Join us for a special Winter Preschool program all about maple sugaring! During this one-day class, children will explore the farm in winter while learning how maple sap is collected and turned into syrup. Through simple hands-on activities, stories, and activities, children will discover how people long ago made use of the winter landscape.

This program is designed for young learners and encourages curiosity, sensory exploration, and outdoor discovery, all with a parent or caregiver by their side.
Ages: 3–6 years (with a parent or caregiver)

Warm clothing and winter footwear are recommended, as portions of the program will take place outdoors.

Instructor: Becky Costanzo

For information on refunds and cancellations, please see our policy.

• Topics:
  • Grades 1-4: From Schoolhouse to Hearth: Winter Life Long Ago
    • Instructor: Deb Seip & Bonnie Scott
    • Description: Campers will experience what a winter day was like for children on a 19th-century farm through shared, hands-on activities. As a group, campers will spend part of the day in the one-room schoolhouse, practicing simple lessons, recitations, and games used by students long ago. The group will then move to the hearth kitchen, where campers will assist with age-appropriate cooking tasks and learn how families prepared warm meals during the winter months. Stories, discussion, and guided participation help younger students connect everyday life today with life in the past.
  • Grades 5-8: From Schoolhouse to Hearth: Winter Life Long Ago
    • Instructor: Deb Seip & Bonnie Scott
    • Description: Older campers will explore winter life in the 1800s through immersive, full-group experiences that encourage discussion and comparison. As a class, campers will take part in lessons in the one-room schoolhouse, examining historic teaching methods and expectations while engaging in period-style activities. The group will also spend time in the hearth kitchen preparing a traditional winter dish, learning about historic tools, techniques, and the role of cooperation in household work. This day emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and understanding how education and food preparation shaped daily life during the winter season.
• Cost: $35 (sign up for all 3 weeks and receive $5 off per day)

Payment due at time of registration. Payment plans and scholarships available, for more information call 570-992-6161. For information on refunds and cancellations, please see our policy.

Step back in time and explore how people lit their homes before electricity in this hands-on historic lighting workshop. Participants will learn about traditional lighting methods and the role candles played in everyday life while creating their own hand-dipped taper candles.

The workshop will cover historic approaches to measuring and preparing wax, followed by guided instruction in dipping taper candles using methods similar to those practiced in the past. Participants will also learn how to properly finish and care for their candles so they can be safely used at home.

No prior experience is necessary. All materials are provided, and each participant will leave with a set of handmade candles and a deeper understanding of historic household lighting. Participants should bring a lunch. This workshop is for participants ages 15 and older.

Instructor: Hannah Franko

QV Members, check your email or call the office for the 2026 member discount code.

For information on refunds and cancellations, please see our policy.

Or call the office at 570-992-6161

This year we will be offering the following full-day workshop choices:

Workshop 1: Heritage Dolls- Sew Your Own

Step back in time and bring history to life—one stitch at a time! In this hands-on workshop, participants will create a primitive-style doll dressed in historical clothing, guided by step-by-step instruction. Using a sewing machine, you’ll construct the doll’s body, hand-finish details, and dress it in garments inspired by 19th-century Pennsylvania German styles.

This workshop is perfect for anyone who loves textile arts, history, or hands-on crafting. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a unique, handcrafted doll that reflects both historical charm and your own personal touch. No prior dollmaking experience is required—just a love of sewing and creativity!
Cost: $60.00
Instructor: Patty Jo Griffin

Workshop 2: Easy Baguette and Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup
A bowl of soup and fresh bread! Make an easy baguette and Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup to enjoy with friends and family!
Cost: $65.00
Instructors: Carole Geary and Maryellen Mross

Workshop 3: An Introduction to Spinning
Discover the timeless craft of spinning and turn raw fiber into usable thread. In this introductory workshop, participants will learn the basics of drop spindle spinning, mastering the essential techniques of drafting and twist. Once comfortable, students will have the opportunity to try both a historic walking wheel and a treadle spinning wheel, experiencing firsthand how spinners of the past produced yarn for everyday use.
Cost: $65.00
Instructor: Sue Oiler

Workshop 4: Calico Eggs
The tradition of decorating Eggs for Easter is shared by many different cultures, each using their cultural traditions and materials to decorate. Spend the day learning about some of these different traditions and creating six calico eggs. Participants will use plastic eggs, calico fabric, tacky glue, and rick rack to create their eggs.
Cost: $50.00
Instructor: Deb Seip

For information on refunds and cancellations, please see our policy.

Learn the art of traditional broom making from the Meckley Family, seventh-generation broom makers preserving a craft that has been in their family for over a century. Using original equipment and time-honored techniques, Meckley Brooms combines functional craftsmanship with whimsical designs—bringing both history and hands-on fun to this workshop.

Thanks to the Poconos Free Art and Craft Workshops Fund, these workshops are free and open to the public for participants ages 15 and older, offering a unique opportunity for Monroe County residents to explore historic handcrafts, learn new skills, and take home their own handmade brooms. Space is limited and each participant will only be accepted for one workshop, so an advance application is required.

