Few things say home better than a handmade quilt, but you don’t need a sewing machine to bring this folk art to your life!

Painted barn quilts add a warm personal touch to your barnyard, garage, shed, porch or deck! We offer four barn quilt workshops a year, each using a historic quilt block design and custom color palate to capture the essence of the season.

I’ll show you how to navigate the geometry and translate each pattern into a 24 x 24” painted quilt that will adorn your home (indoor or out) for years to come! While the paint dries, we’ll take a relaxing walking tour of this 47 acre regenerative farm (including visiting with goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, and more!) and talk about the history of our farm, which includes beautiful old quilts and textiles we’ve found here.

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YOU’LL MAKE:

A unique painted barn quilt based on a historic quilt block pattern. I’ll have a variety of coordinated color palettes for you to pick from (or you can go rogue and do your own thing) and will show you how to chart out the quilt pattern and tape it off for clean, crisp lines. When it’s dry enough to handle, we will finish the edges and fit your masterpiece with hanging hardware so it’s ready to go up on your wall!

In addition to a fun, relaxing afternoon on the you will receive:

• Exterior grade materials so your work lasts for years

• Quilt handout + instructions

• Quilt mapping grid coloring sheets

• Refreshments (locally sourced when possible!)

UPCOMING BARN QUILT WORKSHOPS:
Saturday, October 17, 1-4 pm
Sunday, October 18, 1-4 pm
Friday, November 14, 1-4 pm
Saturday, November 15, 1-4 pm

TICKETS: $125
Attendees will make one 36 x 36” barn quilt. (For this workshop, you can come solo or bring a buddy for the same price since this project might be easier with an extra set of hands!)

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DETAILS

Ages: Appropriate for participants ages 12 and up. (Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the session.)

COVID safety measures: Workshops will take place outside, so attendees should dress for the weather with sturdy footwear appropriate for farm and muddy conditions. (No sandals please!) Attendees will have their own tables, safely spaced apart, and individual workshop supplies. Facemasks are required inside any buildings (including the bathroom) and any time the attendees cannot maintain 6’ of social distance. Attendees are asked to bring their own masks.

Accessibility: Please let us know if there are things we can do to make your visit more comfortable. Shared chairs and benches will be available. The farm tour is optional and will cover approximately 1 mile of walking on uneven surfaces. The only bathroom is located up four steps inside our house.

Refunds: because supplies must be bought in advance, no refunds will be issued. Tickets can however be transferred to someone else (and make wonderful gifts!). In the event of extreme weather, workshops will be rescheduled. In the event that the new date does not work for you, you will have the option of attending another workshop of your choosing even if it is already sold out.

PRIVATE GROUPS

Slow Farm workshops make for memorable family events, corporate team building exercises, birthday gatherings, and even special bridal or baby showers. Barn quilts in particular make for fun group activities that in the end become a wonderful gift for the guest of honor or office conversation piece. Workshops can be tailored to fit your occasion and color palate. Group size 5-18 people. Please email us to schedule a time for your family, coworkers, or friends to come out to the farm!

INSTRUCTOR

This workshop will be led by Rachel Herrick, a third generation farmer and co-owner of Slow Farm. In addition to her passion and experience as a regenerative farmer, Rachel also has a Master’s in Fine Art and has taught art at UNC Chapel Hill, Maine College of Art, Town of Cary, and been a guest lecturer at University of Alberta, Eastern Carolina University, and Meredith College. She is also a professional artist with a full resume of exhibitions in the US, Canada, and Europe.

THANK YOU

When you attend a Slow Farm workshop, you’re supporting our efforts to restore this 47 acre former tobacco farm using historic and holistic farming methods that mimic nature. No chemicals, no shortcuts.

Why do we do this? Because working with nature produces generational fertility and a brighter, more abundant future. Sure it’s is a slow process, but in the long run regenerative farming creates resilient food systems that can feed communities AND contribute to the health of the planet.

It’s a labor of love and hope. We’re so happy you’re a part of it.

Nothing tastes better than food you grow yourself— especially greens fresh from your own container garden!

Greens are a fast, forgiving crop with two growing seasons here in NC. They are the first things up in spring and the last plants standing in winter! Elevated container gardens are a great way to keep your lettuce, chard, radishes, spinach, and kale convenient to you but out of the reach of garden bandits!

