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Summer Camp season is quickly approaching and ther

Summer Camp season is quickly approaching and there’s no better place to be than Hawthorne Valley! We have a few spots remaining in several of our camps:

- 6 Day Farm Explorers Camp (Ages 8-11)
- 13 Day Farm Explorers Camp (Ages 9-12)
- 6 Day Earth Stewards Camp (Ages 12-14)
- 13 Day Earth Stewards Camp (Ages 13-16)

At Hawthorne Valley, we create an environment where campers gain skills, independence, and friendships while participating as active members of our farm community. Our overnight Farm Explorers Camp offers children ages 8-12 a traditional summer camp experience on a working organic farm while Earth Stewards, aged 12 to 16, experience Hawthorne Valley as “junior apprentices.” Farm Explorers live in our large farmhouse and spend their days in small groups rotating through various activities such as caring for the farm animals, crafting, gardening, and more. Earth Stewards spend their mornings in workstations across the campus, working alongside farmers, cheesemakers, chefs, and bakers, participating in the daily rhythms of our lively farm.

We recommend enrolling soon to secure a spot for your favorite camper! More information can be found at the link in our bio.

🐄 Morning pasture moments ✨ The sleepy herd

🐄 Morning pasture moments ✨

The sleepy herd made their way to the barn this morning from the pasture right next to the playground. With the hot, dry weather of the past few days, farmers have been pre-clipping this grass to prevent the seed heads from forming and becoming too fibrous. The pre-clipping lets the cows eat freshly cut grass as well as some more tender bits closer to the ground that would have otherwise been blocked out by the growth.

#cowednesday

Throughout our region, we currently see these stri

Throughout our region, we currently see these striking roadside displays of pink (sometimes white, sometimes purple) flowers. While often referred to as
"Phlox," and mistaken as native wildflowers, they are actually called Dame's Rocket (Hesperis matronalis) and have been introduced from Europe. They bloom about a month earlier than Garden Phlox (which is also introduced, but does not spread as enthusiastically along roadsides and into floodplain forests), have four petals (instead of five in Phlox), and alternate leaves (instead of opposite in Phlox). Dame's Rocket is considered an invasive plant in several neighboring states.

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Friday the 19th, on a beautiful sunny evening, the

Friday the 19th, on a beautiful sunny evening, the community gathered for our Spring Concert in the Pavillion. After a lively opening song from Fourth Grade led by Ms Loshak, Third through Fifth Grades played their string ensemble pieces, Middle School Chorus and High School recorders shared their music led by Dr Frishkoff, Middle and High School Orchestras played under the direction of Ms Eldredge. Sounds of violins, violas and cellos floated out over fields and stream, accompanied by bird song. From "I love the Mountains” through Simple Gifts, William Tell Overture and Bizet’s Farandole to "The Parting Glass", this concert was a celebration of the role that music plays in our lives. Even if playing in an orchestra is not in your future plans, mastering an instrument teaches us many things: to be humble, to solve problems, to listen to ourselves and each other, to persist, to create something beautiful that is bigger than the sum of its parts.
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Thank you all for the beautiful energy that went into this event.

The Makers Market is in full swing! Stop by the Fa

The Makers Market is in full swing! Stop by the Farm Store between now and 3 pm to check out handcrafted items from Hawthorne Valley artists and artisans.

There is still time to sign up for the 2023 CSA se

There is still time to sign up for the 2023 CSA season! Our 350–member CSA supplies Organic and Biodynamic produce to Columbia County residents and to the New York City communities of Forest Hills, Garden City, Inwood, and Riverdale. We also offer pick-ups at three NYC greenmarkets: 82nd Street, Union Square and Columbia.

Over 40 varieties of vegetables are grown on 16+ acres, and fruit shares from local farmers are also available. The CSA includes weekly delivery of produce for approximately 22 weeks.
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For more information and to sign-up for Hawthorne Valley's 2023 CSA, follow the link in our bio. Please send any CSA-related inquiries to csa@hawthornevalleyfarm.org or call (518) 672-7500 x 235.

We are looking forward to swimming weather at Hawt

We are looking forward to swimming weather at Hawthorne Valley for our campers to take advantage of our awesome pond and diving platform! This picturesque pond is located in a secluded area on our 900 acre Biodynamic campus and is solely reserved for Hawthorne Valley visiting students and summer campers.

The children have the opportunity to truly unplug and connect with nature as they relax, socialize, and take in the sounds of summer.

Check-out our website for all of our 2023 Summer Camp offerings to find which is the best fit for your summer schedule.

It’s starting to feel like summer! ☀️🐄🌾 After a few weeks back on fresh pasture, the herd is as happy as ever. If you’re planning a visit to the farm, we recommend coming between 2-3pm to catch the ladies and their little ones on their walk back to the barn.

About Hawthorne Valley

Hawthorne Valley Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit made up of diverse initiatives committed to the renewal of soil, society and self by integrating agriculture, education, and art.

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327 County Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075
Phone: (518) 672-7500

Our Initiatives

Hawthorne Valley Association
Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School
Hawthorne Valley Farm & Farmer Training
Hawthorne Valley Farm Store
Children’s Programming
Alkion Center
Center for Social Research
Farmscape Ecology Program
Lightforms Art Center
Walking the Dog Theater

Recent HVA News

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Inner Connections, World Transformation, and Net Positivity
Makers Market Returns for Second Season
The Place Based Learning Center Welcomes New Lambs
Hawthorne Valley Trustees Journey to Kentucky

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