Have you always wondered where real maple syrup comes from? Have you sugared in the past and wish to share this special tradition with your children? Do you choose pure
maple syrup over Log Cabin©?

Bring your family and join us in the peaceful and relaxing setting of Watson Homestead for an opportunity to immerse yourself in the process of maple sugaring, while spending quality time with those you love.

Throughout the weekend you will get an opportunity to participate in the process of making maple syrup. Everything from tapping trees, collecting buckets, evaporating away water, feeding the fire, and more. At the end of the weekend, you will return home with maple sugar candy and syrup that you actually helped make.

Making maple syrup takes time, however, when not sugaring you may want to read by the fire, play a game of carpetball, take a hike, join in an arts and craft project, help man the fire, or simply relax on your own. Our desire is that a weekend spent together will strengthen your family’s bond, making lasting memories, through an authentic hands-on experience. We can’t wait to see you in March!

For more information and pricing, download the March Maple Family Weekend Brochure.

To register, please call Watson Homestead at (607) 962-0541, E-mail whomestead@stny.rr.com, or mail registration form to:
Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center
9620 Dry Run Road, Painted Post, NY 14870

Got cabin fever?  The cure is Watson Homestead’s Quilters Retreat!

“Home Sweet Home” Weekend Quilt Workshop

Download brochure here.

Welcome to the Twelfth Annual Cabin Fever Retreat at Watson Homestead!  This year’s main feature workshop creates a 32” x 38” wall hanging that combines patchwork with fusible applique.  This project will allow you to fine tune your piecing skills as you create a checkerboard center portion of the quilt, then learn fusible applique techniques transforming the checkerboard into a cute wall hanging packed with charm.  And to top it off, the quilt is embellished with buttons and rick rack. 

Just as in past years Saturday night is “show and tell” and a good time to share projects that you have created. In addition to quilts also bring along a non-quilt item that you have made. It can be knit, crocheted, painted, jewelry, scrapbook…just something fun to share. 

 * Once registered, students will receive a materials list, detailing what to bring.  Workshop limited to 30 students and a $5 handout fee for all class handouts will be collected in class.  

"Fun With Scallops" Pre-Retreat Class

(This optional class will be offered Friday afternoon from 2pm – 5pm.  Those attending the Full Weekend can sign up for an additional $25 fee.  Those interested in attending the Friday Afternoon class only, can do so for a $30 fee.)  
     
Welcome to the pre-Cabin Fever Retreat class!  This year’s opening class will be a workshop that will teach you how to cleverly use up orphan blocks you may have from previous projects, turning them into something special.

Taking any 9” quilt blocks (9 ½” with seam allowances) you may, which can be of any technique: patchwork, applique, embroidered, preprinted panels, or simply fabric that you want to feature as a special block, you will create a 38” x 38” wall hanging.   

*This class will be limited to 30 students, and each student will receive a supply list prior to class.  A $5 handout fee for all class handouts will be collected in class.   

Things to Know!

When:  February 3 - 5, 2017
Friday 6pm – Sunday 12:00pm  
“Home Sweet Home” Quilt Weekend Workshop

*** Optional “Fun with Scallops” class Friday 2pm – 5pm

Lodging:  Participants will stay in our hotel style West Wing rooms.  Each room contains two double beds and a private bath. We will assign roommates if none are requested.
 
Meals:   Meals begin with Friday Dinner through Sunday brunch, in our Main Dining Hall

Cost:  “Home Sweet Home” weekend workshop cost is $280 per person (Double Occupancy).   

“Fun with Scallops” class is an additional
$25 (for those attending the full weekend)
$30 (for those attending Friday’s class only)

Deposit of $100 per person is due at time of registration to secure your place, balance due by January 20, 2017.

 For more information or to register please contact our office at (607) 962-0541 or mail in the registration form.

Watson Homestead welcomes all Wineglass Marathoners, Half-Marathoners , friends, and families! Rates include cabin/dorm lodging for Saturday night-Sunday morning, Saturday night pasta dinner and light snacks, coffee, & tea on race morning starting at 5 a.m.  Bottles of water upon arrival.  Showers available after the race.

PACKAGE RATES

Cabin Housing: $40.00 per person per night (10 person minimum)

For more information on the Wineglass Marathon, visit this website:
http://wineglassmarathon.com/

Watson Homestead welcomes all Nascar fans!

PACKAGE RATES

Hotel Room: $140 per night (up to four people).
 

For more information on Cheez-It 355 at the Glen, please visit the following link:
http://www.theglen.com/Tickets-Events/Events/2015/Cheez-It-355-at-The-Glen.aspx

PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Barbara Bergman is the Director of College Counseling at Georgetown Day High School in Washington, D.C. During her 30 years of college counseling experience Barbara was also the Associate Director of Admissions at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. She comes to us with the advantage of having been “on both sides” of the college admissions process, and of having parented her own children through the college process.