Join us for a hands-on container garden workshop, as well as a walking tour of our 47 acre regenerative farm (including visiting with goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, and more!). As we walk we’ll talk about seasonal plants and working with nature’s cycles to grow healthy, sustainable food— right in your back yard or on your porch, patio, or balcony! Never worry about a lettuce recall again!

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YOU’LL MAKE:

One 12” D x 48” W x 36” H elevated planter, made with pine & cedar and painted with a glue-resist bohemian design. In the interest of time, I’ll have things pre-cut and started. I’ll show you how to assemble, sand, paint/stain, and seal your container garden in preparation for planting when you get home! (Make sure you bring a vehicle large enough to transport your masterpiece home!)

In addition to a fun, relaxing afternoon on the farm you will receive:

• 12” D x 48” W x 36” H elevated planter

• Assorted seasonal seeds

• Printed planting schedule and care instructions

• Refreshments (locally sourced when possible!)

G-Y-O GREENS WORKSHOPS:
Saturday, Sept 26, 2020. 1-4 pm.
Sunday, Sept 27, 2020. 1-4 pm.

TICKETS: $150
Up to two attendees will make one 12” D x 48” W x 36” H elevated planter. (For this workshop, you can come solo or bring a buddy for the same price since this project might be easier with an extra set of hands!)

GET STARTED KIT ADD-ON: $35
Hit the ground running with everything you’ll need to get your planter underway as soon as the paint dries! Planting kit includes mycorrhizal soil inoculate and four cubic feet of potting soil.

DETAILS

Each workshop is limited to 16 participants total (8 tickets available for each day).

Ages: Appropriate for participants ages 12 and up. (Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the session.)

COVID safety measures: Workshops will take place outside, so attendees should dress for the weather with sturdy footwear appropriate for farm and muddy conditions. (No sandals please!) Attendees will have their own tables, safely spaced apart, and individual workshop supplies. Facemasks are required inside any buildings (including the bathroom) and any time the attendees cannot maintain 6’ of social distance. Attendees are asked to bring their own masks.

Accessibility: Please let us know if there are things we can do to make your visit more comfortable. Shared chairs and benches will be available. The farm tour is optional and will cover approximately 1 mile of walking on uneven surfaces. The only bathroom is located up four steps inside our house.

Refunds: because supplies must be bought in advance, no refunds will be issued. Tickets can however be transferred to someone else (and make wonderful gifts!). In the event of extreme weather, workshops will be rescheduled. In the event that the new date does not work for you, you will have the option of attending another workshop of your choosing even if it is already sold out.

PRIVATE GROUPS

Slow Farm workshops make for memorable family events, corporate team building exercises, birthday gatherings, and even special bridal or baby showers. Please email us to schedule a time for your family, coworkers, or friends to come out to the farm!

INSTRUCTOR

This workshop will be led by Rachel Herrick, a third generation farmer and co-owner of Slow Farm. In addition to her passion and experience as a regenerative farmer, Rachel also has a Master’s in Fine Art and has taught art at UNC Chapel Hill, Maine College of Art, Town of Cary, and been a guest lecturer at University of Alberta, Eastern Carolina University, and Meredith College. She is also a professional artist with a full resume of exhibitions in the US, Canada, and Europe.

THANK YOU

When you attend a Slow Farm workshop, you’re supporting our efforts to restore this 47 acre former tobacco farm using historic and holistic farming methods that mimic nature. No chemicals, no shortcuts.

Why do we do this? Because working with nature produces generational fertility and a brighter, more abundant future. Sure it’s is a slow process, but in the long run regenerative farming creates resilient food systems that can feed communities AND contribute to the health of the planet.

It’s a labor of love and hope. We’re so happy you’re a part of it.

Give Mom an unforgettable gift: an afternoon on the farm + a wreath made of gorgeous live plants she’ll enjoy for years!

Living wreaths are gardens you can hang on your wall or door! We’ll be making wreaths with succulent plants, which will be both beautiful and hardy when established.

Bring Mom for a hands-on living wreath workshop, as well as a walking tour of our 47 acre sustainable farm (including visiting with goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, and more!). As we walk we’ll observe ways that native flora and fauna interact with agriculture to create balanced ecosystems.

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YOU’LL MAKE: A 12” living wreath with an assortment of baby succulent plants.

