The Basil Ranch

Farm / The Basil Ranch | Participating in Open Farm Days 2023

Farm Type: Flower Farm

FARM TO TABLE SOIREE with Basil Ranch – Purchase Tickets: HERE

Basil Ranch has been providing fresh herbs and produce to restaurants and grocers since 1996. Owner Vicky took over the reins in 2015 and saw an opportunity to grow the produce we were providing using hydroponics as a solution to food security in our northern climate. Since then we have expanded our growing operations to include mushrooms and flowers. Our Open Farm tour will be at the Flower Farm located at Highfield Regenerative Farm.

Does farming look different in the city?? Come and find out! Explore Highfield Farm during Alberta Open Farm Days and see how things can look a little different in an urban setting. Come for a visit during the day (10:00 am-4:00 pm), and join Basil Ranch from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm for an on-site Farm to Table Soiree (must be purchased in advance).

Plan your visit using our schedule below so you don’t miss anything!

Schedule 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

ALL DAY – Self-Guided Tours, Yard Games; Kid’s Corner, Help Build a Potato Tower!, Play Garden OPEN, Compost Creation

11:00 am-11:45 am – Walking Tour of Highfield Farm

12:00 pm-1:00 pm – Flower Crown Workshop with Basil Ranch (ticketed)

1:00 pm-1:45 pm – Walking Tour of Highfield Farm

1:00 pm-1:30 pm – Discover the Soil Food Web with Compost Club

2:00-3:00 pm – Floral Soap Making Workshop with Basil Ranch (ticketed)

3:00 pm-3:45 pm – Walking Tour of Highfield Farm

FARM TO TABLE SOIREE with Basil Ranch

August 19th 5:00 pm-8:00 pm – $80

Private Farm Tour from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Dinner by Chefs Alex Hamilton and Graham Edds-Masters from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Experience Farm to Table dining amongst the flowers with Basil Ranch. Featuring local produce grown by The Basil Ranch, Highfield Farm and other local growers, you will be treated to an evening of truly local fare as close to the farm as it gets – right on site.

Discover the artfully curated selections that await you:

Charcoal grilled chicken brochettes, oyster mushrooms, chimichurri
Bok choy caesar salad, roasted chickpeas, grilled sardines
Roasted brassicas, fermented peperonata, spruce tips
Triple cooked heirloom potatoes, beetchup, herbs

*menu subject to change