UPCOMING EVENTS
Please pre-register for workshops with the links below, if applicable. KMH will notify registrants in the case that we need to reschedule or cancel an event. If you must cancel your registration, please notify us ASAP but at least 48 hours before the scheduled event. Past this deadline, no refunds or credits will be available.
MIXING & USING HERBAL TEAS
With Janell Baran of Blue Owl Garden Emporium
Tuesday, January 21st, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Fight those winter blues! Nothing makes us feel cozy in the winter like a steaming cup of herbal tea. We think of tea as a soothing treat, but it's easy to overlook the many health benefits, from improving digestion, calming ragged nerves, and improving sleep, to adding key nutrients to our diet. Local herb farmer Janell Baran of Blue Owl Garden Emporium will introduce a variety of suitable tea herbs and spices - many locally and sustainably grown right here in central Ohio - as well as the best brewing techniques. Attendees will have an opportunity to experiment with their own herbal tea blends and sample a number of common and uncommon herbal flavor combinations. Class fee is $35. Click here to register.
About the Instructor: Janell Baran is owner/operator of Blue Owl Garden Emporium herb farm and Blue Owl Hollow forest farm. Growing up on a small farm in Minnesota, her early life was eerily reminiscent of A Prairie Home Companion episode. Following the trend of the times, she left small-town life, went to college, and got a good job in the computer industry. Spending so much time at a desk in front of a computer began to wear on her and she thought longingly of those early years playing wild and free in the woods and fields. A mid-life crisis, brought about by the 2004 Christmas ice storm in Central Ohio, led to her decision to leave her good job with benefits to become a farmer full-time. She now lives a busy, dirty, physically exhausting, but very satisfying life on an old mid-1800s farmstead nestled in the hills and hollows of Licking County. Blue Owl herbs and forest products can be purchased at local farmer’s markets and the Keller Market House.
BREAKFAST PARTY!
With New Roots Farm , Elizabeth's Originals, Wildflower Lane Honey & Koffee Geeks
Saturday, January 25th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Beat those winter blues and start the day off right by joining us for a Breakfast Party on Saturday, January 25th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Enjoy free samples, special breakfast treats and hot coffee. The owners of New Roots Farm, Elizabeth's Originals and Wildflower Lane Honey will be here to greet you and offer a taste of what they do. Enjoy your breakfast and hot Koffee Geeks coffee while listening to live music by Young & Poor in our community room!
PLAN YOUR HERB GARDEN
With Janell Baran of Blue Owl Garden Emporium
Tuesday, February 4th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Make this the year you grow your own herbs! Janell Baran of Blue Owl Garden Emporium will explain which herbs grow well here in Ohio, how their growing requirements differ from vegetables or flowers, choosing between seeds and plant starts, timing your plantings, and much more. Participants will have the opportunity to sow seed in 3" pots to take home for a head start on this summer's herbal bounty. Class fee is $35. Click here to register.
About the Instructor: Janell Baran is owner/operator of Blue Owl Garden Emporium herb farm and Blue Owl Hollow forest farm. Growing up on a small farm in Minnesota, her early life was eerily reminiscent of A Prairie Home Companion episode. Following the trend of the times, she left small-town life, went to college, and got a good job in the computer industry. Spending so much time at a desk in front of a computer began to wear on her and she thought longingly of those early years playing wild and free in the woods and fields. A mid-life crisis, brought about by the 2004 Christmas ice storm in Central Ohio, led to her decision to leave her good job with benefits to become a farmer full-time. She now lives a busy, dirty, physically exhausting, but very satisfying life on an old mid-1800s farmstead nestled in the hills and hollows of Licking County. Blue Owl herbs and forest products can be purchased at local farmer’s markets and the Keller Market House.
THE JOY OF CHOCOLATE - BEAN TO BAR GLORIOUS!
With Wren Valley Truffles
Saturday, February 8th, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Come meet Dr. Janet Bowers, chocolatier and owner of Wren Valley Truffles in the Hocking Hills. Wren Valley specializes in artisan chocolates handcrafted with regional ingredients.
Do something unique, fun and delicious just in time for Valentines Day! Take a peek into the world of artisan chocolate. Learn the basics: from the growth and harvesting of cacao beans, chocolate production and creating glorious artisan treats. This is an introductory tasting adventure. Discuss and sample many types of chocolate and chocolate applications. Each participant will leave with lots of goodies!
