Featured Events in Old Jefferson in July, 2025 (July Updated)

In this 1.5 hour session, the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy trained guide Monica Wenzel will walk you through sensory invitations to help you slow down, awaken your senses, and reconnect with nature.Please bring a lawn chair or yoga mat and wear sturdy boots Location This event will take place in Fox Haven’s 3-acre organically-managed heritage apple orchard located about 1/4 a mile from the big red barn. To enter, walk up the mowed path behind the big red barn and around the fence on the righthand side. The gate entrance is on the right. What is Forest Bathing Forest bathing is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in forests and other environments to promote the well-being of both people and the land. It is inspired by Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of “Forest Bathing.” where people spend time in forested areas to enhance health, wellness, and happiness. On Forest bathing walks, participants are guided through a clearly defined sequence of invitations to slow down, allow the senses to open, and experience the environment to deepen the reciprocal relationship between people and the forest. This supports the wholeness and well-being of both. Weather This event will be held in most weather conditions. If the event must be canceled due to inclimate weather we will notify you as soon as possible via email and refund all tickets.   Refund Policy · All class ticket sales are considered a donation to Fox Haven and help us to fulfill our mission. Full refunds (minus a 20% processing fee) will be given to any participant canceling at least 30 days prior to the scheduled class date. Due to the nature of full series commitments, no refunds will be processed once the series has started. · Enrollment cannot be transferred to another class. If you are within the 30-day cancellation period, it is best to request a refund and sign up for the desired replacement. Information Source: Fox Haven Farm & Learning Center | eventbrite

Discover the beauty of nature through art in this inspiring camp! Young artists will create works influenced by the natural world, exploring the ephemeral land art of Andy Goldsworthy and the vibrant florals of Georgia O’Keeffe. Participants will learn about ethical foraging and use herbs and flowers gathered from Fox Haven to create stunning cyanotypes. Activities include building sculptures from natural materials, painting landscapes, and sketching organic forms. Campers will also play games and stay cool playing in the creek. Through hands-on projects and outdoor adventures, participants will learn to see nature as both a muse and a medium, fostering creativity and a deeper connection to the environment. We will explore and create: Wax paper pressed flowers Cyanotype Bandanas Jeff Goldsworthy inspired nature sculptures Woodcut and leaf relief prints Flower Pounding Found object nature crowns , Each day will also feature exciting games, community-building activities, and exploration of the local creek to discover the plants and animals that call our area home. A typical day at camp will look something like this: 9:00 AM – Arrival, attendance, and morning circle to set intentions for the day 9:30 AM – Introduction to nature-inspired art: creating sketches from natural surroundings 10:30 AM – Snack and a nature-themed creative game 11:00 AM – Continue with sketching and begin crafting sculptures from natural materials found around the area 11:45 AM – Lunch 12:15 PM – Nand t projects 1:30 PM – Learn about cyanotypes and start creating prints using foraged plants 2:00 PM – Short hike to play in the creek 2:30 PM – Return to the farm and receive a sneak peek of tomorrow’s creative adventure This adventure is a practice in community building. We start, support, and finish everything together. No one wins or loses. It takes a village. Open to children between the ages of 6-12. We focus on ensuring small student-to-teacher ratios both for safety and for greater learning. Space will be limited. Fox Haven Summer Explorers runs August 4th-8th from 9 am-3 pm. Payment per Child: $350 for the whole week *Parents must provide a packed lunch, snack, bathing suit, extra set of clothes and water shoes for your child each day. Packing list: Clothing appropriate to the temperature and weather Full set of clothes to change into Water shoes or foot gear that can get wet Beach towel Sunscreen Lunch and snacks Large-capacity water bottle Backpack to carry everything in Please no electronic devices as we don’t want anything to get damaged during activities (cell phones are ok if requested by parents or guardians). To sign up for a payment plan of 4 installments of $87.50, please email alecks@foxhavenfarm.org Meet Lead Facilitator, Jamie Gerhold Artist, mother and nature enthusiast. Jamie has been a youth art teacher, coach and mentor for over 10 years. Her passion for educating and inspiring future generations to take ownership in environmental issues is the driving force behind her work. She has a 7 year old son and you can often find them in a creek looking for salamanders and crayfish. Jamie will be supported by 1 or more Fox Haven staff at all times. View Fox Haven’s staff page to explore our team! Refund Policy · All class ticket sales are considered a donation to Fox Haven and help us to fulfill our mission. Full refunds (minus a 20% processing fee) will be given to any participant canceling at least 30 days prior to the scheduled class date. Due to the nature of full series commitments, no refunds will be processed once the series has started. · Enrollment cannot be transferred to another class. If you are within the 30-day cancellation period, it is best to request a refund and sign up for the desired replacement. Information Source: Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center | eventbrite

