozy, hands-on experience where you’ll learn to make tamales from scratch — from preparing the masa to filling, wrapping, and steaming. You’ll take home a dozen tamales you’ve made yourself, along with recipes, new skills, and a heart full of New Mexico flavor.

 Step into Grandma’s kitchen this holiday season at Big Jim Farms, where we invite you to join us for a special Biscochito Making Workshop. Here, you’ll learn how to bake these beloved cookies from scratch, just like many families have done for generations.

At Big Jim Farms, we’re passionate about preserving the traditions that make New Mexico unique, and biscochitos are at the heart of so many holiday celebrations. Whether these traditions are new to you or you’re looking to reconnect with them, we welcome you to join us in building community and sharing something special together.

As part of the workshop, you’ll roll out your dough, cut your cookies, and take home a batch of your own homemade biscochitos, beautifully packaged in a decorative bag. We’ll also send you home with a recipe card, so you can keep this tradition alive year after year. It’s the perfect way to share the joy of the season with those you love.

This holiday season, we're inviting all little crafters to get hands-on at our Christmas Tree Farm and create festive treasures that will make the season even more special! With twinkling lights, fresh pine scents, and a cozy, cheerful atmosphere, it's the perfect place for kids to unleash their creativity.

🌟 Crafts to Choose From:

• Luminarias: Join in this holiday tradition with one-of-a-kind luminarias. Kids will decorate their own, taking home everything needed to light up the night with their personal touch! ✨
• Ornaments Galore: Create adorable, nature-inspired ornaments using Christmas tree stumps, pinecones, and even birdseed! These festive creations are perfect for hanging on the tree or displaying outside for our feathered friends to enjoy. 🐦🎄
• Garland Making: Kids will have a blast creating their very own garland to add extra sparkle to your home. 🎀

💡 What’s Included?
For just $8 per child, your little one will get all the supplies, step-by-step guidance, and plenty of help to bring their holiday craft to life. We’ll be there every step of the way to make sure they have the best time—and go home with a festive masterpiece!

 Bring your little elves for a fun-filled, festive day of cookie decorating! We'll have yummy, homemade Christmas cookies ready for your kiddos to get super creative with all kinds of colorful decorating supplies! 🎨🎅 We’ll even make the frosting from scratch right on-site, mixing up beautiful, vibrant colors.

Each child will decorate delicious homemade biscochito cookies to take home and enjoy. Plus, while they’re getting creative, they’ll have the chance to explore our farm and make new friends along the way. 🐐✨ It’s the sweetest way to kick off the holiday season—come join us for a day of magic, fun, and frosting-filled memories!

 🎅✨ HO HO HO! It’s Time for Photos with Santa at Big Jim’s Christmas Tree Farm! ✨🎄
Winter of Enchantment

Capture the magic of the season with a mini photo session with Santa.

We’ve teamed up with Hillary Christina Photography to bring you a truly magical holiday experience among our beautifully decorated Christmas trees. Bring the whole family—there’s no limit on smiles or Christmas spirit!

📷 Photo Session Details:
🎁 $40 private photo session
⏰ 5 minutes long
📸 2 high-resolution digital images (perfect for cards & keepsakes)
🎞️ 1 instant Polaroid photo to take home
✨ Digital photos delivered via online gallery within a few days.

 Join us for this exclusive offering by Big Jim Farms in celebration of Día de los Muertos! Use fresh flowers from our field to make your own flower crown. This is a great opportunity to learn how and to celebrate in a festive way on the farm. 

For **$35 per person**, you’ll receive all the flowers you need, instructions, and a flower crown to take home. You will use traditional marigold flowers and a selection of colorful zinnias.

Your flower crown can be used fresh or dried to last.

Marigolds, also known as *cempasúchil*, are a key part of the Día de los Muertos celebration and are considered the national flower of the festival.

During the class, we will also have a face painter onsite to provide sugar skull face painting for those who are interested. (Seperate Cost)

Classes are held only October 25th, 26th, Nov 1st, and Nov 2nd at 11am or 1pm and last about 1 hour.

Location will be at Big Jim Farms 3521 Rio Grande Blvd ~ Albuquerque, NM

 Southwest Autumn Ornamentals Workshop at Big Jim Farms

Celebrate the beauty of fall in New Mexico with our Southwest Autumn Ornamentals Workshop! Step into the fields at Big Jim Farms to harvest colorful corn, sunflowers, chiles, and natural materials straight from the farm. With guided instruction, you’ll create your very own festive fall ornament—perfect for bringing a touch of Southwestern charm into your home.

