Summer is on it’s way!
The farm and all it’s flora and fauna are waking up and beginning to bloom. Lace up your walking shoes and come see for yourself.
Take a hike through the woods, a walk at our stone and moss Chartre labyrinth or a hike on the mountain to enjoy some quiet time to reflect, or to soak up the earth’s energy bubbling up.
We ask that when you visit the farm that everyone signs in at our guest book each time at the big stone barn at the front table. If you have not filled out one of Liability Release Forms, or have brought guests who have not, please do so. (We keep them on file so you only need to do once.) We ask walkers and visitors to please contribute to our Donation Jar that helps us to continue our constant work to improve the farm, creating a peaceful sanctuary and green environment on the 60 wooded acres as well as a gathering place for those interested in living a healthy lifestyle.
If you are bringing guests that are new to the farm please let them know that Sticks & Stones is a SMOKE, DRUG & ALCOHOL FREE FARM and we ask that all visitors respect that.
Interested in holding a workshop, family reunion, birthday party, fundraiser, wedding or gathering of any sorts during 2013? It is not too early to start making plans and get your pick of dates. You can email me at anniesands@gmail.com to discuss it!
May All Beings Be Happy,
Annie & Tim
June 6th Ukulele Workshop
Thursday June 6th, 6:30-8:30 Donation.
Uncle Zak, “The Uke Guy” will be facilitating our Uke club once again! Dust off your ukes and come prepared to have fun jamming, singing, making music, sharing knowledge, and learning. If you don’t have a uke but want to join us, we have loaner’s, just ask when you RSVP to UncleZac@unclezac.com or 203.219.2230 Children over 10 years can attend accompanied by an adult.
Beginner’s (or anyone who wants a review), please arrive promptly at 6:30 as the Basics will be taught from 6:30-7:00
Please bring flashlight for navigating the parking lot :~)
Remember: “Music Self Played, Is Happiness Self Made!”
June 8th Drum Circle
Saturday, June 8th 7-9 p.m.
Join Mark Zarrillo in the Stone Barn for a family-friendly evening of drumming, dancing, hooping and general revelry as we celebrate community and the burgeoning of Spring!
Drummers, dancers and hoopers of all ages and abilities are welcome! Bring a drum or your favorite instrument and hoops if you have them!
Sticks & Stones Farm is a smoke, drug and alcohol free property.
$15 (Seniors & Kids under 12 $5.) Cash Only.
RSVP to Mark 203-500-3818 please leave contact info in case of bad weather postponement.
Also please bring a flashlight to the event as the parking area is not illuminated.
June 23rd Wildman Steve Brill Returns!
2:30-4:30 30-minute talk and 90-minute tour
RSVP a must. The fee is $25/adult, $10/child under 12. Bring cash please.
Early summer fruits are in season now. We’ll be looking for wild strawberries, mulberries sweet cherries, and juneberries in a variety of habitats.
We’ll also find plenty of culinary and medicinal herbs. Sassafras, which tastes like root beer, grows in the woods, and mullein a traditional herb tea for coughs, grows in fields and along the edges of trails.
Of course, all the common summer edible greens will be doing their things. We’ll be looking for lamb’s quarters, purslane, wood sorrel and sheep sorrel, poor man’s pepper, Asiatic dayflower, lady’s thumb, common mallow, and others.
And if there’s been lots of rain beforehand, we may also find the summer’s first wild mushrooms. Chanterelles, boletes, russulas, chicken mushrooms, and black-staining polypores could be popping up anywhere.
Where good walking shoes, bring a trowel, water bottle, back pack and paper bag. And mosquito repellant just in case!
Call (203) 270-8820 at least 24 hours ahead to reserve a place.
Saturday June 22nd 11-5ANNUAL FARM OPEN HOUSE and MOUNTAIN LAUREL FESTIVAL!
Mark your calendar now so you don’t miss this free fun family event. It’s a wonderful chance to come and meet our extended Farm Family and all those that will be offering camps, workshops and events this Summer and Fall. Help spread the word:~)) And if you know anyone who might like to present a workshop this summer, please have them contact me. Below is the schedule thus far…stayed tuned for more!
