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 […]
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. Garden Tours: Stroll through our gardens and learn about the historic plants, herbs, and flowers that […]
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 […]
A day of fun on the farm for the young folk. Various “chores”, crafts, and games will be taking place. There is no additional charge for Children’s Day activities. Join the 142nd PVI Co. G Civil War reenactment group for a look at the life of a soldier during the Civil War. June 27, 2026 […]
The 142nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Co. G, re-enactor encampment is a living history presentation. They portray as accurately as possible the drill and everyday life of soldiers in the 1800’s. By doing this they honor those who fought and give us a glimpse into our local history and heritage. Date: Saturday June 27 Time: Saturday […]
Come to the farm and learn about the multitude of natural fibers such as cotton, silk, etc. that are available for everything from spinning yarn for clothing to the even finer skills involved in creating fiber arts. Many different fiber artists will display their talents. Spinning, weaving, embroidery, bobbin lace, tatting, hand sewing, knitting, & […]
Tour the Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm property over hill and dale past the farm ponds, pastures, apple orchards, historical buildings and over a covered bridge. Course has varying surfaces including grass, dirt, gravel and paved roads. Date: July 11, 2026 Time: 9am Entry Fee: $30 Online / $40 Event Day Race day registration and […]
Music in the Valley features various groups performing traditional music at different locations on the farm. This is a wonderful opportunity to speak to the musicians and learn about folk instruments and the traditional music of the 19th century. Enjoy this special day of wonderful, old-fashion entertainment. The event will be held under tents, rain […]
Farmer’s Cheese is a dairy product, an unripened cheese made by adding rennet and bacterial starter to coagulate and acidify milk. Farmer cheese may be made from the milk of cows, sheep or goats, with each giving its own texture and flavor. During coagulation the mixture separates into curds (solid) and whey (liquid), then the […]