On Thursday, September 23, Ms. Moss will visit Zoar Village and attend a fundraising event to benefit its ongoing preservation efforts. There will be a walking tour from 4:30 to 6:30 P.M., a harvest festival-theme dinner in Zoar’s historic schoolhouse at 6:30 P.M., and a ghost tour at 8:30 P.M. Zoar Village was founded in 1817 by a group of about 200 German Separatists seeking escape from religious persecution in their homeland. Today, Zoar is a community of approximately 75 families living in homes built from 1817 to the present. Many of the original homes have been preserved or restored, as have the many buildings and museums maintained by the Ohio Historical Society. The Zoar Community Foundation also strives to ensure the preservation of the historical characteristics and heritage of the village and the surrounding area. For more information on Thursday’s events in Zoar Village, please contact Berlin Creek Gallery at 330-893-2686.

Berlin Creek Gallery is one of about 300 galleries that carries P. Buckley Moss’ art. Each year Ms. Moss travels the country to visit up to 20 of these galleries for special shows. Pat Moss is well-known throughout the country for her portrayals of the Amish and for her tranquil landscapes.

“I love the regular contact with my collectors,” says Ms. Moss. “There is an energy I get from talking with my friends and collectors that helps feed my creativity. I am not one of those artists toiling away in an ivory tower. I need the contact with my collectors, and I crave the exchange of ideas.”

Pat Moss will meet collectors of her art and sign prints and all purchases made during the show. Collectors are invited to bring two previously purchased prints, paintings, or products for personalization as well.

Pat Moss has achieved phenomenal success in the art world and has spent the last 20 years giving back a measure of that success to the community. Donations of her artwork have raised more than $4 million for worthy charitable organizations across the country. In this endeavor, she is helped by the P. Buckley Moss Society, a group of more than 12,000 collector-members. She has also established the P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children’s Education, which promotes the use of art in the school curriculum as an aid to reaching out to children with learning differences. Ms. Moss is dyslexic and grew up at a time when little was understood of this learning difficulty. Having achieved success in spite of (or, as she says, because of) this impediment, she is eager to help reach children in similar circumstances today.

For details on the show appearance, contact Nancy Tarzan at Berlin Creek Gallery, 5042 SR 39, P. O. Box 181, Berlin, OH 44610; phone: 330-893-2686; or e-mail: bcgallery@tusco.net.

The 37^th annual Harvest Festival features:

• One of the nation’s best Antiques Show and Sales, with over 60 antique dealers
• American Folk Art and Craft Show
• Antique carriage and buggy display
• Horse drawn wagon rides
• Food – Brew Tent
• Entertainment
• Opportunity to visit all of the Historic Zoar museums and buildings, including the Ohio & Erie Canal Museum, and the newly stocked Zoar Store.

Festival hours are 10-6 Saturday and 10-5 Sunday. Children’s period amusements will be located in the Zoar garden.  Overall, admission to the Harvest Festival is $6 per person; children 12 and under are free.  The ticket is good for admission to the festival all weekend.

New to the festival this year is “Hike to Harvest Festival.” For $5, you can join a one-way guided tour along the 2.9 mile towpath trail and the old Ohio & Erie Canal from Fort Laurens to the Harvest Festival in Zoar. Master blacksmith Brad Birkhimer on loan from Roscoe Village, will join the event this year to demonstrate and give a history of blacksmithing in Zoar’s historic blacksmith shop.  Carter “Butch” Boylan a broomsquire from Roscoe Village will demonstrate the art of broom making in Zoar’s Historic Wagon shop. The finished brooms will be available for purchase. A full service bakery, along with an old fashioned baking demonstration in the Zoar’s Historic Bakery is also new to the festival this year.

“Our annual festival offers something for everyone.  We invite people from all over the region to visit and rediscover Zoar,” said Zoar Community Association President Jon Elsasser.  “In addition, the historic Zoar Garden will be at it’s peak during the event.  This is the perfect opportunity to see the beautiful results of our volunteers’ and staff’s hard work.”

