Bittersweet Farms News and Events

In this area, we post information about current and future events at Bittersweet Farms, Bittersweet Pemberville, and Betty's Farm. Unless otherwise noted, these events are open to friends of Bittersweet Farms and to the general public.

Maps and directions are available.

For additional details, please contact Melissa Tilkins ( mbennett@bittersweetfarms.org ) at 419.875.6986, ext. 1241 or Julie Horns ( jvhorns@bittersweetfarms.org ) at 419.875.6986, ext. 1236.

JUL 10-31 ART EXHIBIT Downtown Toledo

The Bittersweet Art Exhibit, "Crafting a Response: The Artists of Bittersweet Farms," opens July 10 and contines thorugh July 31 at 20 North Gallery, which is located in downtown Toledo at 18 N. St. Clair Street. Displayed will be creative textiles, ceramics, and paintings by 13 women and men who participate in Bittersweet Farms. For some of them, art is their main medium of communication to the world.

A virtual tour of the exhibit is available.

The reception is Thursday, July 22, from 6 - 9 P.M. The public is welcome. For more information, call Bittersweet Farms at 419.875.6986 or 20 North Gallery at 419.241.2400.

FRI, AUG 13 CONSULTING TOUR Whitehouse Location

This tour is for individuals and groups desiring an in-depth understanding of Bittersweet, Inc. Consultations and tours are designed to meet your specific needs. Tours range in time depending on your tour preferences and the number of different professionals that you meet with. Consulting tours are $100/hr. To schedule a consulting tour, please contact Karen Shulman, Training and Consultation Consultant at 419.875.6986, ext. 1208, or at kshulman@bittersweetfarms.org.

FRI, SEP 10 CONSULTING TOUR Whitehouse Location

SEP 22, 23 and 24 BITTERSWEET ACADEMY Whitehouse Location

Bittersweet, Inc. invites you to explore successful ways of working with persons with autism by learning the methodology of support developed by Bittersweet Farms over 25 years. The interactive Academy will be held this summer on our 80 acre farm in Northwest Ohio. The Academy will run for 3 days (September 22, 23 and 24) from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, although depending on the topics covered, you may choose to attend only one, two, or all three days.

Instructors include Jan Cline, Training and Consultation Director, Bittersweet Farms; Kate Graber, Behavioral Shaping Consultant, Bittersweet Farms; Shelley Kotz, Supported Recreation Specialist, Bittersweet Farms; and Karen Shulman, Training and Consultation Consultant, Bittersweet Farms.

For more information and pricing, see our brochure, send email to Sandy Riddle ( sriddle@bittersweetfarms.org ), or call Sandy at 1.419.875.6986 ext. 1202.

For those ready to register, a registration form is available. To maximize interactivity, registration is limited to approximately 15 participants.

FRI, OCT 1 CONSULTING TOUR Whitehouse Location

OCT 9 FALL ON THE FARM Whitehouse location

Details to be announced

NOV 3, 4 and 5 BITTERSWEET ACADEMY Whitehouse Location

Bittersweet, Inc. invites you to explore successful ways of working with persons with autism by learning the methodology of support developed by Bittersweet Farms over 25 years. The interactive Academy will be held this summer on our 80 acre farm in Northwest Ohio. The Academy will run for 3 days (November 3, 4 and 5) from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, although depending on the topics covered, you may choose to attend only one, two, or all three days.

For more information and pricing, see our brochure, send email to Sandy Riddle ( sriddle@bittersweetfarms.org ), or call Sandy at 1.419.875.6986 ext. 1202.

For those ready to register, a registration form is available. To maximize interactivity, registration is limited to approximately 15 participants.

FRI, NOV 5 CONSULTING TOUR Whitehouse Location

FRI, DEC 3 CONSULTING TOUR Whitehouse Location