The Heron

Chautauqua Institution Farmers Market
2024-06-25 08:30 - 12:30, 2024-07-02 08:30 - 12:30, 2024-07-09 08:30 - 12:30, 2024-07-16 08:30 - 12:30, 2024-07-23 08:30 - 12:30, 2024-07-30 08:30 - 12:30, 2024-08-06 08:30 - 12:30, 2024-08-13 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Bestor Plaza Market, 67 Bestor Way, Williamsville, NY, 14221, United States
Come shop Green Heron Growers at the Chautauqua Institution Farmers Market!
Follow us on Facebook for our weekly specials on our USDA Organic seasonal veggies and mushrooms, 100% grass-fed beef and Pastured Chicken all locally grown in Chautauqua County. You can taste the difference in our products thanks to our regenerative agriculture practices which also support biodiversity in the soils, pastures and forests to benefit the environment!

You can even order ahead and we can bring your order for pick-up at the Market!
This farmers market features to best of the best local farmers on Tuesday mornings bringing local foods to the people of Chautauqua Institution.
You can also visit the market from outside the CHQ grounds. Ask at the Front Gate for a short term pass.
Come by and say hello and shop our organic and gourmet food!

Williamsville Farmer's Market
2024-06-29 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-13 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-20 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-27 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-03 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-10 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-17 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-24 08:00 - 13:00 | Amherst Town Hall, 5583, Main St, Williamsville, NY, 14221, United States
Come shop Green Heron Growers at the Williamsville Farmer’s Market!
Follow us on Facebook for our weekly specials on our USDA Organic seasonal veggies and mushrooms, 100% grass-fed beef and Pastured Chicken all locally grown in Chautauqua County. You can taste the difference in our products thanks to our regenerative agriculture practices which also support biodiversity in the soils, pastures and forests to benefit the environment!

Thank you for your continued support!

See you there!

Fredonia Farmer's Market
2024-06-29 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-20 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-27 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-03 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Barker Commons, Church Street, Fredonia, 14063, United States
Come shop Green Heron Growers at the Fredonia Farmer’s Market!
Follow us on Facebook for our weekly specials on our USDA Organic seasonal veggies and mushrooms, 100% grass-fed beef and Pastured Chicken, all locally grown in Chautauqua County. You can taste the difference in our products thanks to our regenerative agriculture practices which also support biodiversity in the soils, pastures and forests to benefit the environment!

We accept cash, credit cards, & SNAP benefits and the market is handicapped accessible.

We’re all looking forward to a wonderful outdoor season, including lots of music & special events.

Check out the Fredonia Farmer’s Market website, WDOE/KIX radio, & the Observer for more information.

Thank you for your continued support!

See you there!

Great Blue Heron Music Festival
2024-07-05 - 2024-07-07 | The Heron Farm & Event Center, 2361 Waits Corner Rd, Sherman, NY, 14781, United States
Dancing For More Than 3 Decades

Join us as we dance our way into our 4th decade of the Great Blue Heron Music Festival!
We will be gathering July 5, 6, and 7 for another magical celebration of music and community.
We look forward to seeing you there this year!

Nature & Wellness Weekends
2024-07-27 - 2024-07-28 | The Heron Farm & Event Center, 2361 Waits Corner Rd, Sherman, NY, 14781, United States
FREE Family-Friendly Nature & Wellness Weekends at The Heron!
Nature and Wellness weekends with FREE Family-friendly activities at The Heron to inspire you to connect deeply with nature, and have the opportunity to relax and unwind from the outside world.
All activities are FREE and open to people of all ages!
Camping and lodging fees are separate. You can reserve your campsite on Hipcamp or stay in one of our unique Airbnbs.
We have many unique Airbnb’s to choose from.

2024 Nature & Wellness Weekend Schedule
August 31-September 1

Horse drawn wagon ride around The Heron, including mindful moments with Jodi Gray. Children and adults of all ages can join in on the fun!
Forest Bathing Experience & Feather bundle workshop with Diane Clark.
Open Flow Night with Jessica Frombach! We will start with a grounding meditation to connect to our body and breath, add in some intuitive movement and music, then free flow together, Bring your own props or share with others and try new flow toys! Hula hoops, poi, dragon staff, rope dart, puppy hammer, fans, buugeng etc. Also welcome to dance with just your body.. swaying along to the rhythm, learn or teach new tricks, feel out a different flow, or simply enjoy connecting out in nature
Enjoy the dark sky views at the Heron, check out the Milky Way and the constellations while star gazing with Domenic Rocco. Bring your camera/smart device – We’ll cover how to capture night sky photos for those that are interested *Weather permitting*
Hands-on foraging discussion with Harold Reynolds. Learn about local flora from WNY and Chautauqua County.
Mindful tea time and nature sharing circle with Isa Cardenas. The tea will be made with local herbs foraged by Harold Reynolds

