April 27-30, 2008
Wooster, Ohio
Sunday, April 27, 2008 (1:00 PM -- 5:00 PM)
Tour 1: Malabar Farm ($35)
Malabar Farm was the home of Louis Bromfield and is now operated as one Ohio's state parks. In the rolling countryside of Richland County, Louis Bromfield, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and dedicated conservationist, created his dream -- Malabar Farm. Inspired by his love of the land, Bromfield restored the rich fertility of the farmlands and preserved the beauty of the woodlands. He built a 32-room country home, where his family, friends and neighbors could share the pleasure of life on the farm.
Tour 2: Ohio State University, Wooster Campus ($10)
OSU Wooster is home to the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, OSU Agricultural Technical Institute and Secrest Arboretum. Our wagon-tour will stop at selected research sites, OSU ATI educational facilities and gardens, and Secrest Arboretum, the 100 year old research arboretum located on the campus. The curator of the Arboretum will be on hand to present unique hands-on programming to the participants.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 (1:00 PM -- 5:00 PM)
Amish Country ($40)
A guided tour of the Ohio Amish backroads. See the Amish at work and play; see their homes, businesses, and schools; learn about their culture and beliefs. Tour will include stops at Lehman's Hardware Store and other Amish-owned businesses.