Ancestral Living, Traditional Skills & Homesteading Festival
Saturday July 19th, 2025 10am-5pm at Forrest Green Farm (Louisa, Virginia)
Free Event!
Join us to learn about ancestral diets, ancestral skills, regenerative agriculture, traditional skills, seasonal eating, food preservation, and much more!
Festival Events
Farm Tours
Wings & Beer!
Artisan & Local Vendors
Healthy Living Workshops
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Regenerative Grazing - A discussion on regenerative grazing, how and why we do what we do. Learn how this benefits our community, animal welfare, and the environment while producing delicious, nutritious meats.
Garrett Brockwell: Orchard Hill Farm
So Your Garden Has Gone Wild...Now What? Intro to Canning - This talk will set you on the right path into the world of canning. We will talk about both water bath and pressure canning, the tricks of the trade, new technology available, and answer and questions you may have.
Ancestral Movement - Pilates is an effective movement practice to bridge the gap between the movement habits and practices of our ancestors and the relative inactivity of our modern lifestyle. Come and find out how to regain the strength and flexibility required to move more in your daily life.
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We're your neighborhood brewery, regardless of your current neighborhood. We've transformed the old "VFW" into your next favorite place. Located in Gordonsville, VA, just 25 minutes north east of Charlottesville, its the perfect stop on your way to explore our quaint little town.
We are Buffalo Wild Wings, we have wings traditional and boneless, wraps, burgers, fried pickles, fries, wedges, tots and Pepsi products.
Club Pilates Charlottesville is a boutique Pilates studio specializing in reformer fusion classes for anyone, at any age or fitness level. Pilates is an effective movement practice to bridge the gap between the movement habits and practices of our ancestors and the relative inactivity of our modern lifestyle. Come and find out how to regain the strength and flexibility required to move more in your daily life.
Egg Brigade Black Soldier Fly Larvae - Veteran Owned - Always grown in the USA!
They sell value-added products such as award-winning jams, pickles, applesauce, vinegars, and herbs. Orchard Hill Farm specializes in heirloom fruits, vegetables, and value-added products. Based out of Louisa County VA, many of their offerings have won awards at the Virginia State Fair.
The Toy Barn Homestead, where we craft luxurious goat milk soaps using locally sourced oils and natural ingredients. Discover our unique, aromatic blends that nourish your skin and elevate your everyday skincare routine. where we craft luxurious goat milk soaps using locally sourced oils and natural ingredients. Discover our unique, aromatic blends that nourish your skin and elevate your everyday skincare routine.