Claude Moore Colonial Farm News
Anna Eberly
Hi Folks,
I hope this message finds you well and enjoying this lovely weather. The animals at the Farm are certainly happy not to be snowed or iced in at this point in the year. I wanted to remind you that The GateHouse Gift Shop will be open today and tomorrow from 10 to 5 pm for last minute gift purchases. We will of course be closed for Christmas Day and then will be open 10 am to 5 pm, Monday, Dec. 26 through Saturday, Dec. 31 for the Annual 40% Off Sale. Our shop manager put together a list of the range of items (see below) that we carry in case you’ve never visited before and our prices are very reasonable!
This has been a good year for the Farm with substantial progress on our facilities, three great Market Fairs, weekly Book Sales and a successful Pavilions rental season. All of this is what makes it possible for us to host thousands of school children learning about 18th century life and farming through the Farm Skills and Environmental Living Programs and visiting the Colonial Farm. Living as we do in such an urban area, it is terribly important and that we do all we can to educate people about where their food comes. No society remains free without the ability to feed, clothe and house itself -- all products that flow from agriculture.
All of us at the Farm thank you for your continued patronage and support. And at this festive time of the year we wish you Peace and Joy.
Anna Eberly
Managing Director
Children’s Toys, Games, and Art Kits plus kits produced by the Farm
CMCF prepared Mulling Spices, Market Fair Chicken Spice, and Christmas Mix
French Toiletries – Exquisite Soaps, Lotions, and Perfume from Pre de Provence, La Lavande, and La Bouquetiere
Gift Boxed Soaps – perfect for hostess presents
Purple velvet Lavender Sachets
Wonderful stocking stuffer soaps from Sweden “Good Boy” and “Good Girl” gingerbread scented soap and Elf soap
Spectacular old fashioned Christmas ornaments
Jewelry from Paris and Tuscany designed by two incredibly talented artisans – beautiful and like no others.
Jewelry in all price ranges, Children’s jewelry, Watches – women’s and children’s
18th c. subject books and references, Paper dolls, beautiful decks of cards, Chat Packs.
Personal accessories – beautiful cut velvet and beaded purses, jewelry pouches, shawls and scarves
Boxes and trunks –wood and leather, all sizes
18thc. Replica brass telescopes, compasses, dice cups, tin drinking vessels, writing implements, games, etc.
Replica sailing ships
Men’s jewelry
Rare Old Books and gently read modern books
Our own publication, “Abigail,” -- the story of a tenant farm family, just like our own, their daily life and prospects for the future
Estate jewelry, Artist-made crystal Christmas earrings and Wine Charms and Freshwater pearl jewelry
Our amazing fruit preserves, fruit butters, marmalade, and jellies AND local wildflower, cream and comb honey.