Pickings from Sanborn Mills Farm

Farm Pickings

News and Updates from Sanborn Mills Farm

— November 14, 2022 —

Winter Market!

On Saturday, Dec. 3, Sanborn Mills Farm will host its first Winter Market, your opportunity to buy crafts and arts from faculty members of the Farm’s workshop program. A don’t-miss event, the Market is where you will be able to visit with these artists all in one place, talk about the workshops they teach, and see and purchase their wonderful art.

Artists exhibiting at the Market include (click on any name in blue for more information about that artist):

Garry Kalajian- Blacksmithing

Alice Ogden-Basketry

Molly Grant– Cordwainer

Dayna Talbot- Multi-media artist

Pam Bartlett- Rug Hooker

Joyce LeBlanc-Clothing Design

Anne McMillan- Mixed-media, book, fiber artist

Larry Antonuk- Broom Maker

Sandra Kehoe- Basketry

Bobbie Tilkens-Fisher-Weaver

Sara Goodman- Natural Dyer & Weaver

The Market will also offer luncheon and refreshments for purchase prepared by the Farm’s head chef, Kelly Fahey, and holiday music will add to the Market’s festive spirit.

The Winter Market will open in Fifield Hall at Sanborn Mills Farm at 10 a.m. and close at 3 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!

Holiday Wreaths from Sanborn Mills Farm

This year, the Farm’s head gardener, Helen Westergren, is making evergreen holiday wreaths for sale to friends of the Farm. These beautiful wreaths come in two sizes, 18 inches for $35 and 24 inches for $45. Pre-ordered wreaths will be available for pickup at the Winter Market (see above).

Because quantities will be limited, please pre-order your Sanborn Mills Farm wreath as soon as possible. Click here to order.

Photo Credits

Photo of Holiday Wreath by Helen Westergren.

All other photos by Steve Bjerklie.