Threefold Village

Stone Soup Farm - Harvest Homestead
2019-11-21 10:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Stone Soup Farm, 12131 S. Oak Glen Rd, Oak Glen, CA, 92399, United States
Come celebrate the apple harvest with us, discovering what life was like working and living on a late 19th-century farm. Enjoy the daily adventures of a homesteading family, learning from their skills and craftsmanship. Drop by the old cider press and partake in making your juice. We’ll visit the heirloom corn and pumpkin patch and bring in the harvest together.

When is it?
November 21, 2019, 10:00am – 1:30p
Where is it?
Stone Soup Farms
12131 S. Oak Glen Rd
Oak Glen, CA 92399

What to Expect
Children are introduced to a variety of workshops and activities led by people working on a 19th-century farm. Join them in learning about the trades and responsibilities of apple farmers and how people in the past relied on one another for products and survival. This content-rich program will have children expend excess energy as they perform hands-on activities at several stations in our historic orchard and provide follow up materials enabling further education.
As enthusiasts of the American past, Stone Soup Farm has developed educational programs exploring significant historical themes from the unique perspective of farmers, pioneers, and leading figures, enriching Americans’ understanding of their heritage. With a hands-on approach to history, our interpreters provide insight into agrarian living while students are engaged in keeping centuries-old traditions alive.
​Program Activities May Include

Making traditional apple crisp
Seasonal cooking workshop and food preservation
Apple coring and peeling
Coffee grinding and helping with kitchen chores
Cider pressing and tasting
Orchard tour and discussion on regional apple farming history
Visit the corn and pumpkin garden
Corn grinding and shucking
Discussion on homestead trades
Dipping a candle to take home
19th-century games

Weather
Stone Soup Farm & Heritage Orchard field trips take place rain or shine. Please, monitor the weather and dress appropriately for outdoor activities.
Parking & Directions
As always, we encourage car-pools. Parking will be along Oak Glen Road. There are wide margins for vehicle parking, cars are not allowed into the front orchard. Please note our sign and do not park at Riley’s Farm, as we are not the same farm.
From Los Angeles & Points West:
Take the I-10 towards Palm Spring. Exit on Cherry Valley Blvd, turn left. Proceed until you reach Beaumont Avenue, turn left. Proceed past the sign that reads “Welcome to Oak Glen.” (Beaumont Ave./Road will become Oak Glen Road.) We will be located on the right-hand side, near Willowbrook Farm.

FAQ’S
Can we purchase food at the farm?
As a working historic farm, we currently do not offer food for purchase but hope to do so soon.
Do we bring a packed lunch?
Yes, and we will provide a picnicking area for lunch.
Do I need to be with my group?
Yes, and we ask that you keep the group together. Each group will be directed to stations throughout the program.
Is there a store on the premises?
There will be an authentic Mercantile Tent Store, from which students will be able to purchase souvenirs.

Egg Hunt and Easter Gathering at Gilchrist Farm 2019
2019-04-18 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gilchrist Farm, 30116 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA, 91390, United States
Join us for our third annual Egg Hunt and Easter Gathering at Gilchrist Farm. Last year was another memorable time and sold out! This year, we expect an even greater experience as our community continues to grow with such wonderful families! Be sure to buy your tickets while our limited supplies last.

Take a look at our slide show from a prior year’s Egg Hunt and Easter Gathering here:

Schedule of Activities
Egg Hunt at Gilchrist Farms

10:00 am ~ Welcome and Check-In
10:30 ~ Guided Tour of the Farm, Wagon Ride, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo
12 -12:30 ~ Lunch Break – (Bring your own lunch to enjoy at the community tables)
1:00 ~ Table Puppet Show by Leigh Hart
1:30 ~ Egg Hunt Begins!
2:00 ~ Festivities Draw to Close

Parking Information
Parking is FREE.
Nearing the Farm on Bouquet Canyon Rd, please, look for balloons. This will mark the sign and your turn for Gilchrist Farm.
Next, you will turn Left into the first dirt parking lot and park.
Attire and Recommendations
We expect the weather to be lovely, though it can get windy in the area and may feel cooler as a result. The temperature can vary drastically from the morning to afternoon, thus dressing your child in layers is strongly recommended. Consider long sleeves and/or light jackets and hats to start the day.
We recommend that children dress in spring-like colors, if possible. Natural bright colors of white, yellow, pink, baby blue or light green, for example.
Also, food is not provided at the event. There is a time scheduled for you to enjoy a lunch that you will bring. We’ will enjoy a live music performance from the TFV Strings Class for our listening pleasure during this time.
Bring a small basket or sack to hold the eggs from the egg hunt.
There are bathrooms on site.
This year we are excited to host a community-driven boutique craft table raising funds to improve early childhood facilities at Threefold Village.
PLEASE NOTE
There will be specific directions provided for our Egg Hunt participants. Great care has been taken to ensure an enjoyable experience for all, we ask that you take the time to understand the guidelines before sending your child into the hunt.
Thank you, happy holiday, and we’ll see you there!
Your Friends at Threefold Village

