All Classes, Tours, Events and Workshops will follow COVID regulations. Please bring your own mask. We will have hand sanitizing stations and plenty of space for safe distancing. Class size will be limited and if there is enough interest we will have a second offering. 

Lavender Plant Sale  June & July

 for more information - Lavender Plant Sale



July is Lavender Month


Our Fields are open for U-Pick and each weekend we will have a fun interactive or hands on class using lavender. It's a great way to immerse yourself!
​Class size is limited, please sign up and get your spot early.

*Classes must have minimum of six students or it will be cancelled and refund issued. Thank you for your understanding. 






Lavender U-Pick 
July 6th - 31st  (dependent of growing season and weather)
9 am till Noon - Monday through Saturday - weather permitting

Over 9 varieties to choose from. Each bloom at different intervals over the growing season, so you can pick almost all summer long! We offer a wide variety of lavenders, from the most fragrant to ones used in cooking. Have fun and discover the many types of lavender and their uses. Lavender is $10 per bunch. You are welcome to purchase as many bunches as you would like. We will supply you with a pre-measured tie and you can expect to fit 20-30 stems in the tie. 




Lavender Essential Oil Distillation 
July 11th at 10:00 am
$20

Experience a calming meditative walk in our lavender labyrinth modeled on the labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral in France. After our walk, watch the essential oil distillation of our lavender. We will also address the medicinal qualities of lavender. As a special gift you will take home a bottle of lavender hydrosol - use as a facial toner, boo boo spray or mist your linens. Please sign up here

Lavender Wands
July 18th at 10am
$20
We will go out and pick some fresh lavender then fashion it into a gorgeous wand. Sign up below

Lavender & Herb Vinegars
July 25th at 10 am
$25

Learn to make your very own herbal vinegars. They make a wonderful acidic for salad dressings or use as a marinade base. We will go over uses of herbs for taste and medicinal qualities, then you get to make your own! Not only will you make your own herbal vinegar but we’ll send you home with recipes to make even more! Follow link to sign up

August Classes & Workshops

Beth Genson - Plein Air Painting 

ALLA PRIMA PLEIN AIR PAINTING (OUTDOORS)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2020; 9 AM – 1 PM
Schooner Farms, 14890 Otsego Pike, Weston, Ohio


Create a plein air (outdoor) painting in one sitting where we will paint wet-on-wet (alla prima) out in the Gardens at Schooner Farms.  All supplies including a primed painting panel, disposable gloves, acrylic paints, paintbrushes, palette knifes, paper towels and a portable easel will be provided. An apron and clothing/shoes that you do not mind getting paint on is suggested.  You may also want to consider a portable chair, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.  Bring your smart phone! - $60

You will be signing up with Beth NOT Schooner Farms. Please follow the link to sign up.


Here is a link to registration: 
https://form.jotform.com/200545650956155

Dehydrating Class 
August 15th at 10 am
$15

After a summer of tending your garden, what do you do with all the lovelies? Preserving your harvest is super simple and can be fun. Enjoy the fruits of your labor long into the season. Becky will go over the various ways to preserve your garden goodies. We’ll also get to nosh on some goodies from our garden. Recipes and handouts. 
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JAMMIN’
August 22nd at 10 am
$15
Berries never had it so good! We will be showing that yes, you can - can. Jam is super easy and delicious! Becky will demonstrate her jammin’ secrets. Our jam is made from freshly picked berries, right out of the garden and a special low sugar pectin. Everyone goes home with a jar of jam! Of course, we will have samples too!!!

September - October  Classes & Workshops

In a Pickle
September 12th at 10 am
$15

This class is for the beginning “pickler”. Learn how easy it is to preserve the harvest. So many people are afraid to try canning. It truly is easy and we will walk you through the steps to show you just how easy it is! We’ll be sampling a variety of pickled goodies from our gardens. Take home a bunch of recipes to try! 


“Kitchen Witchery“ 
September 19th at 10 am

Class is $45 – this includes all course materials


Channel your inner Green Goddess and come learn to make Fire Cider and Garlic Honey. Make your own herbals just in time for winter! 

