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Hurd Orchards - a family owned fruit and flower farm in western NY state
2008 Calendar of Events


Rich and exciting programs await you in our 2008 season!


Each program - whether an old favorite or a new idea -
promises a remarkable experience on our farm.
Blending traditional and fresh approaches to our land
and our crops, to cooking, to flower arranging and gardening,
visiting our farm is at once serene and invigorating.
 

MAY 2008

TEAS
     Mother's Day Tea  - Sunday, May 11, 11:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

LUNCHEONS

    Tulip Luncheon  - Wednesday,  May 14, 12:30 p.m.
    Lilac Luncheon  - Thursday,  May 15, 12:30 p.m.
    Lovely Lemon Luncheon  - Wednesday,  May 21, 12:30 p.m. with music!
    Spring Bouquet Luncheon  - Thurs., May 22, 12:30 p.m. with floral demonstration!
   
Crepes Galore Luncheon  - Thursday, May 29, 12:30 p.m.
    Cobblestone Luncheon  - Friday, May 30, 12:30 p.m. with talk by Bill Lattin and private
            home tour

CLASSES
    Spring Blooms Wreath  - Thursday, May 22, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
    Heirloom Wreath Class  - Thursday, May 29, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
    Peter Rabbit Tea  - Wednesday, May 28, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. & 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

STYLE WORKSHOP
    Spruce Up Springtime; Fresh Table Settings Demonstration - Wed., May 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
 

JUNE 2008

 TEAS
    Father's Day Farm Brunch  - Sunday,  June 15,  11:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

LUNCHEONS
    Poppies and Popovers Lunch  - Wednesday,  June 4,  12:30 p.m.
    Foraging From the Farm Luncheon  - Thursday,  June 5,  12:30 p.m.  with talk by
             Michael Warren Thomas
    Strawberry Shortcake Luncheon  - Wednesday,  June 11,  12:30 p.m.
    Peonies and Punch Luncheon  - Thursday,  June 19,  12:30 p.m.
    Gourmet Spring Garden Luncheon  - Wednesday,  June 25,  12:30 p.m.  with music!
    Mint Chocolate Tasting; Variations on a Theme with Summer Fruits  -
             Thursday,  June 26,  12:30 p.m.  with talk by Michael Warren Thomas
    Lavender and Herbs Luncheon  - Friday, June 27,  12:30 p.m.

CLASSES
    Meadowsweet Wreath Class  - Wednesday,  June 11,  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
    Lavender and Herbs Wreath Class  - Friday, June 27,  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.


CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
    Strawberry Shortcake Children's Day  - Thursday,  June 12, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 

JULY 2008

LUNCHEONS
    Cherries Jubilee Luncheon  - Wednesday,  July 16,  12:30 p.m.
    Cherries Jubilee Luncheon  - Thursday,  July 17,  12:30 p.m.
    Brambleberry Patch Luncheon  - Wednesday,  July 23,  12:30 p.m.
    Blueberries Up, Blueberries Down  - Thursday,  July 24,  12:30 p.m.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

    Cheery Children's Cherry Day - Tuesday, July 15th, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    Little Farmer's Day  -
Tuesday,  July 22,  11:00 a.m.



AUGUST 2008

TASTINGS
    Midsummer Night's Tasting  - 
             Friday,  Aug 1, 6:00 p.m. &  8:30 p.m.
             Saturday,  Aug 2,  6:00 p.m. &  8:30 p.m.

LUNCHEONS
    Amazing Apricot Luncheon  - Thursday,  Aug 7,  12:30 p.m.
    The Art of Garden Posies Luncheon and Demonstration  - Wednesday,  Aug 13, 
            12:30 p.m. with floral demonstration!
    A Rainbow of Flowers and Fruits Luncheon  - Friday,  Aug 15, 12:30 p.m.
    Sunflower Luncheon  - Thursday,  Aug 21, 12:30 p.m.
    Elegant Picnic in the Countryside Luncheon  - Friday,  Aug 22, 12:30 p.m.
    Classic Herb Luncheon  - Tuesday,  Aug 26,  12:30 p.m. with music!
    Butterfly Garden Luncheon  - Thursday,  Aug 28,  12:30 p.m.
    Erie Canal Luncheon  - Friday,  Aug 29,  12:30 p.m.


