Deer Creek Farm
2011 Calendar of Events
*Regular Business
hours will be maintained at the Farm
**Denotes events
held at the Farm
Please note that
any of the workshops that we offer may also be scheduled for a private party
or group at a different time. A minimum of 5 participants is required with
advance payment.
Due
to the “Outdoor” nature of our business we keep a close eye on
the weather. If the weather conditions include snow, ice, sleet, hurricane,
thunderstorm or excess heat with over 100 degree heat indexes, we may
choose to limit our normal hours. Please call ahead if we are experiencing
extreme weather. Everyone’s safety is our main concern.
*March
23 OPEN for the Year
SPRING
HOURS: Wed thru Sat 10 to 5, Sunday 12 to 4.
April
3 ‘Versatility of Herbs”
at Spring township - Kathy will be presenting an herb talk at the Township
building at 2 PM. Cost: $7.00
Location: Township of Spring Administration Bldg.
2850 Windmill Road
Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Registration
required. Call (610) 678-5399 Monday through Friday, 8 am
– 5 pm;
via Email at parksandrec@springtwpberks.org.
*April
8 thru April 23, Lancaster County’ Best Kept Secret Tour. We are thrilled to be included in the Tour. 36 off-the-beaten path
businesses have created a shopping and food adventure just for you. Travel
place to place enjoying all the free special events (workshops,
refreshments, gifts, drawings, etc.) the stores have planned for you. Visit
the businesses at your leisure-do what you can in a day or take 16 days-
it’s up to you. It’s such a fun way to explore the county! Tour
bags $6.00 each
($1 per bag donated to a local charity).
BAGS ARE ON SALE
HERE!!!!
April
24 Closed Easter Sunday
May 6
and 7, Herb and Garden Faire at Landis Valley, Lancaster. 9 to 5. Find us in the
Yellow Barn. Regular hours are maintained at the Farm
May 8
Happy Mother’s Day, CLOSED
*May
14 and 15, OPEN HOUSE at Deer Creek Farm.
* May
22- Herb Garden in a Pot Workshop
– 2 PM -Choose your 4 favorite herbs and plant them in a pot
to have close at hand for the summer. No need to dig up the entire yard to
grow delicious herbs. We provide the herbs, the soil, fertilizer and pot,
even the place to make the mess. Just add water. Cost: $14.00
*June
12 – 2 PM- Juicing and Smoothies Workshop- Learn about the
difference, sample taste both kinds and find out how these can both improve
your health. Cost: $4.00
June
19 Happy Father’s Day CLOSED
*June
26 – Herbs for Pets Workshop
– 2 PM – Learn some herbal ways to keep pests off your
pets. Receive an herb potted plant, an essential oil and the directions to
make some repellants at home. Cost: $11.00
*July
2 and 3- Closed for the 4th of July Weekend
July
6 thru October 2, SUMMER HOURS: Thurs thru Sat 10 to 5
*
July 23- Herbal Vinegar Workshop-
- 2 PM - Create 3
beautiful and delicious herbal vinegars with fresh herbs from our garden.
Complete them with bees wax seals. These make great gifts! Cost: $15.00
*
August 27- Dried Flower and Herb
Wreath Workshop –– 2 PM - Using a dried wreath base that we make for you in advance, create
your very own wreath choosing from an assortment of dried herbs and
flowers. Add these to the base to create a wreath that is perfect for that
special location in your home. Cost: $33.00
* September
21 - Hats for the Homeless
Workshop –- 7 to 9 PM. We will be crocheting a
simple hat to donate to the homeless Veterans in the Reading area. Bring an
“H” crochet hook and some 4 ply worsted weight yarn OR use some
that we have available. If you have always wanted to learn to crochet,
we will teach you. Our pattern only requires a chain, a slip stitch and
a double crochet. No Charge.
*
October 1 -Herb Tea Tasting
Workshop –2 PM -Sample taste many dried herbs brewed into teas. Learn about their beneficial
qualities then create your own personalized blend to take home. Cost: $6.00
Oct
5 thru Nov.23 - Autumn Hours:- Wed thru Sat 10 to 5, Sunday 12 to 4
November
6 – Potpourri Workshop
– 2 PM – Learn to make 2 different potpourris for the coming
cold weather. One, a simmering and one, to fill your own lovely jar for
beauty and fragrance. It just makes scents!! Cost: $13.00
Nov.
24 – Closed – Happy Thanksgiving
Nov
25 thru Dec. 18 – Holiday Hours: Daily 10
to 5, Sunday 12 to 4
November
26 and 27 – *Christmas
Open House Weekend -Join
us to help prepare for the Holiday
season ahead. Choose from fresh evergreen wreaths, swags and centerpieces
made “at the Farm” for your home or send one to a friend. We
ship live Wreaths!! Find that perfect gift for someone special. Enjoy
herbal refreshments.
*
December- Dates to be announced- Santa
and Mrs. Claus will be visiting Deer Creek Farm. Stop by to meet
them. Have a professional quality photo taken with them. $4.00 each. Enjoy
some holiday refreshments. Ho-Ho-Ho
*
Dec. 11 – 2 PM - Hearth Basket Workshop - Create a gorgeous basket arrangement using fresh greens, cones, and
berries. This is beautiful outdoors by the front door or indoors on a
table, stairway or hearth. Bring a pair of clippers. Cost: $30.00. We
offered this last year and every basket was stunning!!!
Dec. 18
- 2 PM
- Williamsburg Centerpiece
Workshop –
Create your own holiday centerpiece. We provide
a wide assortment of fresh greens, fresh citrus fruit, cones, holly, and
pods. There are even magnolia leaves to give it that special “Williamsburg”
look. Bring a pair of clippers. Cost: $25.00
December 19 thru March 22, 2012-
Open by Appointment during the season of winter.
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