Join us for the First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm this December! Enjoy a peaceful walk through the woods, led by our knowledgeable volunteers. This guided hike is a great way to learn about our trail network. Come experience the quiet beauty of the season, stretch your legs, and spend time in nature with others. All are welcome.
To register for the First Friday Hike, visit: https://ctaudubon.org/2025/10/register-first-friday-hike/
October 15 (Rain Date Oct 28)
FREE
Hike One: 10am – 12pm
Hike Two: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
https://soarexperiences.org/deer-pond-farm-hikes
*Customized trackchairs to be used
SOAR Experiences is excited to partner with The Connecticut Audubon Society – Deer Pond Farm nature preserve in Sherman, CT / Pawling, NY and STARR Adventures Dealership to offer guided adaptive hiking for persons with limited mobility in Action Trackchairs. On this guided adaptive hike, you will get to explore wide gravel trails traversing meadows and forested landscapes with diverse habitats. Naturalists from Deer Pond Farm and the SOAR team will be co-leading this hike. The track chairs move at a walking pace of 2 – 3 miles per hour, are quiet and are customized for each guest by the SOAR Experiences team. Bring a friend or family member to enjoy the Autum air on the trails with us!
SOAR Experiences is a not-for-profit organization offering experiences, education and charitable opportunities promoting outdoor recreation to guests with mobility impairments.
Limited equipment available
SOAR Experiences will set up and customize Trackchairs for each registered user. Registration is through SOAR Experiences via the REQUEST FORM below.
Steps for Hike Reservation:
Fill out the request form
SOAR reviews your request & equipment needs
SOAR confirms you as registered or waitlisted
You are not registered until SOAR Experiences contacts you to confirm your reservation.
Want to be the among the first to browse our amazing selection of artwork and fine crafts before we open to the public? Love live music and delicious food? Then you’ll want to join us for our Opening Preview Gala on Friday, October 10th from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Enjoy live music from Mama Train, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and drinks, all for only $35 at the door or $30 prepaid (Merwinsville Hotel Members pay $20). Many artists will be available to discuss their work. It’s a night you don’t want to miss!
Grab your friends and have fun with clay! This class is for all ages!
(7 and under can sit on parents lap)
This is your chance to try the pottery wheel and get your hands in some clay.
We show you how, then you get on the wheel right away. This class is perfect for all ages—little ones are welcome to sit on their parent’s lap and join the fun.$50 ea.
Each date is the start of a new class.
Pre-registration is required.
Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318
https://www.villagecenterarts.org/eventscalendar
Dirty Date Night
Saturday: September 13th or October 11th
6:30-9:30PM
Grab someone special and come get dirty….with clay!
You choose the date.
This is a two-day course where you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & trim the base during the second visit. $245 per couple. This includes a visit to glaze your piece at your leisure once it’s out of the kiln.
Bring a beverage of your choice and finger food if you’d like.
Each month is a new start date.
You must pre-register for this event.
Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318
Women, Wine, & Wheel
Saturday: September 20th or October 18th
6:30-9:30PM
Each month is a new start date.
What could be more fun than a bunch of friends laughing and learning the pottery wheel?
Add a little wine or beverage of your choice – you are making memories and a functioning piece of art with your own hands!
This is a two-day course – you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & trim the base during the second visit. Your third visit you can glaze your piece at your leisure once it’s out of the kiln. $129 Each.
You must pre-register for this event.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318
Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled day surrounded by the beauty of sunflowers and the joy of artistic expression!
Spend the day creating a sunflower masterpiece. We’ll have a wide array of sunflower-themed projects to spark your imagination and brighten your day.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or simply love to create, there’s something for everyone. Create your own sunflower masterpiece.
Choose from:
Painting Sunflowers on Glass
Sunflower designs on Ceramics
Fused glass sunflower dishes, suncatchers & votives
DIY sunflower wooden wall hanging
Select from Several sunflower-themed canvas designs
and more!
Don’t miss out on this vibrant, blooming celebration of creativity!
$15 registration will be applied toward the cost of your project.
Refreshments are welcome
Learn the art of fused glass, or hone your craft during our Autumn Leaves Workshop.
Create a Rustic Van Gogh-Inspired Pumpkins & Sunflowers Canvas
during this 3-Part Workshop
Capture the golden warmth of fall with bold brushstrokes and swirling color in this rustic painting workshop inspired by the style of Vincent van Gogh.
In this three-week workshop, our instructor will guide you step-by-step through the steps to create this vibrant autumn scene featuring abstracted pumpkins and sunflowers—brought to life with expressive texture, rich color, and that unmistakable Van Gogh flair. Learn new painting techniques in each session as you create this lovely design. No experience needed—just a love of the season and a willingness to play with paint!
Perfect for fall décor or a creative evening out with friends. All materials provided. Reservations are required to secure your spot and supplies.
$85 per person,
Ages 12+
Refreshments are welcome
Hand-Building with Clay: Pinch Pot Pumpkin & Ghost Workshop.
Learn how to turn a ball of clay into a beautiful ceramic pumpkin to be cherished for years.
Ages 3 – 100
$28 per person
The price includes guided instruction, materials, and firings for one pumpkin and one small ghost.
Additional clay for more pieces can be purchased at the workshop.
*Note pumpkins must dry completely before firing; they will be ready for glazing mid-October