11:00-11:45 Katherine Silvan and Jeanette Concert for Kids
11:30-12 Tai Chi with Linda Gilchrist
12-2 Mountain Top Drumming and Hooping with Mark Zarilla
12-12:30 Mindfulness for Kids Class with Casey Skillins
12:00-12:45 Law of Attraction workshop with Roberta Russell
12:30-1:30 Yoga class with Stephanie D’Aniello
12:30-1:00 Nature Walk with Justin of Two Coyotes Wilderness Camp
1:00-1:45 Guided Labyrinth Walk with Cynthia and Rick Quintanal
2:00-3:00 Yoga Class with Aga Chapska
2:00-3:00 Intro to Ukulele with Uncle Zak
2:30 -3:00 Nature Walk with Justin of Two Coyotes Wilderness Camp
3:00-3:45 Mindful Eating Talk with Annie Stiefel
4-4:30 Mindfulness for Kids Class with Casey Skillins
4:00-5:00 The Treasure Map of Astrology with Ronald Diffablo
4:00-5:00 Moss Stroll with Tim Currier
Two Coyotes Summer Camps
Registration is Now Open!
Dear Friends,
I’m so excited by what’s ahead this new year! Here at Two Coyotes we have a lot planned for 2013! Summer Camp is just around the corner and our Registration is now open! Check out our upcoming camps at the farm and visit our new summer camp web page for in depth descriptions, video, testimonials, and other details.
Justin Pegnataro~www.twocoyotes.org
Summer Camps At Sticks and Stones 2013
Come Join the FUN!
Forest Camp
At Forest Camp we learn about nature by getting dirty. Through games we learn skills like how to sneak in the woods, balance, and listen. We build shelters and forts, make fires and cook all kinds of delicious wild meals. We play in the stream and explore the land. Come to one or all of our 5 themed day-camp sessions!
Age group: 5-7 and 8-12
Time: 9am-3pm*
Tuition Savings: multiple session discount. $25 off each session after the first!
Sessions and themes:
June 24-28 Shoots and Roots
July 15-19 Befriending the Birds
July 22-26 Forts and Shelters
Jul 29-Aug 2 Animal Adventures
August 5-9 Fire, Wood and Stone
*Pre and after care available.
Pre and After Care:
We have extended care options for some of our camps. Pre-care is available from 8am to 9am for $50 for the week and after-care from 3pm to 5pm for $60 for the week.
Nature and the Arts
Become inspired by nature’s beauty and express yourself through the arts. Practice traditional arts like painting, singing, dance, and poetry as well as more wild expressions of art in nature like making sculpture with natural objects, nature journaling, storytelling, making baskets, and making natural music. Join us in expressing the natural beauty of the world and within.
Age group: 5-7 and 8-12
Time: 9am-3pm*
Date: July 8-12
*Pre and after care available.
Wildwood Rangers Rangers
Wildwood Rangers are the eyes and ears of a kingdom. Part guardians and part spies they protect the realm from harm. Become an apprentice ranger and learn to become adept at moving through the forest invisibly, in swordsmanship, and as expert marksmen with a bow.
Age group: 9-14
Time: 9am-3pm*
Date: July 8-12
*Pre and after care available.
Advanced Survival Camp
This is an advanced course that teaches wilderness survival skills through hands on projects and challenges. Skills taught change each year. Past campers have worked on projects like making fire from sticks, primitive pottery, basket making, arrow crafting, and many other crafts and skills. On Thursday evening campers stay for an overnight experience where they’ll get to put their survival skills to the test!
Age group: 10-14
Time: 9am-3pm
Date: August 5-9
Scout Tracker Camp
This advanced course teaches campers how to move invisibly through the forest, track wildlife, and puts their skills to the test on an epic Thursday one-night overnight. The night mission gives campers a chance to camp out and practice their sneaking skills the dark!
Age group: 10 to 14
Time: 9am-3pm
Date: August 19-23
Teen Bow Making Camp
Make your own wooden bow. The process of making bows and arrows is an art. Making one is as much a discovery of self as it is an epic craftsman project. In this camp, campers will craft their own bow and arrow.
Age group: 12-16
Time: 9am-3pm
Date: July 29- Aug 2
Teen Overnight Camp
Our Teen Overnight Camp is an outdoor leadership and advanced survival skills camp. We believe leaders are made not born. For all of human history, heroes have set out into the wilderness on adventures. Now its your turn to have an adventure of your own.Learn how to survive in the wild. On these trips you will learn how to thrive with limited gear. Activities change each year. Past campers have coal burned a wooden bowl, made fire by rubbing sticks together, gathered and caught wild food, and many other wilderness projects. Experience thrilling nighttime games and wilderness challenges designed to build strength and character.
Age group: 12-14 and 15-17
Time: 9am Monday – 3pm Friday
Date: August 12-16