Join us Sunday, August 13th
for our next

Waters Farm Open House

12PM-3PM (Tractor Pull starts early at 10AM)

Hypertufa Pot Making Class with Debra Pope
Sign up now for the Hypertufa pot making class which will take place during our Open House event and will be 1.5-2 hours long. Cost is $60 and you will learn to make Hypertufa pots using Portland cement, sifted peat moss and Perlite.

All students must bring the following to class:

- dust mask
- heavy latex / rubber gloves
-molds.  A mold can be almost anything -- a large bowl, dishpan, plastic flowerpots, baskets (without metal “ribs”), or cardboard boxes.  If cardboard boxes are used, the box should not be larger than approximately 10” x 18”.   Also, a lightweight board or a tray will be needed to put under the box so that it can be transported home.
-lightweight plastic sheets or plastic garbage bags to line the molds

If you are interested, or have more questions about the event, please contact Pam Farnham at warefarnham@aol.com.  To sign up for this class, please fill out the signup form here.

Plus!  Picker's Paradise, Open House, Walking Tour

HOUSE TOUR & PICKER’S PARADISE
THE WATERS FARMHOUSE WILL BE OPEN FOR TOURS OF THE 1757 HOME. WE WILL ALSO BE HOLDING OUR PICKERS’ PARADISE BARN BENEFIT SALE, FLEA MARKET AND CRAFTS.

TRACTOR PULL
THE  TRACTOR PULL WILL BE RUNNING CONCURRENTLY WITH THE OPEN HOUSE WITH EXPANDED HOURS FROM 10A-3P.

Unfortunately we had to cancel today's event.  It looks like in addition to the rain, there will be severe thunderstorm and windy conditions.  We care about the safety of the mules and the people who travel far and wide to come to the show, so a decision was made for these reasons.

Sorry for the inconvenience and hope to see you soon!!  

The rain date is here!  Join us on Saturday, August 5th, for the 15th Annual Donkey & Mule Show at Waters Farm.  Spectator Admission is $5 per car load; exhibitors are free.

Come see donkeys strut their stuff.  Our show is fun and instructional, with a mix of seasoned competitors with backyard donkey and mule owners bringing their animal out for the first time.  While there are many traditional horse show classes including in hand, riding and driving, we also have some that are unique to the donkey world. 

The final morning class before lunch break is coon jumping.  All donkeys and mules compete – from the minis to the mammoths – in a jump off where the bar is raised higher each round.  What is different?  These competitors jump from a standstill without a rider on their back, only holding a lead line.  

The costume class – following lunch break – is a big hit.  Exhibitors and animals dress up in costumes that, in the past, have included pajama party, bubble bath, French mimes, Star Wars characters, and Chiquita bananas.

Have you ever considered adopting or sponsoring a donkey or mule?  The Save Your Ass Long Ears Rescue is the only 501(c)3 nonprofit donkey and mule rescue in New England.  Stop by and pick up some information on the rescue.

Vendor spaces are available for $20 for equine related items.  Lunch is available for a fee.

Waters Farm, 53 Waters Road, Sutton, MA.  Any questions, please contact Pam at 508.735.7146.  

Join us for our 2nd Supper of the summer!  Featuring a delicious Italian Dinner in the Darling Barn at Waters Farm.  Saturday, July 22nd 5:30PM-7:00PM

MENU

Chicken Cacciatore

Meat Lasagna

Veggie Lasagna

Pizza Casserole

Tossed Salad

Garlic Bread

Coffee

Lemonade

PLUS Waters Farm's Famous Apple Crisp with Ice Cream

Reserved Seating: 
Adults: $10.00
Children ages 6-12 $5.00 (5 & under eat free)

At the Door: 
Adults: $12.00
Children ages 6-12 $7.00 (5 & under free)

Raffles at the door.  Please contact Norma at 508-865-2082 (leave message with name, number & headcount) or email watersfarm1757@gmail.com.  Limited Walk-ins day of event.

