Spend your morning creating your very own autumn planter! Choose from a selection of mums, peppers, kale, cabbage, millet, and pumpkins. The planter, soil, and instructions are yours for a fee of $10.
Starting September 12, 2018
"'Tis the last rose of summer, Left blooming alone; All her lovely companions Are faded and gone." - Thomas Moore, The Last Rose of Summer, 1830
Technically it's still summer, but the chilly air has us doubting that for the moment. And the plethora of autumn planter workshops and plant sales this weekend has us thinking about the next season. Also, this year's Explore Warren Fall Farm Fun guide is ready for your perusal. We look forward, but we cast an eye back as well, with history events like Millbrook Days and Warren County's annual Preservation Day. Speaking of history, your chance to be at Centenary Stage Company's Curtain Up! season opener with Paula Poundstone has slipped away - it's sold out! But you can see all the season's offerings at CSC by clicking here. Happy Wanderings!
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Need to do some stretching? Then, join yoga teacher Kate McGuinness for gentle stretching exercises and meditation at White Lake. One time $15 donation entitles you to participate in all three scheduled classes.
10% off chemical-free native plants like wildflowers, shrubs, graminoids, and trees. They will be on hand to help you make the best selection for your planting. While there, take a self-guided tour of their restorations, meadow, orchard, and native permaculture plantings.
This event includes all you can eat German food, beer, wine and liquor tastings, and table games... all for a good cause! Show your strength with our beer stein holding contest and hay bale throwing contest. General admission tickets are $75 which includes all you can eat and drink!
Get on your poodle skirts and turn up the jukebox, for a fun Sock Hop night at Brook Hollow Winery.
Join Suzanne Montgomery for six Friday night lessons exploring topics of your choice through drawing and painting. Lessons will be held at a private barn in Hardwick. Donation: $90, all proceeds go directly towards RVC's efforts to preserve land.
The California Guitar Trio is Paul Richards from Los Angeles, Bert Lams from Belgium and Hideyo Moriya from Japan.
Celebrate this establishment's birthday with entertainment and drink specials to toast their success!
Two "Mike Hikes" led by Michael Helbing, Chairman of the Warren County Board of Recreation Commissioners and hiking enthusiast, incorporated into the Warren County Preservation Day celebration held at the Roseberry House in Phillipsburg.
Do you need some time to relax? Join yoga teacher Kate McGuinness for a 30-minute meditation walk through the forest and learn the basics of walking meditation. Free to all. Meet at the White Barn parking lot of White Lake.
Hosted by the Community Supported Garden at Genesis Farm, you'll collect and process seed from the field, including kale, tomato, onion, flowers and garlic seeds to name a few. The seed we collect, clean and process will be saved for our 2019 season. There will be plenty of time for discussion.
Come to Millbrook Village for a trip back in time with the annual Millbrook Days folklife festival.
Learn how to capture the amazing benefits of medicinal plants. This will be a lecture and demonstration on both the simple folk method and how to use calculations based on the plant to make your own alcohol tinctures and glycerin extracts. Reservations are required. $35.00.
Relax with the Healing Arts of Reiki and the beautiful calm serene Orchard View Lavender Farm. Lavender and Reiki creates the perfect combination for harmony and balance. Schedule your therapeutic session to facilitate an experience of peace and deep relaxation.
The Department of Land Preservation is celebrating Warren County’s vast array of parkland, historic preservation locations, farmland, and open space. There will be live music, history, activities, an exotic animal presentation, food vendors, and much more!
Join the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee (PVTC) at Warbasse Junction in Lafayette Township, NJ for a group ride.
Imagine what you can find! Stop on by for their grand opening and have some light refreshments while you enjoy the entertainment.
Container gardens are a great way to enjoy seasonal splashes of color. For unique fall container garden ideas, this workshop will mix eye-popping blooms with rustic grasses and foliage, bringing the shades and tones of autumn to your home.
