Junefest 2019

Innisfree Village Junefest 2019! Join us for food and fun on Saturday June 1st, 12-4pm. Free Admission.

Come join us for local food and wine, music, and family fun! Innisfree made goods will be featured at our craft fair and available for purchase. Village tours will be available throughout the day and fun activities for the kids. It’s a great opportunity to join Innisfree for a day of celebration and community!

Remember to sign up for the raffle prizes! Drawings will be held between the music acts.

 

Local Music provided by:

Two Wishes 12:00-1:00

Grainneog 1:30-2:30

Fired Up 3:00-4:00

Plus a second stage with homegrown talent!

 

Things to keep in mind:

Seating will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own blankets and chairs.

Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic if desired.

Please no pets.

 

Check our event posting on Facebook for any additional changes/updates.

Ground Cherry Recipes

Ground cherries are in season here at Innisfree, and we’ve been wondering what to do with all of them. Here are our favorite ideas!

Ground Cherry Salsa (recipe courtesy of  The Dig In)

Ingredients

1/2 medium-to large-sized red onion, diced

1 jalapeño, diced

1/2 cup fire-roasted tomatoes

1 cup ground cherries, husks removed

1/4 cup cilantro (or small handful)

1 lime

1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions can be found by clicking here

Ground Cherry Pie (courtesy of Diary of a Locavore)

“Makes one pie with lattice top, plus some extra crust

Mix 1 cup whole wheat flour and 1 cup all purpose flour in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Cut in 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons chilled butter; mix well with a pastry cutter. Add 4-5 tablespoons ice cold water until the dough forms a ball. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and roll out dough for crust bottom. Cut off edges and set aside for lattice top.

In a separate bowl, mix 2 and 1/2 cups husked ground cherries with 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons water, and 2 and 1/2 tablespoons flour. Mix well and spoon into crust. Top with woven lattice. Bake at 425 for 20 minutes, then turn oven to 300 and continue baking for 30 minutes, or until filling sets without burning crust.”

-Talia

The Essential Volunteer, Village Voice 1996

Written in Innisfree’s 25th year (more than 20 years ago!), this description of the volunteer experience still holds true. 

“Full-time volunteers, who serve as “houseparents,” are the special ingredient that sets Innisfree apart from any institution, whether public or private. A two-to-one ration of coworkers to volunteers is maintained in order to foster a sense of community “with”, not “for” adults with mental disabilities. This therapeutic model is at the heart of Innisfree’s philosophy. Volunteers receive a small monthly stipend. They do not come to Innisfree intending to only care for persons with mental disabilities; rather they enjoy a community to share their lives. Because of the high proportion of volunteers, coworkers receive a great deal of individual attention, and have a variety of role models both at home and at work. Volunteers come to Innisfree from all over the world for a minimum of one year, while some stay on to make their home for much longer. No matter how long they stay, volunteers are committed to creating a setting where each person is treated with dignity and respect. All community members are challenged and encouraged to grow, give and receive support, and have the opportunity to both teach and learn!”

Innisfree’s ideas for making the most of your summer

  1. Treat yourself to some fresh lavender lemonade! Here’s a recipe we’ve used at family events: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/lavender-lemonade
  2. Stop and smell the roses, er, fruit! See if there are local “pick your own” places where you can get fresh fruit. There’s nothing like fresh strawberries, blueberries, or peaches! We love making jams and sauces to make the fruit last all year long.
  3. Plan ahead to preserve those tomatoes! We’ve all experienced the “Uh oh what do I do with all these ‘maters” moment. One of our favorite things to do is to dehydrate our cherry tomatoes to get that great taste in the winter months. Here’s an easy way to do it:
    Preheat oven to 200 F. If using a dehydrator, set temperature at 140 F.Slice tomatoes in half and place in bowl.
    Add olive oil, salt and seasoning of choice.
    Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and place the tomatoes cut side up onto the cookie sheet. …
    Bake anywhere from 4-8 hours.
    Store in air-tight container in the fridge
  4. One of our favorite things to do is picnic at a park. Bring blankets, favorite foods and snacks, and plenty of water to enjoy a nice afternoon outside. Don’t forget the sunscreen and bug spray! 
  5. Go to a baseball game. Nothing beats baseball in the summer. Even if you’re not a fan of the game, there are fun snacks and people watching involved! 
  6. Blow bubbles with a friend! This one’s easy…who doesn’t like watching bubbles dance away in the wind. 
  7. Tie dye! This is a great way to re-vamp old clothing. Shirts with stains? Boring dish towels? Yellowed socks? Make them like-new with a simple tie-dye kit from a craft store! Want to get super creative? Try dying with goldenrod or other natural dye plants. 

Innisfree Village Music Fest 2018

When: 12pm-5pm

Where: Innisfree Village community center lawn: 5505 Walnut Level Road, Crozet VA 22932

Why: To enjoy good food and music, and participate in friend-raising! (learn more about this at the event!)

This family-friendly event is the perfect opportunity to come visit Innisfree’s beautiful property nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, about 10 miles outside of Crozet.
Come hear live music and enjoy food from Two Brothers food truck and Fardowners Restaurant as well as wine from Glass House Winery.

Feel free to bring your own picnic lunch, blankets and chairs.

Enjoy music from:
Fired Up (Reggae jams)
Grainneog (Irish pub music)
Working Effective (Indie folk rock)
Coalie Stokes (funky soul dance)

This event will take place indoors if raining
No pets please.