Founded in 1967, the Zoar Community Association strives to ensure the preservation of the historical characteristics and heritage of the Village of Zoar, Ohio, and the surrounding area, including Northern Tuscarawas County. Effective January 4, 2010, the Zoar Community Association assumed management of Zoar Village State Memorial under contract from the Ohio Historical Society.

Zoar Village was founded in 1817 by a group of about 200 German Separatists seeking escape from religious persecution in their homeland. Today, Zoar is a community of approximately 75 homes built from 1817 until the present. Many of the original homes have been preserved or restored. Find out more by visiting www.zca.org.

Werktage translates from German as “Work Day” and Zoar will be alive with costumed volunteers and demonstrations to help children and adults try a little nineteenth century labor and lunch.

New this year is a photo scavenger hunt map that will lead you through ten historic buildings and work stations in Zoar. Activities include butter churning (and tasting) , wool dyeing, candle dipping, try a flicker or a spindle on sheep wool, cookie cutting and baking, making and tasting cole slaw, and a take home dried flower arrangement from the Zoar Garden House. You can also paint and create a tin ornament to take with you in the Tin Shop, help the blacksmith make a hook, and find out just how laundry was done.  The Zoar Kitchen will feature cooking traditional German treats on a “kessel ofen,” (German cooking oven).  You will love carving a figure from soap in the Cabinet Shop and can round out the day with a stop at the petting zoo to find out just what the farmer has to do to care for the animals.

Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $6 for children 4-17. Ticket price includes a light lunch at the Zoar schoolhouse where you will learn to squeeze your own lemonade and enjoy the toys and games that children played at recess 200 years ago. Demonstrations and activities will be available from 10am-3pm.

Zoar Village was founded in 1817 by a group of about 200 German Separatists seeking escape from religious persecution in their homeland. Today, Zoar is a community of approximately 75 homes built from 1817 until the present. Many of the original homes have been preserved or restored. Find out more by visiting www.zca.org.

For more information or to make your reservations for this wonderful event please contact The Zoar Community Association at 330-874-3011, or 1-800-262-6195.

Over 60 quality antiques dealers will be showing their collections at the best country show in Ohio!   Dealers from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and West Virginia will be on hand with quality antiques.  As always, there will be select offerings in primitive country furniture, Americana, folk art, textiles, and tools.  The newest addition to the show is the location of dealers in the air-conditioned 1868 Zoar Schoolhouse, featuring rare books, maps and Staffordshire porcelain.

The Antiques Show and Sale is located at Fifth Street and Ohio State Route 212, in Zoar, Ohio, 44697.  This location has easy access from I-77.  Just take the Bolivar/Zoar exit 93, about 10 miles south of Canton.

A weekend ticket is $6.00 per person, and will provide access to the entire festival, which also includes folk art exhibits and sales, entertainment, and access to many historic museums throughout the village.  Parking is free in designated area.

Show hours are 10:am to 6:00 pm Saturday; and 10:00 am to – 4:00  pm Sunday.  For additional information contact Show Managers Richard and Jan Wilks, phone number 440-247-1614 or the Zoar Community Association, phone numbers 800-262-6195 or 330-874-3011 or check our website www.zca.org.

The Zoar Community Association was founded in 1967 and strives to ensure the preservation of the historical characteristics and heritage of the Village of Zoar, Ohio, and the surrounding area, including Northern Tuscarawas County. Effective January 4, 2010, the Zoar Community Association assumed management of Zoar Village State Memorial under contract from the Ohio Historical Society.

Zoar Village was founded in 1817 by a group of about 200 German Separatists seeking escape from religious persecution in their homeland. Today, Zoar is a community of approximately 75 homes built from 1817 until the present. Many of the original homes have been preserved or restored. Find out more by visiting www.zca.org.

Young boys from the village of Zoar used to earn forbidden pocket change by carrying the artist’s equipment to the most beautiful and picturesque vantage points around the village.

After the communal Society of Separatists of Zoar dissolved in 1898, a few homeowners rented out second floors and attic space to artists to use as studios during the summers.  The former Girl’s Dormitory was converted into artists’ studios with the addition of large dormer windows on the second floor.  This building, which was located on the southeast corner of Third and Foltz Streets, no longer exists.

