New Acadia Farm is ...

a 260 acre hilltop farm, privately owned by Robin Russell, and located in an unspoiled rural historic neighborhood in East-Central Vermont. A century-old octagonal Barn is the defining architectural landmark on the property, and is surrounded by 1000 acres of trails, open fields, forests, homesteads, a one room schoolhouse and abundant wildlife. The cool, refreshing breezes of late summer offer an idyllic climate for outdoor activities in this secluded sanctuary of beauty and nature. The spirit of the land, the natural history and the cultural connections that continue to surface with each visitor throughout the changing seasons contribute to a living tradition that is most meaningful when it is shared.

$135.00 Registration, includes 6 meals   
inquire for rates for camping and guest accomodations
work exchanges available throughout the summer, family discounts
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Camper Registration Includes:
Overnight Campsites, Dorm-style & Private Rooms
 6 meals prepared and served family-style, with farm-fresh, locally grown foods
Late Night Music and Snacks
All dance, music, & singing workshops
Admission to the Clayfoot Strutter’s Anniversary Contradance at Tracy Hall
and Sunday Potluck and Porch Sing
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Camper-Initiated Activities – ideas from past years
Crafts, Games, and Children’s Activities – for all ages
      Music and Dance Instruction for village & community social dances
Morning Song & Dance Hour out on the land
Cultural History Talks and Natural History Walks
Massage, Yoga and Stretch Classes for Musicians & Dancers
Community Gardening – food preparation, herb and wild edibles walk/talk
Sketching & Watercolors, basket-weaving,
French Songs, Campfire Songs, Storytelling
Caller’s Workshop & dance exchange
Bird Watching
Swimming – Hiking – Fishing – Mountain Biking – Games
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Scheduled Activities (subject to change)

Friday  7-11pm
Introductory dance workshop 7:15pm
Welcome Dance   8:00
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Saturday, August 22    11am – 3pm
 Improvisation Workshops with Pete Sutherland
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Sunday, August 23, 2009  10 – 1pm
Porch Sing and Brunch with
Pete Sutherland and Peter Davis
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Workshop Descriptions

Intrumentals for all levels -bring your instruments!
Includes lunch and swim break
"Improvising within the Tradition" - a workshop to explore a creative approach to contradance music – topics include adopting stylistic elements from various kinds of music,  "hearing like a singer /  phrasing like a dancer', the difference between riffing and improvising, and beginning to develop your own language.

Food

Simple, organic when possible, locally grown when possible, lovingly prepared and served. Vegetarian options are available at every meal. Late night snacks for registered guests included. Refrigeration may be available for those who bring there own if space permits.

Accomodations

The Retreat House at New Acadia sits atop its own hilltop with view and features three bedrooms and a common eating/living space. It is available for rent year-round as a Family Vacation House or to small groups for Retreats and meeting space.

Farmhouse B&B Private (double occupancy) and shared (dorm style bunks with 3 — 6/room) with shared bath on the second floor. There is a farm housecat that lives primarily outdoors in summertime—but those with allergies are encouraged to inquire. The resident border collies, Duffy and Banjo only frequent the kitchen area, but animals are part of the dˇcor. A large kitchen and livingroom offer ample lounging space with several pianos, assorted games, library and artwork of local artists.

Campground — The expansive property offers open skies, gentle breezes with few bugs, plenty of shade and water, views and a rolling landscape that isolates the traveling sounds of laughter, music and barking dogs in unique ways without venturing too far apart. There are designated areas for primitive and car camping without access to running water and shelter, as well as a Common Campground with an outdoor kitchen and eating area for people to share their eating and other housekeeping needs.

On larger group weekends, early-to-bed and late-night camping villages are encouraged. Well drained and level areas are available for RV's, though there are no power hook-ups. Extension cords may be utilized in certain circumstances. Campfires are permitted in designated areas only.

Please browse the Facilities links on the website. Updated photos are on the way!

About the Music Staff

THE CLAYFOOT STRUTTERS
The Clayfoot Strutters (Pete Sutherland, Jeremiah McLane, Lee Blackwell, Peter Davis, Harry Aceto) are a self-styled "New England-based Contradance Jam Band" who specialize in fusing the modes and melodies of traditional American immigrant music, progressive pop and modal jazz harmonies with hot dance-floor grooves from the Latin, Swing, Afropop and Zydeco/Cajun worlds. Since our first dance weekend in 2001, The Strutters have been the featured New Acadia house-band. Pete Sutherland branded and graced our existence with both a waltz "New Acadia Waltz", and a commissioned collage-art piece of the farm's landscape and barn. It's a great honor to have them re-convene each year for this annual event.

Registration & Fees

Each Camp offers a Weekend Package or a-la-carte selection of activities to suit your preferences.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM & SEND WITH YOUR DEPOSIT.

Each participant is also asked to sign up for one or more housekeeping tasks to facilitate the comfort and enjoyment of the weekend community. Our rates are already discounted to allow for this expectation, as we function with a very small crew of paid administrative, hospitality and maintenance staff. As a result guests enjoy the ambience of a non-institutionalized operation along with the luxury of a privately held site that caters to your comfort and independent needs as well as the desires to form a community of friends. We do this through music and dance, shared work and customized hospitality.

Work Exchanges are available for a $15/hour exchange off the full rate for up to 6 hours work. Barters may be specially arranged with Robin. Children & family rates are available, but children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No pets please.

Partners & Sponsors

New Acadia Farm's mission of stewardship, education, outreach and conservation is generously supported by Partnering Sponsorships. Funds received supplement the price differential for the year-round maintenance, operational and administrative costs of this manifesting dream. Our food and many services are provided in partnership with local businesses dedicated to improving our local economy and community. Personal donations are also gratefully accepted.