2011 CALENDAR
Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec

2012 CALENDAR

School Programs: Teachers see the Educational Programs or Teacher Resources sections

School Programs: Teachers see the Educational Programs or Teacher Resources sections

Sat., May 7, 10 am to 4 pm - Spring Tours

Sat., May 14, 10 am to 4 pm - Spring Tours

May 21-22: Farm Animal Frolic (more info)
May 28-29: Farm Animal Frolic (more info)

May 21 & 22, Sat. & Sun., 10 am to 5pm (or as long as they last) :
Friends of Quiet Valley Plant Sale at Farm Animal Frolic
Do you want nice, healthy vegetable and herb plants for your garden this summer?
Gary Oiler is busy growing hundreds of seedlings including both heirloom and modern day varieties. Select from tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, peppers - hybrid and heirloom, cabbage, broccoli, Spanish onions, herbs, Job’s tear plants, marigolds, Jacob’s Cattle bean seeds, and more. These will be strong, home-grown plants with many varieties not available at your local garden stands and “box” stores. The sale of these plants benefits Quiet Valley. Here’s your chance to buy some vigorous seedlings raised by an experienced horticulturist and to enjoy delicious, fresh produce from your own garden. Come out and support a good cause.

* Highlights: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm and are included with admission. Schedules subject to change.

Sat., June 4, 10 am to 4 pm - Spring Tours

Sat., June 11, 10 am to 4 pm - Spring Tours

* Quilting - Every Wednesday, June 18 – Labor Day Weekend
Come watch the Quiet Valley Quilters work on this year’s quilt which is raffled off at the annual Harvest Festival in October.

* Bake Oven - Every Saturday, June 18– Labor Day Weekend
On Saturdays the outdoor brick bake oven is fired up and in use. Come watch the bread being baked, learn about this basic farm activity and try a sample.

June 18, Sat. - 4th Annual Summer Garden Party - Come out to the farm and learn the basics of gardening. Tour our Pennsylvania German kitchen garden, learn about herbal vinegars, medicinal and culinary herbs, try herb bread baked in our outdoor brick bake oven, have a question & answer session with a gardener and get help with garden plans. Come visit the farm, rain or shine, and enjoy a day of garden lore. Garden party features run from 10 am to 4pm.

(This project is supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency, through the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA), its regional arts funding partnership. State government funding for the arts depends upon an annual appropriation by the Pennsylvania General Assembly and from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. PPA is administered in the region by the Pocono Arts Council.)

Special -
Water Color Workshop to be held during Summer Garden Party Check it out!

June 24, Fri. thru June 26, Sun.: Civil War Roadshow * * * coming to Quiet Valley* * * Check it out!

* June 28, Tue . - Wheat Weaving, with Karen Wood - As a craft it is centuries old and was practiced in grain growing countries worldwide. It was a part of harvest rituals used to ensure a fruitful harvest. Early American settlers used wheat weaving as it is used today, for decorative purposes.

* Highlights: 10:00 am - 3: 30 pm and are included with admission. Schedule subject to change.

* Quilting - Every Wednesday, June 18– Labor Day Weekend
Come watch the Quiet Valley Quilters work on this year’s quilt which is raffled off at the annual Harvest Festival in October.

* Bake Oven - Every Saturday, June 18– Labor Day Weekend
On Saturdays the outdoor brick bake oven is fired up and in use. Come watch the bread being baked, learn about this basic farm activity and try a sample.

* July 2, Sat. - Rug Braiding with Tracie Salmon - Rug braiding was a practical way to recycle scraps of wool and bits of worn out clothing too small to be used for much else and repurpose them into something useful. Braided rugs could be as small as a bedside mat or large enough to cover a large area in front of a settee. Chair pads can be made using the same technique. These rugs would be warm underfoot and very durable.

*** 5th Annual Music in the Valley ***

Music in the Valley’s purpose is to perpetuate old time musical traditions.
July 9, Sat. - A day to enjoy performances of different music styles such as folk, country, gospel, etc. There will be hands-on opportunities, sing-a-longs, storytelling and more. Groups will perform at various venues about the farm. This event will be held under tents, rain or shine. Admission is $10.00 and $5.00 children (3-12).

Farm Tours from 10:00 to 4:00
Music & Activities 12:00 to 5:00

(This project is supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency, through the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA), its regional arts funding partnership. State government funding for the arts depends upon an annual appropriation by the Pennsylvania General Assembly and from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. PPA is administered in the region by the Pocono Arts Council.)