On Saturday, July 10^th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, Zoar Village will bring back this tradition by featuring several area artists who will be demonstrating and displaying their work in and around the Historic Zoar Village.

Don Weisgarber a local area watercolor artist from Beach City, Ohio, will display his original art work at the Zoar Store.  Don specializes in Ohio landscapes and buildings and will be demonstrating his watercolor techniques.  Rosemary Tope, another local area artist from Bolivar, Ohio, specializes in pastel drawings.  Rosemary will be located around the village of Zoar demonstrating her art.  Karen Thornton of “Pottery by Design,” will display her ceramics inside the Zoar Store.  Karen,  a talented area artist who resides in Zoar, designs and creates handmade stoneware pottery.  Kim  Klingaman, a juried artist for Early American Life Magazine will be at the Zoar Store with samples of her Penny Rug Art.  Kim and her daughter Kris have a shop in Zoar called Springhouse Primitives and make fine needlework art from wool.  Kim is offering a class on Penny Rugs on July 31 and August 28.  The August 28 class will include and feature lunch in the Historic Zoar Dining room.  Author of the book “The Ghosts of Zoar”, Betty O’Neill Roderick will be available at the Zoar Store from 11:00 to 1:00 for a book signing.  The book about ghosts past and present in Zoar, has inspired a mystery film about Zoar which is scheduled to be filmed in September of this year.

The Zoar Community Association was founded in 1967 and strives to ensure the preservation of the historical characteristics and heritage of the Village of Zoar, Ohio, and the surrounding area, including Northern Tuscarawas County. Effective January 4, 2010, the Zoar Community Association assumed management of Zoar Village State Memorial under contract from the Ohio Historical Society.

Zoar Village was founded in 1817 by a group of about 200 German Separatists seeking escape from religious persecution in their homeland. Today, Zoar is a community of approximately 75 homes built from 1817 until the present. Many of the original homes have been preserved or restored. Find out more by visiting www.zca.org.

“This is not your everyday wine-tasting or progressive dinner. Visitors will first start at the Zoar Store and then wander through the village visiting historic cellars where appetizers and a selection of wine will be served,” said Zoar Community Association President Jon Elsasser.  “This unique approach also gives us the opportunity to get visitors into some very unique areas of the historic buildings in the village. Something they wouldn’t be able to do otherwise.”

The event runs from 6-9 PM and concludes in the historic Zoar Garden where dessert and wine will be served with live entertainment – under the setting Zoar sun.   Revenues generated from “Under the Zoar Sun” will benefit the maintenance and upkeep of the village’s Number One house.

For details about the event, contact Zoar Community Association at 330-874-3011 or email sitemanager@zca.org.

Founded in 1967, the Zoar Community Association strives to ensure the preservation of the historical characteristics and heritage of the Village of Zoar, Ohio, and the surrounding area, including Northern Tuscarawas County. Effective January 4, 2010, the Zoar Community Association assumed management of Zoar Village State Memorial under contract from the Ohio Historical Society.

Zoar Village was founded in 1817 by a group of about 200 German Separatists seeking escape from religious persecution in their homeland. Today, Zoar is a community of approximately 75 homes built from 1817 until the present. Many of the original homes have been preserved or restored. Find out more by visiting www.zca.org.

Historical Significance of the Zoar Garden – The Historic Zoar Garden was platted in 1828, and served three functions for the German Separatists. First, it had religious significance.  Its design represents the “New Jerusalem” of the 21^st Chapter of the Book of Revelation.  The Norway Spruce in the center represents the “tree of life”.  The 12 surrounding junipers represent the Apostles.  The space between the junipers and the spruce represents heaven.  Around the entire garden is a wide green path, representing the world.  The twelve straight and narrow paths represent the tribes of Israel, and lead from the world to heaven.

A second function of the garden was its role as a pleasure garden.  The people of the village could rest in the garden and enjoy its beauty and tranquility.  The Separatists also took for their own needs, bulbs and cuttings cultivated by the gardener who lived in what is presently called the Garden House.

