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SNOW FARM: THE NEW ENGLAND CRAFT PROGRAM AMIGO CENTRE

Get Crafty With Professional Artists Take a Step Back in Time

The New England Craft Program is a unique residential On a quiet road just outside the Amigo Centre in
craft school on the edge of Massachusetts’ Berkshire Hills. southern Michigan, a long-bearded Amish man steers a
The area’s vibrant community of artists has brought life horse-drawn buggy. In the middle of Amish country, the
back to shuttered mill buildings and village streets. Since faith-based Amigo Centre has been a beacon of renewal
1987, Road Scholars have convened at Snow Farm’s pasto- and education to Road Scholars since 1990. Two lakes,
ral campus alongside renowned artists and craftspeople. 400 acres, walking trails through timber — this is a
natural oasis for learning. Of equal educational merit is a
visit to an Amish farm, a look into the lives of the “plain
i people” and the understanding that holding firm to one’s
beliefs — centuries old or born today — is something to
Information about all retreats at Snow Farm cherish.
Lodging: Spare accommodations with bedrooms
featuring twin beds and shared bathroom.
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Good to Know: No TVs on campus. Limited room Information About all Retreats at
upgrades available. Walking up to 200 yards on varied Amigo Centre
terrain, some inclines, between lodging, classrooms
and cafeteria. Participants may stand 30-45 minutes at Lodging: Comfortable retreat with private rooms with
a time. No air-conditioning but fans available to borrow. one double bed and one set of bunk beds, plus private
Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table. bathroom and air-conditioning.

Good to Know: No alcohol allowed on-site. Cell phone
Go online for more programs, activity levels reception is limited; there is a public phone on the
and details: www.roadscholar.org/snowfarm property. Wi-Fi in Pine Room. No TVs. Housekeeping
once a week. Most meals served buffet-style; bus own
table.
Choose Your Craft at Road Scholar Crafts Week at Snow Farm
Go online for more programs, activity levels
Length: 7 days/6 nights Meals: 17 total Per-person pricing starts at: $1,099 DBL | +$100 SGL and details: www.roadscholar.org/amigocentre

Join Us May 10-16, 2020! Join Us Sept. 13-19, 2020! Buggies and Bonnets: Delving Other Programs at Amigo Centre

Glimmering Glass Mosaics Printmaking Without a Press into the Amish Way of Life • Amish-Mennonite Quilt Series (20986ATH)
Program No. 23759ATH Enjoy insider access to an Amish and
Program No. 12724ATH • Discover Your Family’s Roots (22518ATH)
Mennonite community and explore their
Whimsical Welding Design Your Own Boro Bag enduring ways of life as you enjoy a traditional
Program No. 11275ATH meal, meet an Amish couple and learn about
Program No. 23762ATH
their culture.
Week of Clay Cool Stained Glass
Program No. 2338ATH
Program No. 2346ATH Length: 6 days/5 nights
Precious Metal Clay Glass Beads to Jewelry Meals: 13 total
Program No. 12343ATH
Program No. 23761ATH
Program No. 6162ATH
Wood Turning Intro to Welding 2020 Dates: May 10-15, Sep 6-11, Oct 25-30
Program No. 8979ATH
Program No. 2357ATH Per-person pricing starts at
$829 DBL | +$100 SGL

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