In addition to a fun, relaxing afternoon on the farm, participants will receive:

• Reusable living wreath frame + plants + planting materials

• Over-door wreath hook

• Care instructions

• A fun, casual family photo

• Light refreshments (locally sourced when possible!)

LIVING WREATH WORKSHOP: May 9, 10 am -12 pm

TICKETS: $90
Up to two adults and up to four kids will collaborate on making the ultimate live wreath for a special Mom.

DETAILS

Workshops will take place outside and/or in our barn, depending on the weather. Participants should dress warmly with sturdy footwear appropriate for farm and muddy conditions. The tour will cover approximately 1 mile of walking.

Workshop size is limited to 10 families.

Refunds: because supplies must be bought in advance, no refunds will be issued. Tickets can however be transferred to someone else (and make wonderful gifts!). If I have a waiting list for a class, I’m happy to help arrange a transfer. In the event of extreme weather, workshops will be rescheduled. In the event that the new date does not work for you, you will have the option of attending another workshop of your choosing even if it is already sold out..

PRIVATE GROUPS

Slow Farm workshops make for memorable family events, corporate team building exercises, birthday gatherings, and even special bridal or baby showers. Please email us to schedule a time for your family, coworkers, or friends to come out to the farm!

INSTRUCTOR

This workshop will be led by Rachel Herrick, a third generation farmer and co-owner of Slow Farm. In addition to her passion and experience as a regenerative farmer, Rachel also has a Master’s in Fine Art and has taught art at UNC Chapel Hill, Maine College of Art, Town of Cary, and been a guest lecturer at University of Alberta, Eastern Carolina University, and Meredith College. She is also a professional artist with a full resume of exhibitions in the US, Canada, and Europe.

When you attend a Slow Farm workshop, you’re supporting our efforts to restore this 47 acre former tobacco farm using historic and holistic farming methods that mimic nature. No chemicals, no shortcuts.

Why do we do this? Because working with nature produces generational fertility and a brighter, more abundant future. Sure it’s is a slow process, but in the long run regenerative farming creates resilient food systems that can feed communities AND contribute to the health of the planet.

It’s a labor of love and hope. We’re so happy you’re a part of it.

THANK YOU

October is Bat Appreciation Month! Welcome these marvelous mosquito-munching mammals to your yard with a custom bat box!

A quarter of the endangered mammal species in NC are bats— and nearly all the other ones are whales! Bats face a number of challenges, but especially habitat loss since a bat’s ideal home is a standing dead tree—not the sort of thing most home owners want in their yards!

But fear not, bat lovers! Bat boxes are effective and less likely to demolish your house. Join us for a hands-on bat box building workshop, as well as a walking tour of our 47 acre regenerative farm (including visiting with goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, and more!). As we walk we’ll talk about bats’ and other native flora and fauna interact with agriculture to enrich depleted soil and create balanced ecosystems.

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YOU’LL MAKE:

A 17 x 31” four-chamber nursery bat house, based on a design approved by Bat Conservation International . I’ll pre-measure and cut the components and you show how to assemble them. Then we’ll paint the houses in high contrast colors most appealing to our sight-challenged bat buddies. (Just one of many cool bat factoids you’ll learn!)

In addition to a fun, relaxing afternoon on the farm you will receive:

• Exterior grade materials so your work lasts for years

• Printed instructions—including hanging suggestions

• Refreshments (locally sourced when possible!)

BAT BOX WORKSHOP: Saturday, October 17, 1-4 pm

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $85
Individual attendees will make their own bat box to take home.

COLLAB TICKETS: $110
Two attendees will build one deluxe bat box together.

DETAILS

Workshops will take place outside and/or in our barn, depending on the weather. Participants should dress for the weather with sturdy footwear appropriate for farm and muddy conditions. The tour will cover approximately 1 mile of walking.

Workshop size is limited to 15 participants.

Ages: Appropriate for participants ages 13 and up. (Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the session.)

Refunds: because supplies must be bought in advance, no refunds will be issued. Tickets can however be transferred to someone else (and make wonderful gifts!). If I have a waiting list for a class, I’m happy to help arrange a transfer. In the event of extreme weather, workshops will be rescheduled. In the event that the new date does not work for you, you will have the option of attending another workshop of your choosing even if it is already sold out..