Discover the beauty of nature through art in this inspiring camp! Young artists will create works influenced by the natural world, exploring the ephemeral land art of Andy Goldsworthy and the vibrant florals of Georgia O’Keeffe. Participants will learn about ethical foraging and use herbs and flowers gathered from Fox Haven to create stunning cyanotypes. Activities include building sculptures from natural materials, painting landscapes, and sketching organic forms. Campers will also play games and stay cool playing in the creek. Through hands-on projects and outdoor adventures, participants will learn to see nature as both a muse and a medium, fostering creativity and a deeper connection to the environment. We will explore and create: Wax paper pressed flowers Cyanotype Bandanas Jeff Goldsworthy inspired nature sculptures Woodcut and leaf relief prints Flower Pounding Found object nature crowns , Each day will also feature exciting games, community-building activities, and exploration of the local creek to discover the plants and animals that call our area home. A typical day at camp will look something like this: 9:00 AM – Arrival, attendance, and morning circle to set intentions for the day 9:30 AM – Introduction to nature-inspired art: creating sketches from natural surroundings 10:30 AM – Snack and a nature-themed creative game 11:00 AM – Continue with sketching and begin crafting sculptures from natural materials found around the area 11:45 AM – Lunch 12:15 PM – Nand t projects 1:30 PM – Learn about cyanotypes and start creating prints using foraged plants 2:00 PM – Short hike to play in the creek 2:30 PM – Return to the farm and receive a sneak peek of tomorrow’s creative adventure This adventure is a practice in community building. We start, support, and finish everything together. No one wins or loses. It takes a village. Open to children between the ages of 6-12. We focus on ensuring small student-to-teacher ratios both for safety and for greater learning. Space will be limited. Fox Haven Summer Explorers runs August 4th-8th from 9 am-3 pm. Payment per Child: $350 for the whole week *Parents must provide a packed lunch, snack, bathing suit, extra set of clothes and water shoes for your child each day. Packing list: Clothing appropriate to the temperature and weather Full set of clothes to change into Water shoes or foot gear that can get wet Beach towel Sunscreen Lunch and snacks Large-capacity water bottle Backpack to carry everything in Please no electronic devices as we don’t want anything to get damaged during activities (cell phones are ok if requested by parents or guardians). To sign up for a payment plan of 4 installments of $87.50, please email alecks@foxhavenfarm.org Meet Lead Facilitator, Jamie Gerhold Artist, mother and nature enthusiast. Jamie has been a youth art teacher, coach and mentor for over 10 years. Her passion for educating and inspiring future generations to take ownership in environmental issues is the driving force behind her work. She has a 7 year old son and you can often find them in a creek looking for salamanders and crayfish. Jamie will be supported by 1 or more Fox Haven staff at all times. View Fox Haven’s staff page to explore our team! Refund Policy · All class ticket sales are considered a donation to Fox Haven and help us to fulfill our mission. Full refunds (minus a 20% processing fee) will be given to any participant canceling at least 30 days prior to the scheduled class date. Due to the nature of full series commitments, no refunds will be processed once the series has started. · Enrollment cannot be transferred to another class. If you are within the 30-day cancellation period, it is best to request a refund and sign up for the desired replacement. Information Source: Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center | eventbrite