Workshops

Broom Making Basics | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Participants will learn foundational broom-making techniques while creating three small brooms: a cake tester, a pot scrubber, and a whisk broom. Perfect for beginners and those curious about traditional handcrafts.

Cobweb Broom Workshop | 2:00–3:30 PM
Focuses on making a classic cobweb broom, ideal for cleaning corners, ceilings, and hard-to-reach spaces. Participants will learn shaping and stitching techniques specific to this distinctive broom style.

Application Details:

• Applications are due by February 20
• Participants will be notified of acceptance by March 1
• Applicants may rank the workshops they are willing to attend, and placement will be based on availability and fit with the goals of the grant.

These workshops are funded to provide free, public arts and crafts experiences to the Monroe County community, with priority given to those who might otherwise have limited access to hands-on craft education. All materials are provided, and participants of all skill levels are welcome.

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These workshops are funded to provide free, public arts and crafts experiences to the Monroe County community, with priority given to those who might otherwise have limited access to hands-on craft education. All materials are provided, and participants of all skill levels are welcome.

Step into the quiet anticipation of spring at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm and experience the season as it was known to 19th-century farm families—through words, memory, and imagination.

This immersive three-hour poetry workshop invites participants to slow down, listen, and write in a warm, historic setting inspired by candlelight, early spring landscapes, and the rhythms of farm life. Using guided prompts, sensory objects, and stories drawn from rural Pennsylvania history, participants will create their own original poems rooted in place and personal reflection.

No prior writing experience is required. Whether you are an experienced poet or have never written a poem before, this workshop is designed to be welcoming, inspiring, and gently structured to help everyone find their voice.

Participants will:

• Explore how spring life was experienced on a 19th-century farm
• Use historical imagery, sounds, and objects to spark creativity
• Write original poetry guided by simple, supportive prompts
• Share (if they wish) in a warm, encouraging group setting

Workshop time is from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on March 28, 2026. All materials are provided. Participants will receive a Quiet Valley pencil, feather quill (with ballpoint pen), and a writers journal. Participants are encouraged to dress warmly and bring a lunch or light snack.

Join us for a peaceful and meaningful gathering where history, creativity, and storytelling come together.

QV Members, check your email or call the office for the 2026 member discount code.

For information on refunds and cancellations, please see our policy.

Welcome spring with a hands-on Easter basket weaving workshop inspired by traditional Appalachian basketry. In this beginner-friendly class, participants will learn foundational weaving techniques while creating a functional and seasonal basket.

Each participant will craft a 9″ x 9″ spring basket with a swing handle, perfect for Easter celebrations, picnics, or everyday use. Instruction will cover basic basket-making skills, materials, and form, with step-by-step guidance throughout the process. No prior basketry experience is required.

This workshop is designed for participants ages 15 and older and is well suited for those interested in traditional handcrafts, seasonal projects, or learning a new skill in a supportive setting. Participants will leave with a completed basket and a greater appreciation for this enduring craft tradition.

For information on refunds and cancellations, please see our policy.

Learn the traditional skill of seat weaving in this hands-on workshop using natural reed and a classic herringbone pattern. Participants will weave a functional seat onto a wooden stool while learning the fundamentals of layout, tension, and finishing techniques.

The completed stool can be used as a child’s seat, footrest, plant stand, or decorative accent, making this a practical and rewarding project. All supplies are included, and no prior seat-weaving experience is required. Instruction will be provided throughout the day to support both beginners and those looking to expand their handcraft skills.

Participants will leave with a completed woven seat and a solid introduction to this enduring furniture-making tradition.

Instructor: Ceal Yost

QV Members, check your email or call the office for the 2026 member discount code.

For information on refunds and cancellations, please see our policy.

• Date & Time: Monday, April 27th from 10am-4pm
• Cost: $10 per person ages 5 and up, including adults (at least one adult per family must attend)

Ticket sales will begin on January 15th

For information on cancellations and refunds please see our policy.

Frolic offers two weekends of fun for the entire family as Quiet Valley comes alive with baby animals! This is a unique opportunity for children and the young-at-heart to see a variety of animals up close.

• Watch baby chicks hatching from their eggs

• Feel the soft fur of baby bunnies

• Meet lambs with their woolly fleeces

• See frisky baby goats

• Charm your way with adorable piglets

Dates & Hours

Saturday & Sunday, May 16–17
Saturday & Sunday, May 23–24
Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Admission at the Gate

• Adults: $18

• Ages 3–12: $10

• Under 3: Free

• QV Members recieve free admission to Farm Animal Frolic

All tickets are sold by cash or card at the gate. No advanced tickets are available.

Other Activities

• Traditional children’s games

• Children’s show

• Spring plant sale

• “Timeless Treasures” vintage collectibles for sale

Program & Activities

The full Frolic program, including special activities, wagon rides, and demonstrations, will be available in April.
[View the 2026 Frolic Program] – link available April 2026

Wagon Rides: $5 per person (ages 3 and up) | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

All funds raised support the mission of the non-profit farm museum

No pets, no smoking, prices and schedules subject to change