EVENTS and GATHERINGS- 

 

JANUARY:

 

 

 

FEBRUARY:

 

 

MARCH:

 

 

 

APRIL: 

All month long- The Barnard House plans their Heirloom Gardens- share in conversation and view the planting guide that Cathy creates. LETS TALK Eatables! Many flats of heirloom vegetables, herbs and flowers are grown for the gardens and the enjoyment of flavor, texture and garnish. We bring the gardens to our guest in bouquets in room and breakfast each morning. 

Lets talk Gardening! The Barnard House is interested in plant swaping!!

EARTH DAY-  - SATURDAY-April 23th- Fireside along the River

Come experience the power of Nature in our community! Discussions around a fire.

                  

MAY:

1st and 2nd:  Franklin's -"May Garden Mart". Franklin- 9-4 on Sat. / 11-4 Sun. Come celebrate ALL things Spring! Everything you need to create and decorate your GARDEN!

 

MOTHER'S DAY TEA: Saturday 7th at 12:30-3:30 "Women Celebrating Women" -

Limited intimate seating- 

An intimate gathering along the river in our 1893 Victorian Farmette. Three rooms are beautifully decorated in nostalgic decor and antiques. You are surrounded by vintage linens and china and served elegantly on table by expert servers. Tiers of appetizers are presented on each table along with 2 pots of hot spring herbed teas. Our servers will present the coarses to each table while Chef Ras meanders to discuss his locally sourced creations. You are serenaded by soft acoustical guitar while the tea fills your soul with memories.Hand crafted place cards and menu cards will guide each guest in the days splendor. Our on site photographer will capture these memories in canded photos. Beautiful garden spaces will be shared with weather permitting. Lovely hand poured organic soaps are gifted to each guest in creative favors.Music will carry on to the Trail Garden Patio after the tea portion of the day.

Chef Don Ras creates a full coarse sumptious locally sourced luncheon, beautifully plated and served in splendor.

MENU:

APPETIZERS:

Petite Confit Chicken Salad Croissant ~ light and flakey crossiant with tender confit chicken breast, crisp celery, dried cranberries dressed in a fresh herb aioli.

Sweet Soy Veggie Bao Buns ~ steamed beo buns folded over julienned vegetables draped in a ginger infused sweet soy reduction and fresh cilantro garnish.

Locally Harvested Deviled Eggs ~ Farm fresh halved egg whites piped full of Tarragon egg yolk mousse and adorned with mustard seed caviar.

Fresh Fruit melody

 

ENTREE SALAD:

Charred Spring Vegetable Smoked Salmon Salad ~ Alaskian Salmon presented over charbroiled seasonal vegetables tossed with vibrant greens in a bold citrus vinagrette.

 

DESERT:

Dark Choclate Cannoli Cone ~ Sugar Waffle cone hand dipped in rich dark choclate and rolled in Pistachios, filled with decadent mascarpone cannoli cream.

Lovely Macarone

TEA ~ 2 pots of hot spring teas - 2 flavors- refilled upon request

INCLUDES: FULL LUNCHEON, 2 TEAS, MUSIC, FAVORS

 

Chef Don Ras- 

Local culinary chef with a talent to create freshly beautiful dishes that celebrate the cultural richness of food.

Ashleigh Bennett-

musical serenade- acoustical music in home and on the Trail Garden Patio following the tea with weather permitting.  ashleighmbennett@gmail.com

Sumi Soaps- 

locally artisan that hand pours organic and animal friendly products. www.sumisoaps.com

TEAS~

Linda's locaaly sourced spring herb and floral teas are hand picked and dried to share the delightful flavors.

 

EXTRAS:

FLOWERS:

Meant to BEE Flower Farm:

~ fresh old fashion flowers gathered together to create beautiful corsages or nosegays for your love. ADVANCED ORDER REQUIRED - call Cathy 724- 867-2261

                    Dress Corsage- $ 20.00

                    Nosegay ~ $25.00

Visit www.meanttobeflowerfarm.com to view Terries incredible abilities.   

 

PHOTOGRAPY:

Elizabeth Schmude Photograpy:

~ Elizabeth will capture candid photograpghs of you and your loves during the TEA and afterwards with weather providing she will uitilize the beautiful garden spaces and natural back drops to photograph your memories. These photograpghs will be available on Elizabeths website for purchase.        www.elizabethschmude.com    

 

Reservation required: Pre payment of $80.00 per guest

Venmo - PaulKentzel ( 5063 last 4 digits of cell) ~ OR ~ Advanced payment- check- mail to The Barnard House Box 534 Ementon, Pa. 16373

(ALL payment must be paid by APRIL 30th or reservation will not be honored.)

