Girly Goats Hidden Springs Farm

Girly Goats Hidden Springs Farm NEW THIS YEAR: Chicken Processing, Breadmaking, Advanced Soap Making, and MORE! Some classes also available ONLINE 2013 Workshop & Class Schedule

Keep Learning... Benjamin Franklin said: Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn. That is our motto in all of our classes and workshop that we offer. Our programs are all hands-on and designed so you learn while having a lot of fun. Hidden Springs Farms was established in 2005. We purchased 35 acres of the most beautiful land in Robertson County and began our farming adventure. Originally purchased so that we had a place to keep our horses and ride, Hidden Springs Farms has grown into a full farming operations. Girly Goats, our Goat s Milk Soap and Body Care products line, began in 2009 when we were searching for a way to use all of the Goat s Milk our herd of Nubians was producing. We ve also added pasture-raised Chickens & Turkeys, cattle, a wonderful market garden, and an awesome Herb Garden. Fresh bread and sweets are sold at the Farmer s Market during the summer months. To say the least, we have a busy life-style, but we love everything we do.

We enjoy teaching others what we ve learned and have found that there are lots of folks that want to start producing their own food, keep livestock, and learn to do things that great grandma use to do like make soap, salves, and bake bread. We enjoy having families attend our classes and workshops although a few calsses do have a minimum age requirement. If you have a group of 8 or more and want a private class, let us know and we will be happy to try to accomodate your group. If there is something that you want to learn that you do not see in our class & workshop line-up, send us an email. If we can t do it, we ll find someone that can. All of our classes require pre-registration. You can register by calling us at (615) 210-7525 or by emailing us at either: info@hiddenspringsfarms.com or info@girlygoats.com Fees are due in advance for all classes & workshops and class sizes are limited so be sure to register early. We accept MC/Visa, personal checks, and cash. All classes & workshops are held at Hidden Springs farm. The address is: 2341 Gunn Road, Springfield, TN 37172 We will be happy to email you driving directions, just let us know 5000ft 2000m 2012 MapQuest - Portions 2012 Terms Privacy The small print (policies) You can register for classes and workshop by emailing us at info@hiddenspringsfarms.com or info@girlygoats.com We will email you an invoice via paypal for your fees. Fees must be paid to secure your registration and reserve your spot. We understand that things happen and we appreciate you notifying us in advance if you are unable to attend. We will be happy to transfer your registration fees to another class if you give us a 48 hour notice.

birds available for purchase. Each student will need to Farming/Gardening/ Home Raising Goats 101: Whether for milk, meat, fiber, or pets, Goats can add a great deal to you and your family. In this workshop you ll learn everything you need to know to get started raising goats. We ll discuss different breeds, housing, fencing, health issues, breeding, raising kids, and more. You ll get to meet our goats, learn to trim hooves, how to recognize illness, and more. This action-packed workshop is 4 hours and involves a lot of interaction with the goats. $40 per person (NEW! This class is also available ONLINE! see schedule for dates and times!) Raising Chickens 101: Here chick, chick, chick! Fresh eggs, help in the garden, chickens can add a lot toward selfsufficiency on the homestead. In this workshop, you ll learn everything from raising your chicks, predator protection, health & wellness, housing, and the legal regulations for selling eggs and meat in the State of Tennessee. This 4 hour works is hands-on and involves tours of our layers and meat birds $40 per person (NEW! This class is also available ONLINE! see schedule for dates and times!) New for 2013 Poultry Processing: So, you ve been raising chickens and its time to, as grandma said, put them in the pot for dinner. In this workshop you will learn to process your own chickens. We ll so you from start to finish how to defeather, clean, and package your birds. And, this class is hands-on. That means come prepared to process. We have purchase at least one bird for use in class. $35 $9.00 per bird

Farming/Gardening/Home Growing Herbs: Fresh herbs have been used for years in cooking, for medicine, and for their aroma. Now you can learn to grow your own herbs! We ll discuss the basis of growing herbs, talk about some of the most popular ones, how to harvest, and how to store and dry. Take a walk through our herb garden and clip some to take with you. $25.00 per person (Class also available online) New for 2013 Beginngers Bread Making Imagine freshly baked bread in your kitchen. Want to learn how to make it? Join us for this 4 hour class. We ll be making 3 types including: Buttermilk & Honey White Bread, A Rustic herb Loaf, and a Simple Zucchini bread. And, yes, you ll get to taste! Very limited class size so register early! $25.00 per person a $5.00 supply fee Preserving the Harvest Save some of those farm fresh tomatoes, green beans, and fruits for later by learning to easily peserve your harvest. In this class, we ll learn basic canning, how to make easy jams & jellies, and how to dehydrate. You ll be taking home several items that we prepare. Bring an apron! $45.00 per person School & Homeschool Program Are you a school teacher or a homeschool parent? We are happy to host your group. Call or email and we ll dicuss details with you. Spring is the best time since we have lots of baby animals on the farm but we invite you anytime.

