Experience for yourself the satisfaction that comes from rediscovering and learning skills of bye-gone times. Since 1986, homesteading skills and craft classes at Quaker Hill Farm have offered students unique opportunities for hands-on learning in a number of creative areas.

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 step back in time and reclaim for themselves the lost arts of yesterday.

Soap Making Short Courses - 2008
February 20, March 26 Learn expert soap making techniques. These special 1 day classes will be taught at the farm (no overnight stay) by Casey Makela, author of Milk-Based Soaps. Learn to make a variety of herbal soaps. Supplies provided. Refreshments served. Class certificate issued.

Registration: $65   Materials: $20    Class size: 6

Contact Quaker Hill Farm for registration information.

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Basic Homestead Skills Workshop
June 8 - 10, 2008 - sold out

Spinning for Beginners Herbal Tinctures & Apothecary The Home Dairy Homestead Chickens

Basic Beekeeping Cheesemaking (soft cheese) Herbal Soap Making Marketing Homestead Crafts

Christian Simplicity, How to have more with less

This is an exciting, information packed 3 day and 2 night workshop retreat. Rediscover traditional crafts and homesteading skills and network with others who share your ideals for the value of pioneer skills and the hard work and perseverance it takes to master them. Materials, lodging and meals included in registration.

You take home several variety bars of herbal soaps, a loaf of whole grain bread, handouts and more.

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Women's Contemplative/Silent Retreats "Be still and know that I am God."
-Psalms 46:10 June 1 & 2, 2008 - full June 15 & 16, 2008 - full A retreat for women who seek to listen and respond to the Lord in an environment of fellowship, solitude, silence and waiting worship at a beautiful location in Huron National Forest. This is an opportunity to immerse ones self in simple living by turning away from busy activity and becoming aware of God in rest, reading, nature walks, writing, prayerful reflecting, listening, and spirit filled fellowship. This is a time of quiet reflection and spiritual rejuvenation in a peaceful rustic setting close to nature for women who feel a desire for personal growth in the Lord.

Are you a Christian wife or mother who has heard the call for deeper conversion in your life but is unsure what to make of it? Are you experiencing a life change and searching for clarification? Are you overwhelmed by the complexities of life at home or in the work place? This retreat will engage your spirit as you become still and reflect on the ways God’s Holy Spirit is actively present and working in your life.

At silent/contemplative retreats, participants are encouraged to embrace the quiet and seek their own levels of inner and outer silence through contemplation and should bring focused items that enhance communion with God (Bible, journal, sketch pad, other...). Lightly scheduled activities include spiritual direction, support circles, prayer meetings and plenty of down time to "Slow down and listen for God".

There are no TV's or cable access. Radios, cell phones, pagers, lap tops, palm pilots, DVD players, CD players, or any other electronic devices should be left at home as they are not allowed during the retreat. In the event of an emergency, you can be contacted through the retreat office.

Retreat led by Quaker Anne and Christian Special guest speakers TBA.

Lodging and meals included in registration. Please e-mail request for registration form.

Limit - 20 registrants

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Mother/Daughter Retreat "I praise thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works;
and that my soul knoweth right well." (Psalm 139:14).
June 22 & 23, 2008 - full By special arrangement with Michigan School of Traditional Midwifery, this workshop is especially arranged for mothers and daughters. This program allows a unique opportunity to ask questions and better learn about feminine life cycles and body changes including menstruation, pregnancy and menopause. Taught from a Christian perspective by Certified Midwives and holistic health care professionals with the use of state of the art teaching models, videos and more. This is a perfect opportunity for women to ask questions and gain a better understanding about how our bodies work.

Registration limited to women only, daughters under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their mother. Limit 20. Lodging & meals included in registration.

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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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"The Lord bless thee and keep thee...."
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