April 8, 2024
Mark your calendars for April 8, 2024! Experience the magic of the eclipse at the Farley Center! You don’t want to miss this!
Don’t forget to bring your solar eclipse glasses (you can get at Hyvee, Walgreens, etc..), lawn chairs, snacks, etc… Join us in hanging out for this celestrial event. See you there!
4-27-24
Reusable Beeswax Wrapper Workshop with Jeanne Meier
Join Natural Path Sanctuary Board Chair Jeanne Meier on April 27 from 1:00–4:00 p.m. at the Farley Center for a workshop on creating reusable beeswax wraps to sell at the Farley Center Summer Markets as a fundraiser for the bee program. These eco-friendly wraps will use beeswax from the Farley Center hives, promoting a plastic-free lifestyle. Don’t miss this sustainable and fun event! There is no cost to attend, but each participant must bring a hand towel, an iron, and a grater or vegetable peeler (for grating wax)./p>
Also people should bring cotton squares, preferably cut with pinking shears to 3 sizes: 9×9″; 11×11″; 13×13″. We will need a minimum of 50 sets of squares.
RSVP is to
Space is limited to 12 participants and registration is required.
4-14-24
Reusable Beeswax Wrapper Workshop with Jeanne Meier
Join Natural Path Sanctuary Board Chair Jeanne Meier on April 14 from 1:00–4:00 p.m. at the Farley Center for a workshop on creating reusable beeswax wraps to sell at the Farley Center Summer Markets as a fundraiser for the bee program. These eco-friendly wraps will use beeswax from the Farley Center hives, promoting a plastic-free lifestyle. Don’t miss this sustainable and fun event! There is no cost to attend, but each participant must bring a hand towel, an iron, and a grater or vegetable peeler (for grating wax)./p>
Also people should bring cotton squares, preferably cut with pinking shears to 3 sizes: 9×9″; 11×11″; 13×13″. We will need a minimum of 50 sets of squares.
RSVP is to
Space is limited to 12 participants and registration is required.
3/28/24
Farley Center has partnered once again with Palette Bar and Grill on a cocktail using sustainably farmed honey from the Farley Center. Their Spring menu will once again feature the Farley Fly-By cocktail!
Join us on March 28th for a cocktail hour from 4-6pm where you will get to try our Farley Fly-by (you can also order without alcohol) and learn about the Farley Center, their beekeeping program, and sustainable practices.
Join us in giving back during this year’s event! With every purchase of Farley Fly-Bys, a portion of sales will go towards supporting Farley Center’s Beekeeping Program!
Learn more about the Farley Center beekeepers at
http://farleycenter.org/programsevents/beekeepers/
March 3, 2024
EVENT IS FULL AS OF 2/14/24 – WAITLIST ONLY
Reusable Beeswax Wrapper Workshop with Jeanne Meier
Join Natural Path Sanctuary Board Chair Jeanne Meier on March 3 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Farley Center for a workshop on creating reusable beeswax wraps. These eco-friendly wraps will use beeswax from the Farley Center hives, promoting a plastic-free lifestyle. Don’t miss this sustainable and fun event! There is no cost to attend, but each participant must bring a hand towel, an iron, and a grater or vegetable peeler (for grating wax). Each person will go home with 3 wraps of varied sizes.
Space is limited to 12 participants and registration is required.
Oct. 26, 2024
Natural Path Sanctuary – Mock Burial Workshop
Director Shedd Farley, Cemeterian Dustin Duve will host the day with a Natural Path Sanctuary Mock Burial. Shroud demonstration by Natural Path Sanctuary Board Member Brenda Prorok who is also a Funeral Director at Ryan Funeral Home.
Mock Burial Workshop
“Participants have the opportunity to learn what the green burial process entails by participating in a simulated version of it. This workshop includes Q&A with a Natural Path Sanctuary Cemetarian, pallbearing and even lowering “dead” weight into a grave.”