Lastly, the garden provided an additional area for the growing of culinary and medicinal herbs, which were used for seasoning foods and curing ailments.

The Zoar Garden Today – Today, the Garden is primarily a pleasure garden open to the general public and is also available to rent for a magnificent wedding backdrop.  The Zoar Community Association, a local volunteer based, non-profit organization, recently has assumed management of the Zoar Village State Memorial from the Ohio Historical Society.  This management agreement includes The Historic Zoar Garden.

Please call The Zoar Community Association at 330-874-3011, 330-874-2646, or e-mail us at zoarinfo@zca.org to sign up for your plot.  We will need your name address phone number and e-mail address if you have one.

The Civil War Tribute quilt is a Homestead Hearth original design with Civil War Reproduction fabrics designed by Judie Rothermel for Marcus Fabrics.  A beautiful 100″ x 112″ quilt based on classic quilt blocks and variations with beautiful details commemorating the 150-year anniversary of the American Civil War in 2011. The quilt highlights a variety of saw tooth and star blocks, each of which represents a major battle fought during the war.

Join The Zoar Community Association quilting class in this tribute to America’s past. From Gettysburg to Shiloh, the Civil War waged between the Union and the Confederacy was a monumental event in the evolution of the United States of America. No other war took so many lives in American history. The fabrics are beautiful and the patterns include historical references about the corresponding battles.

Chances to win a Civil War Tribute quilt will be sold for $1 each, or 6 for $5, with a drawing to be held during the last day of the Civil War re-enactment event in 2011.  Proceeds will benefit development of the Historic Zoar Sewing House for future education and fiber arts classes.

Founded in 1967, the Zoar Community Association strives to ensure the preservation of the historical characteristics and heritage of the Village of Zoar, Ohio, and the surrounding area, including Northern Tuscarawas County. Effective January 4, 2010, the Zoar Community Association assumed management of Zoar Village State Memorial under contract from the Ohio Historical Society.

Zoar Village was founded in 1817 by a group of about 200 German Separatists seeking escape from religious persecution in their homeland. Today, Zoar is a community of approximately 75 homes built from 1817 until the present. Many of the original homes have been preserved or restored. Find out more by visiting www.zca.org.

ZOAR OH — If you’re looking for a unique Mother’s Day gift, look no further than the village of Zoar. Off Exit 93 of I-77, Zoar is located in the northern part of Tuscarawas County, and offers unique shopping – whether you’re looking for home decorating ideas, antiques, soaps and candles, books, or stationery. Come spend some time and visit the various independently owned gift and antique shops throughout the village as well.  You’ll be sure to find that special gift for your Mom on her special day.

The Zoar Store features items crafted by local, Ohio or artisans from around the United States, and is also home to Springhouse Primitives, where you will find unique 18^th & 19^th century reproductions as well as hand crafted penny rugs by Kris Klingaman. http://www.springhouseprimitives.com

While you’re at it, why not add a Zoar Community Association Membership to her gift?  A membership will provide her with a pass to various events (depending on level of membership) as well as our quarterly newsletter and a 15% on ZCA Retail items.

Still not sure what the perfect gift might be?  Nothing is more special than spending the day with Mom.  So why not spend Mother’s Day with her in Zoar, dining, shopping and enjoying the sights and sounds of our quaint village.  We offer guided and self-guided tours as well. Learn more about Zoar at http://www.zca.org or find us on Facebook – search for Zoar Community Association.

