PNFA runs on volunteers! We want to show our love and appreciation for our current volunteers, and welcome new ones, all at the same time! On this day, we will enjoy some refreshments, visit, mingle, and, perhaps embark on a creative activity together, all while learning more about the PNFA Volunteer Program. We will walk […]
Land, Water and Sky! Plein Air Painting in the Shoulder Season We're excited to welcome Portland artist Jef Gunn back for his second PN Farm Arts workshop. Jef brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his teaching, and delights in the complexities of a working landscape. We're trying something new with a late fall […]
Plas Newydd Farm Excursion Canopy Time excursions are mostly monthly walks/rolls/rides on Plas Newydd Farm. Hosted by Abby Braithwaite and David Morgan (and some surprise guests), these adventures give us the chance to explore some of the most beautiful places on the farm, and provide a deeper opportunity to feel the rhythms of the land, […]
Drop-in Writing Circle There is soup. There are writing prompts. There is time to write and share, with (gentle, loving) feedback if you want it. And there is time to sit quietly and get some writing done. This monthly writing circle has become an anchor of the writing programming here on the farm. All level of […]
With Gina DeNoble Places can be so inspiring! They engage the senses, hold memories both good and challenging, and allow us to orient ourselves within physical space. In this workshop, we will observe our surroundings, engage with the land, and consider how place affects us. Then, we will attempt to capture that in words and […]
Please plan to join us! Come to the farm for a day filled with workshops, wreath making, food, cider, walking tours, and live music! Accessibility Note: This event takes place in an historic farmhouse that is not currently wheelchair accessible, as well as out on the landscape of a working farm. We will work to […]
