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Christmas Make & Take

on November 26, 2018

Aahhhh … the smell of fresh pine. This time of year, there’s nothing better! Wreaths. Kissing Balls. Swags. Crosses. Candy Canes. Grave Blankets. Centerpieces. Bring a friend! This holiday season, consider participating in one of our Christmas Make & Take event- ‘Tis the season … and there’s nothing more rewarding than creating and crafting something yourself. SIGN UP HERE

The concept is simple …

We’ll supply everything you’ll need to make your own fresh evergreen Christmas decorations. We’ve got ribbon in every size, shape, & color … and plenty of festive add-on ornaments to match. Have your own ornament/decorations you’d prefer to use? Great … bring them along and add them to your wreath!

There’s lots of festive choices …

12 CLAMP WREATH: Will finish to be approximately 20″ … perfect for your door. ($20, includes bow of your choice). Decorations are available at an additional cost. Choose as many or as few as you want, or bring your own.
14 CLAMP WREATH: Will finish to be approximately 24″ … a little bigger wreath – great for a front door! ($23, includes bow of your choice). Decorations are available at an additional cost. Choose as many or as few as you want, or bring your own.
CANDY CANE: Approximately 32″ tall. A fun alternative to the common wreath. They look great on a front door! ($25, includes decorations & your choice of bow)
DOOR ARCH SWAG: An elegant evergreen arch that looks great over any doorway, inside or out! ($20, includes decorations & your choice of bow)
DOOR CHARM: A fragrant vertical evergreen strip that is a simple alternative to the common wreath. Great for doors, inside or out! ($20, includes decorations & your choice of bow)
KISSING BALL: A fun holiday decoration! Hang a kissing ball right where you hung your hanging flower basket all summer… they’re great for some outdoor holiday color. A ball of evergreens adorned with flowing ribbon & simple decorations. ($25, includes decorations & ribbon of your choice)
CROSS: Approximately 32″ long. Use this on your door or as a grave cover at the cemetery. ($30, includes elegant decorations & your choice of bow)
GRAVE BLANKET: Approximately 36″ long by 22″ wide. Common size used for most grave sites. ($30, includes decorations & your choice of bow)
GRAVE PILLOW: Approximately 18″ long by 18″ wide. Appropriate for a smaller grave site. ($20, includes decorations & your choice of bow)
EVERGREEN MUG: Create a simple evergreen arrangement that’s sure to fill any room with holiday fragrance! ($8, includes a ceramic Christmas mug & simple decorations)
BASKET CENTERPIECE: Mixed evergreens in a white wicker basket ($20, includes a festive bow & simple decorations)
DOUBLE CANDLE CENTERPIECE: An elegant table centerpiece with fragrant evergreens and two tall red candles. ($20, includes festive bows & simple decorations)

Class dates & times offered…

Classes typically run 1.5 – 2 hours, depending on the project you choose to make. SIGN UP HERE

Friday, November 30 at 7pm
Saturday, December 1 (Two classes offered): 1pm & 3pm
Sunday, December 2 at 2pm
Friday, December 3 at 7pm
Saturday, December 8 (Two classes offered): 1pm & 3pm
Sunday, December 9 at 2pm
Friday, December 14 at 7pm
Saturday, December 15 (Two classes offered): 1pm & 3pm
Sunday, December 16 at 2pm

Make & take class details …

Classes meet at VonThun’s Farm Market, 438 Route 57 West, Washington.
There is no heat in the farm market … dress warm in layers rather than heavy coats, so you’ll be able to freely move about while working.
When working with evergreens, your hands may get sappy. Bring gloves if you prefer.
If you have a set of pruners that you’re comfortable using, bring those along too. If not, we’ve got them for you to use.
Choose your special Christmas project from our list above.
Space is limited. A $20 non-refundable deposit will reserve your class spot … SIGN UP HERE. Deposit will be deducted from your project total … final project cost will be determined upon project completion, & must be paid at the end of class. Cash, personal checks, Visa, MC, & Discover accepted.
Although all projects are made with fresh evergreens & will last through December, centerpieces are best made closer to Christmas to keep them fresh since they’ll be used indoors.

Lets Compare

on October 21, 2018

Jersey Fresh produce, locally grown right on our South Brunswick farm! Our CSA produce is picked the day you get it – any fresher, and it would still be growing!! Get the details & sign up NOW! For your convenience, you can pick up your weekly share at the farm or at one of our convenient Host Site locations.

There is no rhyme or reason as to what you’ll get in your Weekly Veggie Basket. What’s in season and abundant at the farm each week is what you will receive. Weather plays a big role in what crops are available, and when they are ready to harvest. A drought can kill crops, but so can excessive rains. Cool nights, or warm ones affect the readiness & ripening of most crops. View all the details about our Weekly Veggie Basket Program.

Although our Weekly Veggie Baskets usually include some fruit, it’s not much. We don’t grow much fruit, as most fruit crops are perennial & must have land committed to them for years at a time. To please our fruit loving CSA members, we now offer a Fruit Share that includes 6 weeks of seasonal local (not all homegrown) produce.

Personal Shares…

Our personal shares are equivalent to a quarter share. Personal shares will most typically contain 4-5 types of vegetables each week, and is designed for individuals or 2-person families.