PRIVATE GROUPS

Slow Farm workshops make for memorable family events, corporate team building exercises, birthday gatherings, and even special bridal or baby showers. Workshops can be tailored to fit your occasion and color palate. Group size 5-18 people. Please email us to schedule a time for your family, coworkers, or friends to come out to the farm!

INSTRUCTOR

This workshop will be led by Rachel Herrick, a third generation farmer and co-owner of Slow Farm. In addition to her passion and experience as a regenerative farmer, Rachel also has a Master’s in Fine Art and has taught art at UNC Chapel Hill, Maine College of Art, Town of Cary, and been a guest lecturer at University of Alberta, Eastern Carolina University, and Meredith College. She is also a professional artist with a full resume of exhibitions in the US, Canada, and Europe.

THANK YOU

When you attend a Slow Farm workshop, you’re supporting our efforts to restore this 47 acre former tobacco farm using historic and holistic farming methods that mimic nature. No chemicals, no shortcuts.

Why do we do this? Because working with nature produces generational fertility and a brighter, more abundant future. Sure it’s is a slow process, but in the long run regenerative farming creates resilient food systems that can feed communities AND contribute to the health of the planet.

It’s a labor of love and hope. We’re so happy you’re a part of it.

NC's brown-headed nuthatches are running out of places to call home. Fortunately, helping them is easy and fun!

The cute little brown-headed nuthatch thrives in mature pine forests, which are increasingly being logged or cut down for development. I’ll show you how to make a nuthatch homestead perfectly designed entice nuthatches to your yard (and to keep out competing species like sparrows). Your personalized house will be a great conversation piece AND let you connect with and conserve a beautiful threatened species right in your own yard!

Join us for a hands-on birdhouse building and decorating workshop, as well as a walking tour of our 47 acre regenerative farm (including visiting with goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, and more!). As we walk we’ll observe ways that native flora and fauna interact with agriculture to enrich depleted soil and create balanced ecosystems.

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YOU’LL MAKE:

A birdhouse designed to attract and safely host a family of nesting brown-headed nuthatches. I’ll pre-measure and cut the wooden components and you show how to assemble them. Then we’ll stain and seal your house using a cool wood glue resist process.

In addition to a fun, relaxing afternoon on the farm, participants will receive:

• Birdhouse materials

• Nuthatch informational handout including instructions on how to register your huthatch house with the Audubon Society (if you want) to help them track the species’ progress.

• Instructions on how to place your birdhouse and plans on how make more houses on your own.

• Refreshments (locally sourced when possible!)

2020 NUTHATCH WORKSHOP: October 24, 1-4 pm

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $85
Individual attendees will make their own nuthatch house to take home.

COLLAB TICKETS: $110
Two attendees will build one deluxe nuthatch house together.

DETAILS

Workshops will take place outside and/or in our barn, depending on the weather. Participants should dress warmly with sturdy footwear appropriate for farm and muddy conditions. The tour will cover approximately 1 mile of walking.

Workshop size is limited to 15 participants.

Ages: Appropriate for participants ages 12 and up. (Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the session.)

Refunds: because supplies must be bought in advance, no refunds will be issued. Tickets can however be transferred to someone else (and make wonderful gifts!). If I have a waiting list for a class, I’m happy to help arrange a transfer. In the event of extreme weather, workshops will be rescheduled. In the event that the new date does not work for you, you will have the option of attending another workshop of your choosing even if it is already sold out..

PRIVATE GROUPS

Slow Farm workshops make for memorable family events, corporate team building exercises, birthday gatherings, and even special bridal or baby showers. Please email us to schedule a time for your family, coworkers, or friends to come out to the farm!

INSTRUCTOR

This workshop will be led by Rachel Herrick, a third generation farmer and co-owner of Slow Farm. In addition to her passion and experience as a regenerative farmer, Rachel also has a Master’s in Fine Art and has taught art at UNC Chapel Hill, Maine College of Art, Town of Cary, and been a guest lecturer at University of Alberta, Eastern Carolina University, and Meredith College. She is also a professional artist with a full resume of exhibitions in the US, Canada, and Europe.

When you attend a Slow Farm workshop, you’re supporting our efforts to restore this 47 acre former tobacco farm using historic and holistic farming methods that mimic nature. No chemicals, no shortcuts.