This hands-on workshop includes all supplies, materials, and instruction. Whether you’re looking for a fun seasonal activity, a unique handmade decoration, or just a chance to soak up autumn on the farm, this class is the perfect way to enjoy the season.

 Ready to spice up your life? Come join us at Big Jim Farms for a fun-filled workshop where you'll craft your very own Red Chile Ristra! For just $40, you’ll get all the supplies, fresh red chile, and a beautiful ristra to take home.

It’s a hands-on, flavorful experience you won’t want to miss. Whether you're a local or just visiting, this is the perfect way to dive into New Mexico’s iconic culture.

 🎃📸 Pumpkin Patch Photoshoot at Big Jim Farms! 📸🎃

Fall is here, and our pumpkin patch is picture-perfect! Come capture the season with a fun and festive photoshoot at Big Jim Farms. For $100, you’ll work with the wonderful Hillary Christina Photography, who makes everyone — from little ones to big groups — feel comfy, happy, and picture-ready.

Whether it’s a family adventure, couple session, or just-for-fun fall photos, this is the perfect way to celebrate the season.

🍁 Your Cute & Cozy Photoshoot Includes:

• 10-minute session in our colorful pumpkin patch
• 10 professionally edited digital images delivered within a week
• Option to purchase extra images for $10 each

 Get ready for an outdoor adventure like no other! Bring your students to Big Jim’s Kids Farm, where they’ll dive into hands-on learning activities across our beautiful farm.

From exploring our fields to getting their hands dirty, your students will love every moment as they discover the journey from “seed to mouth” through exciting STEM-based stations. It’s a fun-filled day where their curiosity leads the way, and they’ll gain a deeper understanding of how food is grown and produced!

 At Big Jim Farms, we offer photographers a gorgeous, scenic space to create stunning photos. Our vibrant sunflower fields, charming pumpkin patches, and more provide the perfect backdrop for any occasion—whether it’s a birthday, graduation, wedding, or family session.

For just $75 an hour, photographers can reserve the entire field exclusively for their client’s photoshoot.

  Experience the magic of farm-to-table cooking in a unique collaboration between Big Jim Farms and Chef John LeTard of The Unseen Chef. Each class begins with a walk through the fields, where participants harvest fresh, seasonal ingredients before heading to our outdoor kitchen to transform them into elevated dishes that celebrate both New Mexican tradition and global flavors.

This isn’t a single class — it’s a culinary journey. Each week spotlights a new theme and menu, so you can join one class for a taste, or all five for the full seasonal experience. By the end, you’ll not only have new recipes and techniques, but also the memory of creating meals from scratch in the very place they were grown.

 Step into the fields at Big Jim Farms and experience the joy of farm-to-jar pickling! Begin your class by harvesting fresh vegetables straight from the fields, then head to our outdoor kitchen where you’ll learn the art of pickling in a special collaboration with Chef John of The Unseen Chef and Big Jim Farms.

Pickling is more than just delicious—it’s a healthy, natural way to preserve your harvest, packed with probiotics and nutrients that support gut health. Plus, you’ll gain a timeless skill you can use year-round to create flavorful sides, snacks, and gifts.

 Get ready for a hands-on, flavorful adventure at Big Jim Farms! Wander through our fields to pick fresh tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, blue corn, and more—then head to our outdoor kitchen to create your very own salsa and chips from scratch!

Whether you like it spicy or mild, roasted or chopped, the choice is yours! You’ll even grind your own blue corn to make crispy tortilla chips. 

For just $35 per person, you’ll take home your delicious homemade salsa in a mason jar, plus all the memories of this fun, farm-fresh experience.

 Immerse yourself in the beauty of our fields at Big Jim Farms, where you'll handpick vibrant sunflowers, zinnias, marigolds, and cosmos to create your own floral masterpiece. In a guided workshop, you'll learn the art of flower arranging, choosing from a variety of blooms and embellishing your creation with craft paper, ribbon, and complementary fillers.

This experience offers a wonderful opportunity to learn the basics of floral design, as well as growing and harvesting tips for New Mexico flowers. With stunning views of the Sandia Mountains and scenic farm fields, our workshop is perfect for individuals, friends, couples, or family outings.