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Every
year over the Columbus Day weekend, you can tour the Blacstone Valley visiting historical sites in MA &
RI. 2010 marks the Fifth Annual venture which will last the entire month of October:
100 experiences throughout the Blackstone River Valley 24 communities from Worcester, MA to Providence, RI 500 years of history, culture and the arts
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We are doing a little twist this year. Incorporating
good old-fashioned fun with native american teachings. What's going on at Sweetwilliam Farm over the Columbus Day
Weekend:
October 9-11th:
Noon - 4pm, all three days
Special
Weekend Activities (Sat - Mon):
Hay Wagon Rides
- A 1/2 hour hay ride, runs on the hour (noon, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00)
Wiki-up - 2:30pm - Children can help build a this hunting
lodge made of sticks.
Demonstrations:
Butter Making
Cider press,
using an antique cider press
Seed bead bracelet making
Bone carving
Mini
Teachings (will be scheduled through out the weekend):
Black Elk Medicine
Medicine wheel and the four directions
Crystals, meaning and powers of different crystals
Prayer ties and the sacred fire
Pipe communication with the great spirit
Smudging with sage
Rocks talk,
animal images can be found in rocks
Animals speak, the meaning behind different animals
Grounding
Self-guided,
ongoing activities:
Pumpkin
Carving & Decorating
Apple Bobbing
Local Crafters Vending
Craft projects
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Fees associated with some activites:
Hayride
- $3.00 pp - A 1/2 hour hay wagon ride explores the hay fields and back woods of the property
Pumpkins - $3.00 per pumpkin
- Carve or dacorate your own halloween pumpkin creation, tools & crafts are supplied.
Native American Teachings
- Done by Grandmother Nancy, donation.
Food: Beef burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, drinks & snacks
available in the store.
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Sweetwilliam Farm
153 North St. Upton, MA 01568
508-529-2000
* seasonal hours *
Current Hours:
Sat & Sun: noon-5pm
Closed Jan -
Mar, re-opening April 1st
Scout, school and party functions may be held any day.
members
of: Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce
NOFA - Northeast Organic Farmers Association
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