The class fee is $35 ($30 for Friends of the Market members) and limited to 10 participants. All supplies are provided. Sorry, we are unable to provide a refund after registration. Click here to register.
About the Instructor: Dr. Bowers is a retired Clinical & Forensic Psychologist turned Chocolatier. She lives in the heart of the Hocking Hills on a lovely farm that has been in her family for many generations. You will find Wren Valley chocolate creations at Keller Market House and many local & regional wineries, distilleries, lodges, inns, restaurants, specialty shops and festivals.
MUSHROOM PRODUCTION FOR THE HOME GROWER
With Janell Baran of Blue Owl Garden Emporium
Tuesday, March 3rd, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Mushrooms make a wonderful complement to freshly harvested herbs and vegetables from your garden and are not any more difficult to grow. In this session, Janell Baran of Blue Owl Hollow Tree Farm will demonstrate a straight-forward log inoculation technique suitable for small-scale production of several different culinary mushrooms. Not all mushrooms can be cultivated this way, but shiitake, oyster, and lion's mane are examples of choice edibles which, given the right situation and basic maintenance, will thrive for years in your yard, shade garden, or woodlot. Log harvesting, site selection, care of inoculated logs, and various mushroom cultivation resources will also be discussed.
Optional: In your registration, you may choose to pre-order an inoculated mushroom log from Blue Owl to take home the night of the class.
Class fee is $30. Click here to register.
About the Instructor: Janell Baran is owner/operator of Blue Owl Garden Emporium herb farm and Blue Owl Hollow forest farm. Growing up on a small farm in Minnesota, her early life was eerily reminiscent of A Prairie Home Companion episode. Following the trend of the times, she left small-town life, went to college, and got a good job in the computer industry. Spending so much time at a desk in front of a computer began to wear on her and she thought longingly of those early years playing wild and free in the woods and fields. A mid-life crisis, brought about by the 2004 Christmas ice storm in Central Ohio, led to her decision to leave her good job with benefits to become a farmer full-time. She now lives a busy, dirty, physically exhausting, but very satisfying life on an old mid-1800s farmstead nestled in the hills and hollows of Licking County. Blue Owl herbs and forest products can be purchased at local farmer’s markets and the Keller Market House.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Click here to see past events at the Keller Market House
Please pre-register for workshops with the links below, if applicable. KMH will notify registrants in the case that we need to reschedule or cancel an event. If you must cancel your registration, please notify us ASAP but at least 48 hours before the scheduled event. Past this deadline, no refunds or credits will be available.
MIXING & USING HERBAL TEAS
With Janell Baran of Blue Owl Garden Emporium
Tuesday, January 21st, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Fight those winter blues! Nothing makes us feel cozy in the winter like a steaming cup of herbal tea. We think of tea as a soothing treat, but it's easy to overlook the many health benefits, from improving digestion, calming ragged nerves, and improving sleep, to adding key nutrients to our diet. Local herb farmer Janell Baran of Blue Owl Garden Emporium will introduce a variety of suitable tea herbs and spices - many locally and sustainably grown right here in central Ohio - as well as the best brewing techniques. Attendees will have an opportunity to experiment with their own herbal tea blends and sample a number of common and uncommon herbal flavor combinations. Class fee is $35. Click here to register.
About the Instructor: Janell Baran is owner/operator of Blue Owl Garden Emporium herb farm and Blue Owl Hollow forest farm. Growing up on a small farm in Minnesota, her early life was eerily reminiscent of A Prairie Home Companion episode. Following the trend of the times, she left small-town life, went to college, and got a good job in the computer industry. Spending so much time at a desk in front of a computer began to wear on her and she thought longingly of those early years playing wild and free in the woods and fields. A mid-life crisis, brought about by the 2004 Christmas ice storm in Central Ohio, led to her decision to leave her good job with benefits to become a farmer full-time. She now lives a busy, dirty, physically exhausting, but very satisfying life on an old mid-1800s farmstead nestled in the hills and hollows of Licking County. Blue Owl herbs and forest products can be purchased at local farmer’s markets and the Keller Market House.
BREAKFAST PARTY!
With New Roots Farm , Elizabeth's Originals, Wildflower Lane Honey & Koffee Geeks
Saturday, January 25th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Beat those winter blues and start the day off right by joining us for a Breakfast Party on Saturday, January 25th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Enjoy free samples, special breakfast treats and hot coffee. The owners of New Roots Farm, Elizabeth's Originals and Wildflower Lane Honey will be here to greet you and offer a taste of what they do. Enjoy your breakfast and hot Koffee Geeks coffee while listening to live music by Young & Poor in our community room!
