Heritage Harvest Festival at Monticello

• 10:00am — The Tools and Materials of an Old Time Craftsman — Luke Ramsey, of Ramsey Restoration, discusses historic restoration and early American construction, showcasing authentic tools of the trade.
• 10:00am — Chair Weaving — For centuries, splint has been used in America to weave chair seats and baskets. Observe Meg Smith reweave an early chair in a herringbone pattern, using ash splints.
• 10:30am — Sheep Shearing with Peter Dutnell of Ravenswood Farm– Learn from this lifelong farmer the A to Z of raising, herding, and sheering sheep as you watch a live demonstration.
• 10:30am — Blacksmithing with Master Blacksmith ‚Scott Hingley – Blacksmithing was integral to life in pre-​petroleum America. Stop by and learn more about this alchemical transformation.
• 10:30am — Virginia Canals and Navigation Society – Roger Nelson, President of the VCNS, narrates the vital history canals and river navigation played in 18th and 19th century Virginia commerce.
• 11:00am — Butter and Cheesemaking with Rachel Deddens – Enjoy and participate butter and cheese-​making demonstrations using tools and techniques both past and present.
• 11:30am — Arrowsmithing with Master Archer, Olin Bare — Learn how to fletch your own arrows using centuries old techniques while gaining insight into the history and present day relevance of Archery.
• 11:30am — Natural Dying with Janet Kerig of Artemisia’s Garden – Join this botanical wonder woman as she renders vibrant, evocatively colored dyes from accessible and familiar plants and natural materials.
• 11:30am — Trapping with The Virginia Trappers Association – Join Steve Colvin to learn how this still valuable skill, once so common to life in America, has both evolved, yet stayed the same over the last three centuries.
• 12:00pm — Calendula, all about this gentle but powerful herb by Brigit Rau of Brigit True Organics — Discover how those in ages past met body care necessities from their gardens and natural environments, focusing on how Calendula can serve as a gentle ally to our beauty, both inside and out.
• 12:00pm — Spinning Fiber with Kim Radcliffe and members of the Charlottesville Hand Spinners – Join these ladies as they transform wool, flax and fiber into precious thread and yarn right before your eyes.
• 1:00pm — Fermentation with Dawn Story of Farmstead Ferments – Learn how (and why!) to join the fermentation frenzy with simple, fun techniques offered by Dawn.
• 1:00pm — Natural Childbirth — Learn about the vital role Midwives play in ages past, present, and future. Kate White, Secretary for Birth Matters, VA & owner of MotherCare offers her insightful expertise.
• 1:30pm — Food Preservation — Brad Theodo is passionate about food preservation. Learn from a true culinary artist how to can and dehydrate healthful food stores that taste delicious, and last! Supplies generously supplied by Market Central & Virginia Eagle Distributing.
• 1:30pm — Healing the Land through Natural Herd Management — Ben & Carly Coleman, of Mountain Run Farm explain how to rebuild topsoil, sequester carbon at lightning speed, while raising medicinal-​grade meats and milk through the art of proper, harmonious cow herd management.
• 2:00pm — Raw Milk 101 – Everything you want – and need – to know about this beneficial resource. Led by Owner and Farmer of Silky Cow, LLC, Nathan Vergin.
• 2:00pm — Collecting, Buying, and Learning about Early Antiques – Sarah and Rick Ovenshire, purveyors of local treasure trove, The Covesville Store, offer tips helpful to beginning collectors.
• 2:30pm — The Ridge Runners of Virginia – Enjoy a historic soundtrack as this toe-​tapping journey offers musical selections and folklore spanning the last three hundred years.
• 2:30pm — Country Woodworking with Hugh Gildea and David Montegue — Once a wildly popular past time, whittling continues to express itself through the talented hands of these knowledgeable gentlemen.
• 3:00pm — Orienteering with Map and Compass by Olin Bare – Director of Mounted Orienteering at The Virginia Horse Center, Olin Bare, leads attendees through basic steps and skills required to navigate using a map and compass.
• 3:00pm — Cheesemaking with Gail Hobbs-​Page of Caramont Farm – Gail has made the Caromont name synonymous with delectable chevre. Get the firsthand scoop about Gail’s cheesemaking process.
• 3:30pm — Envisioning a Post-​Petroleum Society – What if life as we know it, suddenly changed? Are we prepared, ready, or interested in becoming so? Even if, as a society, we never arrive involuntarily at this crossroads, many of us ask the question daily, might there by a better way? This open forum will serve as a platform to connect like-​minds, and ideas. As our community moves towards the creation of a concise plan to organize and nurture foundations already in existence, we will discuss ways and means to ensure Central Virginia’s self-​sufficiency, regardless of circumstance. Please join us to contribute your voice & your ears!

ONGOING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Jefferson, a most natural Naturalist, considered Botany, the most ‘Valuable Science’. Join the Rivanna Master Naturalists who will be on hand all day long to converse about educational and volunteer opportunities involving the flora and fauna of beautiful Central Virginia. Special appearance by Lucy ‘Meriwether Lewis’ Marks!

BYR’s Young Pioneers Tent

Offering workshops and ongoing activities throughout the day, for kids of all ages.

• Explore The Fascinating World Of Plant Identification with Blue Ridge Discovery Center– For the young, and young at heart! Participate and learn about local and native plant species, their habitats, practical uses, and identification, through hands-​on creative activities.
• 11:00 am — Country Woodworking for Children with Hugh Gildea and David Montegue — Once a wildly popular past time, whittling continues to express itself through the talents of these knowledgeable gentlemen. Come try your hand!
• 1:30 pm — Butter-​making with Rachel Deddens – Visit our Young Pioneers Tent and let the kids take a whirl at churning butter, the old-​fashioned way! (An original allowance earner!)
• 2:30pm — Woven Wheat Doll Making with Janet Kerig of Artemisia’s Garden – Originally brought over by Scots-​Irish immigrants, 21st century kids can create their very own authentic Woven Wheat Dolly. This children’s workshop is limited to first fifteen.