Why do we do this? Because working with nature produces generational fertility and a brighter, more abundant future. Sure it’s is a slow process, but in the long run regenerative farming creates resilient food systems that can feed communities AND contribute to the health of the planet.

It’s a labor of love and hope. We’re so happy you’re a part of it.

THANK YOU

Winter is the perfect time to get your homegrown gourmet mushrooms underway!

FEBRUARY 15: Come learn how to grow mushrooms from start to finish, and take home two inoculated logs to start your own fungal foray!

Join us for a fun(gi) afternoon of log inoculating, as well as a walking tour of our 47 acre regenerative farm (including visiting with goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, and more!). As we walk we’ll talk about fungi’s crucial role in soil rebuilding and observe ways that native flora and fauna interact with agriculture to enrich depleted soil and create balanced ecosystems.

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YOU’LL MAKE:

Two mushroom logs to take home! Participants will have a choice between shiitake, oyster, or lion’s mane mushrooms. I’ll have pre-cut logs and show you how to drill, inoculate, and seal them. With just a little care, your logs will grow pounds of delicious mushrooms for 4-6 years, at which point they will break down and become gorgeous organic compost!

In addition to a fun, relaxing afternoon on the farm you will receive:

• Two inoculated hardwood logs (or get a couple tickets and get three logs!)

• Printed care instructions

• Our favorite mushroom recipes

• Refreshments (locally sourced when possible!)

MUSHROOM WORKSHOP: Saturday, February 15, 2020. 1-4 pm.

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $85
Individual attendees will make two mushroom logs to take home.

COLLAB TICKETS: $110
Two attendees will collaborate on three logs.

DETAILS

Workshops will take place outside and/or in our barn, depending on the weather. Participants should dress for the weather with sturdy footwear appropriate for farm and muddy conditions. (No sandals please.) The tour will cover approximately 1 mile of walking. We will have hot teas and a fire pit going for warming breaks!

Workshop size is limited to 15 participants.

Ages: Appropriate for participants ages 12 and up. (Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the session.)

Refunds: because supplies must be bought in advance, no refunds will be issued. Tickets can however be transferred to someone else (and make wonderful gifts!). If I have a waiting list for a class, I’m happy to help arrange a transfer. In the event of extreme weather, workshops will be rescheduled. In the event that the new date does not work for you, you will have the option of attending another workshop of your choosing even if it is already sold out..

PRIVATE GROUPS

Slow Farm workshops make for memorable family events, corporate team building exercises, birthday gatherings, and even special bridal or baby showers. Please email us to schedule a time for your family, coworkers, or friends to come out to the farm!

INSTRUCTOR

This workshop will be led by Rachel Herrick, a third generation farmer and co-owner of Slow Farm. In addition to her passion and experience as a regenerative farmer, Rachel also has a Master’s in Fine Art and has taught art at UNC Chapel Hill, Maine College of Art, Town of Cary, and been a guest lecturer at University of Alberta, Eastern Carolina University, and Meredith College. She is also a professional artist with a full resume of exhibitions in the US, Canada, and Europe.

THANK YOU

When you attend a Slow Farm workshop, you’re supporting our efforts to restore this 47 acre former tobacco farm using historic and holistic farming methods that mimic nature. No chemicals, no shortcuts.

Why do we do this? Because working with nature produces generational fertility and a brighter, more abundant future. Sure it’s is a slow process, but in the long run regenerative farming creates resilient food systems that can feed communities AND contribute to the health of the planet.

It’s a labor of love and hope. We’re so happy you’re a part of it.

We are obsessed with our kunekune pigs, and you will be too! Trust us.

Kunekunes were raised by the Maori people of New Zealand for hundreds of years to be docile, non-destructive members of the community. Their short snouts and sweet personalities make them a perfect fit for sustainable farms or family companions.

Join Farmer Rachel for an introduction to this rare pig breed. You’ll learn about feed, fencing and shelter needs; health; breeding; land management capability; and sustainable pork production.

Learn more about kunes >>

2020 KUNE WORKSHOPS:

Saturday, February 22, 2-4 pm
Sunday, April 26, 2-4 pm
Sunday, May 24, 10 am - 12 pm

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INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $25
Individual attendees will receive an informational packet and a beverage.

COUPLES TICKETS: $45
Couples will receive two informational packets and two beverages.

