A Farm-to-Table Escape at Littlejohn Farm

At Littlejohn Farm in Prince Edward County, dinner begins long before guests arrive at the table.

Part outdoor adventure, part culinary destination and part lesson in sustainable living, the small family-run farm is proving that three-and-a-half acres can grow something far bigger than vegetables.

Owned by Luhana and Zach Littlejohn, the farm blends destination dining, culinary workshops, seasonal experiences and immersive farm tours into one thoughtfully curated experience.

“We aim to connect people with a different understanding of food production,” said Luhana Littlejohn. “We want people to build a deeper relationship with where their food comes from.”

That philosophy is at the heart of everything they do.

From June through early October, guests can reserve a seat at one of the farm’s open-table dinners, where long communal tables encourage conversation between strangers who often leave as friends. Before dinner begins, visitors are guided through the property on a farm tour that introduces them to the gardens, growing practices and animals raised on-site.

About 90 percent of the ingredients served during the meals come directly from the land.

The experience is intentionally immersive. Guests see the vegetables being grown, learn how ingredients are harvested and gain insight into the effort behind sustainable food production.

The farm also hosts private culinary workshops, team-building retreats, birthdays, bachelorette parties and corporate experiences. Some workshops include hands-on activities such as candle-making using lavender and shea butter products created on the farm.

For culinary-focused groups, guests are divided into teams and tasked with preparing different components of a meal before presenting their creations to one another. The result is one part dinner party, one part icebreaker and one part creative collaboration.

While Zach brings years of culinary experience as a chef and sommelier who worked in places including Whistler and Toronto, Luhana’s background is in finance. Together, they built the farm around a shared vision of sustainability, community and intentional living.

Their children, Flora and Ben, are also part of daily farm life. 

“You see the family when you visit,” Littlejohn said. “We’re all involved.”

Visitors looking to turn their meal into a full Prince Edward County getaway have no shortage of nearby adventures.

Spend the afternoon exploring the trails and beaches at Sandbanks Provincial Park, sip wine at nearby county wineries such as the well-known purple barn at Clossen Chase Vinyards, or wander through local lavender fields and artisan shops scattered throughout the region.

For overnight stays, the Littlejohns often recommend nearby county inns and boutique accommodations in Picton and surrounding communities, like The Drake Devonshire, or The Royal Hotel.

What guests leave with, however, may be more lasting than a good meal or scenic photo.

“We want to inspire people,” Littlejohn said. “You don’t need a huge property to start growing food or connecting with the land. Even a small garden can change your relationship with what you eat.”

In a region already known for its wineries, beaches and culinary culture, Littlejohn Farm offers something quieter and more personal: a chance to slow down, gather around a table and reconnect with the source of a meal.

That may be the most meaningful taste of Prince Edward County yet.