Welcome to New Acadia!

Heaven on Earth

This site is being re-constructed, little by little, as improvements are made to the farm as well. Please be patient and visit us frequently!

In the meantime, here is the current information for Summer Music & Dance Camps & Events. Please don't hesitate to call if you don't find what you're looking for!

2008 Summertime Calendar

Camp & Workshop Registrations begin June 10, 2008. Work exchanges available.
Options include day only, evening only or full weekend registrations. Open Air dancing under the Big Tent and overnight camping in the pastoral open land of this hilltop farm. Meal and camping options are offered to accommodate your preferences. A limited number of bunks are available for registered guests in the Farmhouse. Dances are open to the public.

June 22nd — Kitchen Junket & BBQ at the Farmhouse
Bring your instruments and voices & join us for a summer evening following the Vermont History Expo. The Expo is at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds, but visitors are invited to tour the barn between 3-5pm. A BBQ picnic will be offered ($10 or potluck) at the Farmhouse to guests and musicians — so come join us to play or visit or both!

CAMP WEEKENDS & OPEN DANCES

Registrations begin June 1, 2008
New Acadia's Open Air dancing under the Big Tent and overnight camping in the pastoral open land of our hilltop farm. Contras, squares, couples and dance, instruction Friday thru Sunday. Camper initiated activities. Meals, pricing and schedule options to accommodate your preferences. Dances are open to the public. Info & Registration at (802) 889-3246 or on-line.

• August 15-18, 2008 — 6th Annual Traditional Music & Dance Camp
Featuring The Clayfoot Strutters with Rachael Neavitt

Contras, squares, couples and dance, instruction Friday thru Sunday. Camper initiated activities with a relaxed yet dynamic schedule — great for families! Check the website for schedule updates.

August 16: — Open Contradance

The Clayfoot Strutters

• August 29 & 30: Cultural Heritage Music & Dance Weekend
Honoring the French cultural contribution to New England
Featuring NIGHTINGALE with Steve Zakon-Anderson & Tidal Wave

• August 29th

• August 30th

• August 31st — New World Festival in Randolph, VT (Noon to midnight)
Both Tidal Wave & Nightingale will appear at the Festival. Additional information at: www.newworldfestival.org

COMMUNITY CONTRADANCES & CONCERTS

At the TUNBRIDGE GRANGE HALL in North Tunbridge

Fourth Friday Contradances

• June 27 — Suzannah Blachly & George White with Ricky Holt calling

• July 25 — Big Red Truck (Tim, Traver Mollie Traver, Geoff Dates) with Delia Clark calling

• August 22 — Rumpledethumps with Lausanne Allen calling (See Special Dance info for September below)

• October 24 — Atlantic Crossing with Lausanne Allen calling

• Nov. 28 — TBA

• Dec. 26 — TBA

Tunbridge Village Store

September 26th — Festival Dance at the TUNBRIDGE TOWN HALL
Music by Pete Sutherland and Colin McCaffrey — caller TBA
In collaboration with the Animal-Power Field Days — a three day festival located at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds.

Strafford Summer Folk Concert Series — at the Unitarian Church in South Strafford
Featuring music from across the borders, the Atlantic seashores and Louisianna's south — song, instrument, folklore, food & poetry. At the Unitarian Church in So. Strafford, corner of Justin Morrill Hwy & Rte. 132
More information and performer details go to: www.strafforduuchurch.org

July 2 — Tympaonon — Sam Moffitt, Jean-Pierre Le Duc & Mirelle Girard
July 9 — Trio Maritsa (Jeremiah McLane, Anna Patton, Todd Roach)
July 16 — Peter & Mary Alice Amidon
July 23 — Dana & Sue Robinson
July 30 — Wind that Shakes the Barley
August 6 — David Coffin (Maritime Songs & History)
August 13 — Jesse Lege (with Mary Jo Slattery & Andy Stewart / Cajun

Pre-concert Cajun Workshops & Feast (register for workshop at 802-889-3246)

August 20 — Lui Collins (Benefit Concert for the Church Restoration Fund)

New Acadia Farm
216 Whitney Hill Road
Tunbridge, VT 05077
(802) 889-3246