Canyon Park Cabin

Posted by Lynn 11-13-07

I was fortunate to learn folk dancing from Jane Farwell at Folklore Village. Jane was such an inspirational person, that I even enjoyed cleaning house for Jane and her mother, Frances Farwell, one summer in the early 1970s; I just wanted to be able to hang around.

The schoolhouse and the farm were always buzzing with activity, people were always flying in from exotic places around the world, and the festivals were magical.

Our group of high school students from around the county traveled to perform for several different events, wearing Jane’s priceless collection of authentic and vintage costumes.

Jane’s vision is still enriching many lives. Folklore Village is just over the hill from Canyon Park, near Ridgeway, WI. Their Festival of Christmas & Midwinter Traditions is held each year in late December, and this is the 60th year of the celebration! Check their Calendar here.

Folklore Village hosts a great variety of fun activities, from monthly potluck barn dances, concerts and family activities, to elaborate holiday celebrations of folk traditions.

Highly Recommended.

Here’s a fun and fashionable way to view the countryside and the studios of local artists. A drive from Mineral Point to Spring Green (we are centrally located) is a pleasant experience, well worth the trip and is about 25 miles. Stopping at the studios can make this an all day expedition. This is a three day event, so you could make the entire weekend an art expedition! A broad array art-forms, styles and interpretations are available. Some of our favorite artists are on the tour. Check it out.

Fall Art Tour

Dodgeville Blues Fest is a great party in Down Town Dodgeville. A FREE Fun Family Event - Saturday July 21st, 2007 - 1pm - 10:30 pm

We’ve heard some great acts here in years past, and be prepared to have a good time!

We were honored to have Canyon Park featured in the newsletter of the Iowa County Historical Society.  The article by Phil Mayer is an excellent overview of the history and features of this hidden gem.

Get on out to the Moyer farm for a great breakfast and fun activities. You’ll get to see a real working farm up close. Highly Recommended! The event will be held on Saturday, June 2 2007 this year.

http://www.dodgeville.com/events/index.html

Spring Green General Store

10th Annual BobFest
Sunday May 27 2007

11 Am to 8 Pm

Everything Bob Dylan. Seriously, a good time to be had by all !

In September 2008 you’ll want to visit Green County Cheese Days in Monroe Wisconsin

Dad drove Mom & I up to the Czech Heritage Celebration in Hillsboro, Cesky Den. We went early to get in line to buy Kolaches and some other great Czech baked goods. Mom & I checked out the arts and crafts, bought some czech christmas ornaments, and I think we had some good soup, can’t remember what it was called. We left before the Polka bands got warmed up, but I guarantee it would be a great time.

It’s a scenic 64 miles from Canyon Park to Hillsboro.