PURCHASE YOUR ADMISSION HERE:
https://threefoldvillage.com/product/egg-hunt-at-gilchrist-farm-2019

TFV Group Farm Camp 2019
2019-03-28 09:00 - 2019-03-29 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 123 Farm, 10600 Highland Springs Ave., Cherry Valley, CA, 92223, United States
Please join us March 28-29 for an overnight adventure on the 123 Farm located in Cherry Valley. We will explore a certified organic working farm filled with animals, a lavender distillery, and bees! The children will learn important differences between organic and commercial farming, humane treatment of animals, beekeeping, composting, a farm to table cooking class and more!

The group pricing for this unique experience is $190/child (plus 3% cost of payment processing online) and $145/adult (plus an additional 3% cost of payment processing online. The pricing includes meals (2 lunches, 1 breakfast, and 1 farm to table dinner) and housing (hotel room) for one night. Each family will have their own accommodations.

All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

To purchase admission for your family, visit:

https://threefoldvillage.com/product/farm-camp-2019

The itinerary for the experience:
Itinerary for TFV Farm Camp 2019.

To purchase admission for your family, visit:
https://threefoldvillage.com/product/farm-camp-2019

Joan Newton Workshop: Non-Violent Communication
2019-03-09 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Threefold Village, 9919 Sunland Blvd., Sunland, CA, 91040, United States
Please join us on March 9, 2019 for this wonderful workshop for adults hosted by our own Joan Newton!
Each of us is challenged, at times, to speak with others in our lives in ways that are honest and at the same time compassionate and non-judgmental. To build this ability is a gift we can give ourselves by learning and applying the principles of Nonviolent Communication.
Joan Newton has received extensive training in Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication. She has worked with it fruitfully in her own life and shared it with others in workshops, practice groups, and private coaching sessions. Joan is pleased to be able to offer this introductory workshop to parents and friends of the Threefold Village community.
NVC Workshop with Joan Newton

Threefold Village visits to Noah's Ark
2019-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90049
Imagine yourself immersed in a favorite childhood tale. Occupying an 8,000-square-foot gallery, Noah’s Ark at the Skirball™ welcomes children and families to take this journey together.
Inspired by the ancient flood story, which has parallels in diverse cultures around the world, this one-of-a-kind new destination invites visitors of all generations to have fun—and to connect with one another, learn the value of community, and help build a better world.
Please join us Friday, February 22 at 2:15 pm for a journey through the Experience of Noah’s Ark at the Skirball. At 3:40, experience the Noah’s Ark galleries brought to life through a movement and dance piece that expresses the power of human beings to weather life’s storms by supporting one another.
Date : Friday, February 22, 2019
Time : 2:15 pm
Address: Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tickets: $9/per adult
$5/per child
For directions and parking: https://www.skirball.org/visit/directions-and-parking

Frontier Log Cabin Adventure and Homeschool Day!
2018-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Riley’s Apple Farm, 12201 S, Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen, CA, 92399, United States
Get all the details and purchase your tickets, here:

https://threefoldvillage.com/product/frontier-log-cabin-adventure-homeschool-day

Field Trip to Wishtoyo April 19, 2018
2018-04-19 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WISHTOYO CHUMASH VILLAGE, 33904 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA, 90265, United States
Please join us on April 19th for a Threefold Village field trip to Wishtoyo Chumash Village in Malibu, where we will have the privilege and opportunity to witness the wisdom of the ancient Chumash culture. Wishtoyo is a historic site located on the bluffs of Malibu, overlooking the ocean. It is an authentic recreation of a working Native American village where traditional methods and materials were utilized in its construction. It is also a gathering place for inner-tribal ceremonies and events. It is the only living Chumash cultural village of its kind in Southern California.
During our field trip to Wishtoyo, we will get to experience a ceremony in sil’i’yik by the sacred fire, tour and learn about a typical day in a Chumash village, including tasks like house building, clothes making and food preparation using natural resources. We will also listen to traditional stories and songs in ‘ap (traditional Chumash dwelling). After the tour, we will head down the path to the beach to enjoy some play time with friends and possibly explore tide pools (if the tide is low). Please bring your own lunch and beach gear.
Please park along Pacific Coast Hwy just before Nicholas Canyon State Beach and walk down past the yellow gate to the Village.
Here is a beautiful video of the Village and it’s elder, Mati Waiya:

Malibu Stories Episode 7 – Mati Waiya from Jay Armitage on Vimeo.
More information about the Wishtoyo Chumash Foundation can be found at their website: http://www.wishtoyo.org
We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Egg Hunt and Easter Gathering at Gilchrist Farm 2018
2018-03-29 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gilchrist Farm, 30116 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA, 91390, United States
Join us for our second annual Egg Hunt and Easter Gathering at Gilchrist Farm. Last year was an incredible time and sold out! This year, we expect an even greater experience as our community has grown with such wonderful families! Be sure to buy your tickets while our limited supplies last.

Take a look at our slide show from last year’s Egg Hunt and Easter Gathering here:

Schedule of Activities
Egg Hunt at Gilchrist Farms

10:00 am ~ Welcome and Check-In
10:30 ~ Guided Tour and Wagon Ride
12 -12:30 ~ Lunch Break – (Bring your own lunch to enjoy at the community tables)
1:00 ~ Table Puppet Show by Leigh Hart
1:30 ~ Egg Hunt Begins!
2:00 ~ Festivities Draw to Close

Parking Information
Parking is FREE.
Nearing the Farm on Bouquet Canyon Rd, please, look for a purple balloon with a flower on it. This will mark the sign and your turn for Gilchrist Farm.
Next, you will turn Left into the first dirt parking lot and park.
Attire and Recommendations
The forecast calls for a sunny 73˚, though it has been windy in the area and may feel cooler as a result. Dressing your child in layers is strongly recommended. Consider long sleeves and/or light jackets and hats to start the day.
We recommend that children dress in spring like colors, if possible. Natural bright colors of white, yellow, pink, baby blue or light green, for example.
Also, food is not provided at the event. There is a time scheduled for you to enjoy a lunch that you will bring. We’ve made arrangements for live music for our listening pleasure during this time.
Bring a small basket or sack to hold the eggs from the egg hunt.
There are bathrooms on site.
Lastly, there will be specific directions provided for our Egg Hunt participants. Great care has been taken to ensure an enjoyable experience for all, we ask that you take the time to understand the guidelines before sending your child into the hunt.

Thank you, happy holiday, and we’ll see you there!
Your Friends at Threefold Village

Last Year’s Event
You can read about last year’s agenda at the Threefold Village Egg Hunt and Easter Gathering here:
April 14, 2017 -Schedule and Info: Egg Hunt and Easter Gathering at Gilchrist Farms

Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses - Workshop
2017-06-25 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | La Tuna Canyon, Los Angeles, California
Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses Workshop

Join Threefold Village in welcoming our host, Wiep de Vries, RN, for an exploration of natural approaches to fevers, earaches, colds and flu, asthma, allergies and digestive disorders. This unique and special workshop provides helpful information to parents and educators interested in a holistic approach to health and well-being.
We are very excited to host this workshop provided by an experienced practitioner of Antrhoposophical medical knowledge. This event is sure to be full of practical and helpful information for parents and educators who live with and care for children in their lives.
Get all the details and register here:
Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses – Workshop

Summer Solstice Celebration 2017
2017-06-20 15:00 - 19:00 UTC | CA
Join us for our Summer Solstice Celebration!
We will come together to enjoy the longest day and shortest night on this turning point in the year! We will honor this time of year with an afternoon of beach play and beach combing, a seasonal story, sand craft, bonfire, music, singing and dancing!
What is the Summer Solstice Celebration 2017?
Summer Solstice is an ancient holiday. The word solstice is derived from Latin meaning sun (sol) and to stand still (sistere) for the time in which the sun appears to stand still moving neither north nor south for several days. After which the sun begins its journey south while the earth is just beginning to heat up and begin to bring forth the life that awakened at spring.
Crafting Together
Traditionally, Threefold Village gatherings feature a craft. For the Summer Solstice Gathering the group will be forming a Sun Sand Mandala using beach treasures found along the shore, following a children’s story by Shawna Campbell. Please collect shells, stones, driftwood, sea plants, and other natural beach treasures as a family. We will create the mandala collectively; we encourage families to add the the piece together. It will be exciting to see what we create as a group!
Bonfire at Sunset, Dockweiler Beach
Bonfire: Warmth and Light
We are excited to have, Apprentice of the Wild mentor, Sean Critchfield share a simple story and work with the children to light the bonfire using primitive methods. Once blazing, we will come together to sing songs around the bonfire. For your reference, below is a list of songs that we may be singing.