Fees include program, lunch each day, and separate evening for parents. Full and partial scholarships are available. First generation college/university applicants are encouraged to apply.

PROGRAM TOPICS FOR RISING SENIORS
June 29 & 30, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 1, 9:00 a.m. – Noon
• The variety of 4-year college/university options and resources to utilize to research them.
• Standardized testing options and schedules.
• How college/university admissions decisions are made.
• Different types of 4-year college admissions programs and timelines.
• Students will learn how to compile a thoughtful college list (to match needs, interests and backgrounds).
• Students will participate in mock admissions simulations.
• Students will complete a draft of the Common Application.
• Students will begin writing the college essay.
• Students will draft a college resume to include curricular, extracurricular and work experience.

PARENT EVENING FOR RISING SENIORS
June 29, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Understanding the 4-year college admissions process “from start to finish.”
• Finding the best academic, social and financial fit.
• Accessing financial aid (need and non-need based).
• Ways to support your child through this process.
• Admissions options (Early Decision, Early Action, Rolling and Priority) and timelines.
• The transition from high school to college.

Register by March 15, 2016.   Registration form can be downloaded here.  
Program limited to 50 students.

Questions to Donna Cummings, whomestead@stny.rr.com, (607) 962-0541.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Barbara Bergman is the Director of College Counseling at Georgetown Day High School in Washington, D.C. During her 30 years of college counseling experience Barbara was also the Associate Director of Admissions at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. She comes to us with the advantage of having been “on both sides” of the college admissions process, and of having parented her own children through the college process.

Fees include program, lunch each day, and separate evening for parents. Full and partial scholarships are available. First generation college/university applicants are encouraged to apply.

PROGRAM TOPICS FOR RISING JUNIORS
June 27 & 28, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Key factors in the 4-year college admissions process.
• How to get started with the college search process.
• College/university requirements for admission.
• Critical high school course requirements.
• Review of standardized testing options and dates.
• What rising juniors can do to strengthen their college admissions resume.
• College admissions simulation.
• Accessing need based financial aid and outside scholarships.
• Knowing how to access resources in the college search process.

PARENT EVENING FOR RISING JUNIORS
June 27, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• How to get started with the college admissions process.
• Standardized tests and timeline.
• How to strengthen the college resume.
• Accessing need based financial aid and scholarships.
• Ways to support your child throughout the college process.

Register by March 15, 2016.   Registration form can be downloaded here.  
Program limited to 50 students.

Questions to Donna Cummings, whomestead@stny.rr.com, (607) 962-0541.

Discover encaustics! See how encaustic (hot wax) painting can be a sculptural art form. Apply tools and techniques to create relief emphasizing positive and negative space and contrast in darks and lights. Workshop includes painting and collage with wax, fusing, carving into wax, and more experimenting with techniques. In addition, you can upcycle existing art (drawings, prints, photos) if you like.

• Learn basic techniques in encaustic painting.
• Experiment with materials (collage) and integrate drawings and collage materials into an encaustic painting.
• Learn how to build up surfaces in encaustic painting creating a sculptural form.

 Instructor:  Marcie Wolf Hubbard (http://www.marciewolfhubbard.com)

Marcie received her B.A. from the University of Maryland in Studio Art and studied Fine Art and Illustration at the Maryland Institute, College of Art. She has taught, completed artist residencies and exhibited with over 40 organizations and is currently teaching at the Smithsonian in Washington, DC.

When: April 10, 11, 12 (Sunday - Tuesday) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center, 9620 Dry Run Road, Painted Post, NY 14870
Who: Anyone over the age of 18, all skill levels welcome!
Cost:

• Single Room:  (2 nights and 6 meals) $684.00 (includes food, all class fees, room)
• Double Room:  (2 nights and 6 meals) $609.00 per person (includes food, all class fees, room) 
• Commuter: 3 days of class $510 per person (includes 3 lunches, dinner on Tuesday evening, all class fees)

Questions? Contact Contact Guest Services:  Phone (607) 962-0541E-mail whomestead@stny.rr.com

Register: REGISTER BY MARCH 15, 2016!  Phone-in credit card registration (607) 962-0541 or mail registration form with payment to: Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center, 9620 Dry Run Rd., Painted Post, NY14870

For more information, download the flier/registration form.

Got cabin fever?  The cure is Watson Homestead’s Quilters Retreat!

