Frolic 2026 – Two Weekends of Family Fun! Frolic offers two weekends of fun for the entire family as Quiet Valley comes alive with baby animals! This is a unique opportunity for children and the young-at-heart to see a variety of animals up close. Watch baby chicks hatching from their eggs Feel the soft fur […]
Frolic 2026 – Two Weekends of Family Fun! Frolic offers two weekends of fun for the entire family as Quiet Valley comes alive with baby animals! This is a unique opportunity for children and the young-at-heart to see a variety of animals up close. Watch baby chicks hatching from their eggs Feel the soft fur […]
Frolic 2026 – Two Weekends of Family Fun! Frolic offers two weekends of fun for the entire family as Quiet Valley comes alive with baby animals! This is a unique opportunity for children and the young-at-heart to see a variety of animals up close. Watch baby chicks hatching from their eggs Feel the soft fur […]
Join us for the first Workbasket Wednesday, a new monthly evening gathering celebrating creativity, community, and the tradition of working by hand. Bring your favorite projects and enjoy a relaxed evening at the farm alongside fellow makers and creatives. Knitting, sketching, quilting, carving, painting, embroidery, journaling, fiber arts, mending, and other handcrafts are all welcome. […]
Help us open our Summer Season with an Old Fashioned Barn Dance! Join us for a night of dancing! Whether you bring your own dinner or choose one of our catered options, the atmosphere of live traditional music and a picturesque setting will transport you back to a simpler time. After dinner, the dancing will […]
For centuries, the bake oven was the heart of the homestead kitchen, providing families with fresh bread and baked goods on a weekly basis. From preparing the fire to testing the heat, baking in a traditional wood-fired oven was both an art and a science. Join us as we demonstrate how early American families used […]
Opening Day 2026 – Celebrate Summer at Quiet Valley! Kick off the summer season with us on Opening Day 2026! Explore the farm and enjoy a full day of hands-on experiences, historic tours, and seasonal activities for all ages. Historic Farm Tours: Step back in time as our guides show you the daily life on […]
Step back in time and experience life on a traditional 1800s Pennsylvania German farm. During the summer season, costumed interpreters demonstrate the daily work, skills, and traditions that shaped rural life in northeastern Pennsylvania. Visit historic buildings, meet the farm animals, explore the gardens, and learn about spinning, weaving, hearth cooking, food preservation, farming, and […]
Learn about a traditional paper craft, the German Folded Paper Star! Also known as a Froebel Star, this simple craft would be made for decorations at Christmas time. Date: Tuesday, June 23rd Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm Fee: Included with tour admission Instructor: Karin Wood
Rye straw is a practical material for storage baskets because it discourages rodents and other pests. In the hands of a craftsman, it also makes beautiful baskets as well as hats. A bee skep is another item that for many years was commonly made out of straw. Date: Thursday June 25th Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm […]
The Quiet Valley Fibershed is a youth-led initiative dedicated to exploring the history and practice of fiber arts. Participants learn traditional skills such as wool processing, spinning, weaving, knitting, sewing, and other textile crafts while gaining a deeper understanding of the connection between agriculture and clothing production. Throughout the summer, members of the Fibershed work […]
Take a seat and enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride through Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm. This 20–25 minute ride travels around the farm and along our wagon road, passing the orchard and the pond where ice was once harvested each winter. Along the way, you'll experience the beauty of the farm from a different perspective […]