BYO Lunch. Join the staff of Rushton Farm for an in-depth talk about the planning and planting process at Rushton Farm. Fred De Long, Director of the Community Farm Program at the Trust, will talk about seed selection, crop rotation and planning, and how agroecology informs the layout and structure of Rushton Farm. We will walk across the fields to the greenhouse to see this year’s newly planted seeds, so please bring your own lunch and dress for the weather.
Winter Yoga Retreat
“Winter is a season of recovery and preparation.” – Paul Theroux
Join us for an extended day of yoga and meditation at the Rushton Conservation Center. Kristin Page and Rachael Hunter, renowned Yoga Instructors and dear friends of Willistown Conservation Trust, will lead us through morning and afternoon yoga practices, balanced by a chilly and mindful walk in the Rushton Woods Preserve and a farm-to-table lunch with treats and teas.
This retreat is suitable for all levels.
• Please wear comfortable clothes for practice
• Bring a yoga mat, any props (blocks or straps) you like to use, and a blanket
• Bring a water bottle (filtered well water available)
• Our walking meditation will be rain or shine, so please pack accordingly
KRISTIN PAGE | Kristin brings years of teaching yoga and meditation to students and teachers. She is an experienced International Retreat leader and loves the magic of travel and discovery, through the lens of yoga and meditation. For more on Kristin, please visit: kristinpageyoga.com
RACHAEL HUNTER | Rachael has been teaching yoga in the Philadelphia area for close to 10 years. Combining her passion for exploring magical lands with a deep love of yoga, she has been leading international retreats with Kristin since 2016. To learn more about Rachael visit: rachaelhunteryoga.com
Sustainable Cooking in the Off-Season: Preparing Soups & Stocks
Sustainable Cooking in the Off-Season: What to Cook While the Rushton Farm Fields Are Dormant
Come sharpen your culinary skills while we wait for the spring thaw, with a series of classes that focus on basic techniques. Classes, which are all BYOB, will explore preparing stocks and soups (February 12, $75), using different cooking methods, including braising, pan searing, roasting and steaming (March 5, $75), and creating classic sauces (March 18, $75).
February 12, 6 – 8 pm, $75
Discover the basis for delicious soups by learning to prepare basic, deeply flavored vegetable & meat stocks. We will then use our Easy Vegetable Stock & Roasted Chicken Stock to make Tuscan Farro & Bean Soup, Creamy Leek & Parsnip Soup with Rye Croutons, Chicken Soup with Orzo & Dill.Please note: final menu subject to change.
Sustainable Cooking in the Off-Season – Knife Skills
Sustainable Cooking in the Off-Season: What to Cook While the Rushton Farm Fields Are Dormant
Come sharpen your culinary skills while we wait for the spring thaw, with a series of classes that focus on basic techniques. Classes, which are all BYOB, will explore basic knife skills (January 16, $85), preparing stocks and soups (February 12, $75), using different cooking methods, including braising, pan searing, roasting and steaming (March 5, $75), and creating classic sauces (March 18, $75).
January 16, 6 – 8 pm, $85 (hands-on class for only 10 people — BYOB and BYOK – Chef’s Knife!)
We begin with a hands-on knife skills class, to learn the fundamentals of preparing fruits and vegetables, using chopping, dicing, slicing, and julienne techniques. We’ll prepare a meal, to include salad, soup, and dessert, with a focus on local and sustainable ingredients. Please note: because this is a hands-on class, we are limited to 10 guests, who should each BRING YOUR OWN CHEF KNIFE so that you learn with a knife you know.
Genevieve Snyder Art Show Open House
Join us for this open house featuring original oil paintings from Rushton Conservation Center artist-in-residence Genevieve Snyder, whose works explore the conserved open space and pastoral landscapes of Willistown Conservation Trust.
Genevieve will be painting on site at the Rushton Conservation Center during the open house and her works will also be for sale. Other showings by appointment, visit genevievefineart.com.
GENEVIEVE SNYDER was born and raised in Chester County, where she and her husband Eric still reside. From childhood, she has found joy in painting and drawing. She began her career in set design for television, but since 2005, she has focused exclusively on painting. Since that time her award-winning paintings have been on display at juried shows and invitationals, and her work
has been used for cards, posters, magazine covers and calendars, including most recently the 2020 Radnor Hunt calendar. Genevieve has long been a supporter of land conservation and has generously donated fifty-percent of the sales from her show at the Rushton Conservation Center to Willistown Conservation Trust.
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