Quiet Valley Rooster Run
Saturday July 9, 2011 – 9 am

• 5k Cross Country Race & Walk
  • Tour the Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm property over hill and dale, past the farm ponds, pastures, apple orchards and historical buildings. Course has varying surfaces including grass, dirt, gravel and paved roads
  • Awards ceremony at 10 am
• Click here for more information and registration!

* July 14, Thu. - Spinning & Weaving with Leslie Lyman - In the 19th Century spinning and weaving was an essential activity for every family member. We will be demonstrating the processes of flax and wool and the spinning and weaving of both.

* July 15, Fri. - Dancing with the Honey Bees with Cliff Sunflower - The obvious benefit to beekeeping is the honey, a readily available sweetener in a time when white sugar was imported and expensive. Don’t forget though the essential role that bees play in the pollination of fruits and vegetables. An additional benefit is the beeswax which is important in the making of sweet-smelling candles and other decorative items. Cliff Sunflower has a unique and highly entertaining presentation on bee keeping, honey and the life cycle of the honeybee. Adults will be amused and amazed, but children especially enjoy his interactive presentations.

* July 19, Tue. - Paper Craft Day with Cheryl Statham, Karen Wood, Rachel Ring - Come enjoy a day dedicated to various forms of old time paper crafts, like Quilling, Scherenschnitte, Moravian Stars, Iris Paper Folding, Band Boxes and Perforated Paper. Beautiful and delicate decorations were made using these and other styles of paper crafting.

* July 21, Thu. - Old Fashion Games & Toys With Deb DiPasquale - Learn about farm toys from the 1800s and how they could be made from scraps of wood, cloth, rope, etc. Visitors are welcome to enjoy a variety of toys and games familiar to children who lived 150 years ago. Spend some time at the farm with your family and have some good old fashion fun.

* July 22, Fri. - Ice Cream Social with Cheryl Statham - An old fashion pastime on a warm summer day was to make some hand cranked ice cream. The canister was filled with good wholesome ingredients like eggs, sugar, cream and then the canister was put in the bucket and surrounded with ice chipped from blocks out of the ice house. Salt was sprinkled on the ice to help it melt which made a colder temperature. Everyone in the family would take turns cranking. Something always tastes better when you work hard for it. Parlor games were a nice way to relax after all that cranking! Come enjoy a taste of old fashioned food and fun.

July 23, Sat. - Civil War Twilight Tour - The animals are fed, the chores are finished and the day is drawing to a close. Here is an opportunity to visit Quiet Valley farm after hours on Saturday, July 23 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. Tours of the historic farmhouse will be available, highlighting what the folks on the farm were experiencing as they offer a glimpse of the home front during the Civil War. Granny is busy knitting socks for the troops, as Mother reads again the latest letter from the war front. Civil War music floats from the barn, as dad worries that the boys are too eager to march off to war. Be our guest for this special look at the farm during the war that threatened to tear our nation apart.

Reservations are limited and must be made at the farm office, 570-992-6161. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children.

* July 30, Sat. - Rug Braiding with Tracie Salmon - Rug braiding was a practical way to recycle scraps of wool and bits of worn out clothing too small to be used for much else and repurpose them into something useful. Braided rugs could be as small as a bedside mat or large enough to cover a large area in front of a settee. Chair pads can be made using the same technique. These rugs would be warm underfoot and very durable.

* Highlights: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm and are included with admission. Schedule subject to change.

* Quilting - Every Wednesday, June 18– Labor Day Weekend
Come watch the Quiet Valley Quilters work on this year’s quilt which is raffled off at the annual Harvest Festival in October.

* Bake Oven - Every Saturday, June 18– Labor Day Weekend
On Saturdays the outdoor brick bake oven is fired up and in use. Come watch the bread being baked, learn about this basic farm activity and try a sample.

* August 2, Tue. - Rag Dolls & Doll Making with Deb DiPasquale - Beloved friend and simple toy, rag dolls have been around for centuries. Settlers made rag dolls from scraps of fabric and other natural materials they had on hand. It was a common form of doll for farm girls in the early 1800s. Come see some examples, learn about the construction and some of the history of these delightful companions.