In this class we will learn to make herbal remedies from herbs and spices you already have in your cupboard. It is easy peasy and a ton of fun! We’ll cover herbals to help combat colds and flu, learn how to incorporate bitters for digestion and what herbs can help sooth burns. Using a variety of simple common items such as vinegar, honey, herbs and different oils you will learn a host of new ways to incorporate herbs into your daily nutrition.
  • Create your very own Fire Cider in class 
  • Learn the Materia Medica for a dozen common kitchen herbs and spices. We will go over plant energetics and their uses for health and healing.
  • Discover how to incorporate herbs into your cooking. We’ll learn about Astragalus, Basil, Cayenne, Elder, Fennel, Garlic, Ginger, Sage, Rosemary, Thyme, Turmeric and different ways to use honey and bitters in your diet.
  • Take home recipes for making your own herbals.  Resources for further study.

Foraging & Wild Crafting
September 26th at 10 am
$20
Go for a guided walk as Emily identifies the edible and medicinal plants growing around the farm. Learn about what lives beneath our feet, then spend time foraging for what interests you most. We will reconvene to work on a wildcraft and discuss the benefits of what we have found. This may include a homemade wild vinegar, pressed flower project, an arrangement to dry, and more! Explore your creative wild side.
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Intro to Permaculture
Oct. 3rd at 10 am
$15
This class is an introduction to permaculture, a whole-systems approach to healthy and sustainable growing.  “Earth Care, People Care, Fair Share.” The history, foundations, and 12 Principles of Permaculture will be explored. We will take a tour to observe and interact with the special aspects of the farm, discuss what makes our Lavender Labyrinth, Serpent Mound and food forest so unique, and understand the purpose for our growing methods. We will incorporate mindfulness practices on our walk in order to truly appreciate what the land has to offer us. You will leave with a new perspective on your own environment and maybe some new ideas for working with your property! This class is the beginning of many permaculture-oriented opportunities at the farm.

Intro to Permaculture

Five for Fall Series - intro to…


​Join us for several fun and insightful classes. Each class is $20 
Please sign up here for any or all of the series
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*Classes must have minimum of six students or it will be cancelled and refund issued. Thank you for your understanding. 
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Intro to Veggies 
September 14th 6pm
Explore the lives of vegetables before they make it to your plate. We will first take a walk around the farm and see how our garden grows. Smell, touch, and taste what we have available. We will take a look at the Standard American Diet and MyPlate while learning a bit about the history of our food system. Break the old rules and come play with your food! Leave with a handful of veggies and recipes.


Intro to Flowers 
September 21st 6 pm
Take an in-depth look at some common flowers and the most obscure ones. Learn to identify our local natives and the invasive plants affecting our area. Discover which of the weeds in your front yard are edible. Look at their intricate parts and learn their favorite pollinators. We will go for a short walk around the farm to stop and smell the flowers. Leave with a handmade arrangement of your fresh cut favorites!


Intro to Bugs  
September 28th 6 pm
Explore the weird world beneath our feet! Learn the difference between bugs and insects. Take a walk around the farm to break down your fear of creepy crawlies by seeing them hard at work. Learn about the art of composting with worms and collecting honey from bees. Step into their world to understand the positive work they do in our backyards. Leave with a homemade natural bug repellent and a deep appreciation of all they do for the environment!


Intro to Herbs 
October 5th 6 pm
Go beyond basil and oregano. Explore how herbs can add dimension to your food and daily life. Learn the Materia Medica for a variety of widely used culinary herbs. Smell, touch, and taste what we have growing as we take a walk around the farm. We will discuss some history of the Silk Road and how these herbs have been spread across the Earth for centuries. Leave with a homemade infused oil and fresh cut herbs!


Intro into Being Mindful 
October 12th 6 pm
What is mindfulness and how can it benefit your daily life? Learn how Yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises affect the mind and body. Explore Mindful Eating with chocolate! Practice a walking meditation through the Lavender Labyrinth. Leave with a handful of tools to become more present and focused, as well as a voucher for a free Yoga session.

14890 Otsego Pike  Weston, Ohio 43569
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