IF YOUR CHILD ATTENDS PUBLIC SCHOOL IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY CALL US TO SAVE A SEAT FOR YOUR CHILD. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PAY ONLINE TO SAVE A SEAT FOR CLASS. $100 deposit is non refundable. **If parents do not want to walk upstairs on the day of class to sign paperwork, the student can bring the paper downstairs to the parent. TEEN DRIVER TRAINING PACKAGE: $340 Indian Land/ York County areas cost is $440 Eight hours classroom instruction- Lunch is provided Six hours of behind the wheel instruction (pick-up and drop-off at residence in our service area). Driving sessions will be scheduled during the eight hour class if applicable. If the student had not held their permit over 5 months we will not make their driving session schedule during class. We will not complete all the 6 hours of driving before their 181st day. Certificate of completion will be provided to the student. Third Party Skills Test (Driving Test) will be provided after the last driving session. Paperwork to obtain driver's license will be provided to the student. Parents/Legal Guardians will take their student to the DMV to turn in their paperwork. ADULT DRIVER TRAINING PACKAGE: $250 Eight hours classroom instruction- Lunch is provided Three hours of behind the wheel instruction (pick-up and drop-off at residence in our service area). Driving sessions will be scheduled during the eight hour class if applicable. If the student had not held their permit over 5 months we will not make their driving session schedule during class. We will not complete all the 3 hours of driving before their 181st day. Certificate of completion will be provided to the student. Third Party Skills Test (Driving Test) will be provided after the last driving session. Paperwork to obtain driver's license will be provided to the student. Parents/Legal Guardians will take their student to the DMV to turn in their paperwork. You can make payments on your teen or adult driver training packages! Students who take the knowledge (permit) or skills (road) test with us is subject to a random recall. This is the DMV’s way to audit us. For random recalls the student will take the road test in their personal car. Students will not be allowed to use the driving school car for random recalls. Information Source: Amanda Roberts | eventbrite

Discover the magic of wild fermentation as you forage and craft probiotic-rich beverages infused with the flavors of the season. This hands-on workshop begins with a guided foraging walk, where you’ll gather fresh herbs and botanicals, deepening your connection to the land while selecting ingredients for your unique creation. Then, we’ll dive into the art of wild fermentation, exploring how to transform herbs, spices, fruits, and other foraged goods into naturally carbonated, probiotic-rich drinks. You’ll gain hands-on experience with simple fermentation techniques, learning how to harness wild yeasts and beneficial bacteria to craft refreshing, gut-friendly beverages. Refund Policy · All class ticket sales are considered a donation to Fox Haven and help us to fulfill our mission. Full refunds (minus a 20% processing fee) will be given to any participant canceling at least 30 days prior to the scheduled class date. Due to the nature of full series commitments, no refunds will be processed once the series has started. · Enrollment cannot be transferred to another class. If you are within the 30-day cancellation period, it is best to request a refund and sign up for the desired replacement. Information Source: Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center | eventbrite

Learn about making your own natural dye using seasonally abundant herbs! This class will inspire you to upcycle and recapture waste for a fun natural project you can show off! Natalie will show you how to prepare a dye bath, dye cloth, and make your own design using all-natural ingredients. After the dye demo, you can paint your own bandana with whatever inspires you, and take it home! Natalie Love is a lover of learning and living things! After completing an internship at Fox Haven Learning Center in 2020, she is joyfully sharing her enthusiasm by stepping into the role of supportive facilitator and teacher. In her upcoming classes, Natalie will share her love and lessons of the natural world of herbalism, plant dyeing, fiber art, toolmaking, and tea preparation. Information Source: Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center | eventbrite