Feathers and Fruit

Canning 101: Maters
2022-07-16 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Feathers & Fruit, 9320 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379, United States
Learn how to can in a casual, outdoor environment! Surrounded by woods & fresh air, you’ll get hands on with water bath canning as well as discover some tricks of the trade with pressure canning.
Classes are limited to 14 participants as a canner can only hold 7 quarts. See, you’re learning already! By the end of the class, you will walk away with the confidence to can your own tomato sauce, jellies, applesauce & more!
$40/per person gets you 2.5 hours of class, a quart of your own flavorful farm fresh basil garlic tomato sauce, and 30 minutes to shop my private inventory containing items that will never be for public sale.
Feel free to byob, friends and food.
MASKS: Because we will be outdoors & everyone will have their own 6ft workspace, masks are NOT required

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Canning 101: Maters
2022-07-15 | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37407, United States
More information coming soon!

Workout On Wheels
2022-07-07 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-06-02 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-05-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-04-07 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-03-03 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-02-03 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-01-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Inversions | Circus Arts & Performance Center, 2315 Cannon Ave., Chattanooga, TN, 37408, United States
Sweat & smile while having fun on skates. Costumes encouraged. Skates & safety gear required.
Do you have skates but haven’t found the right place or time to get your skills, sweats & silliness on?!
Come with a full set of safety gear (knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards & helmet), decked out in your best Jane Fonda ensemble (costumes encouraged) & get ready to Workout On Wheels!
The Inversions studio is one of the most welcoming indoor, spacious set ups that encourages unconventional physical arts so its become a perfect place to gain some miles & smiles while losing weight.
*Weight loss not guaranteed; belly laughs and cheeks hurting from laughing are a definite.
*Certifiable instructor.
*No rentals available so you must bring your own gear. Water fountain, hula hoops & mats will be provided.
Class size is limited to 20 participants so space must be reserved prior to event.

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Basic Pistol Safety & Marksmanship
2022-05-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Feathers & Fruit, 9320 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379, United States
This class is designed for both the handgun novice, experienced shooter, or anyone who wants to carry confidently & competently.
You get five hours with Sequatchie School for Self Reliance & Survival Skills founder Bradley Bleasdale who has over forty years of experience using handguns & rifles along with hands-on learning.
Having a permit doesn’t necessarily mean you know how to shoot. Whether you’ve had professional gun safety courses or not, this class provides opportunity for all skill levels to better their stance, grip, trigger manipulation & more!
Cost of class is $225 with an online reservation of $25 to hold your seat then the $200 remainder is due upon arrival.
You will need to supply your own pistol (of any caliber; semi-autos preferred), a quality holster & your own ammunition. If you are looking to attend this class to understand what first firearm to purchase then bring $40 cash to cover loaned ammo & firearm during the class. At no cost, we can supply safety glasses & hearing protection during the class.
Coffee & water will be provided. Bring a reusable water bottle & coffee cup as well as lunch/snacks.
Max 10 participants; minimum age 10 years old.

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Canning 101: Pickled Eggs
2022-04-09 12:00 - 15:00 | Feathers & Fruit, 9320 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379, United States
Learn how to can in a casual, outdoor environment! Surrounded by woods & fresh air, you’ll get hands on with water bath canning as well as discover some tricks of the trade with pressure canning.
Classes are limited to 14 participants as a canner can only hold 7 quarts. See, you’re learning already! By the end of the class, you will walk away with the confidence to can your own tomato sauce, jellies, applesauce & more!
$40/per person gets you 2.5 hours of class, a quart of your own flavorful farm fresh pickled eggs, and 30 minutes to shop my private inventory containing items that will never be for public sale.
Feel free to byob, friends and food.
MASKS: Because we will be outdoors & everyone will have their own 6ft workspace, masks are NOT required

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Canning 101: Pickled Eggs
2022-04-08 | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37407, United States

Blueberry Pruning
2022-03-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Feathers & Fruit, 9320 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379, United States
Learn how to prune blueberry bushes in a fun outdoor, hands-on setting on a farm!

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Canning 301: Stock
2022-02-25 | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37407, United States

Pistol Basics & Safety: Couples Only
2022-02-13 11:00 - 17:00 | Feathers & Fruit, 9320 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379, United States
Obtain handgun knowledge through hands-on instruction. Experienced guidance regarding basics, safety, stance, follow thru & more.
This class is designed for both the handgun novice, experienced shooter, or anyone who wants to carry confidently & competently. Having a permit doesn’t necessarily mean you know how to shoot. Whether you’ve had professional gun safety courses or not, this class provides opportunity for all skill levels to better their stance, grip, trigger manipulation & more!
You will need to supply your own pistol (of any caliber; semi-autos preferred), a holster & your own ammunition. Also bring a reusable water bottle. We can supply safety glasses & hearing protection.
Total cost $225 includes five hours with Sequatchie School for Self Reliance & Survival Skills founder Bradley Bleasdale who has over forty years of experience using handguns & rifles.
You’ll reserve your seat with a $25 non-refundable deposit online then pay the balance of $200 in cash when you arrive to class.

