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"How many of you remember the first time you saw a horse?" Join Jennifer Canfield for a workshop about the human-horse connection, the agricultural aspects of horse keeping, behavior and the predator/prey dynamic, our expectations, the importance of keeping in the moment, and how being with horses enhances our human to human relationships. Long-time horse owner, Jennifer halted her breeding program in 2004 in favor of advocating for unwanted horses. “Each life is precious. As humans we need to be…

Learn about healing herbs that can be grown in your own backyard! Karen and Cortney Whitmore (mother and daughter) will lead a workshop detailing the medicinal plants and herbs that they have been cultivating in a home garden for many years. Participants will gather at the Farm Arts Collective greenhouse for registration and then go up the hill to the Whitmore’s homestead. The tour will be highlighted by a special reading of Gerrard’s Herbal (circa 1636) accompanied by the gentle…

Join chef Cheryl Perry of Red Barn Studio for a lively walk through Narrowsburg Farmers Market, where she'll take you through the market and show you how to shop like a chef. You’ll never look at fresh produce the same! Then, we move on to the Narrowsburg Union kitchen for a hands-on cooking class where the Cheryl teaches you how to turn the bounty from the market into creative and delicious dishes. Enjoy a relaxed culinary experience filled with inspiration,…

POSTPONED Due to Low Registration--look for a new date in November Join Dirt Diva owner and operator Adrianne Picciano for a hands on seed saving demonstration with helpful tips on how to save and preserve seeds from a variety of flowers, vegetables, and plants. All participants will artfully design their seed packages and leave with a selection of seeds for the following season. *We honor a sliding scale for all events. Please email us at info@FarmArtsCollective.org for details.    …

THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW SOLD OUT Join the Fermenting Frenzy, a workshop dedicated to fermenting a variety of vegetables. A host of fermenting experts in sauerkraut, kimchi, and roots will lead participants in a hands on workshop. We will be in touch with all registered participants with a list of  what we will be fermenting  prior to the workshop. Vegetables from Willow Wisp Organic Farm will be available for purchase (wholesale prices) at the workshop. Participants should bring 5 of…

It’s all about the soil! Join soil expert, Roger Hill of Treeline Farm, in Bethany, PA, and experienced garden designer Adrianne Picciano (Dirt Diva) for a workshop on soil management for gardens via Zoom. Roger works closely with Willow Wisp Organic Farm on soil health, and he brings a deep knowledge and passion for soil chemistry to the workshop. Adrianne has developed hundreds of gardens for homeowners across the region and shares her practical knowledge about creating and caring for…

Expand your salad and salad dressing repertoire! Finally, a chance to get DRESSED UP!!! Join Mark Hitzges, personal chef (and Willow Wisp Organic Farm team member) and Farm Arts Collective's Tannis Kowalchuk for an interactive workshop on how to make three distinct salad dressings. This will be a fun and informative workshop on classic and innovative home made salad dressings. Registration is required and donations are always greatly appreciated. Here is a list of ingredients so you can whisk along…

Fermentation is a gas! A hands on experience in fermentation including the chemistry, health benefits, and a practical how-to-make classic and unique fermentations from cabbage to kombucha. The workshop invites all participants to follow along with the teachers, Tannis Kowalchuk, Mark Keoppen, Wendy Townsend, Eva Barnett in the preparation of 3 unique fermentations in the workshop.  This is what do you need to bring: Cutting Board Medium or Large Mixing Bowl Large Sharp Knife 3 cleaned quart-size ball jars w/lids Dish…

Stay warm this winter.  Michael Chojnicki, Architect, and Stephen Stuart, lifelong advocate of energy efficiency will discuss the importance of enhancing and maintaining a healthy home in this online workshop via Zoom. They will explore the various principles guiding energy efficiency, as well as review approaches to winterizing homes using “no and low” cost ways to lower your home’s energy use and save money. Discussions will include home energy audits, the principles of energy efficiency along with a simple awareness…