FAMILY TICKETS: $65
Family tickets are good for two adults and up to four children. Families will receive an informational packet, kune color sheets + crayons, and a beverage for each attendee. (Important: parents, for your childrens’ safety please use judgement about whether they are at a developmental stage where they will safe around livestock. This includes listening and stopping when told. We want all children to experience the joys of farm life, but the experiences must be safe for both them and our animals.)

DETAILS

Workshops will take place outside and/or in our barn, depending on the weather. Participants should dress for the weather with sturdy footwear appropriate for farm and muddy conditions.  NO SANDALS. The tour will cover approximately 1 mile of walking.

Workshop size is limited to 20 participants.

PRIVATE TOURS

Slow Farm tours make for memorable family events, corporate team building exercises, birthday gatherings, and even special bridal or baby showers. Please email us to schedule a time for your family, coworkers, or friends to come out to the farm!

THANK YOU

When you attend a Slow Farm workshop, you’re supporting our efforts to restore this 47 acre former tobacco farm using historic and holistic farming methods that mimic nature. No chemicals, no shortcuts.

Why do we do this? Because working with nature produces generational fertility and a brighter, more abundant future. Sure it’s is a slow process, but in the long run regenerative farming creates resilient food systems that can feed communities AND contribute to the health of the planet.

It’s a labor of love and hope. We’re so happy you’re a part of it.

Native pollinators face the same food + habitat pressures as bees, so come build a perfect pollinator palace and add more buzz to your yard!

Everyone loves honeybees (and rightly so!), but NC is home to many native pollinator wasps and solitary bees who would love to come work in your gardens! Let me show you how to make an irresistible home for these flying friends. Your pollinator house will be a great conversation piece and let you create a safe place for threatened native pollinator species for years to come.

Join us for a hands-on pollinator house building and decorating workshop, as well as a walking tour of our 47 acre regenerative farm (including visiting with goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, and more!). As we walk we’ll observe ways that native flora and fauna interact with agriculture to enrich depleted soil and create balanced ecosystems.

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YOU’LL MAKE:

A cute, functional pollinator house made with drilled wood and native reeds. I’ll pre-measure and cut the components and you show how to assemble them. Then we’ll paint the houses in colors most appealing to our pollinator pals—specifically, shades of blue, purple, violet, white, and yellow color-matched from plants on our farm!

In addition to a fun, relaxing afternoon on the farm you will receive:

• Exterior grade materials so your work lasts for years

• Printed instructions—including hanging suggestions

• Pollinator ID sheet

• Native flower seeds

• Refreshments (locally sourced when possible!)

2020 POLLINATOR HOUSE WORKSHOPS:

Saturday, March 21, 1-4 pm
Saturday, May 16, 1-4 pm
Saturday, October 3, 1-4 pm

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $85
Individual attendees will make their own pollinator house to take home.

COLLAB TICKETS: $110
Two attendees will build one deluxe pollinator house together OR do two mini houses. (Please let me know your preference during registration.)

TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON!

DETAILS

Workshops will take place outside and/or in our barn, depending on the weather. Participants should dress for the weather with sturdy footwear appropriate for farm and muddy conditions. (No sandals please.) The tour will cover approximately 1 mile of walking. We will have hot teas and a fire pit going for warming breaks!

Workshop size is limited to 15 participants.

Ages: Appropriate for participants ages 12 and up. (Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the session.)

Refunds: because supplies must be bought in advance, no refunds will be issued. Tickets can however be transferred to someone else (and make wonderful gifts!). If I have a waiting list for a class, I’m happy to help arrange a transfer. In the event of extreme weather, workshops will be rescheduled. In the event that the new date does not work for you, you will have the option of attending another workshop of your choosing even if it is already sold out..

PRIVATE GROUPS

Slow Farm workshops make for memorable family events, corporate team building exercises, birthday gatherings, and even special bridal or baby showers. Please email us to schedule a time for your family, coworkers, or friends to come out to the farm!

INSTRUCTOR

This workshop will be led by Rachel Herrick, a third generation farmer and co-owner of Slow Farm. In addition to her passion and experience as a regenerative farmer, Rachel also has a Master’s in Fine Art and has taught art at UNC Chapel Hill, Maine College of Art, Town of Cary, and been a guest lecturer at University of Alberta, Eastern Carolina University, and Meredith College. She is also a professional artist with a full resume of exhibitions in the US, Canada, and Europe.

