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2010 Special Events Come relax and have some fun! Join us at Well-Sweep Herb Farm in a presentation of informative lectures or courses where you learn to create, step by step, your own lovely handcrafted decorations or projects. Class prices include everything you’ll need to complete the project, and no prior experience is necessary. Many of the courses are hands-on; please dress accordingly. Please note: reservations are required for all classes.
April 10, Saturday, 10:00
to 12:00 Create two of your own hypertufa trough planters with that Old English look. We will be combining cement, perlite and other ingredients - so wear old clothes, bring rubber gloves and a face mask. Troughs will need to be left to dry with us for a few days. Reservations are required. $45.00. April 17, Saturday, 10:00 to 12:00 Come create a rustic container using grapevine, moss and soil. This outdoor circular piece, about 14", will then be planted with a selection of five fresh herbs. Bring gloves & clippers. Reservations are required. $35.00. April 17, Saturday, 1:30 to 3:00 Learn the basics for creating your own herb garden. Site determination, layout and design, soil preparation and correct plant selection will put you on the right path for a successful and bountiful garden. Reservations are required. $14.95. May 21, Friday, 6:30 to 9:00
David
Winston, renowned herbalist and ethnobotanist, will present an educational
walk to locate and identify common medicinal herbs in their native habitat.
Learn about the healing properties of nature’s pharmacy, perhaps
just beyond your own doorstep. Following the walk, David will share
a Cherokee Indian story as we gather around a campfire. June 5, Saturday, 10:00 to 5:00
Tours: 11:00, 11:30, 2:30
& 3:15
Welcome to Well-Sweep Herb
Farm! Enjoy a day of free informative lectures and tours of our spectacular
gardens. June 26, Saturday, 11:00 to 2:00 Well-Sweep’s 21st annual Midsummer Herb Festival celebrates ‘Dill - Anethum graveolens’, the 2010 International Herb Association’s Herb of the Year. Enjoy a tasty luncheon prepared with this featured herb and several others. Come learn about the many virtues of this popular culinary plant. A lecture and tour through the garden will also be part of the day’s activities. Reservations are required. $32.00. July 10, Saturday, 1:30 to 4:00 With lavender in full bloom, come and create three beautiful scented projects from this delightful flowering herb. You will make a 6" fresh lavender heart, a lavender pillow and a woven wand. Spend a relaxing summer afternoon with this favorite. Refreshments will be served. Enjoy a garden tour featuring our vast lavender collection after the class. Reservations are required. $34.00. July 24, Saturday, 11:00 to 1:00 Have you ever tried rose geranium jelly or lovage potato salad? Come and discover the many uses of culinary herbs. Learn which herbs are the best for cooking, as well as how to grow, harvest and preserve them. The lecture will be followed by a delicious herbal-themed lunch. Reservations are required. $30.00. August 7, Saturday, 10:30 to 12:00 Tussie-mussies are nosegays, made with fragrant fresh flowers and herbs, that are imbued with the romance of herbal symbolism. Rosemary for remembrance, basil for love and thyme for courage. Come learn the language of herbs and flowers then choose and cut your own to create two of these meaningful bouquets. Reservations are required. $27.00. August 7, Saturday, 1:30 to 3:30 Spend a relaxing afternoon creating decorative aromatic wreaths. Fresh herbs will be harvested and used to make one 10" and one 8" project. You’ll also learn how to decorate and dry them for lasting pleasure. Reservations are required. $29.00. August 21, Saturday, 10:00 to 5:00
Our
customers are what make Well-Sweep Herb Farm successful. To show our
thanks, we invite you to visit us on this day and receive a 20% discount
on all purchases. Free hamburgers, hot dogs, herbal punch and dessert
will be served from 11:30 to 3:00. August 28, Saturday, 10:00 to 12:00 With your garden bursting forth with the bounty of your efforts - come learn how to preserve your harvest. The art of drying, freezing, and canning your herbs, vegetables and fruit will enable you to enjoy the benefits of your garden year-round. Shortcuts, as well as tried and true methods will be covered. Reservations are required. $23.00. August 28, Saturday, 1:30 to 3:30 Come spend a pleasurable afternoon creating several tasty herbal blends. We will make Lemon Herb Marinade, Rose Geranium Jelly, Rosemary-Orange Sauce, and Spearmint Relish. You will take home a container of each one of these delicious treats to enjoy. Reservations are required. $35.00. September 4, Saturday, 1:30 to 3:30 With the garden at its peak - it’s time to harvest; come learn the basics on how to make your own herbal condiments. This class will feature the creation of two oils, three vinegars and a pesto to take home and enjoy. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations are required. $35.00. September 11, Saturday, 1:30 to 3:30 Cyrus Hyde will delight you with his vast knowledge of early American home recipes and crafts. Spend an enjoyable afternoon rediscovering lost treasures as he demonstrates and teaches about: Boonder brooms, grafting, headache pillows, basswood fishing line, and much more. Come join us for an informative presentation. Reservations are required. $20.00. September 25, Saturday, 10:30 to 12:00 Using dried flowers, herbs, ribbons, and accessories you will decorate a miniature 7-inch hat, a heart grapevine wreath and a fence. This is a fun and creative class. Reservations are required. $32.00. September 25, Saturday, 1:30 to 3:30 Using a wide selection of dried flowers, salal leaves, and a 14" grapevine base, you will create a spectacular decorative piece for your home. This colorful wreath is sure to be enjoyed all year-round. Color schemed to your preference. Reservations are required. $46.00. October 2, Saturday, 1:30 to 3:30 Learn how to make all natural, homemade soap. Various methods and ingredients will be covered. Choose from a varied selection of herbs, including: calendula, lavender, rose petals, rosemary and more - to create your own specialty soap. Wear old clothes. Reservations are required. $32.00. October 16, Saturday, 6:00 to 9:00
Join
us for our 10th annual fall harvest gathering with distinguished guest,
Eleanor Roosevelt - wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, our 32nd president.