 

???????? CALL Cathy- ( Innkeeper at The Barnard House) 724-867-2261

 

 

 

JUNE:

SUMMER Solitice -  We have FULL MOON FIRES!

Our 2 Firepits offer beautiful river views.

Our Garden- Tour/Talk/ Taste- Saturday 25th @ 1:00- the Barnard House grounds are filled with unusual plantings of heirlooms and old fashion vegetables, flowers and herbs. This special event will showcase our incredible use of our gardens in a luncheon on the Trail Garden Patio. A discussion of how we select, grow and cultivate our gardens to share our knowledge with good foods we grow.

 

FATHERS DAY WEEKEND- 18th - 19th 

18-19-  "Franklin "Blues n BBQ. great BBQ! BLUES music fills the streets! Franklins Annual Event! Stay with us down the trail or drive 30 minutes by car. DETAILS- franklinbluesandbbg.org 

 

 

JULY:

 

4th Weekend-   Friday 1st- Monday 4th  Enjoy the Valley!

 

9th 10th and 11th "Emlenton Summerfest"  Fireworks will fill the river valley at dark on Saturday!

EMLENTON's Summerfest- Old time festival celebrations- from Frog Jumping, foods, fireworks, classic cars, parades, strawberry festival etc. Spans the entire town over 3 days! FIREWORKS fill the valley over the river.Information- ( www.emlentonpa.com) 

 

- Oil Heritage 6th Annual-  July ?? "Bike n Brew" Justus Park, Oil City- created by FLEX - visit www.venangochamber.org for details.

Or - www.ohfbikenbrew.org 

- Oil Heritage Festival- Oil City - Includes a parade, craft show, vendors, outdoor concerts and more. www.oilheritagefestival www.beherevenango.org for details.

 

AUGUST:

 

3rd Annual - " River Journeys"  August 20 th- Saturday - Experience a unique Retreat along the Allegheny River. 

An intimate an unique experience.

Feel the passion of your journey through a collective of presenters with talents to lure your inner spirit to a peace in a beautiful setting. Artistic expression, workshops, and circles will elevate you. Visit for the day or extend your experience with an over night stay. ( not included in event price.)FULL MOON FIRE: 

( Details will soon be posted- make your reservation for lodging in advance.)

 

 

SEPTEMBER: HARVEST SEASON!

Our gardens are filled with fantastic flowers, herbs, vegetables to share with our guest. Its harvest season so Pumpkins fill the porches and Sunflower loom along the porch. Pollinators and Song Birds fill our gardens. 

FULL MOON FIRE: Saturday 10th- music/ stories/ BYOB

 

 

OCTOBER:

COLORS of the Valley! Come enjoy the fall colors along the river! This is North West Pennsylvania's best time of the year. 

 

BED - BATH- BUD: 8th-Saturday The Barnard House- Penns Choice - Chef Ras will collaborate to create this unique event in Pennsylvania. 

( Details will follow)

 

All month long at The Barnard House- " Ghost Stories" pull up a chair and sit a spell! Cathy will share the stories handed down for generations.

???- Foxburg's Fall Festival- Food, Art n Wine! Enjoy the day along the river surrounded by art, food and wine! 

???- Baytree Farm's Fall Festival- enjoy fields of pumpkins, tractor rides and vendors celebrating the Autumn wonders down on the farm! 2265 Nickleville Rd. Emlenton, Pa. 16373- 814-671-3922

NOVEMBER: Winter rates take effect!

 

 

DECEMBER:Gifts for any holiday or SPECIAL Occasion!

Give the Gift of Barnard!  Uniquely crafted on parchment paper our gift certificates are a vision of splendor- calligraphy and style! CONTACT- Cathy and request her artist gift certificates for your holiday gift or special occasion.

 

There are many Holiday Events and Special Features not listed below- please check Oil Region Calendar of Events, Go Foxburg, VisitPa.Com

Foxburg's Events -visit: www.alleghenyriverstone.org- for details

Foxburg Shopping- Foxburg Winery, Divani Chocolates, Red Brick Gallery

Franklin - Historic Liberty Street Shops/Culture - 35 minutes away

Clarion - Old College Town Unique Shops- 25 minutes away

Grove City Outlet Shops 35 minutes  away.