Three Little Birds, Bob Marley
This Little Light of Mine
You are my Sunshine
Let it Be

We encourage everyone to refresh their minds with the lyrics so we can all join in as a group to sing together! Of course, you should feel free to bring small drums/instruments to play along! As part of the tradition dried herb bundles will be provided to be thrown into the bonfire.

To learn more and REGISTER:
Summer Solstice – June 20, 2017

Rainbow Bridge Ceremony June 16, 2017
2017-06-16 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Mayor’s Bicentennial Park, 1987 Loma Vista Dr, Glendale, CA, 91208, United States
Rainbow Bridge Time!
As the school year comes to a close we cherish the opportunity to host the Rainbow Bridge Ceremony! This is a chance to support the community’s kindergarten students, as they graduate to the grades curriculum in a precious way that
Don’t have a kindergarten student? No worries! This event will provide modifiers to fit older children who have not yet enjoyed the opportunity to cross the bridge, as well as involving pre-k children in the ceremony, as well.
Learn more & register HERE!

Rainbow Bridge Ceremony, June 16

Summer Queen Story Walk
2017-06-02 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | O’Melveny Park, 17300 Sesnon Blvd, Granada Hills, CA, 91344, United States
Join us for the Summer Queen Gathering!
The Summer Queen Gathering is our first Story Walk in Threefold Village! We are incredibly excited to share the story walk experience with each of you. Come enjoy this special treat in the form of the Story Walk of the Summer Queen.
Confirm your spot HERE!
What is a Story Walk?
A story walk, is an adventure of imagination and creativity. A host character greets and leads the group on a simple walk, telling her tale, and finding special locations along the way. Each location is inhabited by a character, narration, or presence that will tell a story of it’s own. In the Summer Queen’s Story Walk, she’ll be introducing us to her friends, the elements, along an easily walkable journey.
Waldorf Teacher Led Summer Theme Circle Time
We will enjoy a community favorite in Circle Time for the children, to lift our spirits and wiggle our limbs, hosted by a certified Waldorf Teacher. Circle is always a lovely way to engage the children and unite the group as one.
Hands On Crafting for Children
The summer Craft will have the children making a nature loom and incorporate treasures found across their day and received from friends they may meet – especially, those they meet on the Story Walk.
Image appears courtesy of www.Craftiments.com

CONFIRM YOUR SPOT TODAY!
( $7per child )
Summer Queen Gathering June 02, 2017

Simplicity, Rhythm and Warmth - Early Childhood Workshop Event Listing
2017-05-27 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | La Tuna Canyon, Los Angeles, California
Simplicity, Rhythm & Warmth
Threefold Village Early Childhood Workshop Event
Come join us for insights and wisdom from experienced, passionate educators. This early childhood workshop event is set to be very informative for anyone considering a Waldorf approach to educating their child between the ages of 0 and 7 years!
DATE: May 27, 2017
TIME: 1:00- 3:00 PM
COST: $20 per person (limited seating is available, confirm today!)
ADDRESS: La Tuna Canyon Area – Exact Address Provided upon Purchase
Is This Workshop for Me?

Do you have a child age 0 through 7?
Would you like to cultivate feelings of safety, security, and confidence in your sprouting child?
Have you wondered how to meet your child at her/his level to ignite a passion for learning?
Does the day to day of running a household, caring for the family and nurturing your child leave you feeling pressed, stressed, or overwhelmed?
Are there never enough hours in the day?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this workshop will benefit you!
Early Childhood Workshop Event Overview
SPEAKERS
Sharyl Henry
Kayti Henry
We are excited to be joined by Sheryl and Kayti who come to share their unique insights and experience on nurturing and embracing the young child in the Waldorf pedagogy. Each will share methods, reasoning and practical examples to better equip you to construct a beautiful and safe environment for learning and discovery in your home.

