We always knew that Tink was a smart cat but this even surprised us. It seems that she prefers drinking fresh from the source instead of out of a bowl. She has learned how to turn on the faucet and help herself! I wish we could teach her how to turn the water off.

Introducing the newest cooking classes offered at Forrestel by Shirley Gawlik.

Soup & Slippers
January 14th, 2012
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$35.00
Nothing warms a cold winter day like some fresh homemade bread and a steaming bowl of hearty winter soup. Put on your favorite slippers and join Shirley in the kitchen while she demonstrates her technique for making these two timeless winter foods.

Chili Chocolate Fondue
January 21st, 2012
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$30.00
We’ve all admired beautiful arrangements of chocolate dipped fruit. Learn the basics of Chocolate Fondue and dipped fruit in the charming Forrestel kitchen. Some to taste and some to take home!

Super Bowl Appetizers
January 28th, 2012
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$30.00
Do you want to set a Super Bowl table that will be the envy of your football loving friends and family? Let Shirley teach you to create a perfect party platter with some interesting treats and arrangements.

Dear Forrestel Friends,
Thank you to all of our camp friends who joined us for our fall girls riding weekends. We hope that you had as much fun as we did. For all of you that were unable to attend due to their huge popularity now is your chance to join in the fun. We are pleased to announce the Spring 2012 schedule of riding weekends on the farm for girls and NOW for women too! Space is limited so reserve your spot today!

February 17-20 Girls Riding Weekend
Join Kat on the farm as she takes you on snowy trail rides through the beautiful fields of Forrestel. Celebrate Valentines Day with a candy making class in the cozy farmhouse kitchen. Some to taste and some to take home. The cost of this fab February weekend is only $350.00.

March 23-25 Woman’s “Days of Wine and Horses” Riding Weekend
Ladies, celebrate the first week of spring with a relaxing weekend of being pampered at Forrestel. Imagine delicious meals served in our gracious dining room and leave the dishes to us! This time away on the farm includes long lazy trail rides and a tour of local wineries and antique shops. Good food and good friends. I can’t think of a better way to jump start the spring and refresh your spirits. The cost of the weekend package is $300.00

April 13-15 Spring Break Splurge for Girls
Girls, do want to have the best report of “What I did on my Spring Break”? Forrestel is the place to be for horses, horses, and more horses. Join the Forrestel crew on the farm for a weekend of ring work, trail riding and a surprise field trip. All this for only $250.00.

May 25-28 Girls Spring Riding Fling
Four days and three nights of fun at Forrestel! Have a memorable Memorial Weekend with the horses and staff on the farm. The flowers are blooming, the spring air is perfect for riding and most of the horses are back at Forrestel. Lessons, trail rides and more. Who’s your favorite to ride? The cost of this extended weekend is $350.00

Forrestel had the pleasure of hosting another birthday party at Forrestel. The celebration was held in the barn which turned out to be the perfect spot for games, pizza, pumpkin carving and face painting. After the festivities Maeve and her friends were treated to a fun trail ride along the many beautiful byways of Forrestel. These pictures tell the whole story by the wide smiles! Happy Birthday Maeve. We hope you and your crew had a blast at Forrestel!

Due to popular demand we have added another Girls Riding Weekend to the line-up. December 2nd through 4th Forrestel is pleased to offer our Girls Winter Riding Weekend. Just imagine bundling up and riding the trails in a winter wonderland. Watching the deer stroll across the lane. Hot cocoa in front of a warm fire in the farmhouse living room. Space is limited and we already have some very lucky girls joining us. As usual we are planning a field trip, this time to Houghton College to watch a horse show. The cost of this fun weekend on the farm is only $225.00. If this sounds like fun to you call or email to receive more details. We are not just for summer anymore!