Workshops: Pick Fresh, Create Fun, Hands-On Experiences
Our workshops invite you into the field to pick fresh, local ingredients and create something fun, like salsa, floral arrangements, and red chile ristras, along with winter workshops celebrating New Mexico’s holiday traditions.
New Mexico Winter Traditions Farm Dinner
✨ New Mexico Winter Traditions Farm Dinner Series ✨
✨ 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.
Come for the food, stay for the lights — and make this holiday season one to remember.
🎁 Early Bird Special! Book your tickets before December 1st and enjoy $25 off each ticket — our little holiday gift to you! Use promo code HOLIDAYS at checkout.
Saturdays: November 29, December 6, 13 & 20
Price: $125 per person and include everything: a 4-course dinner, wine pairings.
Tamale Making Classes at Big Jim Farms
Tamale Making: 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.
🌶️ Tamale Options: (Pick your option during booking)
- Red Chile Pork Tamales
- Green Chile Chicken Tamales
Schedule: November 1, 8, & 22 December 6 & 13 at 11:00 AM or 12:30 PM
Price:
$60 per person
Includes instruction, supplies, & tamales to take home.
Biscochito Making Workshop
A New Mexico Holiday Tradition
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.
Schedule: December 6 & 13 ONLY
Price:
$40 per person
Includes instruction, supplies, & (1) dozen cookies to take home.
Christmas Crafts for Kids
Join Us for a Magical Holiday Crafting Experience at Our Christmas Tree Farm!
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!
Schedule: Daily 10am, 12pm, & 2pm
Price:
$8 per child
Includes instruction, supplies, & crafts to take home.
Cookie Decorating for Kids
Made from scratch cookies & decorating for kids
🎄 Get into the Christmas spirit at our Christmas Cookie Decorating Workshop for Kids! 🍪✨
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!
Schedule: Saturday, & Sunday 11am, 1pm & 3pm
Price:
$15 per child
Includes instruction, supplies, & cookies to take home.
Photos with Santa!
A unique family photo opportunity at our Christmas Tree Farm
🎅✨ 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
Schedule: November 29th 3pm-5pm December 6th 3pm-5pm December 13th 3pm-5pm December 20th 3pm-5pm
Price:
$40 per session
Includes: 2 High Quality Digital Images & 1 Polaroid to take home
Winter Field Trips
Perfect for students of all ages. Public, private, home schools, & all students welcome.
BRRR! WINTER IS HERE, BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN YOU CAN'T HAVE A BLAST WITH OUR WINTER FIELD TRIP! WRAP UP WARM AND DIVE INTO THE EXCITING WORLD OF FARMING, PERFECT FOR ANY CURIOUS LEARNER, NO MATTER YOUR AGE.
AT JUST $9.50 PER STUDENT (WITH FREE ENTRY FOR ADULTS), YOU'LL BE TREATED TO AN ACTION-PACKED DAY WITH ALL ACTIVITIES INCLUDED. PLUS, DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE COLD, WE'VE GOT HEATED AREAS TO KEEP YOU SNUG AS A BUG.
Field trip includes learning stations, farm animals, play areas, Christmas photo stations, tractors, and other kid activities.
Field trips last around two hours with an extra hour to have lunch and explore independently.
Now Booking for Nov/Dec for our winter field trips
Book your visit in advance, but you can pay onsite day of with cash, card, check, or PO.
Flower Crown Workshop ~ Dia De Los Muertos
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.
Please register in advance on our website, as this class is very limited due to the supply of fresh flowers.
Secure your space while it’s still available! 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.
Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays 11 pm & 1 pm
Price: $35 per person
Includes all supplies, instruction, and crown to take home.
Southwest Autumn Ornamentals Workshop
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.
Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays 12 pm & 2 pm
Price: $35 per person
Includes all supplies, instruction, and arrangement to take home.
Red Chile Ristra Making Workshop
Learn how to make your own Red Chile Ristra at Big Jim Farms!
At Big Jim Farms, we have been growing the best green and red chile for over a century. We opened up our U-Pick experience as a place where the community can come together and see where it all comes from, how it is grown, and a chance to do it themselves.
We love to see the traditions of our New Mexican heritage continued through the U-Pick experience and are proud to offer an extension of this through our Red Chile Ristra workshop. Learn about the history of the Red Chile Ristra, Chile in New Mexico, and how to make your own start to finish. You get to take home your beautiful creation at the end of your class and many memories too.
Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays 11 am & 1 pm
Price: $40 per person
Includes all supplies, instruction, and ristra to take home
pumpkin patch Photoshoots Hillary Christina Photography
🎃📸 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
Schedule: Weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the timeframe 5:00 pm to 7:00pm
Price: $100 per person. Includes location, professional photographer and 10 edited photos.
Cooking on the farm
A Farm-to-Table Series at Big Jim Farms with Chef John LeTard
Experience the magic of farm-to-table cooking series 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.
