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“PTSD is a whole-body tragedy, an integral human event of enormous proportions with massive repercussions.”― Susan Pease Banitt

Crystal Heart Beading

Taught by Joy Harmon of JoyHarmonDesigns.com

Heart Pendant Class includes a printed tutorial and materials kit.

Heart Size: 27mm high by 25mm wide by 12mm deep at lobes

Materials Kit Includes:

4mm bicone crystals, 73

Illusion Cord, clear

Gold or silver colored coated beading line (as shows on red heart)

Available for use in class:

Crimping and cutting pliers to apply clasp and closure

Tool for stringing a finished heart onto necklace strand

Upon signing up for class, please give your crystal color preference(s). We will do our best to accommodate your preference, and will also bring additional colors.

Table top lights will be available at class. If you need a little extra help looking at small things, please remember to bring your glasses.

Questions? Please contact Joy Harmon at joy@joyharmondesigns.com

When: Friday, February 9

Where: Southern Streams Coffee, 1628 5th Ave W, Laurel Park, NC

Time: 10am - noon

THE CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL

If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please click below

When: Friday, February 23

Where: Pick-up at Veterans Healing Farm

Time: 11am - 4pm

Chevron Crystal Bracelet Beading

Taught by Joy Harmon of JoyHarmonDesigns.com

Class includes a printed tutorial and materials kit. Materials Kit Includes:

• 4mm bicone crystals, 15 beads and a large beat for closure
• Fireline thread, size 6lb
• Beading needle, size 11
• Printed tutorial

Available for use in class:

Cutting tool for trimming thread

Adjustable top lighting

Works mats

Glue for securing beading thread ends

Upon signing up for class, in the comments section, please give your crystal color preference(s). We will our best to accommodate your preference, and will bring additional colors.

If you need a little extra help looking at small things, please remember to bring your glasses. Questions? Contact Joy Harmon at joy@joyharmondesigns.com

When: Wednesday, March 13

Where: The Buzz, 225 S Grove St, Hendersonville, NC

Time: 4pm - 7pm

What We Grew, and What We Grow - History of Gardening in the US, mid 1800s to Now

with Craig LeHoullier

This colorful workshop will use loads of pictures from old seed catalogs to show the different trends in gardens, starting in the mid 1800s (the beginning of US Seed Companies) and focusing on 50 year intervals, arriving at what we grow and enjoy today. Craig will take the class well beyond tomatoes to look at other key crops, such as beans, peas, eggplants and peppers. Be sure to bring all of your gardening and gardening history questions.

Each attendee will receive a packet of historic seeds!

When: Saturday, March 16

Where: Historic Johnson Farm, 3346 Haywood Rd, Hendersonville, NC

Time: 10am - noon

An Introduction to Home Hydroponics

Join us for an exciting hydroponic class! Learn the art of operating the Vivosun deep flow technique hydroponic system, which you'll receive as part of the course. Under the expert guidance of the owner of Saluda Grade Farm, you'll learn the secrets of successful soil-less gardening and cultivate thriving plants. Don't miss this hands-on opportunity to grow your knowledge (and vegetables) and experience the future of sustainable farming.

While this is a lecture only workshop, you will have access to the instructor and video guidance from him in setting up your VIVOSUN Hydroponic Grow Kit at home.

When: Saturday, April 20

Where: Historic Johnson Farm, 3346 Haywood Rd, Hendersonville, NC

Time: 9am - 1pm

Unbroken Spirit

The Veterans Healing Farm is partnering with Unbroken Spirit to empower you with training, support, and resources to unlock your full potential. Discover how their 3 Phase Transformative Program can help you become your best-self. This Veterans program is completely free.

2024 Programs are filling fast and space is limited. Apply Today!

Check out the video from our 2023 team on their wilderness experience. The team came as strangers and left as lifelong friends. For more information or questions, please email info@unbrokenspirit.org.

No Barriers USA, which provides programs for Veterans with visible and invisible disabilities, is excited to launch its 2024 season with the opening of applications for its No Barriers Warriors program. The application period opened on Jan. 9.

The 2024 program season features four Basecamp trips in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado (June 28-July 2, July 12-16, July 26-30 and Aug. 1-5) and five backcountry trips: June 5-9 in Asheville, N.C., Aug. 13-19 in Wyoming, Aug. 22-28 in Colorado, Sept. 5-11 in Colorado, and Sept. 15-21 in Wyoming. Applications are currently available below. Please contact No Barriers Warriors with any questions at warriors@nobarriersusa.org or 970-484-3633, ext. 305.

Congratulations to the newly elected Officers of the Board of Directors for the Veterans Healing Farm

David Boeke, President. Brian Cotton, Vice President. Brian Black, Treasurer. Dr. Jeanine Davis, Secretary. Other Board members include Ashlynn McCoy, Nancy Martin, and Larry Schroyer. Thank you to all for your ongoing commitment to the Farm and our mission!

In this 20-minute weekly podcast, Marine and Air Force Veterans Al Yeck and Megan Landreth interview nonprofits throughout the country who offer help to our Veteran community. Remember to like and subscribe! Click on the above image to listen.

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