Soapmaking & More... Cold Process Soap Making Join us to learn the art of Cold Process Soap Making. You ll learn to make soap the old fashioned way, just like Great Grandma made it. In this class we ll discuss the process from start to finish, safely working with lye, the different properties of oils, tools & equipment and more. You will be creating two bars of soap to take home with you. This class is a combination of observation and hands-on. Bring a friend and plan on having lots of fun. Students will also receive 10% off of our soapmaking supplies the day of the class, discounts at several online soap making supply sites. $35.00 per person a $5.00 supply fee Herbal Salves & Lip Balm Before there was a Walgreens or CVS on just about ever corner, Great Grandma would would use her herbs to make salves and lip balm to care for cuts, bruises, and dry skin. Join us for a fun class in learning to make your own herbal salves and lip balm. You ll take home a 4 oz salve and 2 lip balm that you create yourself. $25 per person a $5.00 suppl fee Beginner s Melt & Pour Soap Making Class This class is great for both adults and children 9 years old and up. Melt & Pour is a quick and easy way to make a wide variety of colorful, fun soaps. We ll learn about picking the right base, how to mix colors, adding fragrance, and cute, easy ways to decorate your creation. You ll take home two bars of soap that you make and you ll keep your molds to use again. Students will also receive a 10% discount on all of our soapmaking supplies the day of class. $25.00 per person $5.00 supply fee

of soap making. We also recommend completing our Working with Color class prior ot attending this class. More Soap Making Classes Home Spa Class: Learn how easy it is to pamper yourself at home with our Home Spa Class. We ll take about using easy to find ingredients to make sugar scrubs, salt scrubs, bath bombs, herbal bath teas, and more. This class is fun for adults and children 9 years old and up. You ll take home several products and be able to pamper yourself that evening. $35.00 per person $7 supply fee Advanced Cold Processing: Working with Color: For those of you that have master our Cold Process Soap Making class, you ll enjoy this advanced class that deals with adding color to your soaps. We will discuss several different ingredients including all natural colorants. This class is a MUST for those wanting to create colorful soaps. $35.00 per person $5.00 supply fee Advanced Cold Processing: Fun Techniques: Getting bored with basic cold processing soap making? Want to learn how to make a swirl? Maybe doing some color layering? This class is for those that already know the cold process method $35.00 per person $5.00 supply fee

Class/Workshop Schedule Please remember that pre-registration is required for all of our classes & workshops. Class size is limited so register early. You can register by calling (615) 210-7525 or emailing us at either info@hiddenspringsfarms.com OR info@girlygoats.com Class Dates/Times Fees Note Raising Goats 101: this class is prefect for those wanting to learn about raising goats Raising Chickens 101: Learn all about raising our featheredfriends. On-Farm: March 2nd 12:00-4:00 ONLINE: June 13th 7:00-8:00 pm (meets June 13th, 20th & 27th) On Farm: March 9th, noon-3:00 April 6th 9:00 - Noon Online: March 12th 7:00-8:00 pm (meets Mar. 12th, 19th, &26) $40.00 Open to all ages. Children under 12 can attend for $5.00 with a paying adult. $40.00 Open to all ages. Children under 12 can attend for $5.00 with a paying adult. NEW for 2013 Poultry Processing: Learn the art of processing your own chickens (part of our self-sufficiency program) April 27th 1:00-4:00 Sep. 21st 1:00-4:00 $35.00 $9.00 per bird Note: We will have chickens ready for processing the date of the event. You will be able to process up to 3 birds per person. Birds will be sold for $9.00 each. Each person must purchase a minimum of 1 bird. Growing Herbs: Yes you can! For cooking, aroma, or homemade cures On Farm:April 6th 1:00-2:30 August 24th 1:00-2:30 On-Line: July 16th, 6:30-8:30 $25.00 This class is open to all ages. Children under 12 can attend for $5.00 with a paying adult.

Class Dates/Times Fees Note NEW For 2013 Beginning Bread Making: Imagine freshly baked bread in your kitchen. We ll teach you how March 16th 1:00-3:30 May 18th 1:30-4:00 August 10th 1:30-4:00 $25.00 $5.00 supply charge (Total Open to participants 16 yrs old and up. Class size limited to 6 participants. $40.00) Preserving the Harvest: Learn to preserve the freshness from your garden through canning, dehydrating, and more June 8th 1:00-4:00 Aug. 17th 1:00-4:00 $45.00 This class is open to those 16 yrs old and older. Limited class size so register early Cold-Processing March 30th 1:00-3:30 $35.00 This workshop is open Soap Making: learn to make soap the oldfashioned way like great grandma. April 20th 1:00-3:30 May 11th 1:00-3:30 June 29th 1:00-3:30 Aug. 31st 1:00-3:30 Sep. 14th 1:00-3:30 Oct. 12th 1:00-3:30 $5.00 supply fee ($40.00 to participants 18 years old and above. total) Herbal Salves & Lip April 13th 1:00-3:00 $25.00 This class is open to Balms: Learn to make your own salves with easy May 22nd 1:00-3:00 $5.00 individuals 16 yrs old and older. to find or grow ingredients supply fee ($30.00 total)

Class Dates/Times Fees Note New for 2013 Beginner s Melt & Pour Soap Making Class: Learn this easy method for creating your own creative soaps. May 25th 1:00-3:00 Sep. 28th 1:00-3:00 $25.00 $5.00 supply charge (Total Open to all ages! Children under the age of 12 can attend for $5.00 with a paying adult. $30.00) New for 2013 Home March 23rd 1:00-3:00 $35.00 Open to all ages. Spa Class: Learn to make your own lotions, scrubs, bath oils, and more. Oct. 26th 1:00 3:00 $7.00 supply charge Children under 12 can attend for $5.00 with a paying adult. (Total $42.00) New for 2013 Advanced Cold Process Soap: Working with Color If you know how to make basic cold processed soap, learn to put a little COLOR in your creations. New for 2013 Advanced Cold Process Soap: Fun Techniques Learn to swirl, layer, and more June 15th 1:00-3:00 Oct. 19th 1:00-3:00 July 13th 1:00-3:00 Nov. 9th 1:00-3:00 $35.00 Open to participants 18 years and older $35.00 Open to participants 18 years and older