An advocate of women’s, children’s and human rights - she
was respected and viewed around the world as a woman of integrity and
strength. President Truman called her the ‘First Lady of the World’
in tribute to her human rights achievements. Eleanor is considered one
of the 20th century’s most influential and admired women. November 6th - December 22nd
At
this time of year, the Well-Sweep garden fairies transform the shop
into a Christmas wonderland. Featuring our ever expanding collection
of handcrafted gifts and quality decorations; ornaments, wreaths, arrangements,
santas, and angels overflow our shelves. Beginning on Saturday, November
6th. November 20, Saturday, 10:00 to 12:00 Create a beautiful and lasting centerpiece for your holiday table. We will use preserved greens, wheat, pods, pine cones, fruit and dried flowers in a pottery base. The finished project will be approximately 12 x 7 inches. Reservations are required. $32.00. November 26 & 27, Friday & Saturday,
9:00 to 5:00
Winter
Greenhouse Tour at 11:00 & 2:00
Welcome
in the holidays at the farm featuring free tours and a holiday craft
project - reservations requested. A unique selection of gifts and beautiful
handcrafted fresh evergreen wreaths and arrangements highlight the season
and decorate our Gift Shop. November 29, Monday, 7:00 to 9:00 pm Create your own fresh 16" wreath using various types of pine and holly. These contrasting greens make an attractive display. Add decorative pine cones and a colorful bow if you wish. Please bring gloves and pruning shears. Reservations are required. $32.00. December 4, Saturday, 10:00 to 12:00 Decorate a 12" artificial evergreen tree using tiny lights, sea lavender, rose buds and various dried flowers. It makes a colorful and attractive centerpiece to brighten your home or to give as a special holiday gift. See a picture on our website: follow the ‘Photo Gallery’. Reservations are required. $38.00. December 11, Saturday, 10:00 to 12:00 A fun-filled class for all ages. Get in the holiday spirit by creating your own gingerbread house. Using homemade gingerbread, gum drops, kisses, red-hots, cereal, marshmallows and other treats, you will build your very own masterpiece. All materials will be supplied. Reservations are required. $20.00. December 11, Saturday, 2:00 to 4:00 Using holly and various types of pine, create a delightful centerpiece for your holiday table. We will add pine cones, berries, and finish with a candle and decorative bow. The approximate size is 14". Bring gloves and clippers. Reservations are required. $32.00.
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January 8, 2011, Saturday, 1:00 to 2:00; Dispel the winter doldrums by joining Cyrus Hyde for an informative lecture-tour of his collection of herbs from around the world. This is a wonderful way to learn about the rare and unusual, as well as familiar herbs. Reservations are required. Free. February 12, 2011, Saturday, 1:00 to
3:00 A popular and fun class, we will use a woodland type basket or driftwood base to create a charming miniature fairy scene. Choose a fairy, then build a dwelling place using moss, twigs, bark, woodland creatures and other unusual items. Bring your imagination! Reservations are required. $43.00.
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Herb Garden Tours
Farm lecture tours are available for groups of
12 or more. Tour our impressive culinary, medicinal, and formal herb
gardens, and visit the gift shop and farm animals. Lecture topics include
the history, uses, and cultivation of herbs, as well as herbal recipe
suggestions. Tours may be tailored to meet your group’s specific
interests or chosen topics. Call For More Details - (908) 852-5390 Special events are held rain or shine and will not be canceled - (except in situations beyond our control). A check mailed to us will reserve your place. Refunds minus a $5.00 nonrefundable fee will be issued to those canceling at least 10 days prior to the event. Your canceled check is your confirmation. Would you like to hear about our latest farm sales, interesting herbs and perennials, as well as gardening tips and tricks - join our private e-letter list by contacting us at herbs@goes.com, please include your full mailing address.
Well-Sweep Herb
Farm, Inc.
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