by Leslie Shalabi | Apr 7, 2018 | Misc.
WHO WE ARE Convivium Urban Farmstead is a non-profit urban farm, coffee shop, educational and event center located in Dubuque, Iowa. Our mission is to create community around food and we are doing that in a variety of different ways – but primarily through our coffee...
by Leslie Shalabi | Feb 22, 2018 | Misc.
We are so excited to launch this project as we feel that it really captures the heart of our mission statement here at Convivium which is to “create community around food.” Here is the idea: We recruit 10 to 15 families who have at least one maple tree in their yard....
by Leslie Shalabi | Nov 6, 2017 | Event Space, Misc.
Middle Eastern Night The Convivium held its first Middle Eastern Night on Fri., August 25th. Served was a Middle Eastern “mezze”, which is a traditional celebratory meal that consists of a wave of small plates–meats, salads, vegetables,...
by Leslie Shalabi | Nov 6, 2017 | Misc.
Just like squirrels we are getting ready for winter! We’ve been busy pureeing the carrots from our gardens for our curried carrot soup. Our neighbor Cory was generous enough to let us use half of the large backyard to plant this year. It is the house that is two...
by Leslie Shalabi | Nov 6, 2017 | Misc.
Recently Ladies Clutch group visited Convivium for an educational tour about our gardens and our mission in the community. The ladies harvested basil and made pesto! Each lady brought home a jar of pesto. Many hands make quick work. Thanks ladies for all your help! We...