From Miss Sharyl:

Learn about benefits of Simplicity in your child’s life
Discover the importance of Rhythm in the child’s routine
Gain understanding of how presenting with Warmth nurtures and strengthens the whole child

From Miss Kayti:

Explore the value and purpose of Circle Time
Dig into the importance of Storytelling
And the reason and importance of movement and practical work

Check out a video, more details, and lock in your spot at the workshop at the purchase page:
Simplicity, Rhythm, Warmth Early Childhood Workshop

May Faire Gathering
2017-05-05 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | O’Melveny Park, 17300 Sesnon Blvd, Granada Hills, CA, 91344, United States
Threefold Village Presents
May Faire Gathering
Join us for our May Faire celebration!
Come embrace spring and enjoy our lovely Threefold Village Community event, bringing a Waldorf inspired environment to homeschooling families in the Los Angeles area. Our event will feature:

Live Music

May Pole Celebration

Child’s Flower Wreath Craft with Fresh Flowers

Table Puppet Story provided by a Certified Waldorf Teacher

We urge children and adults to wear bright springtime colors, free of obvious brands or iconography, to complement and contribute to the natural color palette of spring and encourage unity during this time of celebration.
A picnic area is provided for you to enjoy a snack or lunch, should you choose to bring food. No food is provided with the event. We recommend that each family bring a healthy lunch to ensure that all participants are fueled for the day’s activities.

This event is $7/child – Payable in advance through PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/Camille311
*In the comment box, please type “Maypole”
Please RSVP Info@threefoldvillage.com and indicate in the comments section the number of children you are bringing! 🌸
We are delighted to celebrate Springtime with you and your family 🌸

Overview of Waldorf Handwork
2017-04-23 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | La Tuna Canyon, Los Angeles, California
Waldorf Handwork Overview with Elizabeth Seward
This 3 hour workshop will introduce you to an overview of the handwork curriculum. Come learn how it benefits children by accompanying their development and supporting their cognitive, social, and inner growth.
We will explore both the ‘vertical’ and the ‘horizontal’ curriculum, concentrating on areas of most interest to participants, but also offering a broad picture of what, when, why and how. Everything is carefully woven together in the Waldorf curriculum, and we will explore how to lay a solid foundation of cognitive and practical skills, as well as how to build on them.
Handwork is where “the rubber meets the road!”
Elizabeth will tell some stories, including stories for 1st, 3rd and and 7th grade as examples, and we will learn the basics of spinning (which I see as the lynch-pin and main metaphor for the whole of Waldorf Education!)
Supplies will be provided, and some spindles and fiber will be available for sale.
Our plan is to we will follow up with additional workshops on specific skills and how to teach those them successfully.
Cost is $25.00
Email info@threefoldvillage.com for ticket info and reservation.
Who is Elizabeth Seward?
Elizabeth is a PhD, has been teaching in public and private Waldorf schools for over 30 years, and offering home-schooling and adult classes. She offers workshops and classes to children and adults, parents, teachers and graduate students. Her four grandsons are all happily entering into a Waldorf setting.

Threefold Village Spring Gathering
2017-04-07 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Lower Scholl Canyon Park, 2849 E Glenoaks Blvd, Glendale, CA, 91206-3112, US
THREEFOLD VILLAGE SPRING GATHERING
Spring is here!
Join us, April 7, 2017 at 11:00AM for the Spring Gathering! Children will enjoy a fun-filled circle, an engaging story and a lovely craft selected for the season. This is the first April installment of our recurring gathering of the Threefold Village homeschool community. Don’t miss out, RSVP today!
We enjoy a theme with most of our gatherings. Because we relish the change of seasons so much, “Spring” will be the theme found in each activity of the day.

Circle songs and movements will be fused with the energy of Spring, growth and joy
Story will evoke our children’s imaginations and a sense of the passing of seasons, and the rhythm of nature
Craft has been thoughtfully prepared to contribute to the upcoming Easter holiday as well as reward the children’s efforts of the day with a wooden egg they have dyed themselves and get to take home

More About the Gatherings
Another thing you should know: Threefold Village Spring Gathering is one of a recurrent series of events. These gatherings are one way we support the homeschool community of Los Angeles County with a Waldorf-inspired approach to education and child development.
You will be amazed by our open and friendly community. Our children enjoy each other’s company, collaborate, negotiate and create together. Come join us!
These gatherings are more than playdates, these are educational and community building events at the grass roots level. We believe in your mission
Important Information
Please, RSVP and indicate the number of children you are bringing.
Existing Facebook Group Members: If you have responded through group invitation on the Facebook group, please do not RSVP here. (For more information about the Facebook Group, touch base on our page on Facebook here.
Your contribution is $5 per child payable in cash at the event or make your contribution using PayPal.
We look forward to connecting with you and your children. 🦋🌹🌸
The Threefold Village Spring Gathering is for children and their parent(s) or guardians only. This is not an event for adults, nor is this a “drop-off” event. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Tip on the directions to our place in the park: Glendale will fork, please stay to the right hand side and follow the signs to the Picnic area.