Relax to the sounds of Catmoondaddy. Admission is $15 per person which includes wine tasting or your choice of 1 glass of wine. If you get hungry, there will be freshly made wood-fired pizza, cheese board, and other snacks available for purchase from Nicoletta Pizza.
Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
In this fun workshop you will have the choice to make several ceramic garden markers or a beautiful decorative tray. Reservations are required. $45.00. Call 908-852-5390.
Enjoy culinary creations from Osteria Morini, award-winning wines from Alba Vineyard, and live music under the arbor. Admission is $15 per person, which includes wine tasting OR your choice of 1 glass of wine from the Arbor selection. Oysters are $20 per person.
For only $30, have a nice meal and laugh the night away. Call 908-777-3777 for more details.
Join Villa Milagro for a four-course dinner served in a vineyard row as the sun sets. This month features a country style Italian meal featuring Porchetta - a whole roasted suckling pig prepared by Chef Francesco Sorgiovanni. He owns Francesco's Italian Ristorante in Phillipsburg.
Scott Sharrard is an American musical artist widely known as the lead guitarist and musical director of the Gregg Allman Band, where he was hailed as “Gregg Allman’s secret weapon” by Glide magazine.
Join RVC Trustee & Naturalist Dennis Briede for a hike to the top of the Raccoon Ridge Hawk Watch. Raccoon Ridge is the premier spot to observe the migrating hawks that pass through northern NJ on their way south. This will be at the peak migration for broad-winged hawks.
The Hackettstown Street Fair features more than 100 artists, crafters, vendors, and food concessions all along Main Street. An estimated crowd of 10,000 comes to experience the visiting vendors, live performances throughout the day, as well as local shopping.
The band's sound comes from their love of American Roots music from the Gulf Coast: Blues, Rock, Country, Zydeco and R&B grooves are guaranteed to make hands clap and feet stomp.
Enjoy a delicious afternoon of tea samples from common to unusual, and learn their health benefits and lore. Windowsill and garden growing tips will be covered as well as harvesting, drying and brewing. Crazy hats encouraged. Reservations are required. $33.00. Call 908-852-5390.
Brought to you by It's the Talk of the Town, LLC, this event also features Wellness speakers, Reiki demonstrations, yoga in the vineyard, and natural products for home and health.
Join Green Tulip Health & Wellness for a basic Ayurveda class and tea tasting of Ayurvedic choices. Participants will learn which foods are best for their dosha’s and learn the importance of Ayurveda recognized 6 tastes, food combination and spices through a demonstration.
This Sip and Chalk Class will include one 18 and 1/2 inch by 18 and 1/2 inch white chalkboard frame and 1 Chalk Couture Size B Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice Reusable Transfer. You will be taught how to use your new Chalk Couture Transfer.
Continuing
This year's military-themed 7-acre corn maze depicts the Purple Heart medal. Regular Admission is Adult $8, Veterans/Military $5, Youth $5 (4-12 years old), Ages 3 and under Free. Discounted tickets are available online, however please read the fine print prior to purchase.
Saturday evenings between April and October 2018, the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ will be open.
Relax and unwind with some tapas, delicious drinks and some smooth sounds. Mama's Cafe Baci offers live entertainment seven nights a week, including Monday Acoustic Cafe, Rising Stars, and a new Late Night Menu, relaxing cocktails & tapas in their new 201 Fifth bar.
Join certified Yoga Teacher Kate McGuiness for a one hour, all levels Hatha Yoga class. All levels of experience are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing, bring water and a yoga mat.
Every Sunday, stop on by for some live music and a delicious brunch!
Attention Veterans! There is a therapeutic yoga class designed for you and your families to attend.This class will be a place where you can come to learn through experience, the benefits of a regular yoga practice including peace of mind, improved physical health and overall well-being.
Community Corner
Warren County Community Singers are gearing up for a new season. New singers are welcome to join this non-audition group. Registration for new and returning singers begins at 7pm. The registration fee is $55.
This month the Lunch & Learn is all about drones and how they are now being used in business, and how they can possibly help your business.