THANK YOU

When you attend a Slow Farm workshop, you’re supporting our efforts to restore this 47 acre former tobacco farm using historic and holistic farming methods that mimic nature. No chemicals, no shortcuts.

Why do we do this? Because working with nature produces generational fertility and a brighter, more abundant future. Sure it’s is a slow process, but in the long run regenerative farming creates resilient food systems that can feed communities AND contribute to the health of the planet.

It’s a labor of love and hope. We’re so happy you’re a part of it.

DUE TO THE RECENTLY DECLARED STATE OF EMERGENCY, WE HAVE DECIDED TO POSTPONE THIS WORKSHOP TILL NEXT FALL. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.

NOW GO WASH YOUR HANDS.

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Come learn about one of NC’s flashiest bug eaters, the Eastern Bluebird!

These beauties are being pushed out of the Sandhills and Piedmont areas due to habitat loss. Let’s welcome them back home! I’ll show you how to make the perfect bluebird bungalow to entice them to bring their showy skills to your yard. Your personalized house will be a great conversation piece and let you connect with and conserve a beautiful threatened species right in your own yard!

Join us for a hands-on birdhouse building and decorating workshop, as well as a walking tour of our 47 acre regenerative farm (including visiting with goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, and more!). As we walk we’ll observe ways that native flora and fauna interact with agriculture to enrich depleted soil and create balanced ecosystems.

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YOU’LL MAKE:

A birdhouse designed to attract and safely host a family of nesting Eastern Bluebirds. I’ll pre-measure and cut the wooden components and you show how to assemble them. Then we’ll paint the houses a birdbird’s favorite color— blue! Specifically, shades of blue color-matched from bluebird feathers collected on our farm! Why? Scientists have learned that birds are drawn to things that are the same color as they are. Neat right? Just one of many cool things we’ll talk about during the workshop!

In addition to a fun, relaxing afternoon on the farm, participants will receive:

• Birdhouse materials

• Bluebird informational handout

• Instructions on how to place your birdhouse and plans on how make more houses on your own.

• Refreshments (locally sourced when possible!)

2020 BLUE BIRD WORKSHOP: March 14, 1-4 pm POSTPONED!

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $85
Individual attendees will make their own bluebird house to take home.

COLLAB TICKETS: $110
Two attendees will build one deluxe bluebird house together.

DETAILS

Workshops will take place outside and/or in our barn, depending on the weather. Participants should dress warmly with sturdy footwear appropriate for farm and muddy conditions. The tour will cover approximately 1 mile of walking. We will have hot teas and a fire pit going for warming breaks!

Workshop size is limited to 15 participants.

Ages: Appropriate for participants ages 12 and up. (Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the session.)

Refunds: because supplies must be bought in advance, no refunds will be issued. Tickets can however be transferred to someone else (and make wonderful gifts!). If I have a waiting list for a class, I’m happy to help arrange a transfer. In the event of extreme weather, workshops will be rescheduled. In the event that the new date does not work for you, you will have the option of attending another workshop of your choosing even if it is already sold out..

PRIVATE GROUPS

Slow Farm workshops make for memorable family events, corporate team building exercises, birthday gatherings, and even special bridal or baby showers. Please email us to schedule a time for your family, coworkers, or friends to come out to the farm!

INSTRUCTOR

This workshop will be led by Rachel Herrick, a third generation farmer and co-owner of Slow Farm. In addition to her passion and experience as a regenerative farmer, Rachel also has a Master’s in Fine Art and has taught art at UNC Chapel Hill, Maine College of Art, Town of Cary, and been a guest lecturer at University of Alberta, Eastern Carolina University, and Meredith College. She is also a professional artist with a full resume of exhibitions in the US, Canada, and Europe.

When you attend a Slow Farm workshop, you’re supporting our efforts to restore this 47 acre former tobacco farm using historic and holistic farming methods that mimic nature. No chemicals, no shortcuts.

Why do we do this? Because working with nature produces generational fertility and a brighter, more abundant future. Sure it’s is a slow process, but in the long run regenerative farming creates resilient food systems that can feed communities AND contribute to the health of the planet.

It’s a labor of love and hope. We’re so happy you’re a part of it.

THANK YOU