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Canning 301: Stock & Stuffers
2021-12-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Feathers & Fruit, 9320 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379, United States
Learn how to can in a casual, outdoor environment! Surrounded by woods & fresh air, you’ll get hands on with some tricks of the trade with pressure canning.
You must have taken a Canning 101 Class (or be knowledgeable in canning) before taking this 301 class as we will not be going over basics, only pressure canning. Classes are limited to 7 participants as that is how many quarts a canner can hold. See, you’re learning already! By the end of the class, you will walk away with the confidence to can your own low acidic items like stock, meat, veg & more!
$40/per person gets you 2.5 hours of class, a quart of your own flavorful farm fresh stock (not sure if doing veggie or chicken but either way, it’ll be delish), and 30 minutes to shop my private inventory containing items that will never be for public sale.
I will also have some local cheese, crackers, & pickled fixins for snacks so feel free to byob, friends and food.
MASKS: Because we will be outdoors & everyone will have their own 6ft workspace, masks are NOT required.
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Stock & Stuffers (Advanced Canning)
2021-12-10 17:30 - 20:30 | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37407, United States
Canning can be intimidating, but with some guidance, that intimidation can be short-lived. Join Jessie Gantt-Temple of Feathers & Fruit for an evening of learning about how to pressure can broth. This workshop will be full of hands-on learning! Each participant will go home with a quart of canned broth.
***This class requires that participants haven taken one of our earlier canning 101 classes.
Class is capped at 14. While masks are no longer mandated, Crabtree Farms encourages all farm visitors to adhere to Covid-19 safety measures including social distancing and the wearing of masks in confined areas.
Please Note: Sometimes, we don’t make the ticket minimum, therefore, we have to reschedule the class or cancel. Please check your email and spam folder 48 hours before scheduled class to see if there has been a change. Thank you!
Refund Policy: Refunds can be requested up to 7 days before the start of a workshop for a full refund. To request a refund, please email Melissa Astin at mastin@crabtreefarms.org. If you find that you can’t attend the workshop, but it is too late to request a refund, you are welcome to gift to the workshop to someone else.
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Blueberries 101 at the Farm
2021-12-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Feathers & Fruit, 9320 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379, United States
Learn in a casual outdoor atmosphere from “Blueberry Bev” Fazio & Jessie Gantt-Temple who have professional and relatable experience growing blueberries on their acreage.
For $30, each participant leaves with two 3-year old NC grown blueberry plants, a pound of coffee grounds, the confidence to grow these fruits at home & much more!
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Blueberries 101
2021-12-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37407, United States
Learn in a casual, approachable setting on how to become a master or at least superb grower of blueberries.
Tricks & tips will be revealed by “Blueberry Bev” Fazio & Jessie “FatHappyFarmer” Gantt-Temple (of Feathers & Fruit), two farmers who specialize in larger growth of these fruity bushes. Varieties, soil amendments, pest control & recipes are a few of the topics to be covered.
Every attendee with leave with 2 NC grown 3-yr old blueberry plants, 1# of locally sourced coffee grounds, and most importantly, the knowledge to confidently grow tasty berries at home & more.
Refund Policy: Refunds can be requested up to 7 days before the start of a workshop for a full refund. To request a refund, please email Melissa Astin at mastin@crabtreefarms.org. If you find that you can’t attend the workshop, but it is too late to request a refund, you are welcome to gift the workshop to someone else.
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Canning 101: Spiced Apples
2021-09-11 15:00 - 18:00 | Feathers & Fruit, 9320 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379, United States
Learn how to can in a casual, outdoor environment! Surrounded by woods & fresh air, you’ll get hands on with water bath canning as well as discover some tricks of the trade with pressure canning.
Classes are limited to 7 participants as that is how many quarts a canner can hold. See, you’re learning already! By the end of the class, you will walk away with the confidence to can your own tomato sauce, jellies, applesauce & more!
$40/per person gets you 2.5 hours of class, a quart of your own flavorful farm fresh spiced apples, and 30 minutes to shop my private inventory containing items that will never be for public sale.
I will also have some local cheese, crackers, & pickled fixins for snacks so feel free to byob, friends and food.
MASKS: Because we will be outdoors & everyone will have their own 6ft workspace, masks are NOT required.

Canning 101: Spiced Apples
2021-09-10 17:30 - 20:30 | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37407, United States
Canning can be intimidating, but with some guidance, that intimidation can be short-lived. Join Jessie Gantt-Temple of Feathers & Fruit for an evening of learning about the basics of canning. This workshop will be full of hands-on learning while participants water-bath can apples. Each participant will go home with a quart of canned apples.
***The December advanced canning class (pressure canning) requires participants to take one of our basic canning classes, such as this apple canning class.

FREE! Basic Rifle Safety and Marksmanship
2021-08-08 13:00 - 18:00 | Feathers & Fruit, 9320 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379, United States
Learn the basics of rifle safety and marksmanship!
FREE! Basic Rifle class! You will learn the basics of gun safety, the types of rifles and how they work, proper ammunition, and the 6 fundamentals of marksmanship. Then to the range for live fire instruction! Bring your own, or we will provide guns, ammo, eye and ear protection-all you need is a teachable spirit!
Ages 10 and up.
Taking place on a farm, there will be opportunity to purchase items like salsa, pickled veg or egg, fresh eggs & other farm goodies.
Please bring plenty of water, a notebook and pen, if possible a folding chair, and appropriate clothing. If you have a yoga mat or an old blanket to lie on for prone shooting that would be helpful.
Donations are gladly accepted so we can continue our work of teaching gun safety, marksmanship, and most importantly, the Blessings of Liberty.
You must RSVP through the Eventbrite ticket link. PLEASE do not sign up unless you will be attending. The tickets are limited and if you sign up then don’t come, someone who wanted to attend will be shut out. Classes max at 12 participants.
Thanks for your support!
