Experience for yourself the satisfaction that comes from rediscovering and learning skills of bye-gone times. Since 1986, homestead and pioneer-craft classes at Quaker Hill Farm's Pioneer School of Homesteading have offered students unique opportunities for hands-on learning in a number of creative areas that nourish the human spirit in the direction of supportive community and wholesome family oriented endeavors.

In this ever advancing age of technology, homestead skills and folk arts are a part of American heritage that we endeavour to preserve through classes and seminars designed to make students more self-sufficient, self-reliant and self-confident. Our classes offer participants a chance to experience traditional farm life by working with their hearts, hands and minds as they step back in time and reclaim for themselves the lost arts of yesterday which can be applied in modern life for a more sustainable and economical lifestyle.

Students experience a since of accomplishment that comes from hard work and in many cases leave with completed projects to take home.

General Registration Information
Unless otherwise noted, there is a limit of 12 students per workshop. Registration and attendance is limited to adults over 18 years of age. There are no child care facilities.

We intentionally limit the enrollment of our workshops to encourage discussions and provide as much personal attention as possible. Since we expect workshops to fill quickly, we recommend you preregister well in advance.

Please note, these are intentional Christian gatherings of wide, interdenominational & ecumenical fellowship. We certainly warmly welcome persons from any faith group to participate but our focus is simple living through bible-based Christian perspectives.

Unplugged
We offer you the blessings of - no TV, no Internet access, no CD's, DVD's or MP3's; no computers, radios, stereo's, I pod's or other distracting electronic devices.

No personal electronic devices are allowed (including cell phones). In the event of an emergency, you can be contacted through the retreat office.

Lodging & Meals
Lodging is Shaker-style, that is not co-ed. Gender specific, primitive shared cabins only.

Non-vegetarian meals are provided in the cost of registration. Meals consist of non-processed, simply prepared wholesome foods and include mainly Amish & Quaker style dishes. If you have special dietary needs, you will have to bring your own meals. Discount not available.

Costs
Homestead Skills and Back to Basics Workshops
2 day workshops (one night stay over) - $175.00
3 day workshops (2 night stay over) - $225.00

Women's Silent/Contemplative Retreats
2 days, 1 night $100.00

Mother/Daughter Retreats
2 days, 1 night $100.00

Smoking & Alcoholic Beverages
Not Allowed. Thank you for honoring our community policy of no smoking or consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Cancellation
We work hard to ensure the scheduled dates for each workshop, however, circumstances might occur that necessitate our cancelling or moving the date of a class. If we are unable to reschedule a workshop to fit your schedule, we will be happy send you a full refund.

Should circumstances develop that prevent you from attending, we will refund your fee (minus $30.00 processing fee) if we are notified of the cancellation 30 days prior to the class date. If we are notified after that date, we will refund your money only if we are able to fill your place in the class.


Comments from Past Workshop/Retreat Participants


Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience!

This was a unique adventure and I am so glad to have taken part in it!!

Absolutely remarkable - the food was excellent and the atmosphere was spiritually nourishing. Highly recommended.

I learned more than I thought was possible in such a short time - thank you, thank you, thank you for such a amazing opportunity.

Such a rich spiritual experience.

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