We're sad to report that we had to postpone the Donkey & Mule show due to weather reports and field conditions.  Although it ended up not actually raining the day of the event, the field conditions were unsafe for the donkeys and mules as a result of several rainy days leading up to it.  

No fear!!  We will be back in August!  Fill out the form below, and we will send you an email once we have the rain date for the Donkey and Mule Show.  If you sign up to our mailing list, we will also email you periodically with news, updates and events for Waters Farm.  We promise not to send too many!

AGRICULTURAL DAY OPEN HOUSE, WALKING TOUR, BUTCH OOSTERMAN MEMORIAL TRACTOR PULL, PICKERS PARADISE BARN SALE & MORE

AGRICULTURAL DAY

Join Us for our 2nd open house of the season, featuring Agricultural Day on the Farm. Come and check out the Sutton Preservation 4-H Club animals, see Bob Pearson’s own handmade ox yokes and meet a few of the calves from their dairy. Plus, get a chance to meet other local farmers and their animals! Learn how to make Country Store Soap with Harvey Blythe and talk with him about his bee hives, situated right here on the farm!

GUIDED WALKING TOUR

Don’t miss Ken Ethier, local historian and board member of Waters Farm, who will lead a guided walking tour of the Farm property beginning at 1:30pm. Please wear suitable shoes as he will be taking us through the granite quarry, Rattlesnake Hill, and other points of interest along our wooded trails.TRACTOR PULL + BARN SALE

TRACTOR PULL + BARN SALE

The Waters 1757 farmhouse will be open for tours as well. We will be holding our Pickers’ Paradise barn sale, flea market & crafts on the back lawn right behind the farmhouse.

In addition, the first annual Butch Oosterman Farm Tractor Pull and the Lawn & Garden Tractor Pull will be running concurrently, with expanded hours from 10a-3p. Participants & spectators are welcome!

VENDORS WELCOME!

Craft and flea market vendors are welcome at no charge, free will donation is appreciated. Please contact Pam at 508.735.7146 for space.

ADMISSION IS FREE!

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RAISE THE BARN - A Summer Supper Series

Warmer weather is finally here to stay and we are excited to announce the beginning of our Summer Supper Series!

Join us for our first of the season:

WATERS FARM HAM & BEAN SUPPER

Enjoy a menu of delicious items, set in our Darling Barn, all while supporting a good cause!

All proceeds benefit the Nathan's Barn Raising Fund at Waters Farm, a 502(c)3, all-volunteer nonprofit living history center. Waters Farm is the proud recipient of a circa 1860 New England style Barn to replace the original barn built by Nathan Waters in 1840, which was lost during the Hurricane of 1938.

Your support allows us to move the Chrobak Barn to the original site of Nathan's Barn.

On the Tasting Menu:

Baked Ham
Norma's Homemade Baked Beans
Brown Bread
Cole Slaw
Honey Corn Muffins
PLUS Waters Farm's famous Hot Apple Crisp! served w/ice cream

Tickets:

Adults: $10 in advance / $12 at door
Children 6-12: $5 in advance / $7 at door

*Reservations: Norma at 508-865-2082 or email watersfarm1757@gmail.com

**Upcoming Suppers**

Italian Dinner 7/22/27
Chicken Dinner 8/26/27

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Waters Farm Preservation Inc
In the Darling Barn
53 Waters Road
Sutton, MA 01590

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS !!!

Join us this Saturday, June 3rd, for the very first WORK DAY of 2017 at WATERS FARM!
Great opportunity for community service hours, helping a local, all-volunteer, nonprofit living history center!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE

Grounds maintenance, small carpentry projects, building clean-up, general farm work, or even adopt a project to be completed on your own!

WATERS FARM is located at
53 Waters Road, West Sutton, MA
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For more info, contact
Bob Chauvin 508.949.0971 or
Pam Farnham 508.735.7146

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