The purpose of this workshop is to assist volunteers in creating their own period dress for volunteering at Quiet Valley. This workshop will focus on the early period (1820s) costume and is appropriate for most volunteer opportunities at Quiet Valley. Participants will provide all their own materials (see list below). If you have your own […]
Join us for a unique Winter Pre-School Program. During this one-day class, children ages 3-6 (with a parent) will explore the farm in the winter and make crafts to take home! This year, we will focus on how families made maple syrup in the 1800s! Participants will learn about tapping trees, collecting sap, and boiling […]
Join us to learn the basics of crochet! Participants will learn basic crochet stitches and how to read a crochet pattern while creating a granny square dishcloth. Adults and children are encouraged to attend, but the class is recommended for ages 8 & up. Cost: $15 for registration only or $25 with materials (See materials […]
Maple Sugaring Day is a special members-only event that gives Quiet Valley’s members a chance to participate in a unique experience. Along with seeing the maple syrup getting made they get a chance to sample pancakes with our homemade syrup, eggs boiled in sap, and potatoes cooked in a Dutch oven over the flames. To […]
Looking for something to jump-start your spring? This workshop provides the opportunity to take a class and enjoy a homemade lunch of soup, bread, and dessert! Or call the office at 570-992-6161 This year we will be offering the following full-day workshop choices: Workshop 1: Pysanky Egg Decorating Discover the beauty in traditional Pysanky […]
The purpose of this workshop is to assist volunteers in creating their own period dress for volunteering at Quiet Valley. This workshop will focus on the early period (1820s) costume and is appropriate for most volunteer opportunities at Quiet Valley. Participants will provide all their own materials (see list below). If you have your own […]
Join us for a Victorian Tea Party! Come dressed in your best, enjoy traditional finger foods, and learn to host your own tea party with lessons in etiquette. After tea, have fun playing a parlor game and start a craft to take home. This program is intended for parent(s) with child(ren) ages 6-12. Allergy-friendly food […]
Join us for an Easter tea to celebrate Spring! Enjoy a Victorian tea party with fresh baked cookies, scones, cakes, tea sandwiches, lemonade, and hot teas. Learn a little about Victorian Etiquette, the steps to hosting your own tea party, and tea party fashion. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their "Victorian Best." Date: […]
Just in time to use this spring! Make a lovely, useful backpack basket for yourself or to give as a special gift! The finished basket is roughly 12"x11"x12". All materials to make the basket are provided. Helpful supplies to bring: spring clothespins, old towel, clippers or scissors, flat head screwdriver, tape measure. Ages: 15 and […]
Our first annual Plein Air On The Farm paint-out event will be held from July 8, 2024 to July 19, 2024. An artists reception, judging and silent auction will be held on July 20 and the art sale will continue on July 21, 2024. Date: July 8 to July 21 2024 Time: 10am Entry […]
Our Spring Homeschool Tour Day allows homeschool families to explore our 19th Century Homestead in greater detail than a regular Spring Field Trip. With their admission, students and their families will be able to visit first-person interpreters stationed around the farm. From hearth cooking to animal care, there's sure to be something to interest everyone. […]
It is that time of year again! We will hold our Annual Membership Meeting and Potluck. It will be held on May 5, 2024, beginning at 1:30 PM. There will also be great food, a silent auction, presentations, and a chance to learn about the goings on at the Farm. Members can pre-order their tickets […]