This event is free but please RSVP to
This event will take place OUTDOORS and a good portion will take place walking in the Sanctuary. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring your water bottles.
This event will take place RAIN OR SHINE.
Burials happen year around in snow, rain or sun.
12/10/24
Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Rules and Regulations Presentation presented by NPS Cemeterians
The Natural Path Sanctuary promotes a legacy of care and respect for the earth through choosing a natural burial. We recognize that death is not always easy to accept, whether anticipated or unanticipated, and all involved with the Natural Path Sanctuary believe that there is healing in the practice of a natural-life sustaining burial.
The Natural Path Sanctuary is committed to family and community friendly burials with as minimal of an impact on the environment as possible. It is our desire to preserve the natural beauty of the land in life and in death.
Topics of discussion:
Embalming
Outer burial containers and liners
Biodegradable containers and coverings
Cremation Remains
Grave Markers
Planting of Flowers, plants, shrubs and trees
Floral Tributes and Decorations
Size of Memorial gathering
Our rules are based on our desire that people buried here will be a part of the natural path of life and death, buried amongst the trees and the plants.
June 8, 2024
Leafy Greens will be playing at Farley Center Summer Market from 3:00-5:00!
Leafy Greens is an acoustic duo comprised of Lisa Johnson on guitar, autoharp, and vocals, and Ben Doran on hammered dulcimer and vocals. Together they perform original, new & traditional tunes with old-time & Celtic roots and veins
https://www.leafygreensmusic.com/
So, come join us for a fun summer market at BOWA (Bur Oak Welcoming Area) at the Farley Center!
June 8, 2024
The Farley Center Ukes (Katrina, Billy, G.Rae, Tim and Caroline) will be playing at Farley Center Summer Market from 5:00-6:30!
The Farley Center Ukes will follow Leafy Greens who will be playing from 3:00-5:00.
So, come join us for a fun summer market at BOWA (Bur Oak Welcoming Area) at the Farley Center!
Farley Center Ukes
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1986507391688864
June 8, 2024, 3-6:30 p.m.
Farley Center Summer Market with a Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Tour with Director Shedd Farley at 4:00
Thank you to Visit Verona for co-sponsoring the summer markets with the Farley Center!
Come join us for our first Farley Center Summer Market in the Bur Oak Welcoming Area (BOWA) at the Farley Center). Purchase some fresh vegetables, arts & crafts, food and gift items, listen to music and eat dinner at the summer market!
We are featuring our Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) with a 4:00 tour with Director Shedd Farley.
For interested vendors or community non-profits who want to participate, please e-mail for more information. We have much space available at this time!
MUSICIANS:
3:00-5:00 Leafy Greens – Lisa Johnson and Ben Doran
5:00-6:30 Farley Center Ukes – Katrina, Billy G.Rae, Tim & Caroline
VENDORS: (Updated as we add vendors)
Farley Center Beekeepers/Patrick Norby and Matt Kersten (honey)
The Wander Parlour/Katrina Krueger (natural beauty)
Linda Josheff (Arts, Crafts and Collectibles)
Los Abuelos Farley Farm/Juan Gonzales – FC Farmer
Jennica Skoug – FC Farmer
Rockin Highlands Farms (grass Fed Scottish Highland Beef)/Greg and Reeny Reynolds
Merle’s Midwest Market./Peggy Kalscheur
Hemp Haven Farms, LLC/Joni Sayers
Blue Butterfly Healing & Organics /Becky Jo (herbal and aromatherapy products
FOOD VENDORS
El Sabor De Puebla/Reyna Gonzalez – FC Farmer
The Sam’s Elegant Team African Food/Amie Cham
ARTIST VENDORS
Sue Schuetz – Farley Center Land Artist
Theresa Hover – Verona Artist
COMMUNITY TABLING:
Farley Center/NPS Information Table (FC and NPS Board Members)
