GOAT MILK SOAP WORKSHOPS are back! 1pm Sunday August 21. The milk is flowing and we are stocked for the season. Restock your soap supply or start stocking up for thoughtful handmade gifts. The longer they cure, the longer they last when you use them! Sunday August 21 is my first open date for soap workshop this season. Allow 2 hrs for the workshop and 2-3 weeks for soap cure time! You will be responsible for following up with me to arrange...

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CLASS IS FULL!!!! PLEASE VISIT FOR CLASSES IN SEPTEMBER. Learn to make burrata, an italian buttered cheese. 5pm August 20th at the farm – Cheese workshop 5pm on the farm, following the afternoon DIY Elderberry Syrup class we will use the evening goat milk to make a fresh farm cheese! Learn to make a quick mozzarella and wrap buttered curds for this special italian treat, BURRATA. It’s a bit hot to handle, so bring a high heat...

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YOGA ON THE FARM – JULY Sundays 7-8pm* NEW TIME 10715 Shopton Rd West Have you always wanted to do mountain pose next to a goat? There are 10 baby goats, some curious mamas and our newest little squeaker Sadie the Sow… they love our yoga days as much as we do. Be prepared for yoga poses to be interrupted by goat noses. It’s a laid back and family friendly class. Get in some good stretches, take in the fresh air, and snuggle...

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Small Business: Meet the natural medicine man Dr. Dave Hamilton, 33, and Laura Denyes, 36, are a husband and wife team that moved to Charlotte in 2014. Together they operate Of the Earth Wellness, a wellness clinic, and live on a five-acre farm, Wish We Had Acres, located 12 miles from uptown. Their goal is to educate the public about natural foods and natural medicines. Dr. Dave is a naturopathic physician with a focus on treating the whole...

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Hi! My name is Nora Matthews and I recently completed an internship/project for school/really cool experience. As a sophomore in the International Baccalaureate program at North Mecklenburg High School, I was required to complete a personal exploration project of sorts. Goats had been my favorite animal for a long time before this project, but I had never really been to a farm or done farm-like activities before. I emailed Wish We Had Acres in...

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PAINT A GOAT on the Farm – 6pm-8pm Saturday June 18th $40 per person/$70 for two Paint an adorable baby goat! No experience needed. Your choice of materials to paint on wood or canvas:) Price includes ALL materials, refreshments, goat milk soap from the farm, snuggles with the baby goats in the barn, and your final masterpiece! Just bring YOURSELF! Hosted by Of The Earth Wellness and Wish We Had Acres at 10715 Shopton...

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