PLAN YOUR HERB GARDEN
With Janell Baran of Blue Owl Garden Emporium
Tuesday, February 4th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Make this the year you grow your own herbs! Janell Baran of Blue Owl Garden Emporium will explain which herbs grow well here in Ohio, how their growing requirements differ from vegetables or flowers, choosing between seeds and plant starts, timing your plantings, and much more. Participants will have the opportunity to sow seed in 3" pots to take home for a head start on this summer's herbal bounty. Class fee is $35. Click here to register.
About the Instructor: Janell Baran is owner/operator of Blue Owl Garden Emporium herb farm and Blue Owl Hollow forest farm. Growing up on a small farm in Minnesota, her early life was eerily reminiscent of A Prairie Home Companion episode. Following the trend of the times, she left small-town life, went to college, and got a good job in the computer industry. Spending so much time at a desk in front of a computer began to wear on her and she thought longingly of those early years playing wild and free in the woods and fields. A mid-life crisis, brought about by the 2004 Christmas ice storm in Central Ohio, led to her decision to leave her good job with benefits to become a farmer full-time. She now lives a busy, dirty, physically exhausting, but very satisfying life on an old mid-1800s farmstead nestled in the hills and hollows of Licking County. Blue Owl herbs and forest products can be purchased at local farmer’s markets and the Keller Market House.
THE JOY OF CHOCOLATE - BEAN TO BAR GLORIOUS!
With Wren Valley Truffles
Saturday, February 8th, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Come meet Dr. Janet Bowers, chocolatier and owner of Wren Valley Truffles in the Hocking Hills. Wren Valley specializes in artisan chocolates handcrafted with regional ingredients.
Do something unique, fun and delicious just in time for Valentines Day! Take a peek into the world of artisan chocolate. Learn the basics: from the growth and harvesting of cacao beans, chocolate production and creating glorious artisan treats. This is an introductory tasting adventure. Discuss and sample many types of chocolate and chocolate applications. Each participant will leave with lots of goodies!
The class fee is $35 ($30 for Friends of the Market members) and limited to 10 participants. All supplies are provided. Sorry, we are unable to provide a refund after registration. Click here to register.
About the Instructor: Dr. Bowers is a retired Clinical & Forensic Psychologist turned Chocolatier. She lives in the heart of the Hocking Hills on a lovely farm that has been in her family for many generations. You will find Wren Valley chocolate creations at Keller Market House and many local & regional wineries, distilleries, lodges, inns, restaurants, specialty shops and festivals.
MUSHROOM PRODUCTION FOR THE HOME GROWER
With Janell Baran of Blue Owl Garden Emporium
Tuesday, March 3rd, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Mushrooms make a wonderful complement to freshly harvested herbs and vegetables from your garden and are not any more difficult to grow. In this session, Janell Baran of Blue Owl Hollow Tree Farm will demonstrate a straight-forward log inoculation technique suitable for small-scale production of several different culinary mushrooms. Not all mushrooms can be cultivated this way, but shiitake, oyster, and lion's mane are examples of choice edibles which, given the right situation and basic maintenance, will thrive for years in your yard, shade garden, or woodlot. Log harvesting, site selection, care of inoculated logs, and various mushroom cultivation resources will also be discussed.
Optional: In your registration, you may choose to pre-order an inoculated mushroom log from Blue Owl to take home the night of the class.
Class fee is $30. Click here to register.
About the Instructor: Janell Baran is owner/operator of Blue Owl Garden Emporium herb farm and Blue Owl Hollow forest farm. Growing up on a small farm in Minnesota, her early life was eerily reminiscent of A Prairie Home Companion episode. Following the trend of the times, she left small-town life, went to college, and got a good job in the computer industry. Spending so much time at a desk in front of a computer began to wear on her and she thought longingly of those early years playing wild and free in the woods and fields. A mid-life crisis, brought about by the 2004 Christmas ice storm in Central Ohio, led to her decision to leave her good job with benefits to become a farmer full-time. She now lives a busy, dirty, physically exhausting, but very satisfying life on an old mid-1800s farmstead nestled in the hills and hollows of Licking County. Blue Owl herbs and forest products can be purchased at local farmer’s markets and the Keller Market House.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Click here to see past events at the Keller Market House