✨ The Series Menu ✨
- September 6 – Green Chile Rellenos with Handmade Flour Tortillas
Roast green chile straight from the fields, stuff them with cheese, and fry to golden perfection — paired with warm, hand-rolled tortillas made from scratch. - September 13 – Orecchiette Pasta with Farm Herbs & Vegetables
Learn the art of shaping fresh pasta by hand, tossed with a sauce of seasonal herbs, squash, and tomatoes picked that day. - September 20 – Global Eggplant
Explore eggplant’s versatility across cultures: smoky Middle Eastern baba ghanoush, rustic Italian caponata, an Asian-inspired stir-fry, and a New Mexican twist with chile. - October 4 – Harvest-to-Table Vegetarian Feast
Celebrate the autumn harvest with a colorful New Mexican succotash of corn, squash, peppers, and beans, paired with a bright tomato–herb salad, and finished with warm, grilled flatbread made in our outdoor kitchen. - October 11 – Red Chile Enchiladas with Calabacitas
Build classic stacked enchiladas layered with rich red chile sauce made from scratch using our farm-grown red chile, alongside calabacitas prepared with squash, corn, and local herbs.
About the Chef
Chef John LeTard, founder of The Unseen Chef, offers private culinary experiences that blend comfort, flavor, and a touch of surprise. A graduate of CNM Culinary School, he built his career at Four Hills Country Club and Hyatt Regency Tamaya — working at both The Corn Maiden and Santa Ana Café — and now serves as an Event Chef at Campo at Los Poblanos. His background includes award-winning competition experience and years of banquet and fine-dining work, shaping his precise yet approachable style.
Join us for one class, or the entire series — each week offers a new flavor, a new story, and a new way to connect with the land, the food, and each other.
Schedule: September 6, 13, 20 | October 4, 11 ~ 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Price: $70 per person (single class)
$125 for 2 classes
$280 for the full 5-class series
Pickling Workshop
Step into the fields 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.
About the Instructor
Chef John LeTard, founder of The Unseen Chef, offers private culinary experiences that blend comfort, flavor, and a touch of surprise. A graduate of CNM Culinary School, he built his career at Four Hills Country Club and Hyatt Regency Tamaya—working at both The Corn Maiden and Santa Ana Café—and now serves as an Event Chef at Campo at Los Poblanos. His background includes award-winning competition experience and years of banquet and fine-dining work, shaping his precise yet approachable style.
Schedule: October 4th & 11th at 1pm-2pm
Price: $35 per person
Includes all supplies, instruction, and mason jar of pickles to take home
Flower Arranging Workshop
Pick sunflowers, zinnias, marigold, cosmos, and local wildflowers!
Join us for a unique experience where you pick your own flowers from our field to use in a guided workshop that teaches the art of flower arranging. Begin by picking vibrant sunflowers, zinnias, marigolds, and cosmos. Then, choose a container to embellish or use craft paper and ribbon to create a classic bouquet. We will also provide additional fillers to complement your bouquet design.
This is a perfect opportunity to learn the fundamentals of floral design and composition. We also use this as an opportunity to guide you through growing these various flowers in New Mexico and harvesting techniques.
Our picturesque fields provide excellent photo opportunities with stunning views of farm fields and the Sandia Mountains. Whether you are on a solo adventure, with friends, a date, as a group activity, or for family fun, this class offers something for everyone. The session will last approximately an hour and includes all necessary supplies, guidance, and a floral arrangement to take home.
Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays 11 am & 1 pm
Price: $35 per person
Includes all supplies, instruction, and flower arrangement to take home.
Chips & Salsa making workshop
Learn how to make your own chips salsa from scratch!
Pick ingredients from our fields to make your own chips and salsa! Learn to prepare both from scratch in outdoor kitchen. Embark on a unique experience at Big Jim Farms where you can delve into our fields to handpick fresh ingredients for creating your own chips and salsa from scratch.
Harvest everything you need including tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, blue corn, and more. After picking everything from our fields you will then head to our outdoor kitchen to craft your personalized creation. Whether you prefer your salsa spicy or mild, roasted, blended, or chopped, the choice is yours. Not only will you make your own salsa, you will also make your own chips by using the blue corn picked and grinding it to flour to make blue corn tortilla chips.
For just $35, you'll receive all ingredients, necessary supplies, guidance, and the delicious chips and salsa in a mason jar to take home. Immerse yourself in the fields where the produce was grown and turn it into something special.
Nestled in the picturesque Rio Grande Valley with the stunning Sandia Mountains and flourishing farms as your scenic backdrop, this experience is suitable for all ages, families, groups, team-building activities, and more.
Schedule: Saturdays 9am, 11am, & 1pm
Price: $35 per person
Includes all supplies, instruction, and jar of salsa to take home.