2018 SAMPLE WEEK #1
1 Hanging basket, 1 small herb planter with assorted herbs, 1 head of leaf lettuce, 1 quart of strawberries

2018 SAMPLE WEEK #9
1 bunch kale, 3 ears sweet corn, 1 yellow squash, 1 onion, 1 slicer cucumber, 1 pickle cucumber, 1.5 lbs. red potatoes, 1 bunch basil

2018 SAMPLE WEEK #12
1 bunch of kale, 3 ears of sweet corn, 1/2 pint blackberries, 2 tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 sunflower, 1 slicer cucumber, 1 pickle cucumber, 1 bunch basil, 1 green bell pepper, 1 patty pan squash, 1 cue-ball squash, a gift certificate for $5 of pick-your-own blackberries

Half Shares…

Our half share usually contain 5-6 types of vegetables each week, enough for the average family, & is a GREAT VALUE that provides great savings.

2018 SAMPLE WEEK #1

1 hanging basket, 1 medium herb planter with assorted herbs, 1 head of red leaf lettuce, 1 head of green leaf lettuce, 1 quart of strawberries, 1 bunch of radishes

2018 SAMPLE WEEK #9
2 bunches of kale, 2 onions, 6 ears of sweet corn, 1 bunch of basil, 3 yellow squash, 2 golden zucchini, 2 green cue-ball squash, 1 yellow cue ball squash, 2 slicer cucumbers, 2 pickle cucumbers, 4 lbs. red potatoes

2018 SAMPLE WEEK #12
2 bunches of kale, 6 ears of sweet corn, 1 pint blackberries, 1 white onion, 2 tomatoes, 1 red onion, 1 sunflower, 2 slicer cucumbers, 3 pickle cucumbers, 1 bunch of basil, 2 green bell peppers, 2 white patty pan squash, 2 yellow patty pan squash, 2 green cue ball squash, a gift certificate for $10 of pick-your-own blackberries

Full Shares…

Our full shares typically include 6-8 types of vegetables per week, enough for a large family or for 2 families to share, & is our best value

2018 SAMPLE WEEK #1
1 hanging basket, 1 4″ potted flower, 1 large herb planter with assorted herbs, 1 head of red leaf lettuce, 1 head of green leaf lettuce, 4 quarts of strawberries, 1 bunch of red radishes

2018 SAMPLE WEEK #9
2 bunches of kale, 1 yellow onion, 1 red onion, 12 ears of sweet corn, 1 bunch of basil, 2 yellow squash,2 green zucchini, 1 golden zucchini, 1 white cue-ball squash, 2 yellow cue-ball squash, 1 pot of rosemary (herb), 2 slicer cucumbers, 2 pickle cucumbers, 4 lbs. red potatoes

2018 SAMPLE WEEK #12 –2 bunches of kale, 12 ears of sweet corn, 4 cubanelle peppers, 2 pints of blackberries, 1 white onion, 1 red onion, 1 quart grape tomatoes, 7 tomatoes, 2 yellow onions, 2 sunflowers, 4 slicer cucumbers, 4 pickle cucumbers, 1 bunch basil, 4 green bell peppers, 2 yellow patty pan squash, 2 white patty pan squash, 2 green cue ball squash, 1 white cue ball squash, 1 golden cue ball squash, 2 $10 pick-your-own blackberry gift certificates

Farm Yoga

on August 27, 2018

Enjoy a relaxing outdoor YOGA session among the beauty of our Warren County farm!
“Get lost in nature and there you will find yourself”
Join us on the farm for a fun, creative, hour long outdoor yoga session.
Thursday night & Saturday morning classes are available
FARM YOGA IS AVAILABLE AT OUR WASHINGTON, NJ LOCATION ONLY.

Join us for our first ever ‘Yoga on the Farm’! VonThun Farms & M-Power Yoga have teamed up to bring you the serenity of a peaceful yet powerful outdoor yoga practice surrounded by our inquisitive barnyard animals & the gorgeous views of mountains and lush, growing farm fields.

Farm Yoga has many benefits and ways to nurture us with mindful movements, deep breathing and the experience of the present moment. You’ll be invited to nourish your spirit, relax your mind and support your body as we practice Fun Flow style classes for all levels and ages. Although registration is suggested,< www.m-poweryoga.com/farmyoga > it is not required.

Additional Information:

WHEN: Sessions are offered sporadically throughout the summer on alternating Thursday nights & Saturday mornings. See schedule below.
WHERE: Class meets at VonThun’s Farm Market, 438 Route 57 West, Washington, NJ (between Tractor Supply & Warren Co. College) and will move to our fitness area behind the market
CLASS TYPE: Yoga
AUDIENCE: Health & fitness enthusiasts
THINGS TO BRING: Water bottle, towel or mat
COST: $15 per class. Participants will receive a 10% off farm market homegrown produce voucher at each session.
INSTRUCTOR: Mary from M-Power Yoga
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Email Cindy@VonThunFarms.com
YOGA SCHEDULE:
Thursday, July 12 (7:15pm -8:15pm)
Saturday, July 21 (morning 9am-10am)
Saturday, July 28 (morning 9am-10am)
Thursday, August 9 (7:15pm -8:15pm)