CLASSES
    Rainbow Wreath Class  - Friday,  Aug 15,  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
    Sunflower Wreath Class  - Thursday,  Aug 21,  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
    Butterfly Garden Wreath Class  - Thursday,  Aug 28,  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
    Little House on the Farm Day  - Wednesday,  Aug 6,  11:00 a.m.
    Anne of Green Gables Day  - Thursday,  Aug 14,  11:00 a.m.
    Sunflower Children's Day  - Wednesday,  Aug 20,  11:00 a.m.
    Butterfly Garden Children's Day  - Wednesday,  Aug 27,  11:00 a.m.


 

SEPTEMBER 2008

LUNCHEONS
    1930's Sunshine Luncheon  - Wednesday,  Sept 3, 12:30 p.m.
    Peaches and Cream Luncheon  - Thursday,  Sept 4,  12:30 p.m.
    September Bounty Luncheon  - Wednesday,  Sept 10,  12:30 p.m.
    A Tradition of Pies and Tartes Luncheon  - Thursday,  Sept 11,  12:30 p.m.
    Hydrangea Luncheon  - Wednesday,  Sept 17,  12:30 p.m.
    Hydrangea Luncheon  - Thursday,  Sept 18,  12:30 p.m.
    Heirloom Apples and Robert Frost Luncheon - Wednesday, September 24, 12:30  p.m.
    Chocolate and Nut Combinations with Fall Fruits  - Thursday,  Sept 25,  12:30  p.m.
               with talk by Michael Warren Thomas!

CLASSES
    September Bounty Wreath Class  - Wednesday,  Sept 10,  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
    Hydrangea Wreath Class  - Wednesday,  Sept 17,  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
    Hydrangea Wreath Class  - Thursday,  Sept 18,  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

STYLE WORKSHOP
    The Autumn Doorstep - Thursday, Sept 11, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

OCTOBER 2008

LUNCHEONS
    Autumn Table Settings Luncheon  - Wednesday,  Oct 1,  12:30 p.m.
    Orchard Concert Luncheon  - Thursday,  Oct 2,  12:30 p.m. with music!
    Apple Butter and Apple Pie Luncheon  - Thurs.,  Oct 9,  12:30 p.m. with demonstration!
    Fall Foliage Luncheon  - Wednesday,  Oct 15,  12:30 p.m. with floral demonstration!
    Apple Connoisseur's Palette Lunch  - Thursday,  Oct 16,  12:30 p.m.
    Autumn Caramel Luncheon  - Wednesday,  Oct 22,  12:30 p.m.
    Oak Leaf Luncheon  - Thursday, Oct 23, 12:30 p.m.
    Autumn Berries Luncheon  - Wednesday,  Oct 29,  12:30 p.m.
    Harvest Table Luncheon  - Thursday,  Oct 30,  12:30 p.m.

CLASSES
    Fall Foliage Wreath Class  - Wednesday,  Oct 15,  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
    Autumn Berries Wreath Class  - Wednesday,  Oct 29,  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
    Harvest Garland  - Thursday,  Oct 30,  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
    Hand's On Day  - Wednesday,  Oct 8,  9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. - school groups
                                 - Wednesday,  Oct 8,  1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.  - home school groups



NOVEMBER 2008

TASTINGS
    Thanksgiving Tasting  -
              Friday,  Nov. 7, Saturday,  Nov. 8 & Sunday,  Nov. 9  -  6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
              Wednesday,  November 12 & Thursday,  November  13  -  6:00 p.m.
              Friday,  November 14 & Saturday,  November  15  -  6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

 

DECEMBER 2008

TEAS
    Christmas Teas
             Wednesday,  December 3  -  12:30 p.m.
             Thursday,  December 4  -  12:30 p.m.  &  4:00 p.m.
             Friday,  December 5  -  12:30 p.m.
             Monday,  December 8  -  12:30 p.m.
             Tuesday,  December 9  -  12:30 p.m.
             Wednesday,  December 10  -  12:30 p.m.
             Thursday, December 11  -  12:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
             Friday, December 12  -  12:30 p.m.
             Monday,  December 15  -  12:30 p.m.
             Tuesday,  December 16  -  12:30 p.m.
             Wednesday,  December17  -  12:30 p.m.
             Thursday, December 18  -  12:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
             Friday, December 19  -  12:30 p.m.


CLASSES
    Williamsburg Wreath Class  -   Thursday,  Dec 4,  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
    Christmas Centerpiece Class  -   Friday,  Dec 5,  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
    Christmas Mantelpiece Decorating Class  -   Wednesday,  Dec 10,  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.