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Help Support Craft Education For All:
Donate an item to our Annual Scholarship Auction!
Sanborn Mills Farm invites our vibrant community of craftspeople, farmers, artists, and friends to contribute to our Annual Scholarship Fund Auction. This special event raises critical funds to help expand access to our hands-on workshops.
Each year, the auction showcases the generosity and creativity of our extended community. Whether you’re a woodworker with a handmade spoon, an herbalist with a small-batch salve, or a local business with a service or experience to offer, your donation helps make it possible for more students to learn, grow, and carry forward essential skills.
We welcome contributions of handmade goods, farm-fresh items, unique experiences, services, and more. Not sure if your idea is a fit? We’d love to hear about it anyway—there’s a good chance it is!
To donate, please fill out the form below. If your donation is selected, a member of our team will contact you to arrange shipping or local pick-up.
Your gift helps us keep traditional knowledge alive and accessible to all. Thank you for being part of our growing, generous community!
Save The Date:
Annual Scholarship Fundraiser
Saturday, September 6th
Threshing Demonstration Postponed!
Due to the expected weather, we’ve decided to postpone the Threshing Demonstration originally scheduled for tomorrow. In the meantime, we invite you to check out our upcoming August events—you won’t want to miss them!
Friday, August 1 – Sawmill & Grist Mill Demonstration (11 AM)
See our 19th-century water-powered sawmill and grist mill in action and learn how early industrial technology shaped rural life. This demonstration is weather- and water-dependent.
Friday, August 21 – Guided Trail Hike (10:30 AM)
Celebrate the opening of our first public trail with a scenic 0.65-mile loop led by Craig Mabie.
Each event is followed by a Farm to Table Lunch at 12:00 PM. Advanced registration is reqiured for the lunch.
Ladderback Chairmaking and Floral Arrangements
Learn the timeless craft of greenwood chairmaking as you build your own traditional ladderback chair using hand tools, local hardwood, and time-honored techniques in this immersive workshop.
Learn the art of seasonal, wild-flower arranging. Explore Sanborn Mills Farm’s gardens and fields by morning, then craft a stunning vase arrangement and hand‑tied bouquet using foraged blooms and natural design principles in the afternoon!
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Sanborn Mills Farm | 7097 Sanborn Road | Loudon, NH 03307 US