Open House 2008!
Another wet summer has sped by us; but a beautiful fall season is making up for it. Suddenly, we are facing the Holiday season!
Where DOES the time go?!

With no time to waste, we are busily preparing for the biggest event we have here at the Farm:

our *24th Annual Holiday Open House.*
This is a 3-day event, November 14, 15 & 16, with slightly extended hours of
10am – 5pm each day, including Sunday.

We have 4 large rooms to get ready, and I could never accomplish this without the wonderful assistance of my helpers, Bunny & Sharon, good friends & family who pitch in when I start getting frazzled! As always, I am so pleased to have so many wonderful crafters’ work to compliment the hand-crafted products from our Farm; I think you will be, too!

This will be the 4th year our greenhouse will be the site for live demonstrations Friday, Saturday & Sunday of the Open House. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and learn from some very talented artisans and has proved to be very popular. All of the artisans will have examples of their craft for sale, as well, so please stop by the greenhouse on your way in and stay awhile!!

*BIG NEWS!!*  This year I had the honor of passing audition to become a member of Royal River Chorus; Maine's premier a capella harmony chorus for women and a chapter of /Sweet Adelines International/. It is such a pleasure to be in the company of women doing something we all love- making beautiful music- barbershop style! I am thrilled to have one of our quartets here to perform on the afternoon of SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16. This is an opportunity to hear some wonderful, funny and highly entertaining music- for FREE!! So, take a break from your busy schedule, stop by the Greenhouse and enjoy the pure harmonies of 'Flashpoint!' I guarantee it will make your day!

Demonstration Schedule, HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 2008

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH:

Comfordables:  Sharon Wilcox will be demonstrating (10am-5pm) making doll clothing on her HUGE industrial machine. Sharon is a graduate of Mass College of Art and has been self employed for 25 years making American Girl/Bitty Baby clothing in many forms: contemporary, funky, traditional fancy and inexpensive. Also available: pocketbooks, change purses, ornaments and more.

Jewelry by Brooks: Bonnie Brooks will be demonstrating (10am–5pm) the art of jewelry making. Bonnie uses semi-precious gems and natural stone to create one of a kind necklaces, bracelets and earrings. She has been designing and making jewelry since 2003.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH:

The Basketcase: Ida Atkinson will be demonstrating (10am-5pm) the process of basket-making. Handsome, useful baskets and ornaments for your home.

Comfordables:  Sharon Wilcox will be demonstrating (10am-5pm) making doll clothing on her HUGE industrial machine. Sharon is a graduate of Mass College of Art and has been self employed for 25 years making American Girl/Bitty Baby clothing in many forms: contemporary, funky, traditional fancy and inexpensive. Also available: pocketbooks, change purses, ornaments and more.

Jewelry by Brooks: Bonnie Brooks will be demonstrating (10am–5pm) the art of jewelry making. Bonnie uses semi-precious gems and natural stone to create one of a kind necklaces, bracelets and earrings. She has been designing and making jewelry since 2003.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH:

The Basketcase: demonstrating (10am-5pm)

Comfordables: demonstrating (10am-5pm)

Jewelry by Brooks: demonstrating (10am–5pm)

Waterview Stained Glass: Ann Heath will be demonstrating (10am-5pm) the creation of stained glass pieces. Beautiful, original designs include angels, sun-catchers, ornaments and more.


Hope to see you here!
Herbally Yours; Lauriejane