Work for the hands to do...Homeadow Song FarmA Bundle of SticksVicki Mansoor and Peter Huttinger will show their collaborative artwork “A Bundle of Sticks” in the exhibition “Green Acres: Artists Farming Fields, Greenhouses and Abandoned Lots”. The exhibition curator is Sue Spaid and the exhibit opened in September 2012 at the Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati, Ohio and will travel to the American University Museum, Washington DC and the Arlington Art Center, Arlington, Virginia in the summer of 2013. The exhibit addresses farming as both activism and art form. Featuring a real working farm within the gallery, a farm stand in the museum lobby, sculptures used for farming, videos and other installations, as well as multiple satellite projects in the community, "Green Acres" presents farming as art through a wide variety of approaches.For more in formation on “A Bundle of Sticks”Homeadow Song Farm is a homestead that actively promotes experiential learning through integration of practical work, artistic experience and celebration of community. We are currently working with Rudolf Steiner’s indications for bringing cultural renewal in the areas of land stewardship, animal husbandry, education, and social responsibility.Sense of Place . . . We believe that spending time outdoors in a special place provides children the foundation for a life-long loving and responsible relationship to the environment. Each program has a theme, but there is so much more. . . We may observe hummingbirds, butterflies or even a snake in our Three Sister’s Garden; or might catch a glimpse of a Great Blue Heron or hear the bullfrogs at the pond. We feed the animals who live here and come to appreciate the places where flowers, fruits and vegetables are grown and transformed into delicious foods, salves, natural dyes, and artistic works. And we do what one should do in summer - play games, cool down in the ‘Happy Tub’ and at times just hang out in the shade under a tree. Sense of Community. . . This environment and our programs are designed to help the children find real pleasure and meaning in a community setting. One way we encourage this is to make meal times special. Together, we set the table with hand-made dishes, cloth napkins, and our own aromatic hand-dipped beeswax candles. We sing in appreciation for the gifts of food and friendship most often with something nutritious to share from our land. We get to know each other better as we listen and speak in meaningful conversation and gain a sense of value in serving one another. And, of course, the responsibility of cleaning up is shared by all.We strive to enroll a range of ages in our programs. Younger children have more free imaginative play. Older participants work with similar age groups and are given appropriate challenges to meet their capacities. We have participants who love our camps so much that they return each year. Each year offers a new rhythm. And yes, teens and adults who are young at heart are welcome!Summer Camps for Children 2013The Little Red Hen’s CampFor young children ages 4 - 6June 10 - 148:30 am - 1:00 pm. $185 Let your child celebrate summer at this beautiful place that we affectionately call “Homeadow Song Farm”. Your youngsters’ senses will be nurtured in this well-structured “play oriented” environment. We visit our animal friends; collect the chicken’s eggs and take a walk down the lane to let our three sheep out to pasture. Work & PlaySummer Days in Arts and NatureChildren six and aboveTuesdays, June 18– July 238:30 – 2:00 pm. $35 per day.Do you remember the carefree days of summer? Here’s an opportunity for children to be with other children and experience the season in our relaxed outdoor setting. Dining Out at the Pie Bird CaféJuly 29 - August 2 and August 5-9Multi-aged, age 7 and up (yes, teens – adults too!)8:30 am - 2:00 pm$200 each weekYou have heard of the recent farm to table offerings. This even takes it further. Camp participants of all ages, have great fun imagining, designing and operating an outdoor restaurant. Campers are encouraged to attend both weeks, as the artworks created in week one will used to set the aesthetic ambiance for the restaurant in week two.For more informatiom about camps - click hereTo register please call or email:Vicki Mansoor513-542-1745victrolala@cinci.rr.com
Work for the hands to do...
Homeadow Song Farm
A Bundle of Sticks
Vicki Mansoor and Peter Huttinger will show
their collaborative artwork “A Bundle of Sticks”
in the exhibition “Green Acres: Artists Farming
Fields, Greenhouses and Abandoned Lots”. The
exhibition curator is Sue Spaid and the exhibit
opened in September 2012 at the Contemporary
Arts Center, Cincinnati, Ohio and will travel to
the American University Museum, Washington
DC and the Arlington Art Center, Arlington,
Virginia in the summer of 2013. The exhibit
addresses farming as both activism and art form.
Featuring a real working farm within the gallery,
a farm stand in the museum lobby, sculptures
used for farming, videos and other installations,
as well as multiple satellite projects in the
community, "Green Acres" presents farming as
art through a wide variety of approaches.
For more in formation on “A Bundle of Sticks”
Homeadow Song Farm is a homestead that actively promotes experiential learning through integration of
practical work, artistic experience and celebration of community. We are currently working with Rudolf Steiner’s
indications for bringing cultural renewal in the areas of land stewardship, animal husbandry, education, and
social responsibility.
Sense of Place . . . We believe that spending time outdoors in a special place provides children the foundation
for a life-long loving and responsible relationship to the environment. Each program has a theme, but there is so
much more. . . We may observe hummingbirds, butterflies or even a snake in our Three Sister’s Garden; or might
catch a glimpse of a Great Blue Heron or hear the bullfrogs at the pond. We feed the animals who live here and
come to appreciate the places where flowers, fruits and vegetables are grown and transformed into delicious
foods, salves, natural dyes, and artistic works. And we do what one should do in summer - play games, cool down
in the ‘Happy Tub’ and at times just hang out in the shade under a tree.
Sense of Community. . . This environment and our programs are designed to help the children find real
pleasure and meaning in a community setting. One way we encourage this is to make meal times special.
Together, we set the table with hand-made dishes, cloth napkins, and our own aromatic hand-dipped beeswax
candles. We sing in appreciation for the gifts of food and friendship most often with something nutritious to share
from our land. We get to know each other better as we listen and speak in meaningful conversation and gain a
sense of value in serving one another. And, of course, the responsibility of cleaning up is shared by all.
We strive to enroll a range of ages in our programs. Younger children have more free imaginative play. Older
participants work with similar age groups and are given appropriate challenges to meet their capacities. We have
participants who love our camps so much that they return each year. Each year offers a new rhythm. And yes,
teens and adults who are young at heart are welcome!
Summer Camps for Children 2013
The Little Red Hen’s Camp
For young children ages 4 - 6
June 10 - 14
8:30 am - 1:00 pm. $185
Let your child celebrate summer at this beautiful place that we
affectionately call “Homeadow Song Farm”. Your youngsters’
senses will be nurtured in this well-structured “play oriented”
environment. We visit our animal friends; collect the chicken’s
eggs and take a walk down the lane to let our three sheep out to
pasture.
Work & Play
Summer Days in Arts and Nature
Children six and above
Tuesdays, June 18– July 23
8:30 – 2:00 pm. $35 per day.
Do you remember the carefree days of summer? Here’s an
opportunity for children to be with other children and
experience the season in our relaxed outdoor setting.
Dining Out at the Pie Bird Café
July 29 - August 2 and August 5-9
Multi-aged, age 7 and up (yes, teens – adults too!)
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
$200 each week
You have heard of the recent farm to table offerings. This even
takes it further. Camp participants of all ages, have great fun
imagining, designing and operating an outdoor restaurant.
Campers are encouraged to attend both weeks, as the artworks
created in week one will used to set the aesthetic ambiance for
the restaurant in week two.
For more informatiom about camps - click here
To register please call or email:
Vicki Mansoor
513-542-1745
victrolala@cinci.rr.com