August 6, Sat.: 5th Annual Heritage Craft Day
This day we will highlight many of the traditional trade skills and crafts of our forefathers. Visitors and members alike enjoy the crafts seen at the farm at our fall festival. Heritage Craft Day is a chance for crafts to be the focus of the event. Folks will be able to see the crafters at work and even try the craft out for themselves. With a whole day dedicated to crafts there will be plenty of time to learn about the techniques involved as well as some of the history behind them. Oak Split Basket Making, Tramp Art, Rug Braiding, Bobbin Lace, Quilling, Wheat Weaving, Ukrainian Egg Decorating and Broom Making are some of the demonstrations that may be found. This will be a true hands-on event so plan to spend as much of the day from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm as you can here at Quiet Valley and learn about historic folk crafts. Children's area too!

(This project is supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency, through the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA), its regional arts funding partnership. State government funding for the arts depends upon an annual appropriation by the Pennsylvania General Assembly and from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. PPA is administered in the region by the Pocono Arts Council.)

*August 10, Wed. - Rye Straw Crafts with Allen & Hatsie Forsman, Barbara Keiser, & Grant Terrill - 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 and durable baskets as well as hats. Bee skeps are another item that for many years were commonly made out of straw.

* August 11, Thu. - One Room Schoolhouse with Bonnie Scott - The schoolmarm will be holding class in the One-Room School. Join us and find out what schooling was like for your grandparents and how students of different ages and grades were all in one room. You might be surprised that they learned more than reading, writing and ‘rithmetic back then.

* August 16, Tue. - Tatting with Sue Smith - Tatting is a technique for handcrafting a particularly durable lace constructed by a series of knots and loops. Tatting can be used to make lace edging as well as doilies, collars, and other decorative pieces. This interesting craft dates to the early 19th century. The term for tatting in most European languages is derived from French frivolite, which refers to the purely decorative nature of the textiles produced. This technique was developed to imitate point lace.

* August 23, Tue. - Sauerkraut Day with Gary Oiler - Sauerkraut was an important staple in the early Pennsylvania German diet and a source of vital nutrients. See a special demonstration on sauerkraut preparation.

August 27 & 28, Sat. & Sun. (10-6 Sat., 10-5 Sun.) -
* * * The Pocono State Craft Festival * * *

Quiet Valley is the host site for the 25th Annual Pocono State Craft Festival. So come on down to the farm to see some distinctive crafts on display for your shopping pleasure. From fine jewelry to woodworking, clothing, metal work, stained glass, basketry, pottery, leather, furniture and more there is something for everyone. Enjoy craft demonstrations, and Dixieland and Bluegrass music while enjoying festival food.

There will not be regular Quiet Valley admission or farm tours this day, but we will be offering wagon rides, bake oven operation, a bake sale, quilt raffle ticket sales, and our gift shop will be open. For more information and discount tickets, see poconocrafts.com

*August 30, Tue . - Wheat Weaving, with Karen Wood - As a craft it is centuries old and was practiced in grain growing countries worldwide. It was a part of harvest rituals used to ensure a fruitful harvest. Early American settlers used wheat weaving as it is used today, for decorative purposes.

September 5, Mon. - Last Day of Summer Season (Labor Day). Yes, we are open on this Monday for regular tours from 10am to 5pm.

Sat., September 10, 10 am to 4 pm - Fall Tours

Sat., September 17, 10 am to 4 pm -
Fall Tours. Admission will be $5 for children (ages 3–12) and $8 for adults.
&
Homeschool Day - We will be having our Farm Tours that day, as well as some special events. There will also be an opportunity to learn about our Spring Homeschool Program. Admission will be $5 for children (ages 3–12) and $8 for adults. Homeschool groups are welcome to set up a table with information about your group. You may either bring your own table and chairs, or borrow ours. We will need to have advance notice if you want one of our tables, and we would also like to know if your group wants to set up a table so we can be prepared. Please contact Cheryl Statham at 570-992-6161 or E-mail.

So mark your calendars now and plan to visit us this fall. Have a great summer!

School Programs - Teachers see the Educational Programs or Teacher Resources sections

October 8 & 9, Sat. & Sun. -
Harvest Festival, Columbus Day Weekend (more info)

Sat., October 29, 1 pm to 8 pm - Cancelled due to weather

Fall Tours - Come out to Quiet Valley for an unusual tour of the farm! Learn about funeral traditions, hex lore, and superstitions. Enjoy spooky stories, seasonal crafts, wagon rides and tasty treats. Join us for this special day on the farm as we get into the Halloween spirit! Admission: $10.00 or $5.00 for children (3-12).

School Programs - Teachers see the Educationall Programs or Teacher Resources sections

School Programs - Teachers see the Educational Programs or Teacher Resources sections