Seasons and Events - A Day with Beatrix Potter
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A Day with Beatrix Potter at Hinchley's Dairy Farm
Beatrix Potter was an author and illistrator of classic childrens stories. Her stories of Peter Rabbit will forever be read to children. She will be at the farm along with Peter and some other bunnies. She will be strolling around the farm, and will be reading some of her stories. Peter rabbit will be there along with Benjamin, and possible Mr. McGregor too.
Mr. McGregor's Greenhouse will be full of beautiful plants and baskets to purchase. All of these plants were hand selected by Tina Hinchley at a Amish Greenhouse. The plants are of the highest quality and will be something to enjoy all summer.
This is a day of "OPEN BARN"*. Organized tours will take place on the hour. "Storytime" will take place at 11 and then again at 2.
Hayrides will not be taking place today.
Families will be self guided to areas of interest by the use of a map. Children will be encouraged to do some watercolor paintings in the indoor Arts and Crafts Area. Food, Drinks, and Homemade Desserts will be available.
WHEN: RESCHEDULED FOR 2009....some time in JULY. We are hosing Dane County Dairy Breakfast June 13th!!! Too much to do!
WHERE: Hinchley's Dairy Farm
Admission: REDUCED $5.00 per person
* Open Barn events allows families to walk around the farm without a guide. Please use caution, and avoid area with warnings.
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| Rabbits in bunny bags are snuggly |
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A Day with Beatrix Potter was a wonderful event with many visitors from near and far. Saturday's beautiful weather brought several artist to the farm. They painted geese, flowers, goats, and calves. Many children enjoyed painting under the art tent.
Sunday's cool temperatures moved the storytime into the greenhouse, where the smell of flowers and the stored heat from the sun made an ideal location for storytime.
To add to the storytime and visiting the animals, several families witnessed the birth of three calves over the two days. It was a WONDERFUL day with Beatrix, Peter, and all of the farm animals.
2009 Look for another Day with Beatrix, and also Mother Goose at the Farm.
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