Discover the joy of playing the Mountain Dulcimer, a beautiful and traditional folk instrument from the Appalachian Mountains! This hands-on workshop, hosted in conjunction with the Pocono Dulcimer Club, will introduce you to the basics needed to play a few simple folk songs. We’ll cover: 🎵 How to hold and strum the dulcimer🎵 Simple strumming […]
Three-Day Youth Plein Air Art Workshop Join us for an engaging three-session workshop designed for middle and high school students interested in plein air painting! This hands-on experience will introduce young artists to essential techniques in drawing, color theory, and various painting media, all while working outdoors on the farm. 📅 Workshop Dates & Times: […]
Join us for a unique fundraising dinner on the farm! Enjoy a meal cooked in the hearth served by candlelight in the Farmhouse. We'll begin with appetizers in the Cellar Kitchen, where you can see how your food is being cooked. Then you'll be seated throughout the farmhouse and served a traditional meal. This fundraiser […]
Homeschool families are invited to Autumn on the Farm, a special day featuring Quiet Valley’s Fall School Tour program. Step back in time and experience 19th-century farm life through hands-on activities and historic demonstrations designed just for homeschool students and their families. During the field trip, participants will tour our historic farm buildings, visit with […]
Looking for something to jump-start your holiday season? Get in the spirit by joining a workshop where you will make a craft and enjoy a homemade lunch of soup, bread, and dessert! Check in and refreshments from 9:00-9:30, classes begin at 9:30. Register online here or call the office at 570-992-6161. Quiet Valley Members, check […]
Kick off your holiday season with some traditional handmade decorations! Participants will make and decorate an evergreen holiday wreath. All supplies including a wire wreath base, floral wire, assorted greens, pinecones, and ribbons are included. Light refreshments are available. You may bring clippers and any other decor you want to add to your wreath. Wine […]
How did different cultures celebrate Christmas in the past? Make a traditional Christmas craft and try recipes from different cultures to learn about the customs and traditions that made up Christmas in Colonial America. All participants aged five and older (including adults) must purchase a ticket. At least one paying adult must attend per family. […]
How did different cultures celebrate Christmas in the past? Make a traditional Christmas craft and try recipes from different cultures to learn about the customs and traditions that made up Christmas in Colonial America. All participants aged five and older (including adults) must purchase a ticket. At least one paying adult must attend per family. […]
Embroidered Tote Bag Workshop – Wildflowers Saturday, February 7 | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM Optional follow-up work session: Thursday, February 19 | 5:30–7:30 PM Cost: $50 per person THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL. WAITLIST AVAILABLE. PLEASE EMAIL PROGRAMS@QUIETVALLEY.ORG Add a handmade touch to an everyday essential in this embroidered tote bag workshop. Participants will stitch a wildflower […]
Homeschool students are invited to join Quiet Valley Staff and Volunteers for a Winter Camp at Quiet Valley. Be sure to bundle up, as we will be spending some part of each day on the farm. The cost of camp is $35 per day. Participants may register for all three days or individual days of […]
Valentine’s Day Tea Sunday, February 15 | 1:00–3:30 PM Cost: $35 per person Celebrate the season of love with an elegant Valentine’s Day Tea at Quiet Valley. Guests will enjoy a Victorian-inspired tea party featuring fresh baked cookies, scones, cakes, tea sandwiches, and a selection of hot teas and lemonade, all served in a warm […]
Fasnacht Workshop Monday, February 16 | 9:30 AM–3:00 PM Cost: $40 per person Get ready for Shrove Tuesday with a hands-on Fasnacht workshop! Participants will spend the day learning how to make traditional faschnats from start to finish, while also exploring the history and cultural significance of this beloved pre-Lenten treat. Each participant will leave […]