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Lana's The Little House
2011 Workshop Schedule
GARDEN WORKSHOPS, $52
Save if your reserve 2 or more guests:
QUIET TIMES AT THE LITTLE HOUSE - MEDITATION, $27
TEA TASTING WITH LANA, $32
Reservation required.
Non-refundable prepayment required. Space is limited.
Upon prepayment you will receive a reservation confirmation including
directions.
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Date |
Day |
Time |
Type of Workshop |
Workshop Presenter & Bio |
Workshop Title |
Workshop Description |
FEBRUARY 17 |
Thursday |
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Garden |
Sara Baker
Michalak
(learn more about Sara) |
Life and Times of The
Little House Garden
|
Start the new year right: hear the story
about the very special Lana’s The Little House garden, and how
it grew from its idyllic countryside and woodland setting.
An easy, exhilarating walk will reveal this wonderland’s secrets, as
the growing things are poised to wake up and emerge again for another
glorious growing season!
Workshop with Sara Baker Michalak: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.:
Enjoy the grounds, cottage, a world class cup of tea and the Little
House Gift Shop. Meet Lana.: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
MARCH 19 |
Saturday |
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Garden |
Sara Baker
Michalak
(learn more about Sara) |
Go Organic at Lana’s! |
Want to relax and find your own place in the
natural world? Learn how to work with nature, not against
it, as we catch the “organic” bug at Lana’s. We’ll walk, and talk
about the whys and hows of gardening the natural way, along with the
wisdom and practicality of going green. Lana’s garden construction,
layout and maintenance illustrate the process.
Workshop with Sara Baker Michalak: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.:
Enjoy the grounds, cottage, a world class cup of tea and the Little
House Gift Shop. Meet Lana.: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00
a.m. |
APRIL 21 |
Thursday |
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Garden |
Sara Baker
Michalak
(learn more about Sara) |
What Makes a Cottage
Garden?
|
What makes a cottage garden? Join us as we talk
about the design fundamentals of cottage gardening, how to plan your
own cottage garden, what plants to use in what conditions, and more.
We’ll observe the principles in action as we walk through the very
special Little House garden.
Workshop with Sara Baker Michalak: 9:30
a.m. to 10:30 a.m.:
Enjoy the grounds, cottage, a world class cup of tea and the Little
House Gift Shop. Meet Lana.: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
MAY 21 |
Saturday |
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Garden |
Sara Baker
Michalak
(learn more about Sara) |
Cottage Gardening for the Home
|
Come to the Little House for a garden and grounds
tour, and discussion about flowers and other natural goodies for
cutting, wreath making, potpourri, herbs for the kitchen and
more….just in time to think about getting the most from your garden
this year, and to dig in!
Workshop with Sara Baker Michalak: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.:
Enjoy the grounds, cottage, a world class cup of tea and the Little
House Gift Shop. Meet Lana.: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00
a.m. |
JUNE 3 |
Friday |
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Garden |
Sara Baker
Michalak
(learn more about Sara) |
What Makes a Cottage
Garden? |
What makes a cottage
garden? At Lana's The Little House, in Forestville, enjoy the charming
and intimate garden designed and maintained in the cottage garden
tradition, surrounding the region’s one-of-a-kind Cotswold cottage.
Built in the 1980’s by a self-taught architect inspired by a childhood
fantasy, the dwelling was handmade from materials found in the
surrounding woodland and countryside. The garden he designed and built
to surround The Little House cottage hosts a kaleidoscope of showy
flowers and plants.
We’ll tour the garden and talk about the basics of cottage gardening,
observing the principles in action. Come hear about plants and design
fundamentals most suitable for building and maintaining cottage
gardens, with an emphasis on part-shade to shady conditions and flora
native to the Northeast. The part shade - shady setting of The Little
House and cottage garden makes Lana’s The Little House of special
interest to Chautauquans.
Workshop with Sara Baker Michalak: 9:30
a.m. to 10:30 a.m.:
Enjoy the grounds, cottage, a world class cup of tea and the Little
House Gift Shop. Meet Lana.: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00
a.m. |
JUNE 16 |
Thursday |
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Garden |
Sara Baker
Michalak
(learn more about Sara) |
Cottage Gardening, the Little
House Way |
Tour Lana's charming Cottage Garden that surrounds
The Little House, as we enjoy a lively discussion touching upon the
history and design fundamentals of Lana’s cottage garden. We'll share
some secrets that make Lana's garden so special, and talk about plants
most suitable for cottage gardening - with an emphasis on wildflowers
native to the Northeast.
Workshop with Sara Baker Michalak: 9:30
a.m. to 10:30 a.m.:
Enjoy the grounds, cottage, a world class cup of tea and the Little
House Gift Shop. Meet Lana.: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
JULY 23 |
Saturday |
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Garden |
Sara Baker
Michalak
(learn more about Sara) |
The Little House Grounds: A
Celebration of Life
|
The Little House setting is a celebration of life!