Following is a list of some of the many unique items you can find at the Zoar Store:

• Tobacco Shed Pottery: Featured in Country Home, Country Living, Early American Life Directory. Blue & White Spongeware and yelloware. Each piece is handmade. All pieces are lead free, dishwasher and microwave safe.
• Cabin Craft Pottery: (Ginger Cazan) – red ware
• Reproduction Zoar Shelves (Don Morgan)
• K & C Woods – assorted painted wood shelves
• Hand woven cotton rugs (Joann Slutz)
• Wisconsin Pottery- aged slip decorated red ware, scrafitti (plated, jugs)
• ASL Pewter – traditional, hand crafted, lead free pewter
• Hoffman’s Forge – hand crafted iron tree hooks, s hooks, spider skillets, etc.
• Westerwald Pottery – Pennsylvania Stoneware
• Hostetler Boxes, – handcrafted cherry Shaker trays, oval boxes
• Robin Hood Tinware –Lanterns, sconces, specialty items
• Sunshine Candles – hand dipped tapers, slow burning candles, beeswax tapers
• Jody Hemrick – hand woven rugs
• Holmes County Pottery
• Zoar Air Design – sweatshirts, t-shirts
• Chris Robbins – assorted hand crafted  brooms including cake testers
• Brubakers – punched tin lanterns
• Turtle Creek Pottery
• Rosemary Tope – note paper
• Books galore – Zoar Story, A Singular People; Pottery of Zoar, Zoar Furniture, Zoar cookbooks and many more.
• Frank/Lori Bosi – garden sculpture in hypertufa and poured concrete

The Zoar Store and Springhouse Primitives are Tuesday through Sunday, 10-5.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Founded in 1967, the Zoar Community Association strives to ensure the preservation of the historical characteristics and heritage of the Village of Zoar, Ohio, and the surrounding area, including Northern Tuscarawas County. Effective January 4, 2010, the Zoar Community Association assumed management of Zoar Village State Memorial under contract from the Ohio Historical Society.

Zoar Village was founded in 1817 by a group of about 200 German Separatists seeking escape from religious persecution in their homeland. Today, Zoar is a community of approximately 75 homes built from 1817 until the present. Many of the original homes have been preserved or restored. Find out more by visiting www.zca.org.

For more information, contact Zoar Community Association at 330-874-2646.

This special event includes tours of eight private Zoar Gardens and three public gardens. There will be a luncheon seating with a Silent Auction at the Zoar Schoolhouse, catered by Chef Michael Smith of Trax Diner and  featuring the music of fiddler, Heather Malyak at noon. “Beyond the Fences of Zoar” also features a mini-gardening seminar series with eleven garden professionals including Master Gardeners and Horticulturalists discussing every aspect from Perennials to Bee Keeping and Wine Making to Rain Gardens. Event attendees will have access to a gardening presentation every half hour in one of the historic buildings or in private historic homes and wine cellars. Times and locations of the seminars will be printed in the Program Booklet.

The following local nurseries, floral artists, landscape experts and garden artisans will have their wares displayed in the Village gardens: Hen House Pottery, Sara’s Herb’s and Everlastings, Stones & Stuff, Mary Cooper’s Birdhouses, Cats Orchids and Perennials, Country Meadow Creations, Crawford Farms, Hillcrest Garden Center, Timberhaven Signs, The Gardner’s Shed, Sisters Sediments, Miller Greenhouse, Great Oaks Studio, Premier Design Jewelry and Country Herbals.

The cost of tickets with the luncheon is $30.00 each and without the luncheon is $15.00 each. The Ohio Historical Buildings are open for this tour and admission is included with either ticket price. Both ticket prices include access to all of the gardens, seminars and vendors. There are also several antique and gift shops located in the Village and the Town Hall Museum and Zoar Store Gift Shop will also be open.

Seating for the luncheon will be at tables of ten. We are serving the luncheon on two floors of the Historic Schoolhouse. Luncheon tickets must be pre-paid. Garden Tour and Seminar only tickets may be pre-paid and will also be sold on the day of the event at the Registration Table in the Zoar Church Parking Lot till 12:00 noon and after that at the Zoar Store. Attendees will exchange tickets for colored wristbands at the Registration sites.

Reservations with your payment in full should be sent to: The Zoar Community Association – Garden Tour – P.O. Box 621 – Zoar – Ohio – 44697. Ticket sales may be accepted over the phone with a credit card payment at 330-874-2646.

The Zoar Community Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of Historic Zoar Village. All proceeds from this event are dedicated to this mission.

Hope to see you in the garden!