With Instructor Linda Halpin

“PICK UP STICKS” Weekend Quilt Workshop

Welcome to the Eleventh Annual Cabin Fever Retreat at Watson Homestead!  This year’s class features the quilt Linda was commissioned to design for the 2015 Wisconsin Statewide Shop Hop.  It combines all of her favorite things: working with a wide variety of fabrics, making small blocks that look harder to do than they are, and new patchwork tricks that make the process efficient with excellent results.

The Shop Hop quilt was a two color quilt, combining the red and grey fabrics of this year’s feature fabrics.  But Linda couldn’t stop there; she had to see what it would look like using a mixture of lots of colors.  The hardest part of this class will be deciding which way you want to color your quilt.

Just as in past years Saturday night is “show and tell” and a good time to share projects that you have created. In addition to quilts also bring along a non-quilt item that you have made. It can be knit, crocheted, painted, jewelry, scrapbook…just something fun to share.

* Once registered, students will receive a materials list, detailing what to bring.  Workshop limited to 30 students and a $5 handout fee for all class handouts will be collected in class.

For more information and pricing, download the Cabin Fever Quilter's Retreat Brochure.

To register, please call Watson Homestead at (607) 962-0541, E-mail whomestead@stny.rr.com, or mail registration form to:
Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center
9620 Dry Run Road, Painted Post, NY 14870

Watson Homestead welcomes all Wineglass Marathoners, Half-Marathoners , friends, and families! Rates include lodging for Saturday night-Sunday morning, Saturday night pasta dinner, Sunday morning continental breakfast, water bottles upon arrival, free wireless, free shuttle service to the expo and starting line bus in Corning! Rates for additional days/nights or meals are available upon request.

PACKAGE RATES

Cabin Housing: $40.00 per person per night (10 person minimum)
Hotel Room: $65 per person per night (double occupancy).
Hotel Room: $120 per person per night (Single Occupancy).

For more information on the Wineglass Marathon, visit this website:
http://wineglassmarathon.com/

Corning's Native American Council Presents...

Falling Leaves Festival

An Interactive Pow Wow - Rain or Shine!

September 25th & 26th

Watson Homestead Conference & Retreat Center

Open Daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Native American Social Dancing - with Bill Crouse as MC from the Seneca Nation and the Allegheny River Dancers
• Drums and music
• Arts & Crafts
• Demonstrations
• Storytelling
• Food
• And Much more!

Free Admission and Parking!

www.fallingleavesfestival.com

Watson Homestead welcomes all Nascar fans!

PACKAGE RATES

Hotel Room: $140 per night (up to four people).
 

For more information on Cheez-It 355 at the Glen, please visit the following link:
http://theglen1.calls.net/Tickets-Events/Events/2015/Cheez-It-355-at-The-Glen.aspx

Do you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Are important decisions in your life based on stress or fear? Would you like to release what is holding you back from fulfilling your dreams? This retreat, led by Enolia Foti, brings spiritual teachings from around the world to empower women. Participate in rituals based on native cultural traditions to empower yourself in day to day activities, break out of your conditioned routine, and release stress and fear! Let your heart open and your creativity blossom in a safe, sacred place for connection and healing.  April 24-26, 2015  Cost: $375  
To register: http://www.enoliafoti.com/register.html

A weekend to bring families closer together, centered around the process of making maple syrup.  Families will learn what it takes to make maple syrup by tapping trees, collecting sap, cooking sap, and then turning it into syrup.  In addition to maple syrup making, families are free to join in making a craft, take a hike, playing a game, take a nap, or simply relax.  The weekend is a 2 night, 4 meal package.  Meals begin Saturday with breakfast and end with Sunday brunch. 

Linda Halpin will join us once again to instruct at our Cabin Fever Quilt Weekend February 6-8, 2015.  This years workshop entitled "Postcards" is described by Linda in the following:

POSTCARDS:  A Remembrance Quilt:
Welcome to the Tenth Annual Cabin Fever Retreat at Watson Homestead!  This year’s class features the quilt I was commissioned to design for Wisconsin’s Statewide Shop Hop.  In it, we take rectangular motifs that have been fussy-cut out of the specialty fabric of your choice and turn them into squares that can then be set together in a traditional block arrangement.  The design created by the setting blocks serves to further frame your specialty fabric.
What is so much fun about this design is the possibilities!  Use rectangles of plain fabric and embellish them with signatures, turning it into an Album Quilt (great for weddings, graduations, or reunions!), or fill them with quotes for an Inspirational Quilt.... how about doing some photo transfers for a really special keepsake.... or fussy cut motifs from children’s prints to make a Story Quilt.  What ideas can you come up with?
 The class sample is a wall-hanging size (41” x 41”) but instructions include multiple sizes so you can make the size of your choice

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