Join us for a stroll through the garden, field and woods, and
experience the beauties of the natural world. Learn how to create
your own charming and lively wonderland, no matter how large or small
the lot - you’ll return refreshed and renewed.
Workshop with Sara Baker Michalak: 9:30
a.m. to 10:30 a.m.:
Enjoy the grounds, cottage, a world class cup of tea and the Little
House Gift Shop. Meet Lana.: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00
a.m. |
AUGUST 18 |
Thursday |
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Garden |
Sara Baker
Michalak
(learn more about Sara) |
The Summer
Cottage Garden at The
Little House: a Feast for the Senses! |
The summer cottage garden at The Little House - a
feast for the senses! Come for a tour and a few secrets that make
Lana’s garden special. Find out what makes Lana’s a destination for
the birds, the bees and the butterflies.
Workshop with Sara Baker Michalak: 9:30
a.m. to 10:30 a.m.:
Enjoy the grounds, cottage, a world class cup of tea and the Little
House Gift Shop. Meet Lana.: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00
a.m. |
SEPTEMBER 17 |
Saturday |
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Garden |
Sara Baker
Michalak
(learn more about Sara) |
What Makes a Cottage
Garden? |
What makes a cottage garden? Join us as we talk
about the design fundamentals of cottage gardening, how to plan your
own cottage garden, what plants to use in what conditions, and more.
We’ll observe the principles in action as we walk, too, through the
very special Little House cottage garden.
Workshop with Sara Baker Michalak: 9:30
a.m. to 10:30 a.m.:
Enjoy the grounds, cottage, a world class cup of tea and the Little
House Gift Shop. Meet Lana.: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
OCTOBER 20 |
Thursday |
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Garden |
Sara Baker
Michalak
(learn more about Sara) |
Go Organic at Lana’s! |
Want to relax and find your own place in the
natural world? Learn how to work with nature, not against
it, as we catch the “organic” bug at Lana’s. We’ll walk and talk
about the whys and hows of gardening the natural way, along with the
wisdom and practicality of going green. Lana’s garden construction,
layout and maintenance illustrate the process.
Workshop with Sara Baker Michalak: 9:30
a.m. to 10:30 a.m.:
Enjoy the grounds, cottage, a world class cup of tea and the Little
House Gift Shop. Meet Lana.: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
About the
Garden Workshop Presenter:
Sara Baker Michalak propagates native wildflowers, restoring the
woodland property where she and her family built a home in the 1980s.
In her workshops and presentations, she encourages gardeners and
others to develop and support healthy natural environments based on
organic and "green" practices. Sara's writings about the natural world
appear in her book The Garden Within, published by Foot Hills
Publishing (2008); and in Nature Photographer Magazine, Buffalo Spree,
Upstate Gardeners’ Journal, and Christian Science Monitor. In
addition, Sara's visual art has garnered significant critical notice
for its representation of natural imagery and is exhibited
extensively. Sara currently serves as Arts Facilitator for Aspire of
WNY, where she provides creative arts experiences for people with
developmental disabilities.
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Date |
Day |
Time |
Type of Workshop |
Workshop Presenter |
Workshop Title |
Workshop Description |
JANUARY 6 thru DECEMBER 29 |
Thursdays weekly |
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Meditation, Relaxation |
NA |
Quiet Times at The Little House |
The Guest
Idea List has over 360 ideas. Based on popularity that is how an
idea gets up to the top of the list. One of the most popular guest requests is
"Quiet Times at The Little House"
Come to the Little House and have quiet time -- no talking -- no
stress - just quiet time. You can sit where you wish on the
grounds or in the cottage and have quiet time. Some guests have
expressed the desire to bring their journal and sit by the pond for a
few hours. Others wish to sit by the fireplace and read a book -
others want to sit on the hidden balcony. The possibilities are
endless. How you wish to spend your quiet time at The Little
House is up to you.
Bring a
blanket to use on the lawn -- bring your lawn chair -- bring a box
lunch -- bring what you wish to enjoy your Quiet Time at The Little
House.
Photography, video, painting, sketching is not permitted.
These workshops are blocks of 2 hours each. You can arrive and
depart at anytime during your reserved workshop block of time.
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Date |
Day |
Time |
Type of Workshop |
Workshop Presenter |
Workshop Title |
Workshop Description |
JAN 15
FEB 12
MAR 12
APR 9
MAY 14
JUN 11
JUL 9
AUG 13
SEP 10
OCT 8
NOV 12
DEC 10
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2nd Saturday of each month
- and - Sat., June 4 |
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
Tea Tasting |
Lana Lewis |
Tea Tasting with Lana at
The Little House |
Much like wine, tea is an art recognized
throughout the world. In this two-hour tasting, join Lana for an
insightful introduction into the complexities of tea. By sampling a
range of white, green, oolong and black teas from China, Japan, Taiwan
and India, you'll learn the methods for properly brewing each type. You
will learn how to maximize and enjoy the taste of every cup. Teas
will be accompanied by small, light bites.
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