September 28-29

Qi Gong with Andy McClain
Nature talking circle to learn and share personal habits for caring for Nature and Pine Cone Bird Feeders with Diane Clark
Sound bath and meditation with Jessica Frombach, bring a yoga mat!
Enjoy the dark sky views at the Heron, check out the Milky Way and the constellations while star gazing with Domenic Rocco. Bring your camera/smart device – We’ll cover how to capture night sky photos for those that are interested *Weather permitting*
Outdoor morning yoga session with our resident Yogui Jen Raines!
Hands-on foraging discussion with Harold Reynolds. Learn about local flora from WNY and Chautauqua County.
Mindful tea time and nature sharing circle with Isa Cardenas. The tea will be made with local herbs foraged by Harold Reynolds

October 26 & 27

Horse Encounters with Jodi Gray. Horses have the ability to open pathways of emotion otherwise overlooked. Spending a short time in their presence will help you understand the true origin of horsepower and partnership. This activity can be modified for all ages and abilities.
Forest Bathing Experience & Feather bundle workshop with Diane Clark.
Sound bath and meditation with Jessica Frombach, bring a yoga mat!
Enjoy the dark sky views at the Heron, check out the Milky Way and the constellations while star gazing with Domenic Rocco. Bring your camera/smart device – We’ll cover how to capture night sky photos for those that are interested *Weather permitting*
Outdoor morning yoga session with our resident Yogui Jen Raines!
Hands-on foraging discussion with Harold Reynolds. Learn about local flora from WNY and Chautauqua County.
Mindful tea time and nature sharing circle with Isa Cardenas. The tea will be made with local herbs foraged by Harold Reynolds

We are looking forward to seeing you here soon!

Great Rhythm Revival
2024-08-01 - 2024-08-04 | The Heron Farm & Event Center, 2361 Waits Corner Rd, Sherman, NY, 14781, United States
At the Great Rhythm Revival, you will experience a wide range of invigorating workshops including:
The Wisdom of Rhythm, Ecstatic Dance, African Drumming, Transformative Writing, Expressive Art, Sound Healing, Yoga, Afro-Cuban Drumming, Energy Medicine, Sound Healing, Transformative Writing and more.
In the evenings we dance, play music, & light up the adjoining woods with an expertly sculptured fire circle.
Lastly, we eat some of the tastiest and healthy food around. Much of it grown on site in our Revival garden. Camping is free or you may stay at a local hotel or B&B. Though the event is outside, we are under the cover of large tents. If you’re looking to experience something extraordinary, The Great Rhythm Revival is for you.
Director: Jim Donovan

Heron Trail Run 5K
2024-08-11 10:00 - 12:00 | The Heron Farm & Event Center, 2361 Waits Corner Rd, Sherman, NY, 14781, United States
The 6th annual Heron 5K Trail Race will be Sunday August 11th 2024, this annual race is in memory of our dear friend Dave McDonald. Dave loved to run, he loved the Heron, and he loved music.
Registration for the 5K is FREE: https://runsignup.com/herontrailrun
Although registration is FREE this year we encourage donations as all proceeds and donations will benefit the Chautauqua Humane Society in Jamestown, NY!

This well-marked route is both challenging and fun and will satisfy new and experienced runners and walkers of all ages. Run or walk the beautiful trails at The Heron and enjoy a weekend filled with live-music and family friendly fun! We welcome new and experienced runners and walkers of all ages!
Event t-shirts are available for an additional cost, while supplies last.
Online registration remains open through 6:59 pm on Friday 8/9.
On-site registration will start at 8:30 am on Sunday 8/11.

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HERON TRAIL RUN WEEKEND PROGRAMMING:Saturday August 10, 2024 Camp at the Green Heron Farm and Event Center this Saturday August 10th and enjoy a quiet and relaxing night under the stars to be ready for the 5K in the morning!Reserve your campsite or Airbnb at: https://theheron.org/heron-campground/

Sunday August 11, 2024 10:00am: Heron Trail Run 5K11:30am: Kenny Williams12:45pm: The Predicament 2:00pm: Oliver Burdo and Friends 4:00pm: Smackdab

Kids games and food for sale all afternoon!
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See you soon!

Fire Lights Music & Art Festival
2024-08-15 - 2024-08-18 | The Heron Farm & Event Center, 2361 Waits Corner Rd, Sherman, NY, 14781, United States
Fire Lights Festival is back for its fourth year, and we’re thrilled to be hosting it at the beautiful Blue Heron Grounds, which has been home to festivals for over 30 years!
Join us for a weekend filled with music, flow art performances, and one-of-a-kind art installations in this iconic venue that has a long history of bringing people together for unforgettable experiences.

The Heron PFM Contra Dance Series
2024-08-15 19:00 - 22:30 | PFM Barn, 2355 Wait Corners Road, Sherman, 14781, United States
We’re excited to announce The Heron PFM Contra Dance Series!

Enjoy a night of contra dancing and live-music with Viol Habits & Caller Joe Kwiatkowski

-BYOB!-All ages are welcome! -No partner necessary-No prior experience necessary as all dances are taught and prompted.

WHERE:PFM Barn 2355 Wait Corners RoadSherman, NY 14781

TICKETS: $10 a person (Available at the door)

TIME:-7:00pm: Appetizer Potluck, bring finger food to share!-7:30pm-10:30pm: Live music and Dancing!

Overnight accommodations are available at https://theheron.org/the-heron-campground/
If you are interested in renting a room at the PFM Farm House send an email to info@theheron.org