This Warren County Arts group meeting will feature a lecture/demonstration by photographer Roberta Rose who's current work brings photography, collage and painting together, a fusion of elements telling a new story. Refreshments will be served. The public is welcome and encouraged.
Plan Ahead
Do you have a tourism business, or are you just interested promoting this beautiful area? This Geotourism Workshop is for you!
Come listen to a staged reading led by guest artists Randall Duk Kim and Anne Occhiogrosso. "Truth un-avoided." Oedipus will try to escape his predicted fate only to collide with the dire consequences of doing so. This is a free event.
Please come experience this 3-part series designed to inspire change and move toward a more just and equal future for women. The first speaker is Lockey Maisonneuve, wife, mother, yoga teacher, writer, workshop leader, published author, and survivor.
Please join Kathy's Kove for a monthly Cultural Fund Raiser dinner for Ghana 4E. Ghana 4E is a non profit organization working with students in Ghana, Africa. Dinner this month is a Authentic Indian fare prepared by Manish Chand, owner of Green Bytes Farm, Oxford, NJ.
The veterans of The American Legion, Carl D. Archer Post 528 of White Township will be holding a Recognition Day ceremony at the established permanent POW/MIA memorial, located at the Oscar Unangst Memorial Fields.
This event is one of two 2018 bicycling tours which will help promote our NJ farmers and their farms.
The Warren County Cycling Tour starts and ends at:
Race Farm
87 Belcher Road
Blairstown NJ
Join RVC stewards and help with a variety of tasks such as trail clearing, trimming and invasive species removal at one of our preserves. Location to be determined. Sign-up today.
Northwest Jersey's largest street and music festival is back in Downtown Washington, with live music, vendors, kids fun area, food, beer garden, and more!
Come learn the ancient art of natural dyeing using plants from your own garden. Connie Wieczorek, an experienced dyer and instructor, will teach you the process of preparing and then dyeing a small scarf that you can take home.
Come out and enjoy a delicious meal made from fresh ingredients in a beautiful setting. Hosted and prepared by the farm owners, the Kesler Family, this three-course meal features fresh fruits and vegetables from TreeLicious’s own fields.
It's stomping time! A bit of nostalgia, a tasting of wine, something to do with friends for a special time! Formal wine tasting, Italian spaghetti with meatballs, garden salad, bread, dessert, coffee, tea and sweet tea.
The evening will begin in the Tranquility Garden with a lavender beverage and passed hors d 'oeuvres followed by a fabulous four course gourmet dinner at 7pm.
Owner/Vintner Paul Ritter will introduce two new reserves to the Brook Hollow Winery tasting menu. Paul will pour samples of his 2016 Chardonnay Reserve and 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve.
Dinner will include:
A glass of your favorite of the two new releases. And...
Join Acclaimed Evidential Medium Anthony Mrocka for an evening of spirit communication as Anthony will bridge the gap between the two worlds and bring forth evidence, personality, and memories from your loved ones in spirit, with messages of healing and love.
A vocal ensemble from St. Petersburg, Russia, LYRA introduces musical heritage of the Russian Orthodox Church, as well as traditions of Russian folk music to all people taking great interest in Russia, its history and culture. Presented by Music at St. Luke's.
The murders continue at Four Sisters Winery! It's just for fun during our Murder Mystery Dinners. The event begins with a formal wine tasting, followed by a delicious dinner of baked ziti, meatballs, garden salad, bread & dessert.
Want a peaceful, relaxing night at White Lake? Moonlight paddle on the placid waters of White Lake. The park will remain open during these hours for other park activities. This is a FREE event and a limited number of kayaks will be available on a first-come first-serve basis.
Learn the rules of the road! Join 4 TRACK Bike - Hike - Hobby and TransOptions as we build your knowledge and confidence in vehicular cycling. This is a free workshop to educate our community about safe cycling on the road. Gain the knowledge and confidence to get out and ride!
A benefit concert for the group "Friends of Mansfield's Past" supporting restoration of the historic Mt. Bethel Church, the concert features Stephen A.
Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget.